Ivory Coast

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Official name: Côte d'Ivoire, République de Côte d'Ivoire (French) Area: Government: Official languages: French Monetary unit: Cities:

DEMOGRAPHY Population: Population density: ECONOMY GDP (PPP): per person: </small>

LIFE & LIBERTY HDI

Contents 1 Geography 1.1 Location 1.2 Climate 1.3 Natural Resources 2 Demographics 2.1 Peoples 2.2 Provinces 3 Life 4 Economy 5 Government 6 Religion 6.1 Islam 6.2 Buddhism 6.3 Christianity 6.3.1 History 6.3.2 Churches 6.3.3 Church and State Relations 6.3.4 Mission 6.3.5 Broadcasting 6.3.6 Councils and Networks 7 Future Trends 8 For More Reading

[edit] Geography

[edit] Location

[edit] Climate

[edit] Natural Resources

[edit] Demographics

[edit] Peoples

Barala

Mwan there is a New Testament in this language

[edit] Provinces

• The Provinces of Côte d'Ivoire

• The Cities of Côte d'Ivoire

[edit] Life

• Since the civil war people have turned to idolatry and talismans, in order to protect themselves, instead of trusting in God. The number of drunkards has greatly increased and corner shops where they sell strong drinks have multiplied. For some it is the only way of getting money; for others it is a way of forgetting their worries, or rejoicing at the end of the civil war. Now you can wirness a new form of unbelieve and religisity, along with every kind of vice.

• The situation in the north is improving and rebel soldiers are no longer in control. The government officials and school teachers from the south are returning (after five years of occupation by rebel forces). May God lay the burden of the unreached peoples of this area on the hearts of Christians in the south. Missionaries are needed, to be messengers of hope and healing to this neglected area. The Barala is one of these unreached people groups.'

[edit] Economy

• One of the world's largest producers of cocoa, coffee and palm oil.

[edit] Government

• 24 November 2008, in Seguela, a town in the North-West of Cote d'Ivoire, where a team of church planters is working among the Malinke, went through heavy gunfire from 03:00 AM to around 11:00 PM. News papers report that 11 people were killed and the prison was opened and prisoners released. The situtaion seems under control.

• The election that was scheduled for 30 November 2008 has been postponed again. The new date is not known yet. Pray that the process to get this country out of this 6 years long crisis will come to end with success.

• This long crisis has brought the country at least 30 years back. Today, at leat 70% of the population can not afford going to hospital when sick because of economic problem and also the corruption in that milieu. The education system is down. The public school is not functionning well. Teachers and students compete in going on strike.

[edit] Religion

[edit] Islam

[edit] Buddhism

[edit] Christianity

• There is rapid growth in evangelical churches, and the charismatic movement is well established in the Catholic Church. There are 700 Protestant/Independent churches in Abidjan, the largest city of the country. Abidjan is the key for the evangelization of Côte d' Ivoire, Mali and Burkina Faso. Every people of these lands has a significant community in the city. Most are neglected by the Church. There is a need for a church planting prograsm for all the peoples, who are living in this city.

[edit] History

• Catholic missionaries first arrived in 1637, but soon left due to difficult circumstances. Missionaries did not return until after renewed French interest in Côte d'Ivoire in 1843. The Catholic Church has worked hard to develop African leadership at increasingly higher levels of its hierarchy. Its work has been concentrated mostly in the south and especially in Abidjan, where up to 50% claim some affiliation with the Catholic Church.

• Côte d'Ivoire has seen several indigenous churches arise. The most famous was begun by William Wade (Prophet) Harris. He visited Côte d'Ivoire in 1913-1915 and in a short time, about 120,000 were baptized. Many of these people later joined the Methodist Church, but the independent Harris Church is still strong, though losing ground in the cities.

• Protestant missions did not enter Côte d'Ivoire until 1924, when the British Methodists opened work. Others soon followed: Assemblies of God, Mission Biblique, CMA, and WEC, among others. Protestant work has not been characterized by rapid growth. The Methodists and CMA have the largest followings, with about 120,000 members each. Mission activity has resulted in over 1,000 evangelical church congregations in Côte d'Ivoire. By some estimates, 9.2% of Ivoirians are evangelical Christians. Although steady growth is being experienced, mature national leadership must be further developed in order to cope with the growth.

[edit] Churches

• The rapid growth that has taken place in evangelical churches. Believers have almost doubled since 1990. Recent research (2008) has shown that there are more than 700 Protestant/Independent churches in Abidjan, a massive increase from 1990. Denominations are beginning to work together.

[edit] Church and State Relations

[edit] Mission

• Spiritism still has a hold on many and a low level of bible knowledge and poor discipleship mean that people still turn to the spirits when life gets tough.

• The Hebron Pastoral Institute academic year has commenced in October 2008. Pray that through their studies, community life and interactions with staff, each of the students will become pastors who have a deep love for the Lord and a desire to serve His people. May they be challenged to reach out to all the peoples of Côte d'Ivoire, especially the unreached groups in the north.

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[edit] Councils and Networks

[edit] Future Trends

[edit] For More Reading

• Wikipedia
• Joshua Project
• GRN