I have just returned home from Tunisia, North Africa. It was an incredible trip. Pastor 
Jimmy Currence of GraceLife Church in Columbia, South Carolina joined me as we walked the streets of Tunis and Carthage, cities in this ancient North African nation.
Nearly three years ago, three churches banded together to “adopt” an UNREACHED PEOPLE GROUP in Tunisia. The three churches were GraceLife Church in South Carolina, New Life Community Church in Monroe, Louisiana (my former pastorate), and Manna Church Capital Area near Raleigh, North Carolina (the church in which I now serve). Our common bond was love for God and a love for people we had never seen — but who God also loves so much.
Our aim for this trip was simply to pray — as Graham Kendrick wrote many years ago: “ON SITE WITH INSIGHT.” So, for five days we walked streets, climbed hills, visited historic places — and PRAYED.
Tunisia in general, and Carthage in particular, have played major roles in world history. Ancient Carthage under the military leadership of Hannibal and his father Hamilcar, was a dominant force in the Mediterranean world. Later, during the second and third centuries AD, the church at Carthage become one of the most powerful centers of Christianity. Leaders such as St. Tertullian and St. Cyprian led courageously as the Early Church grew and flourished under severe persecution. In a historic sense, Tunisia has been a gateway to all of Africa.
Now today, we believe God wants to pour out renewed blessing on this important nation — and upon entire people groups who now live in this vibrant and strategic area of the world.
We went to Tunisia because when you put your feet on the ground there is an elevated awareness and identification. When we actually see the land and meet the people, our prayers take on heightened meaning and effectiveness. Scripture comes alive as we feel the heartbeat of God toward all people.
Our prayer is that the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob will once again give spiritual breakthroughs for Tunisia.