Entries by Jim

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Monthly Scope-August 2017

August 2017 marked severe floods around the world, washing through cities and villages, sweeping away homes and leaving a deadly toll. Freetown, Benue, Houston, and parts South East Asia have been inundated by record high flooding and storms over this past month. Thousands have lost their lives with millions affected by the storms. Fears of […]

The Africa Evangelical Centre Update

Following our various updates on the building construction and especially the last one, issued on 1 August 2017, a couple of people have got back to us asking for clarification about the specific need we are asking you all to respond to. We apologize about our imprecision in our communication. Let me take the opportunity […]

EAK Pushes for Peaceful Elections in Kenya

The Evangelical Alliance of Kenya (EAK) has been active in lobbying Kenya’s political parties towards a genuine and sustainable peace in the country during and after the election period. The recently held prayer rally in Nairobi, Kenya on 7th July, 2017, was attended by the incumbent, President Uhuru Kenyatta among other two other presidential candidates […]

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AEA Governing Council Overview

The Governing Council is a key Governance meeting and AEA organ that meets at least once every two years. It derives its mandate from the General Assembly to which also Reports. It is chaired by the AEA President. Can I take part as an observer? Yes! You can attend as an observer and also sit […]

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“Broken Walls” of the Africa Evangelical Centre

The headline is alluding to Nehemiah’s effort to restore the pride and protection of the city of God’s people. The situation in Africa mirrors this kind of national concern. Our walls need rebuilding and reconstruction, and especially the walls of the Church of Jesus Christ in Africa (both the spiritual and physical sense). The construction […]

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AIU holds its 32nd Graduation Ceremony

The Africa International University (AIU) held its 32nd  graduation ceremony in Nairobi on Saturday, 1st July, 2017. The theme at this year’s event was “the Salt and Light as we face the future”. The guest speaker at the ceremony was The Most Rev. Eliud Wabukala, who is the current Chair of Kenya’s Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC). In […]

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Engaging the high profile political leader for Peace in South Sudan

Calls to engage high level political and religious leaders in Africa, to influence the Government of South Sudan for peace in the nation, have been widespread from the church and other civil society movements within and beyond Africa. AEA regional leaders recently signed one such petition targeting The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) – an […]

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AEA Governing Council November 27-30, 2017

The 2017 AEA Governing Council will be held at Dimese Sisters –Karen, Nairobi from 28-30 November 2017. Registration for the Governing council is now open. Click here to register. The governing Council is the strategic policy making arm of AEA and meets once every two years. Comprises the two key leaders of each alliance; the […]

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Church Action holds promise for Peace, says EASS Leader

“Unbearable” was how Bishop Arkanjelo Wani described the situation in south sudan and neighbouring Uganda after recent visits to Bidi Bidi and Lamor refugee settlement camps. Bishop Arkanjelo’s sentiments were warranted following horrific stories of families opting to make the journey back to South Sudan, with all apparent dangers, than lose their dignity as they […]