Ounate-Lare, Sena and Jane, Togo
Sena is from Togo, West Africa and Jane is English. They have a son, Joshua, (born October 2001) and a daughter Eloise born in July 2003. After studying at All Nations Christian College in Hertfordshire, they worked with the pastoral team of Eglise de Belleville in Paris, until 2004 when they moved to Togo. Based in Dapaong,
a town in the very north of Togo, their vision is to reach out to students and educated workers in the town. Dapaong has a population of around 30,000. A large proportion of these people are animist, and the worship of idols and ancestors has a very significant place in their world-view. There is a growing
Muslim influence in the area with strong financial backing from outside countries. There is a unified Christian presence, which is in need of support in the face of these challenges. Working alongside Sena and Jane are
Crosslinks South to South mission partners, Benoit
and Melanie Ahonsou Click
here to read August 2003 Crosslinks' magazine article about Togo
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