Mission for the Ages: How Christian Widows Are Shaping the Future of Christian Missions in Northern Nigeria

Women are critical to the church’s mission across Africa. In northern Nigeria, women have played important roles in the church’s mission to Muslims. Current trends indicate that Christian widows are resisting remarriage to devote themselves to Christian mission. This article argues that Christian wi...

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Main Author: Bauta, Sung (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Sage Publishing 2021
In: International bulletin of mission research
Year: 2021, Volume: 45, Issue: 4, Pages: 366-374
Further subjects:B Women
B Northern Nigeria
B Christian Mission
B Christian widows
B nurture
B Prayer
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