Along the fault line between Islam and Christianity
The Atlantika Mountains in Nigeria’s notorious northeast.
September 11 is a date that lives in infamy.
But four days before – on Sept. 7, 2001 – acts of terror were committed in Nigeria that elevated the animosity betwe...
Many Koma to Christ
The threat of terrorism delayed C4C’s most recent foray into the Koma Hills. But the enemy could not keep the Word from reaching the Koma people living in Nigeria’s remote northeast.
We wrestled successfully against the cosmic powers over this present darkne...
A door opens in Nigeria
“…for a wide door for effective work has opened to me, and there are many adversaries.” – 1 Corinthians 16:9 (ESV)
As we shared about the threats of Boko Haram in northeastern Nigeria [see ‘I am Nigerian’] and prayed specifically f...
‘I am Nigerian’
There was outrage: More than 1 million people walked the streets as a sign of solidarity against the attacks of Islamic terrorists. Forty world leaders joined the rally. The news was reported globally.
“Je suis Charlie.” I am Charlie. The slogan was ad...
Climbing For Christ has ministered to a primitive people living in the uninviting Koma Hills near the Cameroon border since visiting in 2011.
PRAY: For Christians under attack in the Northeast, where terrorists have targeted the church in a quest to impose Islamic Sharia law. While Nigeria is 50.4 ...
Thousands have fled the Boko Haram attack on the city of Mubi to Yola in the northeastern state of Adamawa, where C4C ministers to Koma Hills people. C4C has been preparing to send Pastor Chris back to the Koma Hills to preach, teach and deliver gifts. “The purpose should be to convey your gre...
Shedding light on the horrors of Nigeria
The news of the latest atrocity committed by the Nigerian terrorist organization Boko Haram reminded us of Climbing For Christ family members who have been kidnapped and forced to marry into another religion. It was heartbreakingly painful.
Boko...
Overcoming in the Koma Hills
A village in the Koma Hills in northeastern Nigeria. (Photo by Gary Fallesen)
Pastor Chris Joseph arrived in Yola at 10:05 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 4. This is significant because Yola is the capital of Adamawa, one of four states in northeastern Nigeria under a state of...
Brandy Everts on Mission: Possible 6, walking with a child in that restricted country.
Nationality: Canadian. Occupation: Coordinator of Climbing for Christ Canada and greenhouse horticulturist. Missions with Climbing For Christ: Haiti 2013; Morocco 2013; Nepal 2012 (twice) and 2014; Nigeria 20...
Grieving the loss of Nigerian missionary’s son
By Gary Fallesen
Climbing For Christ president
The third anniversary of the Lives Aglow church pastored by Climbing For Christ member Chris Joseph in Port Harcourt, Nigeria was celebrated Dec. 13-15. It was a wonderful success.
One week late...