AFRICA: The very name of the continent evokes the feelings of adventure, the exotic, and the unknown. For generations, individuals endeavored to explore and chart this Dark Continent for a variety of reasons; few, though, came for the benefit of the African. Today, people coming to visit Africa are always drawn to the unique animals and the distinctive cultures of the continent. However, just outside of those game parks, live millions of unnoticed people. Behind the doors of their homes—whether it is an apartment in the city or a mud hut in the bush—are empty souls longing for truth. The light of the Gospel is the only thing that can fill their void. The need for Africa is not social but spiritual. The hope for Africa is the church–planting missionary!

In 2005, BIMI embarked on a new endeavor called The 100 Nations Project. We recognized the fact that there were many more places in our world that needed the Gospel than we had missionaries to send. While some countries seemed inundated with missionaries, there were others that had very little exposure to the Gospel. Therefore, several countries in each continent were selected in order to raise awareness of their need and target them for new missionaries.

In Africa, five countries were chosen: Rwanda, Namibia, Madagascar, Gabon, and Cameroon.

In order to highlight these countries, special trips are scheduled for prospective missionaries who are seriously seeking God’s will concerning their area of service. During the summer of 2008, we will be taking a trip to Rwanda.

Located in the geographical “heart” of the continent of Africa is this small but beautiful country. Rwanda, also known as the “land of a thousand hills,” is Africa’s most densely populated country. Nearly ten million people are crowded together in this country, which is about the size of the state of Maryland.

Despite being situated just south of the equator, it is surprisingly cool and dry. With an average elevation of about 4,800 feet in the east and closer to 7,000 feet in the west, the temperature rarely exceeds 75 degrees.

Since the genocide of 1994, lasting peace and internal reconciliation have come to Rwanda. This has created a wonderful opportunity for missionary endeavors. From the modern capital of Kigali to the university town of Butare to the remote villages in the interior there is a need for church–planting missionaries.

Has God called you to serve Him? Has He been stirring your heart for Africa? Perhaps this is the trip for you!

For more information contact:
Ron Bragg/Africa Director or
Eric Bohman/Assistant Africa Director