Breaking Down Barriers

A missionary in a country with a large Muslim population writes: I had guests come to present a three-day seminar for the local church. The Christians in this country are not from Muslim backgrounds, and centuries of animosity are thick walls preventing them even having a desire to share the Gospel. The tips on befriending a Muslim and having an effective witness were well received. They were attentive.

Recently, we had a coup attempt and we were surprised that the soldiers passed through our little village. A missionary couple ended up as refugees in my house – they were good company. Then, the husband was taken custody by an angry soldier, but ultimately, a local official released him.