By sending leaders to theological seminaries, complemented by ministerial Education and Discipleship Studies (MEADS) training, mission centers in Africa are becoming equipped with competent, knowledgeable ministers. MEADS classes in August in Nairobi, Kenya, and Lusaka, Zambia, attracted more than 80 African leaders.

Disciple-Making
in Africa and Haiti

The mission and message of the Community of Christ is attracting great numbers of people to become members in Africa and Haiti. “The challenge is,” said Bunda Chibwe, Africa-Haiti Mission Field apostle, “they are coming from different backgrounds and other Christian churches.” A major emphasis in this mission field is focusing on disciple-making.

Bunda expressed the importance of helping new members understand “what it means to assist God in creating communities of joy, hope, love, and peace…. We want people who are becoming members to understand that as disciples of Christ we must continue to learn and to teach.”

“In Africa and Haiti we see a great and marvelous work ahead of us,” said Bunda. “The field is white and ready! There are so many opportunities for planting churches in several countries and languages.” Additional money would make it possible to expand the church into more than five African countries where the church has serious contacts. For example, more than 110 people are meeting in Angola and inviting leaders to come.

World Ministries dollars help support training for new members as well as for leaders. The first-ever MEADS program for Haiti is also being planned. If more funding became available, Africa, where there is currently one MEADS session each year, could readily fill two annual MEADS sessions.