Partner: Pastor Nouh Ay Infa Yattara
Pastor Nouh is considered the very first known convert from Islam to Jesus Christ in the historic city of Timbuktu. It is the fourth holiest city to Islam, preceded in prominence by Mecca, Medina and Jerusalem. In spite of his father's attempt to kill him after his conversion as a young boy, he remained strong in his faith. He grew up to plant the very first Christian Church in Timbuktu. Pastor Nouh continues to lead this Baptist congregation today.
JL has traveled there on a number of occasions to teach seminars for men and women. He also helped raise funds to build a large Guest House on the church compound to house people and traveling pastors. Pastor Nouh is considered one of the top scholars on Folk Islam and hosts a daily and weekly radio program that reaches out to the tribal people of his city and area.