VISION & MISSION STATEMENTS
OUR VISION
We envision a future where every church leader and pastor in Africa is empowered with the skills and resources necessary to thrive, enabling them to bring the true Gospel to their nations and the world. Our goal is to help pastors cultivate self-governing, self-propagating, and self-sustaining churches that positively impact their communities.
OUR MISSION
The mission of the Africa Pastors Initiative revolves around empowering pastors through a holistic approach that addresses their personal and ministry needs:
Empowering Pastors with Entrepreneurial Skills
Goal: Equip pastors with practical skills in various entrepreneurial fields to enhance their financial stability and reduce poverty.
Approach: Offer training in areas such as agriculture, small business management, and income-generating activities, enabling pastors to support themselves and their families.
Providing Basic Resources
Goal: Ensure pastors have access to essential resources that will enable them to meet their basic needs and focus on their ministry.
Focus: Addressing the financial challenges that hinder pastors from reaching their full potential, allowing them to dedicate themselves to church planting and community service.
Deepening the Church
Goal: Strengthen local churches by equipping leaders with the necessary tools and resources to nurture their congregations.
Focus: Emphasize sound doctrine, community engagement, and spiritual growth within the church.
Advancing the Gospel
Goal: Spread the true Gospel through the planting of healthy, sustainable churches in various communities across Africa.
Strategy: Support church planting initiatives that prioritize community needs and engagement, ensuring that new churches are well-rooted in their contexts.
Networking and Partnerships
Goal: Collaborate with individuals and organizations that share similar goals and values, creating a robust network of support for pastors.
Benefits: By partnering with others, we can share resources, curricula, and best practices, enhancing the overall impact of our mission.
FUTURE GOALS
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Train 30,000 More Pastors: Over the next 10 years, we aim to significantly increase the number of trained pastors through expanded programs.
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Develop Additional Resources: Create new curricula, training materials, and manuals that comprehensively cover all aspects of our training programs.
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Strengthen Staff Capacity: Invest in staff development to ensure they are fully equipped to support pastors and church planters effectively.
Through these efforts, the Africa Pastors Initiative seeks to elevate pastoral training and church planting, ultimately transforming the church throughout Africa. With God’s grace and the collaboration of dedicated partners, we believe this vision can be realized, improving lives and communities across the continent.
About us
STATEMENT OF FAITH
The Scriptures: We believe that the Bible is the inspired, infallible, and authoritative Word of God. It is the ultimate guide for faith and practice and contains all that is necessary for salvation and living a life that honours God.
The Trinity: We believe in one God, eternally existing in three persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Each person is fully God, co-equal and co-eternal, and plays a unique role in the work of creation, redemption, and sanctification.
Jesus Christ: We believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God, conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary. He is fully God and fully man. We affirm His sinless life, atoning death, bodily resurrection, ascension into heaven, and His imminent return to judge the living and the dead.
Salvation: We believe that salvation is a gift of grace through faith in Jesus Christ alone. It is not based on human merit or works but on the finished work of Christ on the cross. We affirm the necessity of repentance and faith for the forgiveness of sins.
The Holy Spirit: We believe in the person and work of the Holy Spirit, who convicts the world of sin, righteousness, and judgment. The Holy Spirit indwells believers, empowering them for holy living, spiritual growth, and effective service.
The Church: We believe that the Church is the body of Christ, composed of all believers. It is called to worship God, proclaim the Gospel, and make disciples of all nations. The Church is also a community of believers who encourage and support one another in faith.
The Great Commission: We believe that Jesus commanded His followers to go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them and teaching them to obey all His commands. We are committed to sharing the Gospel and planting healthy churches in Africa and beyond.
Eternal Life: We believe in the promise of eternal life for all who trust in Jesus Christ. We affirm the reality of heaven for believers and the reality of judgment and separation from God for those who reject Christ.
Christian Living: We believe that every believer is called to live a life that reflects the character of Christ. This includes loving God and others, pursuing holiness, and engaging in acts of service and compassion.
The Return of Christ: We believe in the personal, visible return of Jesus Christ to establish His kingdom. We eagerly anticipate His return and the fulfillment of God’s promises to His people.