Niger: Following Christ’s Method

What do ice cream and balloons have to do with church planting? Following Christ’s method of ministry, Global Mission pioneer Assoumane and his family mingled with their neighbors by sharing ice cream with them during holidays and buying balloons for the neighborhood children. And because many houses in the neighborhood don’t have running water, Assoumane met their needs by inviting them to draw water from his house.

Asoumane has also extended Christ’s invitation to “follow Me.” He started a conversation with Bachir, a teacher. Assoumane often walked by his classroom. As they talked, Assoumane pointed out that he too was a teacher—a teacher of the Word of God. He invited Bachir to his house. Discussions about Jesus led to Bible studies which led to Bachir's baptism.

In addition to teaching, Bachir also worked as a tailor in his father’s workshop. When his father found out that Bachir had been baptized, he told Bachir that he could no longer work with him. Although Assoumane helped Bachir find another place, he says that Bachir still faces hardships. But both he and Bachir continue to believe that God is in control.

Church planters like Assoumane are thankful for your support. “We appreciate the trust you show in us,” he says. “Your generosity allows us to work in this 10/40 window.”