09/05/2024 Africa (International Christian Concern) – Peter, a missionary on a Muslim-majority island off the coast of Africa, knows too well the challenges that come with sharing the gospel in a Muslim country. After a group of radical Muslims destroyed his farm, he struggled to get food and money to pay his rent.

Missionaries who work among Muslims face challenges daily as they attempt to live a life that does not expose their kingdom work. For various reasons, they cannot take certain jobs — they also can’t raise funds to support their work. They often suffer for the gospel and are unable to support themselves and their families financially.

Martin depends on his small farm for his daily needs and monthly bills. When the radical Muslims attacked his farm at night, they destroyed his crops. This left him unable to support himself and, therefore, unable to evangelize. After meeting with him, ICC gave Martin emergency aid to pay rent and buy food.

“Thank you, my brethren, for being part and parcel of preaching with me the precious Gospel of Christ Jesus our LORD to the [people of this island] through your support and donations,” he said after receiving the short-term aid. “May our LORD Jesus bless you more and more.”

We knew that Peter needed something more sustainable to continue his mission on the island, so we helped him set up a small business making street food.

“I would like to thank you for helping me set up a chapatti-making business,” Peter said. “This business will be a huge boost to my ministry here since through it I will be able to pay rent, buy food and clothing, as well as meeting other daily and monthly needs that a typical missionary has.

“My business spot would also be a tool to reach out to my customers through friendly conversions about how Christ — the living bread — is more satisfying than a chapatti. Such an environment will create opportunities for me to share the gospel in an unconventional manner, using the chapatti I make as an illustration of how Christ is the true giver of eternal life for those who trust in him.”

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