Republic of the Congo

Field Office Information

C&MA Field Entry in 1992

Field Director:

Ron Julian

Mailing Address:

BP 4797
Pointe Noire, REP OF CONGO

Phone:

011-242-57-47-81

Email:

cmacongofd@kastanet.org

Website:

National Church

The Christian Alliance Church in Congo: 15 organized churches, 27 unorganized groups, 15 ordained ministers, 647 baptized members, and 2,000 inclusive members

Team Initiatives

• Work with the national church to develop a church-planting movement among the Vili, who are along the Atlantic coast, and the Teke, who live on the plateau area north of Brazzaville.
• Broaden the national church leadership base by empowering those who have been trained to train others for ministry. There is need for all believers to use their spiritual gifts in local church ministries.
• Develop a Christian study center in Pointe Noire. One building has already been built and is being used by the Bible School. Funds are being raised to construct another building. Along with the Bible School, the center will coordinate Theological Education by Extension and discipleship ministries in the region.

Don't Quit!

2006-09-27 08:11:02.0

     At a class hosted by Stan and Connie Hotalen, C&MA missionaries to Republic of the Congo, Celeste learned that it is the privilege of all believers to share their faith. She began sharing her story with neighbors and soon had three house churches started. But without completing ministry training with the Hotalens, Celeste became discouraged and wanted to quit. Then Celeste heard Willy’s testimony when she began meeting with the Hotalens weekly.  

     “Willy had gone from house to house, sharing his story,” the Hotalens said, “and led many people into the Kingdom.” Renewed courage and zeal to proclaim the gospel filled Celeste. “Pray for Celeste as she shares her faith in all the homes of the Vili village,” request the Hotalens. “The Vili people will be reached with the gospel.”  

     Be strong and courageous, because you will lead these people to inherit the  

land . . . (Joshua 1:6).

Demographics

Population

Population--3,039,126 Infant mortality rate--92.4/1,000 Life expectancy--49.0

Capital City

Brazzaville (1,169,900) pop.

Geography

Nearly the size of Montana, the Republic of the Congo (132,046 sq. mi.) is more than 60% covered with tropical rainforests and with grasslands and bush in the north.

Languages

French (official), Lingala, Monokutuba, Kikongo, many dialects

Ethnicity/Race

Kongo--48%; Sangha--20%; M’Bochi--12%; Teke--17%; European (mostly French), other--3%

Economy

Per capita income--$800 Inflation--1.8% Literacy rate--84% (2003 est.)

Government/Political Climate

Republic. Republic of the Congo gained independence from France in 1960. A quarter century of experimentation with Marxism was abandoned in 1990, and a began in 1992. A 1997 civil war restored former Marxist President Sassou-Nguesso but ushered in ethnic unrest. Today, the country is seeking to rebuild from the years of civil war in the 1990’s.

Religion

Christian--50%; animist--48%; Muslim--2%