Updated Country Profile - Chad

Click here to access the updated Reaching the Nations country profile for Chad. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has never maintained a presence in Chad despite religious freedom in most areas of the country. Poverty, political instability, and extremely few Chadian converts in other countries appear the primary reasons why there is no Church presence in Chad today. Nevertheless, there are good opportunities for growth, particularly in major cities and in southern areas of the country. See below for the Future Prospects section of this article:

The Church in West Africa has seen increasing outreach and expansion into neighboring nations, but prospects for future Church establishment in Chad appeared unfavorable in early 2020. Insurgencies and widespread poverty challenge missionary efforts. Very few Chadians have joined the Church abroad, which has created challenges for the Church to establish itself in Chad. Once greater stability is established, Chad appears a likely candidate for more widespread Church-sponsored humanitarian and development work starting in the southern regions. Such efforts can aim at improving quality of life of Chadians, establishing good terms with the government, and preparing the way for a future Church presence.