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  Africa Society & Culture Church & Missions Family & Children

  ‘Let us prepare the Church in Africa to be prophetic’: Prof. Mhloyi calls for courage on sexual ethics at Africa General Assembly

  By CDI Staff

  At the 13th General Assembly of the Association of Evangelicals in Africa (AEA) on May 23, 2025, Professor Marvelous Mhloyi delivered a sweeping and impassioned address on gender and sexuality, focusing particularly on homosexuality and the church's biblical mandate in response to growing Western influence.

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  Africa Religious Freedom

  Open Doors report reveals Churches decimated and believers killed as new 'Arise Africa' solidarity initiative is announced

  By Ken Kagicha

  A new report released by Open Doors International paints a grim picture of escalating persecution against Christians in Africa, particularly in sub-Saharan regions, with millions facing violence, discrimination, and displacement. Speaking at the Association of Evangelicals in Africa (AEA) General Assembly held in Nairobi from May 20-23, George Williams, Open Doors International Director, Africa, said the situation “is becoming unbearable.”  

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  Africa Church & Missions Education

  'We must teach truth that transforms': African theologians call for contextual training models at Africa General Assembly

  By CDI Staff

  The 13th General Assembly of the Association of Evangelicals in Africa (AEA) continued on Friday, May 23, with a compelling call for theological education in Africa to be both contextually relevant and widely accessible. Two leading educators, Dr. Daniel Kawata and Dr. Habtamu Umer, delivered keynote presentations urging evangelical leaders to radically rethink how they train pastors and equip church leaders across the continent.

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  Africa US & Canada Church & Missions

  'The Church in Africa must lead the rest of us,' Pastor Rick Warren tells assembly of African evangelical leaders

  By CDI Staff

  Pastor Rick Warren, internationally known author of The Purpose Driven Life and The Purpose Driven Church, addressed the General Assembly of the Association of Evangelicals in Africa (AEA) via livestream on Wednesday, calling on African evangelical leaders to take the lead in completing the global mission of the Church.

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  Africa Church & Missions Society & Culture

  Association of Evangelicals in Africa opens General Assembly in Nairobi with focus on unity and African transformation

  By CDI Staff

  The 13th General Assembly of the Association of Evangelicals in Africa (AEA) officially opened Wednesday evening in Nairobi with a strong emphasis on unity among Christians across Africa. Hosted at the International Christian Center (ICC) and organized by the Evangelical Alliance of Kenya (EAK), the opening ceremony brought together  church leaders, alliance representatives, and international partners from across the continent and beyond.

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  Africa Church & Missions Society & Culture

  ‘To get the Africa God wants, we need the African Church God wants,’ says President of Association of Evangelicals in Africa

  By CDI Staff

  Opening the 13th General Assembly of the Association of Evangelicals in Africa (AEA), Bishop Dr. Goodwill Shana delivered a far-reaching and impassioned keynote address calling the African Church to rediscover its prophetic identity and take full responsibility for the continent’s future.