May 10: Dominica, Dominican Republic
Dominica
Commonwealth of Dominica
Caribbean
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Geography
Area: 750 sq kmA hurricane-prone, rugged, mountainous island between the French islands of Guadeloupe and Martinique; ruled by France until 1759, which has determined much of its religious and cultural development.
Population: 66,515 Annual Growth: -0.28%
Capital: Roseau
Urbanites: 74.6%
HDI Rank: 73 of 182 (UN Human Development Reports 2009)
Peoples
Official language: English, but as many as 80% speak a French Creole Languages: 3 All languagesReligion
Largest Religion: Christian| Religion | Pop % | Ann Gr | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christians | 61,028 | 91.75 | -0.4 |
| Evangelicals | 11,146 | 16.8 | 1.8 |
Challenge for Prayer
Due to Dominica’s economic vulnerability, many pastors must take a second job to support themselves. Pastoral “burn-out” is a resultant problem. The island’s relative isolation is also a challenge for fresh spiritual input and leadership.For an additional 3 Challenges for Prayer see Operation World book, CD-ROM, or DVD-ROM.
More Information
The Operation World book, CD-ROM, and DVD-ROM provide far more information and fuel for prayer for the people of Dominica.
Dominican Republic
Republica Dominican
Caribbean
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Geography
Area: 48,443 sq kmThe eastern two-thirds of the island of Hispaniola, shared with Haiti.
Population: 10,225,482 Annual Growth: 1.41%
Capital: Santo Domingo
Urbanites: 70.5%
HDI Rank: 90 of 182 (UN Human Development Reports 2009)
Peoples
Peoples: 18 (11% unreached) All peoplesUnreached Peoples Prayer Card
Official language: Spanish Languages: 8 All languages
Religion
Largest Religion: Christian| Religion | Pop % | Ann Gr | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christians | 9,647,742 | 94.35 | 1.3 |
| Evangelicals | 931,234 | 9.1 | 2.8 |
Challenge for Prayer
Evangelical growth continues – with numbers more than doubling from 1990 to 2010. The Pentecostal/charismatic churches claim large increases in numbers; the ministries of Brethren, Baptists and many others are effective in their holistic and empowering approach. Pray that the dynamism and ambition of the former groups might be wedded to the hands-on transforming ministry of the latter, so that growth might be in number and in quality. Many are open to the gospel when presented simply and in love.For an additional 7 Challenges for Prayer see Operation World book, CD-ROM, or DVD-ROM.
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