The purpose of this ministry is to glorify God in all that is done. Through an effort to serve our Lord better we strive to reach out to the lost and needy as Christ did. Active evangelism with the gospel of Jesus Christ through discipleship, teaching and open bold witnessing play a pivotal role in the ministry. The desire is to reach Togo with Christ. The hope is to do it with the utmost zeal and fervor. The prayer is that others will join with the ministry and find a like-minded passion with us.

Togo was once a German colony but was seized during WWI and was briefly under the control of the British before being handed over to the French. It was formerly known as French Togoland and after gaining its independence became known as Togo in 1960. Gen. Gnassingbe EYADEMA was installed as president in 1967 and ruled until his death in February of 2005. After which time, new elections where eventually held and his son Faure GNASSINGBE won and took office.

General Information:

Economic Overview:

“Togo is a small sub-Saharan economy that is heavily dependent both commercial and subsistence agriculture, which provides employment for 65% of the labor force. Some basic foodstuffs must still be imported. Cocoa, coffee, and cotton generate about 40% of export earnings with cotton being the most important cash crop. Togo is the world's fourth-largest producer of phosphate…Economic growth remains marginal due to declining cotton production, underinvestment in phosphate mining, and strained relations with donors.”

• National annual income: $5.118 billion (2008 est.) (158th in the world)
• Personal annual income is $900 dollars annually. (216th in the world).
• Labor field: agriculture: 65%, industry: 5%, services: 30% (1998 est.)
• Labor force is 2.595 million (2007) (ranked 108th in the world).
• Agriculture products: coffee, cocoa, cotton, yams, cassava (tapioca), corn, beans, rice, millet, sorghum; livestock; fish.
• Industries: phosphate mining, agricultural processing, cement, handicrafts, textiles, beverages
• Major exports: reexports, cotton, phosphates, coffee, cocoa.
• Imports: $1.549 billion (2008 est.)

On 01 January 2007, the West African franc (CFA—XOF) was fixed to the Euro at 655.957. The exchange rate between the Dollar and the CFA is as reflected: 447.81 (2008 est.), 482.71 (2007), 522.59 (2006), 527.47 (2005), 528.29 (2004).

The Holy Scriptures:

We believe that the Holy Bible was written by men and supernaturally inspired; that it is truth without any admixture of error for its matter; and therefore is and shall remain to the end of the age the only complete and final revelation of the will of God to man; the true center of Christian union and the supreme standard by which all human conduct, creeds, and opinions should be tried…We also believe that the King James version of the Bible is the divinely preserved Word of God for the English-speaking people (Psalm 12:6,7) and that it has enjoyed a miraculous manifestation of God's approval all during its history and use.

We believe that there is one, and only one, living and true God and infinite, intelligent Spirit, the Maker and Supreme Ruler of Heaven and Earth (Genesis 1:1; Psalm 90); that He is inexpressibly glorious in holiness and worthy of all possible honor, confidence, and love; that in the unity of the Godhead, there are three persons, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, equal in every divine perfection and executing distinct but harmonious offices in the great work of redemption and in the accomplishment of His eternal plan and purpose (I John 5:6-12).

We believe that Jesus Christ, eternal with the Father, was begotten of the Holy Ghost and in miraculous manner; that He was born of Mary, a virgin, as no other person was ever born of woman, and that He is both the Son of God and God the Son (I John 1:1,2). He is both true man, one person with two natures, tempted in all points like as we are, yet without sin (Isaiah 7:14; Hebrews 4:14-17).

We believe that the Holy Spirit is a divine person; eternal and equal with God the Father and God the Son and of the same essence (I John 5:7)…that He is the agent in the new birth; that He seals, endues, guides, teaches, bears witness with, sanctifies, and helps the believer (John 14:7; Romans 8:14-27)…

We believe that man was created in innocency under the law of his Maker, but by voluntary transgression, he fell from his sinless and happy state of perfection (Genesis 3), in consequence of which, all mankind are now sinners and therefore under just condemnation without defense or excuse and are guilty before God (Romans 5:12; Psalm 51:5; Romans 3).

We believe that the salvation of sinners is wholly of grace through the mediatorial offices of the Son of God who by the appointment of the Father freely took upon Him our nature, yet without sin and honored the divine law by His personal obedience and by His death made a full and vicarious atonement for our sins…

We believe that in order to be saved, sinners must be born again; that the new birth is the new creation in Jesus Christ (John 3:3,5); that it is instantaneous and not a process; that in the new birth the one dead in trespasses and in sins is made a partaker of the divine nature and receives eternal life, the free gift of God (Ephesians 2:8,9)…

We believe that the great Gospel which Christ secures to such as believe in Him provides justification; that justification declares the sinner righteous through the merits of Jesus Christ (Romans 3:21-26) and this divine pardon is bestowed not in consideration of any works of righteousness which we have done, but solely through faith in the Redeemer's blood, and that His righteousness is imputed unto us; that through justification we have peace with God (Romans 5:1,9).

We believe that repentance and faith are solemn obligations and also inseparable graces wrought in our souls by the quickening Spirit of God; thereby, being deeply convicted of our guilt, danger, and helplessness, and being convinced of the way of salvation through Jesus Christ, we turn to God with unfeigned contrition, confession, and supplication for mercy; at the same time, we heartily receive the Lord Jesus Christ and openly confess Him as our only and all-sufficient Saviour (Jeremiah 8:6; Acts 17:30; 26:30).

We believe that the preserving attachment to Christ is the grand mark which distinguishes true believers from superficial professors; that it is a work of God the Father (John 10:28,29; Romans 8:30), God the Son (Romans 8:34; I John 2:1), and God the Holy Spirit (Ephesians 4:30); and that they are kept by the power of God through faith unto eternal salvation (I Pet 1:5). We believe that God's eternal election and predestination guarantee their ultimate conformity to the image of Christ (Romans 8:29).

We believe that the Lord Jesus Christ Himself is coming again in the air at any moment to catch up all born again believers and to reward their service (I Thessalonians 4:15-17; I Corinthians 3:12-14); the unbelievers left behind will go through a seven year period called the Tribulation, after which Christ shall return visibly to the earth to set up His kingdom of 1,000 years of righteous rule; after this, the unbelievers of all ages will stand at the Great White Throne to be judged and cast into the lake of fire, separated from God forever, while the believers spend eternity in the fullness of joy and in the presence of our Lord forever (Rev 20:11-15).

Getting involved is a natural and healthy thing to do as you seek to participate more actively in missions. Whether it is in long term trips, short term mission trips or through funding the work. There are multiple avenues and levels of involvement.

First, explore your potential by participating in a mini missions trip of 10-14 days with an expressed focus on ministry and total submersion in the work. The second and more advanced method of involvement is to be physically part of the projects and works. There are two opportunities in which this can be achieved. The second opportunity is longer term trips. These trips are generally 4-6 weeks in duration and are focused on “exploring the life and works of real missions and missionaries.” These tend to be slower paced, very hands on, and eye-opening.

If you are interested in knowing more, please contact me for more information.