We’re excited for our first Pastors Training Course (PTC) of 2018 to be starting in Kenya this month.
PTC will be running in Kenya, Ghana, and Rwanda this year and will operate as a two-week intensive course.
The 2018 courses will be teaching a similar cohort to previous years. Many of the pastors have already completed introductory subjects to the Old and New Testament, and are set to expand their biblical knowledge even further.
The first course will launch in Kenya next Monday on the 5th of March, and is expected to have over 50 students.
This will be held in the coastal city of Malindi, which is located 120km northeast of Mombasa. This is a strategic location for AE as we aim to minister to the city’s growing Muslim community, which now account for over 50% of the population.
Pastor Stephen Dunlop and Dr George May from Australia have already arrived in Malindi, and are prepared to teach the course with the help of two lecturers from Carlisle College in Nairobi.
Our second ever PTC in Ghana will operate later this year, after we saw a very positive impact in 2016.
This year’s course will be the first time the course has run with all local lecturers. It will be led by our AE Team Leader in Ghana, Ben Sachie, and is expected to have close to 40 students.
The 2016 training in Ghana proved to be very effective for the mission we ran in Kumasi. We’re hoping and praying this training will see similar fruit when we run a mission in the capital city of Accra in November.
Our Rwandan PTC will also be launching shortly in the capital city of Kigali and is expected to have around 35 students.
This will be a similar cohort of pastors who were trained in May last year by Pastor Jack Normand and Pastor Greg Ball from Australia.
Some of the course has been translated into Kinyarwanda and has been used as discipleship training material in several church congregations across Rwanda.
The Rwandan course will be timely preparation for this year’s mission to Kigali in the middle of June.
We’re still looking to close our PTC funding gap of $49,000 by the 31st of March. If you’re passionate about equipping the new generation of African pastors with sound biblical training, please check out the link below.
Together we can empower them to strengthen and transform the Church in Africa.
https://africanenterprise.org/donation/
In 1991, the first democratically elected Zambian President, Frederick Chiluba, dedicated the nation to Christ. “I declare”, Chiluba said, “that Zambia is a Christian nation that will seek to be governed by the righteous principles of the Word of God. Righteousness and justice must prevail in all levels of authority and then we shall see the righteousness of God exalted in Zambia. …The time of corruption and bribery is over.”
Sadly, 26 years on, corruption is at an all-time high in Zambia. In 2014 it was estimated that 78% of all business transactions in involved a bribe payment. They are a nation that has forgotten where the roots of its democracy were planted; in the good soil of integrity.
In November 2017 African Enterprise challenged the leadership of Zambia to return to their roots and let justice and righteousness prevail. Leaders from all walks of life were gathered together and challenged to submit their lives and their industries to the Lordship of Christ.
Over the course of a week, government officials, business executives, media personalities, medical personnel and more were gathered together to hear the simple truth of the Gospel. They were challenged to be shining beacons of integrity in a nation darkened by corruption. Many hearts were changed and we in AE are excited about what God is beginning to do in this nation.
Godfridah Sumaili, the Minister of National Guidance and Religious Affairs attended as the official government representative. As the guest of honour present at the Executive Leadership Dinner, he said, “Zambia has been declared a Christian nation but there is a need to make that sentiment a reality. I am so pleased that the Lusaka Leadership Initiative has made that happen. I believe this is the beginning of new things for Zambia. Reaching leaders with the Gospel will transform this nation. Integrity is in our constitution, but it needs to be our value. Thank you, African Enterprise!
I believe this is the beginning of new things for Zambia. Reaching leaders with the Gospel will transform this nation. Integrity is in our constitution, but it needs to be our value. Thank you, African Enterprise!
Following the events, fellowship groups have been created which will advocate for godly values within local industries. The business people, journalists, professional women and local clergy have all established fellowships which will meet regularly to encourage each other and reach out to others within their industry.
While the leadership events were taking place, the AE team along with volunteer evangelists from around the city took to the streets to share the Gospel. The city-wide mission began with service ministry by cleaning the streets of Lusaka. AE partnered with an existing organisation called ‘Jesus Cares Ministries’ which proved to be very effective in reaching the city more effectively by using existing channels.
During one of the Foxfire performances, four young men came through the crowd violently and shut off the music, arguing that they were disturbing the community. They were challenged by other young men who wanted to hear the message and the program resumed. The four listened intently as the gospel was preached and they were the first to come forward to commit their lives to Christ.
Another person in the crowd told us, “I am so glad you chose to stay despite the locals giving you trouble. I was very encouraged by the word that God is able to overcome any storm in our lives. My life has been hard since my family broke up. I was convinced that nothing good could come out of my poor conditions. However, I am very encouraged! You’ve brought joy to my heart today and I have received Christ. I am so happy.”
Over the course of the 10-day mission, over 14,639 were reached with the Gospel and 8,212 people made confessions of faith.
Over the course of the 10-day mission, over 14,639 were reached with the Gospel and 8,212 people made confessions of faith.
Please join us in thanking God for his amazing faithfulness during our mission. Please pray for those who heard the Gospel throughout our ministry. Ask that God would continue to minister to their hearts. Pray for the nation of Zambia, that it would be the beacon of integrity that it was declared to be.
Thank YOU for partnering with us in our mission to impact the continent of Africa with the Gospel. Visit our website to see what missions are coming in 2018 and how you can help.
Dear Friends,
We are watching the situation in Zimbabwe very closely and we are praying that peace reigns as the situation continues to evolve. We remain in close contact with our AE team in Harare. Thankfully they are all safe and well. Please pray for them.
As we watch events unfold, we are continually astonished at the providence of God throughout our ministry.
In 2015, African Enterprise held a Presidential Prayer Breakfast in Harare which was attended by Emmersen Mnangagwa. During that event, we were able to preach the simple Gospel to many of the people directly involved in the events of the past few days. Vice President Mnangagwa (whose firing and replacement with Robert Mugabe’s wife has led to the current state of affairs) was challenged by Michael Cassidy with the question, “Who leads you? I don’t care if you’re rich, wise, clever, or powerful,” Cassidy said; “it’s not enough to be patted on the back by society and have nice big cars and houses unless you know Christ. That’s what really, really matters.”
“Who leads you? I don’t care if you’re rich, wise, clever, or powerful,” Cassidy said; “it’s not enough to be patted on the back by society and have nice big cars and houses unless you know Christ. That’s what really, really matters.”
Later, when VP Mnangagwa took the podium he said, “Dr. Cassidy has just shared that people need to ask who it is that leads 
their leaders. “I had never thought about it myself; I thought it was enough that we simply led them!”
Since that event, AE has continued to engage with Zimbabwean leaders as well as training high school and university students in the value of righteous leadership.
We are praying that those involved in recent events will remember AE’s challenge to lead with humility and righteousness. We hope they will remember the simple Gospel of Christ’s love. As the proverb says, “When the righteous rule, the people rejoice, but when a wicked man rules, people groan. (Proverbs 29:2)
“When the righteous rule, the people rejoice, but when a wicked man rules, people
groan. (Proverbs 29:2)
Following that Presidential Prayer Breakfast, the AE team went to Harare City Hall and cleaned the streets as a symbol of new beginnings. Those in attendance sang, “Tsvaria Moyo” which means “Sweep my Heart, Sweep my Soul”. We are singing that song now and praying for God’s blessing in the future of Zimbabwe.
Join me in a prayer for the nation of Zimbabwe
Dear Loving Father,
We come to you in this hour of uncertainty for the nation of Zimbabwe.
Thank you for holding all things in your hands, even times like these.
Bring peace and calm to the people of Zimbabwe. Strengthen their hearts.
Thank you for the opportunity to have preached your simple Gospel of love to the leaders of Zimbabwe. We ask that they will remember that message now.
We ask that the powerful in Zimbabwe would lead the nation with godly righteousness during this time of change.
Dear Lord, comfort your people in this hour of uncertainty and bring peace to their hearts.
We thank you for your Sovereignty over all these things
In Jesus Mighty name
AMEN.
Today marks the start of the Global Evangelist Forum in Accra, Ghana! Hosted by African Enterprise Ghana, this is an exciting collaboration that will raise up a new generation of evangelists through West Africa.
The Forum is a platform for reflection, exchange, and training, and a spiritual retreat for evangelists and those aspiring to ministry.
Over the next 5 days, evangelists and budding evangelists from across Ghana and the surrounding region will gather to be trained, encouraged, and spiritually fed in Gospel work.
In doing so they will join a global movement that exists on 3 continents: Africa, America and Europe. We at African Enterprise are excited to be part of this venture as it spreads across Africa!
The Forum is for apologists, artists, youth workers, Christians in full-time and part-time work – any who are passionate in their ministry for Christ. In Accra this week, they will find a space for spiritual refreshment and stimulating reflection on the theological foundations and historicity of the Gospel message. Their minds will opened to the pertinence of the Gospel to our time.
We hope to awake vocations in the hearts of many by spreading and enlarging the vision of evangelism.
We WILL see the cities and people of Africa changed by the Gospel!
Henok Sileshi is a bright, hard-working lecturer at the medical school of Jigjiga University in Ethiopia. With a Master’s degree under his belt, and upcoming enrollment in a PhD program, he is the poster-child of educational success.
But 14 years ago, things looked quite different for Henok.
In 2003 he was a student in high school wondering what to do with his life.
That’s when he joined African Enterprise Ethiopia’s discipleship program. It gave him roots and allowed him to grow.
“The discipleship program of AE is foundational to Christian life and ministry. The program helped me to get rooted in Christ and has drawn me nearer to the church and to Christian ministry.”
This year, he returned to the discipleship program, this time as a teacher.
“I would like all the children and youth in the church to be enrolled in this program and become disciples of Jesus. Participating in the discipleship program is one of my life ministry goals.”
200 000 Ethiopian students enrolled in AE’s program in July, and Henok was there, teaching a course on evangelism. His goal: to give teenagers a strong foundation in Christ.
One of those students was high school senior, Selomie Ayele.
“AE’s discipleship and leadership development program has helped me define my vision for the future,” Selomie said.
“After college, I want to be involved in social action and evangelism. I want to be a woman who fears God in all her ways, knows what she believes, has a concern for children – especially orphans – and testifies about salvation in Jesus’ name.”
Attending AE Ethiopia’s discipleship program, honed her goals for the future.
“My vision by 2030 is to become a woman of purpose who serves the whole of mankind with the whole Gospel!” she said.
She, like Henok, she is the future of AE. And she will carry the fire of the Gospel with her for the rest of her life.
Read more about our mission and social action projects in Ethiopia.
When the men and women of Chankhungu, Malawi woke with the dawn on a cool Monday morning to set up their stalls in the dusty market, they thought it would be a day like any other. But around lunchtime, a van of young people from the city arrived and started pulling out some strange equipment.
Word spread quickly that strangers had arrived and people from homes all through the village started gathering.
They watched the newcomers’ leader in quiet conversation with the market chairman and saw him clear a large space. Everyone gathered around the edges.
As the newcomers positioned themselves in the middle of that space, children pushed their way to the front of the crowd, curious.
It was still for a moment. Then the newcomers began to dance.
After a week of corporate fasting and break from ministry, the Malawi Foxfire team plunged back into work with vibrant enthusiasm and danced, sang and preached their way into the lives of the people of Chankhungu.
The crowd clapped and swayed in response as one of the young men performed a solo song and the group launched themselves into an acrobatic routine.
The people were hooked.
Then this strange performing group, who called themselves the African Enterprise Foxfires, acted out a skit about the creation of the whole earth. They talked about the first man and women that ever lived, how they went against their own God and made the whole of humanity sin, and how God’s own Son had to die to safe everyone.
One of the young men got up with a microphone. He said his name was Alinafe Katengeza, and he talked about how he was a sinner but had been saved by a man called Jesus.
As they listened to the Gospel, some in the crowd began to feel something in their hearts. When the young man from the city asked if anyone wanted to also follow Jesus, they found themselves raising their hands.
It was the first time for many of them to repent of their sins.
When it was over, they gathered around the young people, the Foxfires from the city, and listened to how they could grow in their Christian lives by praying to God, by finding other believers to spend time with and by reading the book of God, the Bible.
Chankhungu will never be the same again.
