Why Do We Need Christian Missionaries in Africa?

We need Christian missionaries in Africa because the continent has a booming population of young people who have not yet met Jesus Christ. In 2016, Africa was home to about 1.2 billion people, and about half were under the age of 15.[1] This creates an unprecedented opportunity in sub-Saharan Africa for an entire generation. In particular, those who have yet to hear much about Jesus can encounter His love as believers share the Good News, open God’s Word together, and grow as communities that follow Him across this vast mission field.

The Gospel Coalition also sees this immense potential. It says, “God is calling the churches of Africa to be missionary-sending churches. Africa should be both an important launching point for sending workers and a think tank for missions issues. For the church in Africa, the twenty-first century is an age of mission opportunity, responsibility, and challenges.”[2]

Believers from African churches, local fellowships and global missionary society partners are praying. They long for Christians in nations such as South Africa and throughout the rest of the continent to recognize how God can use them, both in their own neighborhoods and in other lands, as they walk humbly with others and reflect Christ’s love in everyday life.

In addition to the spiritual opportunities that abound in Africa, there are also real physical hardships that many people in Africa face. Health care, water scarcity, and education are top issues that grow as the population grows and demands on these resources increase. For example, the growing population further stresses water resources on a continent largely known for its arid landscape. This makes access to water a pressing issue.


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