Evangelicals in Africa United & Engaged in Effective Ministry – Afroscope March, April

Ezekiel N. Jako was born in Vihiga County in Kenya in 1962. He is married to Dutea and God has blessed them with two daughters: Ruth Dawn (21 years) and Melanie Margaret (18 years). He holds Bachelor of Arts degree in Bible and Theology from Pan Africa Christian University (1990) and a Master of Arts in Intercultural Education from Bethany International University, in Singapore (1999). He is currently pursuing his PhD in Missions Studies from Bethany International University, in Singapore.… Read more

Rev. Usman Fornah, President of the Evangelical Alliance of Sierra Leone (EFSL), has been conferred with an “Officer of the Rokel” insignia in recognition of his meritorious service to the Nation of Sierra Leone, by His Excellency, the President, Sir Dr. Ernest Bai Koroma, during celebrations of the county’s 53rd anniversary of Sierra Leone’s Independence.… Read more

Currently, Central Africa Republic (CAR) is experiencing the worst crisis in its history.  The harmful effects of religion being manipulated for political purposes are alarming. More striking is the campaign for peace of the religious leaders of CAR, with the President of the National Evangelical Alliance playing a significant role. From initiating the process of reconciliation in remote villages, to high level meetings internationally, the heads of the Protestant, Catholic and Muslim communities work together tirelessly for months on end to restore the social fabric of their country. New York, Washington, Paris, Brussels, and Geneva – following their extraordinary peace building efforts on the ground – their message falls on sympathetic ears; with far reaching effects, culminating in the UN Security Council’s approval for a peace-keeping force in the country.… Read more

The Refugee Highway Roundtable event was held in Kampala, Uganda from the 24th to the 26th of April 2014. The event was organised by the Refugee Highway Partnership, an organization that focuses on refugee ministry in Africa, in conjunction with the Association of Evangelicals in Africa (AEA), the World Evangelical Alliance, Leadership 555, and REACT Services. The theme for the roundtable meeting was `Convening to Collaborate` with the aim of introducing refugee ministries to each other, sharing information, best practices, and resources while shaping the focus of the Refugee Highway Partnership in Africa.…Read more