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Africa is currently the continent with the most youthful population in the world. It is also the continent with the greatest number of Christians. This demographic combination presents a unique opportunity for the African Church and God’s mission. Unlike other parts of the world where young people are leaving the Church, African churches are full of curious and energetic youth who are often willing to take risks for something meaningful. Yet, many of them don’t realize their immense potential to contribute significantly in God’s mission. Others who choose missions end up struggling with inadequate support. In this issue of AfriGO, mission leaders spotlight this kairos moment for the African Church and its youth. Read inspiring stories about the impact young people are making in missions and insightful articles on how they can be supported to respond and thrive in their obedience to the Great Commission.
Let loose African cheetahs
Our 18-year-old son, Nana Agyina, is on mission aboard Operation Mobilization’s Logos Hope ship, bringing the gospel of Jesus Christ to thousands at every port. During a recent trip to Europe, my wife and I caught up with him in Brussel...
From theatre arts to young hearts
Called: Anna Abidan
I serve with SIM WAMO in Senegal, West Africa, where I am involved in ministry to youth through discipleship, evangelism, and English language facilitation. I am originally from Gombe State but was born and raised in J...
A young continent at a crossroads
Africa is the youngest continent in the world. According to the African Union, more than 400 million young people are between the ages of 15 and 35, nearly 70 per cent of the population. By 2030, African youth are expected to make up 42 per cent o...
The mission force in front of us
On December 29, 2017, 18 university students passionate about witnessing gathered after the Commission Conference organized by the Fellowship of Christian Unions (FOCUS), Kenya. They formed the Northern Beacons of Light (NOBOL) on November 25, 201...
Short term missions for youth
Short term mission trips are a great way to get youth interested and involved in missions, because they get excited about what is on God’s heart. Youngsters who visit the mission field eventually may become missionaries themselves or people wh...
Pass the baton
She was only thirteen when she began to question God’s purpose for her life. Being a pastor’s daughter surrounded her with church activity, but it was not enough to give her life meaning. Something deeper was stirring. So, she began searching ...
National Missions Associations in Africa
The Africa Missions Association (AfMA) was formed in 2013 to catalyze the formation of National Missions Associations (NMAs) in Africa to maximize the sending potential of the African Church. NMAs seek a collaborative approach among evangelical ex...
Humble steps and giant leaps
When Rev. Dr. John Gordon Egyir-Croffet started Excellent Youth Outreach (EYO) in 1995, the goal was simply to meet the spiritual needs of a few students at a high school in Ghana. Thirty years later, EYO has grown to impact people all over Africa...
People Group: Comorians
Comorians number around 900,000 people and inhabit four islands in the Indian Ocean between Mozambique and Madagascar. They are warm-hearted, welcoming, and enthusiastic. Some make a small income by selling spices for export, such as cloves and va...
