Entries by Jim

ACTEA Marks 50 Years at General Assembly in Ethiopia

BISHOFTU, Ethiopia — The Association for Christian Theological Education in Africa (ACTEA) is holding its General Assembly in Bishoftu, Ethiopia, bringing together theological educators and Christian leaders from across Africa and beyond, under the theme “Future Ready, Mission Faithful.” The gathering, which also marks ACTEA’s 50th anniversary, has attracted representatives from theological institutions in 31 […]

The Africa God Wants: AEA SG Engages Evangelical Church in Madagascar

The Evangelical Alliance of Madagascar (EAM), in partnership with the Association of Evangelicals in Africa (AEA) and the World Evangelical Alliance (WEA), successfully held the Members’ Meeting of the Evangelical Church on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, in Antananarivo. The gathering was honoured by the presence of Rev. Dr. Master Oboletswe Mathlahope, the Secretary General of […]

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AEA Intervenes to Resolve Leadership Crisis at FATEB/BEST

In recent weeks, instability at La Faculté de Théologie Evangélique de Bangui (FATEB), also known as Bangui Evangelical School of Theology (BEST), in the Central African Republic escalated to the point where students blocked the school’s entrance. The action followed unresolved concerns that the administration had failed to address. The crisis stemmed from a leadership […]

A Christmas reflection to the AEA Family and fellow believers in Christ.

As Christmas comes around in 2025, many of us are preparing to celebrate the commemoration of the birth of Jesus, through worship, family gatherings, and familiar traditions. As much as it is a season of joy, it must also be a season that invites us to stop and reflect. The story of Christmas is simple […]

AEA’s Non-formal Theological Education Research Expands with Liberia Data Collection

As part of the ongoing Scaling Up Theological Education research, data collection activities were carried out in Liberia alongside key theological and church leadership engagements. AEA’s Prof. John Kpaleh Jusu and John Momoh Jusu visited the nation for a mission towards empowering evangelical leaders across the continent. A graduation weekend, culminating in a graduation ceremony […]

Standing Together: AEA’s Mission to Burundi and a Call for Refugee Solidarity

The AEA Secretary General, Dr. Master Matlhaope, recently travelled to the Republic of Burundi for a series of strategic activities that strengthened partnerships and addressed critical regional challenges. The visit began with participation in the General Assembly of the Association of Evangelicals in Burundi (AEB), where he met with national leadership and emphasized unity and […]

Sierra Leone Training Advances AEA’s Scaling Up Theological Education Research

A four-day theological consortium training organized by MESA Global – Africa, an associate member of the Association of Evangelicals in Africa (AEA), was held in Sierra Leone, bringing together pastors and religious leaders from across the country. The training was facilitated by Prof. John Jusu and provided a shared platform for theological reflection, leadership formation, […]

AEA Stands with Displaced Christians in Northern Nigeria

AEA’s Head of Communications and Programs, Jim Olang, and Monitoring and Evaluation Officer, Melissa Mushamalirwa, recently visited Maiduguri in Northern Nigeria to support Christians displaced by rising jihadist activities. Many of these families have been living in camps for over two years with minimal aid. In collaboration with Barnabas Aid and the Nigeria Evangelical Fellowship […]

AEA Brings Hope to Burkina Faso’s Displaced Communities

In response to the earlier reported severity of the situation in Burkina Faso that has led to severe displacement crises of around two million people – majority of these being Christians who have been forced to flee due to rising jihadist activities, AEA and Barnabas Aid recently implemented a relief project in collaboration with the […]