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One area of the world that seems ripe for the establishment of Christian camping is West Africa.  Throughout the region we see the growth of Christianity, the relational warmth of the people, and the desire to learn from God’s Word.  These are all central elements for camping ministries, but traction has been difficult to establish in West Africa. 

I have been dreaming and praying about the prospect of a CCI Association developing in this part of the world, but things have never jelled.  The successful start and encouraging progress of our new Association in East Africa does nothing but stoke my enthusiasm for a new work in West Africa.

I recently received a report of camping leaders from El Salvador who have taken what they have learned from training provided by CCI-Latin America to Niger in West Africa. There they have shared their training with Nigerian Christians who will put it into practice.  This work could be multiplied to reach hundreds and thousands of young people in West Africa with the Gospel.

Training, encouraging, and networking Christian camping leaders is essential as this style of ministry begins to find root. CCI can provide the basic information needed by people willing to make the sacrifices to plan, organize, staff, fund, and manage effective camp programs.  This is the critical first step in the development of this strategic ministry.

Please pray for this part of the world and ask God to raise up Christian camping ministries to help fulfill the Great Commission in West Africa.