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Bosnia & Herzegovina
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Capital: Sarajevo
Border Countries: Croatia, Serbia, Montenegro |
This beautiful, yet war-torn country about
the size of West Virginia is home to 4.5
million. After the Ottomans conquered the
area in the 15th century, many people
became Muslims, mostly because they
received benefits for converting. Today
the people remain culturally tied to three
religious groups. Most of the Bosnians are
Muslims; many of the Serbs are Orthodox,
and the Croats are mainly Roman Catholic.
Less than two percent of the population
follows Christ; in the Serbian part of
the country there are only a handful of
believers. Bosnia has been called Europe's
least-evangelized country.
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The tiny evangelical witness that entered this country in 1991 has grown. Praise God that evangelical believers have gained credibility through their efforts to bridge the gap between ethnic groups. A team of national believers that is affiliated with the International Fellowship of Evangelical Students is actively serving among Christian students throughout the country. They offer training in Bible study skills, evangelism, and godly living. This team also works with non-Christian students, mainly in Sarajevo, living
out the Gospel and developing friendships. God has used outreaches such as English and computer classes as well as seminars at universities.
Bosnia and Herzegovina is an area where North Americans can provide rehabilitation, business training, and outreach ministries in a culturally sensitive manner. Few people there have seen the Gospel lived out or heard the message of hope. Ministry among young people would be effective, as thousands of students live in the capital. The country is also a key place to reach out to Muslims because it is home to large Gypsy and Turkish populations as well as the Bosniaks, most of whom follow Islam. If these people were transformed by Christ, they could reach Islamic people in places that are closed to Westerners.
- Pray that Muslims, Orthodox, and Catholics would find healing from the wounds of the past and peace with one another through Christ.
- Pray that God will strengthen local believers and increase their witness.
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