Back in the 80’s and early 90’s I lived in Africa, a decade of those in Francophone Africa. Ten years ago I traveled back to Francophone Africa for a conference to be Judy Douglass’ French speaking assistant. She is the wife of the president of CRU. She has a big heart for women in Ministry.

When we were there 10 years ago I knew nearly every woman in the room because I lived in the area when they were new to the work. Earlier this year Judy returned for a follow-up event. I honestly thank God that I did not recognize most of the women in the photo! I am thankful because I know most of the women I was with 10 years ago are still faithfully ministering. That means these women are the next generation of spiritual leadership.

I know most people don’t like to click on links, but I urge you to click on this one. You will be encouraged. I am grateful to see what God is growing in Francophone Africa. I am not mentioned in Judy’s story but God blessed me to be one of many who helped lay the foundation that is growing truly abundant fruit in Francophone Africa.

Let me get you started with the beginning of her story then please click to read the end of this short “chapter” in the continuing story of faith in Africa. The photos are from Judydouglass.com

Our ministry is called Campus Pour Christ in the French-speaking parts of Africa. I visited there 10 years ago as one of the speakers at their first-ever women’s conference. The women were just emerging into fullness of opportunity in the ministry there.

I don’t remember what I spoke on, but I remember well two developmental efforts we brought to help launch them into broader ministry. First we introduced them to The Significant Woman coaching/discipleship course, a tool to help them discover who God made them to be and what their personal mission was.

Second, the man in charge of digital resources for the ministry somehow gathered 20 computers and set up a lab for us. The women cycled through to learn how to use the computer, to get their own email and password. Cheers erupted every time one sent an email to another.

Fast forward 10 years.

Sixty-five staff women representing more…