Connect Junior – Theology and why it matters
A lot of church leaders in Africa haven’t had the opportunity to learn how to teach the Bible. In this magazine we’ll find out why it is so important and what AIM is doing to help.
We long to see African churches communicate the gospel in all its fullness, responding to the lies on offer, and building up believers who will in turn, reach out to their communities. There is a great need to equip African church leaders, preachers and evangelists so that they can serve their churches well and be apart of reaching the unreached through biblical teaching and Christlike discipleship.
“Wherever theological and biblical training exists, it should always seek to serve the church to participate in God’s mission in this world.”
Equipping African church leaders often involves teaching at Bible and theological colleges. The Institute of Bible and Ministry at Sanga Sanga, Tanzania aims to enable, mobilise and inspire pastors and evangelists into a deeper relationship with God so that they can effectively lead their churches. Christian universities such as Shalom University in Bunia, DR Congo, teach theology as part of courses in other subjects, training students in applying what they believe to their professional work.
Wherever theological and biblical training exists, it should always seek to serve the church to participate in God’s mission in this world—it is about following Jesus, learning from him, growing to be like him, and so becoming fishers of men wherever he sends. Could you play a part in this important work?
A lot of church leaders in Africa haven’t had the opportunity to learn how to teach the Bible. In this magazine we’ll find out why it is so important and what AIM is doing to help.
The need for theological education is great. But with limits on time, finances and opportunities, how can this be addressed?…
How will God train the African church leaders with little or no theological training? Find out more…
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Tune in as Amos interviews Graeme Scott about his recent sabbatical in Kenya. Graeme, a pastor at Johnstone Baptist Church, shares his experience from his time at Bishop Birech College, sparking renewed enthusiasm for supporting African churches.
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