Mission to Benin, West Africa

Mark & Joanna Beckley

Mission

To share the gospel and develop disciples in Benin so local believers can reach their own people.

About Benin

• West Africa (between Togo & Nigeria)
• Population: ~13 million
• Over 40 ethnic groups & 50+ languages
• Major religions:
  • Islam
  • Catholicism
  • Voodoo (deep cultural influence)

Many people groups are still unreached

Spiritual Need

• Large populations have little or no access to the gospel
• Strong influence of:
  • Voodoo / animism
  • Islamic traditions
• Social cost for conversion is very high

Ministry Focus

• Church planting
• Bible teaching & discipleship
• Training local leaders
• Youth & small group ministry
• Children’s outreach
• Deaf ministry (sign language access)

Goal: Self-sustaining, indigenous churches

Mission Team

They will serve alongside missionaries in:

• Bible training school
• Medical outreach
• Agriculture-based ministry
• Church development

Long-Term Goal

Equip local believers to:

• Share the gospel
• Start churches
• Send missionaries of their own

Next Step

• 4-month trip (Sept–Dec)
• Purpose:
  • Learn culture & language
  • Join ministries
  • Determine long-term roles

Support Status

• Trip: Fully funded
• Monthly support: ~32% raised

Ongoing need: financial & prayer support

Prayer Requests

• Continued financial support
• Safe travel & ministry
• Language learning
• Team unity & direction
• Open hearts among the Beninese people

Key Truth

“God gives the increase” (1 Corinthians 3:6)
We plant and water—but God transforms lives.

Final Thought

Their goal: reach Benin for Christ—so Benin can reach others.