Mali

Praise Points

Lord, we thank You for Mali’s rich history of learning and culture that shows the dignity You placed in this land. May these gifts be redeemed for Your glory. “For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works” (Ephesians 2:10).

Father, we are grateful that a faithful Christian witness remains in Mali despite Islam’s dominance. Thank You for the missionaries who planted the seed of the Gospel. “I planted the seed, Apollos watered it, but God has been making it grow” (1 Corinthians 3:6).

God, we praise You for preserving Your Church in Mali even in the midst of instability and persecution, a sign that the gates of hell cannot prevail. “The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it” (John 1:5).

Prayer Points

Almighty God, we pray against the spirit of violence and extremism rising in Mali. Protect Christians and turn the hearts of those deceived by hatred. “No weapon forged against you will prevail, and you will refute every tongue that accuses you” (Isaiah 54:17).

Lord of justice, we cry out against oppression—against coups that silence the people, against censorship that hides the truth. Restore righteousness in Mali. “Let justice roll on like a river, righteousness like a never-failing stream!” (Amos 5:24).

Father, we plead against the crushing poverty and lack of infrastructure that leave Mali’s youth hopeless. Provide, O Lord, and open doors for growth. “And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of His glory in Christ Jesus” (Philippians 4:19).

A Call to Salvation

Lord, strengthen Christian parents and leaders to raise teenagers who stand firmly in faith, unmoved by persecution or poverty. “Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be courageous; be strong” (1 Corinthians 16:13).

Holy Spirit, empower Malian believers to live holy and uncompromising lives, rejecting fear and shining as witnesses even in dark times. “You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden” (John 8:12).

Father, bring unity among the churches in Mali, so that together they can evangelize, disciple, and secure the faith for future generations. “Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace” (Ephesians 4:3).

Mali is a poverty-stricken West African country in the 10/40 Window that traces it’s roots to a once prosperous history. It is home to the ancient and legendary learning center of Timbuktu.

Its culture remains deeply rooted in oral traditions, music, and communal life. Still, Islam became the dominant faith centuries ago, shaping much of Mali’s identity.

Christianity entered Mali later, through Catholic missionaries and Protestant societies in the 19th and 20th centuries, with leaders from French Catholic missions and Protestant groups working to establish schools and churches in key towns. Yet today, Christian teenagers in Mali face overwhelming struggles. They grow up in extreme poverty, often excluded from opportunities due to poor education outreach and a lack of critical infrastructure. They live under the shadow of military coups, political oppression, and media crackdowns. They face intimidation from the rise of Islamic extremism that directly threatens the survival of the Church.

The Malian Church is under threat not only from external persecution but also from its small size, limited resources, and lack of unity. To reverse this condition, Malian Christian Believers must embrace biblical changes—living with courage, rejecting fear, walking in holiness, building unity in Christ, and raising children firmly grounded in the faith despite the hostility around them. They must model integrity and perseverance so future generations inherit a living, uncompromising faith in Christ.