Ivory Coast

Ministry initially started among the two million Agni and Attié people. Sixteen churches have already been planted (some by nationals), and are visited regularly to encourage the leaders and assist in the teaching. A training center in Abengourou provides intensive courses to prepare ministers, elders, and other leaders so that congregations will be Ivorian led. We are continuing an evangelistic thrust among the Djoula-speaking people in and around Abengourou by learning the Djoula language, visiting courtyards, and using Chronological Bible Storytelling.

The pediatric clinic in Abengourou meets the health needs of local children and expecting mothers, as well as providing contact with the Djoula-speaking people. We now reach out to over 1,000 HIV/AIDS patients with counseling, antiretrovirals, and care. A new lab was built in 2008 to better care for those living with HIV/AIDS. The team also has been blessed with financial partnership through the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation.

The Community Health Evangelism ministry empowers God’s people to rise up and work in the transformation of their communities. In 2008, we trained over a hundred people, equipping them to share the message of good health and the Gospel of Christ. Community Health Evangelists reach out to families in rural villages, urban slums, and those people living with HIV/AIDS in many regions of Ivory Coast.