Mission for the Ages: How Christian Widows Are Shaping the Future of Christian Missions in Northern Nigeria

Abstract

Women are critical to the church’s mission across Africa. In northern Nigeria, women have played important roles in the church’s mission to Muslims. Current trends indicate that Christian widows are resisting remarriage to devote themselves to Christian mission. This article argues that Christian widows are central to Christian mission in northern Nigeria. How do Christian widows view their roles in Christian mission within northern Nigeria? What roles are Christian widows playing toward fulfilling God’s mission in northern Nigeria? This article identifies two roles Christian widows are playing in Christian mission and concludes with missiological implications of this factor.