Association of Evangelicals in Africa
After the attack on missionaries in Nigeria by Fulani herdsmen in Ganna Ropp in Jos, Nigeria on Tuesday, 5th May 2020, we are pleased to report that Canon Bayo and Naomi Famanoure and family are recovering well from their injuries. The support of the global Church has been encouraging with the AEA receiving donations on behalf …
The Association of Evangelicals in Africa and Sojourners, a United States-based Christian justice organization, successfully hosted a virtual Global Gathering of Christian Justice Leaders on the 24th of June 2020. The virtual gathering had about 45 leaders from 25 nations in attendance. AEA was scheduled to host the in-person meeting in Nairobi Kenya at the …
AEA and Sojourners Host Virtual Global Gathering of Christian Justice Leaders Read More »
In what has been lauded as a landmark result in African politics, Rev. Lazarus Chakwera, former President of the Evangelical Alliance of Malawi, was sworn in as President on the 28th of June 2020. Rev. Chakwera won the presidential race, defeating incumbent President Peter Mutharika with 58.57% of the vote. In his inaugural speech, he appealed …
The Evangelical Churches Fellowship of Ethiopia (ECFE) recently implemented an emergency response project in the Abaya District over 400 kilometers from Addis Ababa, the nation’s capital. The East Africa region has been adversely affected by the economic downturn due to COVID 19 and the desert locust infestation. Over 3,150 household heads directly benefited from the …
Alliance Update: The Evangelical Churches Fellowship of Ethiopia (ECFE) Read More »
Hannah Rasmussen joined the AEA Communications Department as part of a partnership with Oasis International Ltd. AEA partnered with Oasis to publish the Africa Study Bible, and through deepening this partnership the two organizations will work together to develop Biblical resources to strengthen the church in Africa. As Oasis Acquisitions Editor, Hannah identifies African authors of …
Canon Bayo and his wife, Naomi Fomonure together with their two sons, Adua and Victor were attacked and shot by Fulani herdsmen in Ganna Ropp in Jos, Nigeria on Tuesday, 5th May 2020, during their evening family prayer time. The family of four were left with multiple gun injuries and were rushed to a nearby …
Continuing Deadly Attacks on Missionaries Highlights Religious Persecution in Nigeria Read More »
The World Evangelical Alliance has designated Sunday, March 29 as a Global Day of Prayer & Fasting amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. We encourage you to pray to God that the crisis will pass quickly. Below, you will find ideas and resources to help guide you through a whole day, lifting up your concerns, your …
WEA Calls for Global Day of Prayer & Fasting on Sunday, March 29 – and Prayer Beyond! Read More »
The prevailing Corona virus, COVID 19 strand crisis unfolds the fragility and fallibility of the human race, notwithstanding the tendency for humans to live as if they care less about who created the world. Panic and anxiety continue to mount as the way of living has been disrupted dramatically, in a very short timeframe, for …
Post Tenebras Spero Lucem (After Darkness, I hope for Light) Panic, Passion and Promise Read More »
We live in an era when God’s choice weighs very much towards the Church in Africa and I sense that much will be accomplished for His glory in this new decade, 2020-2030. How will AEA and the NEFs be intentionally more engaged in this move of our God at the beginning of this new decade? …
A Decade of Disciple Making for the Church in Africa Read More »