North Africa pulses with color and history, from its bustling bazaars to the reminders of the numerous empires that shaped the culture of the Arab and Berber peoples who live there. The gospel arrived in North Africa as early as the 1st Century AD and provided Christianity with some of its most distinguished theologians, such as Augustine, Origen, Tertullian and Cyprian. But the influence of Christianity faded after the advent of Islam in the 7th Century; today over 97 percent of the region’s people are Muslims. Islam is the state religion in several countries and, in some places, the already high levels of persecution against Christians are rising. We praise God that, in spite of this, the church is re-emerging in some areas. However, millions of Arab and Berber peoples remain without the gospel. Christar is working to establish culturally-relevant churches in North Africa. Help North Africans hear about the hope of Christ, many for the first time! Contact us to learn more!