Benin

Benin, officially the Republic of Benin, is in West Africa with a population of about 13.7 million. It is bordered by Togo, Nigeria, Burkina Faso, and Niger. Porto-Novo is the capital; Cotonou is the largest city and economic hub.

• Pre-colonial: powerful kingdoms, notably Dahomey (17th–19th centuries), known for military strength and unique culture
• Colonial rule: France incorporated the area into French West Africa (French Dahomey)
• Independence on August 1, 1960; renamed Republic of Benin in 1975 (formerly Dahomey)
• Post-independence: political instability including military coups

• Primarily agricultural, with cotton a major export
• Remains among the world’s poorer nations, with corruption and underdevelopment challenges
• Large informal economy; trade unions represent much of the workforce

• Sporadic northern border tensions (often land disputes)
• Internal political strife and coups have shaped governance over the years

As with our other Revival outreaches, we purposely work with local pastors and religious leaders in Benin well in advance of our Crusades, during the Revivals, and afterwards. Upcoming work remains strategic with both finances and time.

Open-air crusades (city and remote), church healing and salvation revivals, and personal outreach.
“For the Son of man is not come to destroy men’s lives, but to save them.” Luke 9:56

Hospital visits, ministering to the poor, and local church growth and outreach.
“Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ…” — Acts 2:38–39