Tanzania: work and residence permits granted
CMS partner Heather Johnstone writes that after six long months, her Tanzania work and residence permits have been granted. Give thanks for this long-awaited breakthrough, and for the people who supported Heather practically and through prayer along the way.
Tanzania: Christians in the minority
In Zanzibar, Christians are in the minority and many struggle to know how to flourish in their faith in a majority-Muslim culture. CMS-Africa has established a team on the archipelago to support Christians to thrive and share faith with their neighbours. Pray for the team to work together in harmony for God’s glory, and make […]
Tanzania: peace in difficult decisions
After a period of careful and prayerful discernment, Dave and Tricia Rollett have made the decision not to proceed with their CMS mission placement to Zanzibar. Our prayers are with them as they consider their next steps as a family.
Tanzania: sharing the gospel despite challenges
CMS partners in Tanzania ask for prayer for Christians in Zanzibar, who are in a minority and suffer persecution from people of other faiths. Last weekend, a church building was vandalised and some church members were injured. Our partners write, “Despite all that has happened, we continue to stand in faith, knowing that God still […]
Hope from the Edges May 2026
Watch the latest stories of what God is doing in South East Asia, Paraguay and Tanzania.
Tanzania: upcoming training
Local partner Paul Kibona asks for prayer for upcoming Islamic worldview training and trauma healing training for CMS partners and church leaders working in Zanzibar and Dar es Salaam. Pray for the training to help participants see how God is at work in their context and equip them to join in and be even more […]
Tanzania: youth work
Lift up young Jesus-followers growing up in Muslim-majority parts of Tanzania. Pray for God to raise up youth leaders who are passionate about inspiring young people to keep following Jesus and who will be good role models. Pray for great friendships to form between young Christians to encourage one another as they learn about Jesus […]
“He is able”: Josephat’s journey
From being defined by his disabilities to becoming a leader and teacher of his well-honed skills
Tanzania: training for pastors
Paul Kibona, CMS-Africa’s country coordinator for Tanzania, disciples and mentors up-and-coming Christian leaders. We give thanks with Paul for a recent training course for pastors focused on discipleship. Pray for these pastors to continue to grow in the area of discipling others, and to pass on their learning to others, too.
Tanzania: new work and residence permits needed
Mission partner Heather Johnstone works with women in crisis in Mara through the Rehema project, supporting them to earn a living and provide for their children. Her final work and residence permits expire in May and they can’t be renewed. Pray for Heather as she begins the process of appealing to the labour commissioner to […]
Tanzania: SAFI cafe and crafts shop
We give thanks with Ben and Katy Ray that the SAFI (See Ability First International) cafe and crafts shop opened its doors to the public in October and is a great success! Ben and Katy are based in Usa River, near Arusha, where they are building a community for people with disabilities to belong, explore […]
