Strategic prayer

Praise God for relative stability in Burundi after the violent terrors of the 1990s and of 2015. An elected government now includes both major ethnic groups (Hutu and Tutsi). Pray for the new parliament elected in 2025. Pray for genuine respect and cooperation between Hutu and Tutsi as these two peoples build Burundi’s future together.
Corruption remains a challenge in the country in general, as does the tight grip of poverty and regional instability. Pray for change that lasts, which only the gospel can bring.
Praise for sustained evangelical growth, although this now has slowed compared to the tumultuous 1990s. Nearly all Protestant and Anglican churches have seen significant growth, even during the periods of war.
45% of the population is under 15 years old
There is a genuine need for expatriate Christian workers. Between 1970 and 1985, nearly all missionaries were expelled by the regime of that time; few returned thereafter due to ongoing instability. Many are needed to work with national leaders in areas of discipleship, theological education, reconciliation and trauma counselling, literacy and education and holistic development.