WORLD MISSIONS AT CATG

November 5th-November 12th, 2023, was World Missions Week at CATG! Starting with Persecuted Church Sunday, and ending with a focus on Global Missions, we spent a week in November focused on prayer and the expansion of the Gospel across the world.

The Persecuted Church PRAYER VIDEOS RESOURCES 2024 MISSIONS

THE PERSECUTED CHURCH

November 5th is Persecuted Church Sunday. Consider the courage and sorrow of our brothers and sisters in Christ, who suffer around the world for their faith. Use this page as a resource as you pray for our family across the globe. Check out the World Watch List, as well as the region highlights for persecuted Christians in 8 different countries.

The Persecuted Church

Take a look at some of the areas that we'll be praying over together on November 5th. As you walk through this week, we'll have a video prayer guide, day by day.

REGION: AFRICA
REGION: AFRICA

Pray with us for our persecuted brothers & sisters in:

SOMALIA:

Population ~ 17 million. Number of Christians ~ hundreds. Main religion ~ Islam. Persecution level ~ Extreme. Persecution type ~ Islamic oppression, Clan oppression, Organized corruption and crime, Dictatorial paranoia.

ERITREA: 

Population ~ 3.6 million. Number of Christians ~ 1.7 million. Main religion ~ Islam. Persecution level ~ Extreme. Persecution type ~ Dictatorial paranoia, Christian denominational protectionism, Organized corruption and crime, Islamic oppression

LIBYA:

Population ~ 6.7 million. Number of Christians ~ 35,000. Main religion ~ Islam. Persecution level ~ Extreme. Persecution type ~ Islamic oppression, Clan oppression, Organized corruption and crime.

REGION: EUROPE
REGION: EUROPE

Pray with us for our persecuted brothers & sisters in:

TURKEY:

Population ~ 84.7 million. Number of Christians ~ 170,000. Main religion ~ Islam. Persecution level ~ Very High. Persecution type ~ Islamic oppression, Religious nationalism, Dictatorial paranoia, Clan oppression.

RUSSIA:

Population ~ 143.4 million. Number of Christians ~ 67.7 million. Main religion ~ Russian Orthodoxy. Persecution level ~ Persecution type ~ Dictatorial paranoia, Government restriction of religious freedom.

REGION: ASIA
REGION: ASIA

Pray with us for our persecuted brothers & sisters in:

NORTH KOREA:

Population ~ 25.9 million. Number of Christians ~ 170,000. Main religion ~ Atheist. Persecution level ~ Extreme. Persecution type ~ Communist and post-Communist oppression, Dictatorial paranoia.

YEMEN:

Population ~ 32.9 million. Number of Christians ~ a few thousand. Main religion ~ Islam. Persecution level ~ Extreme. Persecution type ~ Islamic oppression, Clan oppression, Dictatorial paranoia, Organized corruption and crime.

PAKISTAN:

Population ~ 231.4 million. Number of Christians ~ 4.1 million. Main religion ~ Islam. Persecution level ~ Extreme. Persecution type ~ Islamic oppression, Dictatorial paranoia, Ethno-religious hostility, Organized corruption and crime.

Purchase Bibles for Persecuted Christians

Want to directly bless those in persecuted areas? There's an immediate action you can take. We know that the thing we need most in this world is our Heavenly Father. Bless Christians across the globe with a copy of the word of God, in areas where access to scripture is heavily restricted. Click the link below to check out Voice of the Martyrs, and their campaign to bring Bibles directly into the hands of the global Church.

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PRAY FOR THE WORLD WITH US

Below, we have a video guide for you and your family to pray with us for different countries and regions. For each video, we'll walk you through a different country and people group that is unreached or persecuted. Learn more about what God is doing around the world, and the challenges that are facing Christians everywhere.

MORE RESOURCES

Click through the links below to hear more about our brothers and sisters around the world, and for more resources as you learn and pray for the world.

WORLD WATCH LIST:
A list of the top 50 countries where it is the most dangerous and difficult to be a Christian. These are the countries where persecution and oppression are incredibly high – click on this resource to learn how to pray specifically for those regions.

STRATUS:
Use this resource to prayerfully consider the Great Commission, and to pray for the people across the globe to hear the good news of Jesus. Find out statistics of the population, national issues, and every country’s unique barriers to the Gospel.

PRAYER CAST:
Pray through the news and current world events, as well as hearing prayers from those who live in other countries - pray with a local person for the needs that they see in their country, and ask God to move in a might way.

Rebekah - North Korea John - North Sentinel Island World Watch List - Video Overview WORLD WATCH LIST STRATUS PRAYER CAST

MEET PETER ODANGA

KENYAN MISSIONARY

Meet Peter Odanga, the National Director for Word of Life Kenya. For the last 23 years, Peter has served as a missionary. He is married to Juddy, and together they have been blessed to have their son, Phillip (17), and their daughter, Phanice (13).Peter holds a MA in Organizational Leadership, a BA degree in Pastoral and Counseling studies, and a diploma in Youth Ministry & Missions. Peter is passionate about cycling, and also an author of several titles:- I BELIEVE - Based on the Apostles' Creed- NEXT STEPS - A Guide for New Believers- TEARS FROM THE HEART - A Guide for Those Going Through Grief.Peter is our liaison for the 2024 CATG Mission to Kenya. Check out our future missions below!

2024 MISSIONS AT CATG

We are going to spread the Gospel and equip the saints in 2024! Want to check out what we have planned? Scroll below for more information. As you view the missions we have planned for the next year, begin prayerfully considering whether the Lord would have you go.

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MSAMBWENI, KENYA
MSAMBWENI, KENYA

Where: Word of Life Ministry

What: This trip will focus on supporting the Word of Life ministry in Kenya through construction projects, offering healthcare, and evangelism opportunities. This trip is open to anyone 18 years or older or 16 years of age with a parent. A valid passport will be required.

When: TBD – Second half of 2024.

Approximate cost: $3500.

Trip Size: 10-20 people.

JEJU, SOUTH KOREA
JEJU, SOUTH KOREA

Where: World of Life Bible Institute

What: This trip will focus on supporting the evangelistic camps through the Word of Life Bible Institute on Jeju Island. Team members will help prepare meals, help with basic maintenance, and assist with camp programming where needed. This trip is open to anyone 18 years or older or 16 years of age with a parent. A valid passport will be required.

When: July 2024

Approximate cost: $3500.

Trip Size: 5-10 people

NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA

Where: Urban Impact

What: A 4:12 Student Missions trip, for those entering 9th Grade-12th Grade. We’ll be serving at Urban Impact, a mission that offers after-school programs and camps bringing hope, growth, and the Gospel to the community.

When: July 13th – July 20th.

Approximate cost: $1100. Shared fundraising opportunities will be available to students.

Trip Size: 10-15 students.

SEBASTOPOL, CALIFORNIA
SEBASTOPOL, CALIFORNIA

Where: Hessel Church

What: This is a men’s mission trip to Hessel Church in California. This trip will focus on supporting their large community outreach, “The Gladiator Games.” The team will help build, run, and support the event. The trip is open to any man 18 years or older.

When: Early August 2024

Approximate Cost: $250.

Trip Size: 6-12 people.