Entries by Jim

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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 […]

AEA Monthly Updates June-2017

Monthly Edition Issue 05, June 7, 2017 AEA Regional President Mourns killing of Kin The AEA Central Africa Regional President, Rev. Nicolas Guérékoyamé, has been directly hit by the violence in the region as he has lost his youngest brother and nephew (pictured above) in the attacks. Rev. Nicolas has suffered a spate of targeted […]

How one book makes a difference

How do you measure the impact of a book? What difference does a book actually make. This story from Edgar Pillar a student at St Mark’s Theological College in Tanzania in 2013 is a perfect example of how good evangelical resources can make a difference in our lives, in churches and in communities. Read Edgar’s […]

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God’s Word Through African Eyes

The Africa Study Bible (ASB) was officially launched in Nairobi, 30 March 2017. The Study ASB is a very significant development in the history of the Church especially in Africa. The ASB is first of its kind, second only to the Africa Bible Commentary, published in 2006. The ASB was developed by Africans with over […]

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500 Years Of Reformation

The World Evangelical Alliance (WEA) held its annual International Leaders Meeting (ILM) last month in Bad Blankenburg, Germany under the theme of ‘Authentic Leadership in Challenging Times’. AEA President, Dr. Goodwill Shana, who serves as a member of WEA’s International Council, shared about his experience in leading a National Evangelical Fellowship in Zimbabwe during a […]