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St Helena
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St Helena
British Overseas Territory of St. Helena
Africa
See Prayer Information
Geography
Area: 412 sq km
St Helena (122 sq km), 2,000 km west of Angola in the south Atlantic. Two dependencies: Ascension Island (90 sq km), 600 km to the northwest, and Tristan da Cunha (100 sq km), 1,200 km to the south. Also several uninhabited islands.
Population: 4,406 Annual Growth: -1.34%
Capital: Jamestown
Urbanites: 39.7%
Peoples
Official language: English Languages: 1 All languages
Religion
Largest Religion: Christian
| Religion | Pop % | Ann Gr | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christians | 4,172 | 94.70 | -1.6 |
| Evangelicals | 389 | 8.8 | 0.5 |
Challenges for Prayer
The Christian heritage of St Helena is strong but islanders’ committed to faith are decreasing. Most Christians are nominal, and church attendance continues to decline. A critical mass of evangelicals on the islands is needed to generate spiritual momentum. Pray for Baptists and the Salvation Army, where most evangelicals can be found, and for the Anglican Church – the largest group, but spiritually dormant.
For an additional Challenge 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 St Helena.
