African Churches Outpace Leader Training – Faithful Educators Seek God’s Guidance in Revival Potential

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March 12, 2026

African Churches Outpace Leader Training – Faithful Educators Seek God's Guidance in Revival Potential

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The Association for Christian Theological Education in Africa (ACTEA) celebrates its 50th anniversary in Bishoftu, Ethiopia, under the theme “Future Ready, Mission Faithful.”
Rapid church growth across Africa outpaces theological training, leaving many pastors without formal education.
ACTEA promotes accreditation, modular programs, online learning, and church partnerships to equip biblically grounded leaders.

The General Assembly unites educators from 31 countries, including Association of Evangelicals in Africa leaders, to address cultural shifts, technology, and ministry demands.

This milestone honors ACTEA’s 1976 founding to ensure evangelical institutions uphold high standards amid continent-wide revival.

“Church growth in Africa has been phenomenal, but theological education has not grown at the same pace,” Tarus said.

“The challenge is how to train enough leaders while maintaining strong theological standards.”

“The church in Africa needs leaders who are both spiritually grounded and theologically equipped,” he said.

Join in prayer for ACTEA’s vision to fortify Africa’s church with Scripture-faithful pastors advancing God’s kingdom.

Disturbing Attack on Sacred Jerusalem Site: Faith Endures as Believers Seek God’s Peace

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4 minutes ago

March 20, 2026

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Disturbing Attack on Sacred Jerusalem Site: Faith Endures as Believers Seek God's Peace

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A fragment from an Iranian ballistic missile damaged roofing adjacent to the Church of the Holy Sepulcher in Jerusalem on March 16, 2026.
The church’s magnificent dome over Christ’s tomb allows sunlight to pour through, symbolizing heaven’s gates opened by His Resurrection.
Bethlehem Bible College president laments war’s normalization in the Holy Land, urging Christians to active peacemaking.

This divine light reminds believers that through Christ’s victory, we rise from sin, despair, and conflict into eternal peace.

Amid relentless violence scarring sacred lands, God calls us to reject war’s shadow and embrace His shalom—wholeness and justice.

“The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit”.

— Psalm 34:18

“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God”.

— Matthew 5:9

War wounds creation indiscriminately, damaging churches, families, and futures.

Yet God’s Kingdom vision demands we forge peace now.

Join faithful patriots in prayer for Jerusalem’s peace, upholding Biblical values against violence’s chaos.

Bangladeshi shift toward religious respect tests believers’ hopes amid persecution pressures.

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March 20, 2026

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Bangladeshi shift toward religious respect tests believers' hopes amid persecution pressures.

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New government offers historic stipend to non-Muslim clergy amid mixed Christian responses.
Church leaders credit election victory to believers’ prayers, urging justice and security.
Cautious optimism prevails as minorities seek practical protections beyond promises.

Bangladesh’s Christian leaders express cautious hope under Prime Minister Tarique Rahman’s new government, seeing potential for greater religious freedom rooted in faith and prayer.

Following the BNP’s landslide victory, the administration announced monthly allowances for clergy of all faiths, a first in this Muslim-majority nation, signaling possible divine opening for gospel witness.

I personally congratulate the government, said Rev. Albert Rozario, vicar general of Dhaka’s Archdiocese. The Church would pray for the government to govern the country beautifully, harmoniously, and fairly.

Bishop Sebastian Tudu rejected the stipend, emphasizing clerical dedication to God over state salary.

Our Catholic clergy are not salaried, they dedicate their lives to God, he stated.

Rev. Asa Michael Kain views the outcome as God’s answer to church prayers amid uncertainty.

The election mandate is in answer to the prayers of the church, Kain affirmed.

Archbishop Bejoy Nicephorus D’Cruze called for Bangladesh to become a haven of comfort, security, and hope for all.

Leaders stress Biblical justice, impartial courts, anti-corruption, and minority safety in daily life, connecting faithful contributions to national flourishing.

Bishop Philip P. Adhikary prays for governance with justice, accountability, and compassion regardless of faith.

As brothers in Christ face trials, let us unite in prayer for Bangladesh’s Christians, supporting global freedom to worship and live out God’s truth boldly.