Guinea-Bissau

Praise Points

Lord, we thank You for the resilience of the people of Guinea-Bissau, who, despite poverty and conflict, still preserve community and joy. “The joy of the Lord is your strength” (Nehemiah 8:10).

Father, we are grateful that Christianity has taken root in Guinea-Bissau through the faithfulness of missionaries and local Christian Believers who did not give up. “How beautiful are the feet of those who bring good news” (Romans 10:15).

God, we praise You for the cultural diversity of Guinea-Bissau, where different ethnic traditions can come together to glorify Your Name. “After this I looked, and there before me was a great multitude… from every nation, tribe, people and language, standing before the throne” (Revelation 7:9).

Prayer Points

Almighty God, we cry out against the rise of Islamic extremism that seeks to silence Your Gospel. Protect Your Church, Lord, and strengthen Believers to stand firm. “No weapon forged against you will prevail, and you will refute every tongue that accuses you” (Isaiah 54:17).

Lord, we pray against the chains of extreme poverty and broken infrastructure that crush the hope of Guinea-Bissau’s youth. Provide opportunities and resources, Father. “He raises the poor from the dust and lifts the needy from the ash heap” (1 Samuel 2:8).

Heavenly Father, we ask You to break through the failure of education and discipleship that leaves Christians weak and vulnerable to falling away. “My people are destroyed from lack of knowledge” (Hosea 4:6).

A Call to Salvation

Lord, we pray that Christian parents, leaders, and churches will raise the next generation in faith, teaching them Your Word faithfully. “Fathers, do not exasperate your children; instead, bring them up in the training and instruction of the Lord” (Ephesians 6:4).

God, we ask that Your people in Guinea-Bissau live with courage and integrity, refusing to compromise with fear, corruption, or idolatry. “Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be courageous; be strong” (1 Corinthians 16:13).

Father, ignite a spirit of unity and evangelism in Guinea-Bissau’s Church so Christian Believers may shine as a light to their neighbors and not abandon the faith. “You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden” (John 8:12).

Guinea-Bissau is a small, vibrant West African country nestled in the 10/40 Window region. During the 19th and 20th centuries, Portuguese Catholic missionaries introduced Christianity, which was later nurtured by Protestant missionaries. They established schools and churches to spread the Gospel and educate the people, laying a strong foundation for the expansion of the Gospel throughout the nation.

Today, Christian teenagers in Guinea-Bissau face significant struggles. They are trapped in extreme poverty, poor education, and a lack of economic infrastructure that leaves little hope for a better future. Additionally, the rise of Islamic extremism in the region is putting pressure on Christian communities, while internal issues such as shallow discipleship and disunity make the Church vulnerable.