Faithful in Training, Multiplying in Africa

Greetings Ministry Partners,

Across Africa, the Lord continues to advance His work through CCI by equipping pastors and church leaders with a strong foundation in His Word, often amid significant challenges. From East to Southern Africa, we are witnessing both perseverance and multiplication as leaders remain committed to biblical training, church planting, and faithful ministry in their communities.

In Uganda, training is taking place across four regions with growing classes and new churches being planted by both graduates and current students. In Rwanda, the gospel continues to advance despite severe restrictions, as leaders teach, disciple, and train others with great wisdom, discretion, and courage. In Zambia, we rejoice that a new class has begun in Lusaka after much prayer and perseverance, with trained leadership in place and anticipation for additional classes in 2026. Most recently, we thank God for the addition of a new class in Kibera, Kenya—one of Africa’s most densely populated communities, where leaders are eager to be equipped to minister effectively in a challenging urban context.

These updates reflect a consistent theme across Africa: God’s Word is not bound. Even amid limited resources, government pressure, and personal sacrifice, pastors and students are pressing forward with faith and hope. As you read the following updates below, we trust you will be encouraged by how the Lord is strengthening His church and multiplying His servants throughout Africa.

We are deeply grateful for your prayers, encouragement, and financial partnership. May the Lord richly bless you as you share in the fruit of His work through CCI.

In His service,

Andrew and Juliet Wakabi

CCI Promoter & Trainer for East Africa

Kenya

A new class was launched in Kibera, Kenya, and is led by Charles Oseno. We praise the Lord!

Rwanda

The ministry in Rwanda continues to operate under tough, restrictive conditions. Our coordinator faces significant daily challenges, including limited access to electricity, internet, and communication. With no reliable power in his home and only minimal solar lighting, he must travel long distances to access the internet when possible. Government restrictions during recent elections have further limited communication, with social media and internet access frequently shut down and all external communications closely monitored.

Government pressure on churches has intensified. Many churches have been closed, and believers are prohibited from gathering for worship under threat of arrest. Under this pressure, congregations have adapted by meeting quietly in small house groups. Singing and open expressions of worship are not permitted, requiring believers to gather and pray in whispers.

Despite these challenges, the ministry continues to bear fruit. Four certified teachers are faithfully serving alongside the coordinator. In 2025, five Teacher Training Workshops were held, with 76 pastors in attendance.

There is also a strong desire to offer the Resolving Conflict in a Godly Way seminar across all house group locations, as families face ongoing tensions and relational challenges. We are prayerfully exploring how this training might be provided.

Even amid hardship, surveillance, and uncertainty, our brother remains steadfast, strong in the Lord, faithful in prayer, and hopeful that God will soften hearts and allow churches to reopen. We ask that you continue to pray for wisdom, protection, endurance, and gospel fruit in Rwanda.

Uganda

In Uganda, CCI continues to see steady growth and lasting fruit. There are currently 11 classes serving 144 students across four regions. This year alone, five new churches were planted, two by CCI graduates and three by current CCI students, demonstrating the multiplying impact of biblical training.

At Latter Rain Cathedral, the class completed Book #7, equipping church leaders to minister more effectively to one another, ensure that all interest groups in the church are taught God’s Word, and strengthen church administration for the health and growth of their congregations.

In the Sebei Region of Eastern Uganda, a group of pastors eagerly receives CCI training to equip 20 pastors, most of whom have had little to no formal Bible or ministry training. These pastors are committed to using this training to strengthen their own churches and to empower other churches throughout their communities. The next training will be held in the first week of February.

Sebei Region Class Photo

Zambia

We thank God that a new CCI class has begun in Lusaka, Zambia’s capital city. Although it has been more than a year since the Teacher Training Workshop (TTW) was conducted in Lusaka, we praise the Lord that the first class is now underway. We are trusting God that, as a result of the multiple TTW sessions held with pastors, additional classes will begin in 2026.

The class currently has 20 students, 13 men and 7 women. Pastor Richard Salunoka is serving as the class teacher. He was certified based on his testimony, theological training, and long-standing commitment to equipping leaders. Pastor Richard holds a Ph.D. in Divinity, completed BTCP training in 2007, and has years of experience training pastors through both BTCP and theological colleges in Zambia. His passion for leader development was renewed through fellowship and training earlier this year during the TTW in Lusaka.

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