Since we first set foot on Africa’s soil in 1984, God had directed us to work with training. The foundation of any church must rest on the word of God. A correct understanding of Gods’ word is critical to the health of the church. Paul calls this ‘correctly handling the word of truth.” (2Tim. 2:15)

The church in Africa is growing at a tremendous rate. It is amazing to realize that 58% of the believers in Assemblies of God churches across Africa have come into the church since the turn of the new millennium. This places a great responsibility upon leadership to disciple these new believers. Without training, there is the ever present danger of syncretism, false doctrine and misinterpretation of the word of God.

“The church in Africa is growing... we thank God for that. But, growth without form is dangerous.” - - Dr. John Ikoni, President of Pan-Africa Theological Seminary and General Secretary of Assemblies of God in Nigeria, a church with over 2 Million members.

We count it a great privilege to serve God and partner with you as we work to train leaders across Africa. Bill serves as the director of Africa's Hope, a ministry that partners with the Assemblies of God schools in Africa to disciple future leaders. If you would like to learn more about this ministry and what we are doing to facilitate training in Africa, please log on to: www.africashope.org.