God’s church is growing in Sao Tome and Principe
August 21, 2024
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Just north of the equator and west of Gabon, lie two Islands and several smaller islets that make up Africa’s smallest country, São Tomé and Príncipe. First inhabited by Portugal in 1846, the islands became a prosperous slave and spice trade center and an early producer of sugar. Eventually they became independent in 1975. As we pray for God’s Word to reach the population of more than 220,000, here are a few things to focus on:
- 87% claim Christianity as their religion of choice, but those who regularly read the Bible and follow Jesus are a much smaller number. Rituals and mixing of religions (especially ancestor worship) are prevalent in the church. Appeasing the spirits has become more important than following Christ.
- Sao Tome and Principe ranks 13th among nations with the fastest evangelical growth and grows 6.5% annually.
- The Principe islanders, the Angolares (rural fisherfolk), and the servicais (contract workers) are a part of the less-reached peoples.
We’re praying Psalm 105:4 tomorrow in Cameroon. Meet us there.
Listen here to TTB-African Portuguese.