the mission
Serving in Senegal
mission senegal
I am so excited to have the opportunity to serve as an Associate in Missions to the nation of Senegal.
Senegal rests at the westernmost tip of the African continent. With roughly 330 miles of coastline, it is a beautiful country with both desert landscapes to the north and grassy savannas to the south. It boasts seven UNESCO World Heritage sites, along with 674 species of birds and 188 species of mammals. It is also home to a large pink lake where 60,000 metric tons of salt are harvested per year.
But Senegal’s greatest treasure is its 17 million people. Among its roughly 20 ethnic groups, French is the official language, although others like Wolof are also widely spoken. It is a country with vibrant traditions in music, storytelling, and cuisine. Hospitality, called teranga in Wolof, is also a point of pride in Senegalese national identity.
90+% of the population are Muslim and over half the population of the country is under the age of 15. While the country has seen improvements, public health, poverty, and illiteracy are still points of great need. Humanitarian workers have provided help, but God sent something even better. He sent a church.
When the Craig and Lyna Sully arrived in Senegal, there were no UPCI works of any kind in the nation but by 2017, they opened the first church, and in 2018, they launched a second preaching point. Since then, the church of Senegal continues to grow, with thriving Bible school classes and children’s ministries.
God has a plan for Senegal, and I am excited to be a part of the early stages what He is doing. I plan to arrive in the capital city of Dakar in January 2022 where I will be helping in children’s ministries, home fellowship/preaching point ministries, literature preparation, teaching at a variety of church functions, helping with the burgeoning ESL program, and anything else that is needed of me.
So that’s the story of the doors God has opened in my life and in Senegal. But now you stand at an open door as well, as I ask you to partner with us in faith and finances. My travel to and from Senegal along with my living expenses on the field, add up to about $8,000. You can give a one-time offering or become a monthly sponsor.
From where I live in South Texas, that comes out to roughly $.65 per mile. Anything you can provide would be a huge help. If God can turn five loaves and 2 fish into a meal for a multitude, I have no doubt that He can multiply $.65 many times over.
Above all, please partner with me in prayer. Prayer is the catalyst that opens every door, and everything we hope to accomplish can only happen when God opens doors to hearts, minds, and situations.
There are several different theories as to where the name Senegal originated, but my favorite one is that it comes from a word in the Wolof language meaning, “our boat.” So I would like to invite you to walk through that open door and come on! Jump in the boat and come be a part of the amazing things God has planned for the country of Senegal. Dieu te bénisse!