The Fultons in The Gambia
Serrakunda, The Gambia

Background
The Gambia is the smallest African country and is situated in West Africa, surrounded by Senegal on three sides and the Atlantic Ocean on the West. It has a population of just over 1 million made up of 25 ethnic groups of which the largest tribes are the Mandinko and the Wolof. the official language is English, although 21 languages are widely spoken.

The majority of the population are Muslim (97%) although there is significant animist influence. Approximately 3% consider themselves to be Christians with just over half of those being Roman Catholic. There are just over 100 church congregations throughout The Gambia, half of which are Roman Catholic and 13 Methodist or Anglican. The remainder are either independent or small church congregations, mainly evangelical and charismatic.

These churches are predominantly based in the four main towns of Banjul (the capital), Serrakunda, Brikama and Bakau where 20% of the population live. The remainder live in villages or isolated homes spread from the coastal region along the 400 km length of the country heading inland. 


The Fultons

Dave Fulton and his wife Fiona, daughter Iona and son Luke are in their eighth year in The Gambia. He is a chaplain to the Gambian service men and women and is in charge of the chaplaincy of the airport. In the last few years he has lead many service personnel to the Lord. For the army he has trained seven chaplains (one for each barracks).  

He has now been enabled to move on to a ministry on the river. This involves reaching immigration outposts and villages only accessible by boat. This is a major challenge, as it involves a ten day trip up river every month. But by Gods grace he sees many won for the Lord from Islam and animism.  
Fiona trained with others in the church to look after terminally ill people and spends time visiting women in their homes and in hospital.

For more information contact Martin Speed, Telephone +44 (0)1942 812480

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