Hostile
Cameroon
Boko Haram raids on Christian-majority villages along the northwestern border with Nigeria have specifically targeted churches and Christian activity. In a typical attack, Christians are killed or displaced, churches are burned and homes are destroyed. Several Christian villages have been abandoned completely after recurring attacks, which have included killings, kidnappings, and the burning of houses, schools and churches.
Major Religion
Cameroon is a majority-Christian country, including 52 percent Christians and 24 percent Muslims.
Persecutor
The main persecutor is the Boko Haram Islamic terrorist group, and new Christians from a Muslim background are also persecuted by family and community members.
WHAT IT MEANS TO FOLLOW CHRIST IN CAMEROON
Most of Cameroon has a thriving Christian presence and many churches. But Christians living along the Nigerian border have experienced repeated, brutal attacks by Boko Haram. In these villages 50 to 80 miles from the border, men, women and children are attacked for being known as Christians.
Access to Bibles
Bibles are generally available, but distributing them in the north is challenging because of Islamist activity. Many people cannot afford a Bible and would prefer the Scriptures in a local language rather than French or English. Bible translation ministries have done significant work translating the Bible into local languages, such as the local Fulani dialect. Give Bibles
VOM Work
VOM is helping restore persecuted Christians to spiritual wellness through relief and ministry efforts among the displaced in northern Cameroon, where many have fled their villages because of attacks by Boko Haram. VOM also supports pastors and evangelists who are ministering in areas targeted by Boko Haram. Give to VOM’s Global Ministry
Pray for Cameroon
- Pray for Hidi youth receiving specialized spiritual care after deadly attacks by Boko Haram.
- Pray for the families of Christians killed by Boko Haram.
- Pray for access to print and audio Bibles in local languages in areas where Islamists frequently attack.
- Pray that Christians driven from their homes in Islamist attacks will find healing in the love of Christ.
- Pray for front-line workers in northern Cameroon, where the Islamist group Boko Haram regularly attacks Christians.
