19 August 2026

Ready to Ride

Jeannette Mukendi, district superintendent of the Côte d'Ivoire Central District, shared that she never imagined she would one day own or ride a motorcycle, especially to go on evangelistic ministry. She explained how a motorcycle will strengthen her ministry:

“This motorcycle will help me visit the pastors in my district and also make church visits. Here in Côte d'Ivoire, there are very isolated areas where it is difficult to access by car. But only motorcycles can reach them.

“This motorcycle will also help me support the ministry of evangelists in the field and attend the various programs initiated by the district.”

Through the “Motorcycles for Ministry” project, 19 motorcycles were purchased during the last fiscal year and distributed across 10 different African countries. 
 
In addition to providing new motorcycles, Nazarene generosity has also helped repair and maintain existing bikes that are critical for expanding church ministry and increasing evangelistic reach in remote areas where transportation is often difficult.

Because of faithful giving to the World Evangelism Fund and to projects like this one, ministry in Africa is reaching places that might otherwise remain inaccessible. Praise God! 

Thanks to Nazarene Missions Projects for this story.

The Church of the Nazarene entered Côte d'Ivoire in 1987. Missionaries John and Linda Seaman were sent to pioneer this work. Côte d'Ivoire has been a vital part of the Africa West Field throughout its history, doubling in membership in recent decades. With the additional members, there has also been a 400% increase in ordained elders. 

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