“The presence of African missionaries and churches recognises the fact that Europe is a mission field”

Jun 14, 2022 by Jill

by Joel Forster, Evangelical Focus:

There are almost 700 million African Christians, and many live in Western countries. Israel Olofinjana analyses the challenges and opportunities for African mission in Europe.

How does African Christianity look like, and how are African Christians impacting Europe?

Over the past 50 years, the number of Christians in Africa has grown five-fold, from just above 100 million in 1970 to almost 700 million in 2020.

These huge numbers lead to a growing influence beyond the continent’s borders. In Europe, thousands of church initiatives led by Africans make a difference in cities like London, Amsterdam or Berlin.

Evangelical Focus spoke to Israel Oluwole Olofinjana, head of the One People Commission (EAUK). He knows the African churches in the UK well and has a passion to bring Christians from all ethnic minority backgrounds to work together in mission.

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