Tunisia: Joining in prayer for a Church Multiplication Movement

The recently appointed Prime Minister in Tunisia has just announced his new government, but news reports suggest that there is little to give hope that this government can take the nation forward. Jim Middleton, BBC Journalist wrote:

There was little in the announcement from Prime Minister-designate Ali Larayedh to inspire Ennahda’s many critics to drop their opposition to the Islamist-led establishment in Tunisia.

Ennahda came out of the post-revolution elections in 2011 ahead of the field but not strong enough to rule alone. Since July last year, it has been trying and failing to broaden its narrow governing coalition by drawing in opposition parties, which accuse it of trying to dominate the political arena and Islamise Tunisian society.

Mr Larayedh’s announcement marked another failure. The three main secular opposition groups which took part in intensive negotiations over the past two weeks all pulled out. This left Ennahda back where it started, with two small coalition partners and a slight majority in the constituent assembly.

Mr Larayedh and his team will have to work hard to stabilise the country after recent disturbances shook its politics, economy and security to their foundations.’

But what of the Church. Research on Church Multiplication Movements shows that uncertainty is one of the factors that can aid the growth of these. The Pray for Tunisia movement, and prayer movement that has played a significant role in prayer for the growth of the Church, is asking prayer for Tunisia and the growth of a movement of Church growth. Watch this video and join in praying for this nation at this confusing but opportune time.

There was little in the announcement from Prime Minister-designate Ali Larayedh to inspire Ennahda’s many critics to drop their opposition to the Islamist-led establishment in Tunisia.

Ennahda came out of the post-revolution elections in 2011 ahead of the field but not strong enough to rule alone. Since July last year, it has been trying and failing to broaden its narrow governing coalition by drawing in opposition parties, which accuse it of trying to dominate the political arena and Islamise Tunisian society.

Mr Larayedh’s announcement marked another failure. The three main secular opposition groups which took part in intensive negotiations over the past two weeks all pulled out. This left Ennahda back where it started, with two small coalition partners and a slight majority in the constituent assembly.

Mr Larayedh and his team will have to work hard to stabilise the country after recent disturbances shook its politics, economy and security to their foundations.