Why France?

I had no idea about the need for missionaries or the state of Christianity in France. Below are a few facts from TEAM (The Evangelical Alliance Mission). This evangelical and interdenominational agency has been working around the world since 1890. TEAM has been in Francce for over 50 years.

• France is a Post-Christian country. The people believe they have surpassed their need for God.
• Less than 1% of the people in France are evangelical Christians.
• 80% of the French have never handled a Bible.
• 54% of French people are atheist or agnostic.
• Islam is now the predominantly practiced religon in France and continues to grow.
• There are 35,000 towns without any evangelical witness or church.
• Despite what may be the popular understanding, there are few opportunities for people in France to hear the Gospel.

It only takes a generation or two for knowledge of the Lord to be lost in a nation. Once the knowledge is lost, there will be generations of people without the chance to learn about the Lord. Missionaries are much needed.