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Belgium
Belgium Capital: Brussels
Border Countries: Netherlands, Germany, Luxembourg, France
As the capital of the European Union and NATO, Belgium is a country of influence. This nation the size of Maryland is home to 10 million people. Belgium has long been considered Roman Catholic, and even today, 90 percent of the people claim to be Catholic. Some Belgians and their ancestors have never heard the Gospel, as the Reformation was stifled soon after it reached the country. The people have long questioned their faith; one will find a widespread apathy toward Christianity in this post-Christian country. Belgium is a mission field: less than 0.5 percent of the population, many of them immigrants, follow Christ.
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Some of the evangelical congregations in Belgium have a strong missionary mindset, and they are sending missionaries and money to Africa and India to evangelize and build schools, orphanages, and hospitals. Praise God that in Brussels, prayer networks among and for diplomat, business, and Eurocrat communities are growing. Also, evangelical churches have been started for North African immigrants. Because Belgium is richly international and multicultural, it is a place to reach people who are seeking spiritual answers: internationals are dealing with family challenges and questions of the heart, and immigrants feel vulnerable and are addressing basic concerns of survival.
The new generation of Belgians is largely free from bitterness over the state church's exploitation and abuse that took place in the past. Though these young people know nothing of the Gospeland some have turned to New Age philosophy and cultsmany show a growing interest in investigating Christ. North American believers can get involved with both Belgians and immigrants by modeling a life redeemed by Christ. They can also serve by offering theological education and training, as many Belgian leaders are ill-equipped to address the people's philosophy or social needs. This is a country to transform lives and touch the world.
  1. Pray that churches across Belgium will live out Christian unity personally and in ministry.
  2. Pray that God will call believers to serve in Belgium and provide the means and encouragement for Belgian pastors to continue to serve.






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