Our pastors, who open new churches in different parts of the country, get to meet not only Islamists but also followers of traditional African religions.
These include the “Gule Vankulu” traditions. Gule Vankulu adherents are found in both Malawi and Mozambique. This is the traditional belief in worshiping the spirits of the ancestors and invoking the spirits of the dead. By worshiping idols, they also practice witchcraft. These are aggressive people, and hostile to Christians, they are rude and swear a lot. Some of our members were part of this sect. We see that when the Gospel is preached through the power of God, it is bringing salvation to all who believe in Jesus Christ.
Our ministry extends to both Malawi and bordering Mozambique. Mozambique has a population of 31.26 million and Malawi 19.13 million. Muslims in Mozambique make up 17% and in Malawi 12% of the population. Mosques are being built in strategic locations in all cities and rural development centers.
Taking advantage of poverty, they drill wells to provide relief and transfer them to the needy population, build schools, and provide scholarships for students.
This is why church planters are being trained to preach the gospel even more successfully.
Unlike Malawi, Mozambique was once a communist country, which did not allow churches except for the Roman Catholic. It has 10 large provinces. We only operate in the province of Tete, and we hope to reach other provinces in the future. Pray for our pastors who are planting new churches in Malawi and Mozambique!
Ministry in Malawi – Willard Muvalo