Caring for pastors in Burkina Faso
‘We are full of joy! And we continue to give thanks to the Lord and to you, who helped us!’
Pastor Emmanuel*, who serves in the West African country of Burkina Faso, has seen church members killed and has been forced to flee, in the face of attacks from Islamist militant groups.
Serving the Lord has not been easy, particularly when persecution has meant moving from one place to another.
In 2024 his village was attacked. ‘During the attack, four of our church members were killed,’ he said. ‘Many of us survived, because we managed to hide in the corn field. They targeted mostly men, but all of us were afraid.’
Emmanuel has benefited from a project supported by Release International, which seeks to help displaced pastors in Burkina Faso.
He said, ‘Today my heart rejoices and I thank my Saviour for what he has done for me and my family. Also, I want to thank the supporters, who are in a different part of the world, for their act of mercy. We have already received funds for food and housing for two months, together with aid for our [ministry].
‘You have remembered us; may God remember you in every moment of your life. May God bless you and all you do for him.’
* Name changed
