“Belgium, be perfectly united in mind and heart with God!”
I appeal to you, brothers and sisters, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that all of you agree with one another in what you say and that there be no divisions among you, but that you be perfectly united in mind and thought.(1 Corinthians 1:10)”
》 Country Profile
Continent | Europe
Population | 11.77 million
Area | 30,528㎢, One of the low-lying countries in northwestern Europe.
Capital City | Brussels (1.25 million people)
People Groups | Total 94 groups, Flemish – Dutch-speaking 47%, Walloon – French-speaking 30.7%) 77.7%, Moroccans 3.7%, Italians 2.4%, French 1.9%
Unreached People Groups | 28 (7.8% of the population)
Official Language(s) | Dutch, French, German
Total Languages | 74
Bible Translations | Completed 56, New Testament 12, Partial 6
Religion | Christianity 60% (Protestant 7%, Catholic 53%), Non-religious 31%, Muslim 7% Evangelical 1.5% (167,000 people)
》 About Belgium
Belgium began when Celtic and Germanic tribes crossed the Rhine and settled, forming the Belgic people. It was later annexed by Spain, Austria, and the French Republic. In 1815, it was merged with the Netherlands through the Treaty of Vienna. After the Belgian Revolution in 1830, Belgium gained independence in 1831 by establishing the Kingdom of Belgium with Leopold I as king. It was occupied by Germany during both World War I and World War II. The Dutch-speaking Flemish in the north and the French-speaking Walloons in the south had political divisions, leading to official recognition of both communities. The capital Brussels is home to many international organizations like the EU and NATO and is known as the capital of Europe. It also serves as a major financial center. Belgium is a constitutional monarchy with a cabinet system. King Philippe has ruled since 2013, and Bart De Wever has served as Prime Minister since 2025.
Despite challenges such as small land size, limited resources, and labor shortages, Belgium achieved economic growth through trade and technological development. Thanks to its location and well-developed railways and canals, it became a key logistics hub in Europe. The service sector accounts for 77% of the economy. Traditionally, transit trade and processing industries have been strong. Major manufacturing industries include chemicals, automobiles, and logistics. In the medical and biotech sectors, Belgium is globally competitive in new drug development and clinical trials. Belgium’s GDP per capita is approximately $57,800.
》 Scripture Focus
| 1 Corinthians 1:4–10(NIV) 4 I always thank my God for you because of his grace given you in Christ Jesus. 5 For in him you have been enriched in every way—with all kinds of speech and with all knowledge— 6 God thus confirming our testimony about Christ among you. 7 Therefore you do not lack any spiritual gift as you eagerly wait for our Lord Jesus Christ to be revealed. 8 He will also keep you firm to the end, so that you will be blameless on the day of our Lord Jesus Christ. 9 God is faithful, who has called you into fellowship with his Son, Jesus Christ our Lord. 10 I appeal to you, brothers and sisters, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that all of you agree with one another in what you say and that there be no divisions among you, but that you be perfectly united in mind and thought. |
》 Prayer Points
1. Christianity makes up 60% of Belgium’s population. Of these, 53% are Catholic and 7% are Protestant. Catholicism is in rapid decline, with fewer than 1% attending Mass and widespread nominal faith. The Catholic Church is facing serious challenges, including declining devotion, reduced influence, a critical shortage of seminary students, mass departures of members, scandals of child sexual abuse by priests, and an aging clergy.Protestants are few, but evangelicals are growing, especially among African immigrants, and Pentecostal churches are expanding. The national alliance ARPEE/CACPE has represented Protestant and evangelical churches since 2003, working on social issues and legal recognition. A lack of pastors and leaders hinders church growth and localization, especially in Flemish regions. Let us thank God for the grace given to the church in Christ Jesus and pray that the testimony of Christ will stand firm in Belgium.
2. Organizations like WBT, SIM, Awake Ministries International, and the Eden Project hold annual mission days to train and send believers. OM runs “Missionary Teens,” giving young people opportunities for missions and short-term trips. OBJECTIF 4-14 shares the gospel with children and develops materials in French-speaking churches. CEF, AI, OAC, and BEM also evangelize children. Prayer networks like Niel/Breeze, Pray4Belgium, Gebedsplatform, and Brussels House of Prayer connect intercessors online. God is faithful in calling the church into fellowship with Jesus Christ. Though small in number, let us pray that Belgian churches unite in prayer, evangelism, and building the church.
3. Most Belgians have turned away from biblical values and now allow and promote drugs, sexual immorality, New Age ideas, same-sex marriage, and euthanasia. Let us pray that they will be transformed by the gospel of the cross and become a nation blameless at the coming of Christ, standing firm to the end. Brussels is a strategic international city with people from many ethnicities and nationalities. Through ministries like Serve the City, BEM, IMB, and AOG, may the gospel reach these groups and bring salvation. The gospel is also being shared alongside social and economic support for refugees and immigrants from the Islamic world. Let us pray that churches and mission groups will be united in heart and purpose, enriched in every way, and become a channel of salvation to all people and classes.
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