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Philippines

Philippines. 7000 islands. geography. Population: 86 million (UK: 60 million) Density: 270 per sq km (UK: 245 per sq km). population. Christian 73% (includes nominal Christians) of which Protestant 7.5% and Evangelical 6% Cults 18% Muslim 7% Animist 2%. religion.

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Philippines

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  1. Philippines

  2. 7000 islands geography

  3. Population: 86 million (UK: 60 million) Density: 270 per sq km (UK: 245 per sq km) population

  4. Christian 73% (includes nominal Christians) of which Protestant 7.5% and Evangelical 6% Cults 18% Muslim 7% Animist 2% religion

  5. 1521: ‘Discovered’ by Magellan 1542: Spanish claimed islands 1898: Ceded to America 1946: Independence 1965-1986: Marcos’s corrupt rule 1990s-present day: Economic/social turmoil history history

  6. 13th Century: Islam in the South Spanish Catholicism Early 1900s: Evangelicals arrive 1945: most churches are liberal 1951: OMF targets the unreached Cults are active and fast-growing The Church needs biblical Christianity history of Christianity

  7. Church planting in urban, rural and tribal areas Theological and leadership training Literature production and Bible translation Work with urban poor Ethnic Muslim minorities Education of missionaries’ children OMF’s work

  8. Give thanks for religious freedom There is inequality and corruption Pray for honest, just, courageous, Christian leaders able to make decisions on moral, social and economic issues pray for the government

  9. Give thanks for rapid growth and enthusiasm Divisions and lack of unity Inadequate discipling, lack of biblical understanding Growth of new religions and cults Sensitive work by missionaries pray for the church

  10. The unreached: Muslims: 5m in 14 ethnic groups Urban poor: 3m in Manila alone Most mix Catholicism with animism Isolated tribal peoples Student outreach Use of radio, TV and books Safety of missionaries pray for evangelism

  11. Evangelism and church planting Work with urban poor Teaching missionaries’ children at Faith Academy Theological training Short-term openings OMF opportunities

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