Blog: Africa

NAIROBI, KENYA: University leaders and professors gathered for the 7 Steps of Christian Living Conference with Dr. Jonathan Burnham and Dr. Vitaly Sorokun. A special privilege was having Dr. Alvin Sanders, who flew in from Cincinnati, Ohio. Alvin is President of World Impact, and a long time friend of Jonathan. The men also enjoyed a…

During the month of February, Jonathan will be visiting the countries of Zambia, Rwanda and Kenya.  He will hold the Encountering Christ Conference (Part 2)  in Kigali, Rwanda, and then teach the Seven Steps of Christian Living to a group of seminary leaders and professors in Nairobi, Kenya!  See updates below: Update from Zambia: LUSAKA,…

Rwanda, Africa: Recently, we received this letter from Pastor Pascal Ndagijimana, who is the new President of the Evangelical Baptist Churches of Rwanda. Pastor Pascal and Pastor Emmanuel Ndolimana have been training pastors all over Rwanda with the BMI materials, especially the 7 Steps of Christian Living.  Please read this exciting letter below and see the pictures…

KIGALI RWANDA Encountering Christ (Part 1) and 7 Steps of Christian Living Conferences were held in early February with leaders from many countries in Africa, including Rwanda, Kenya, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Uganda, Nigeria, and Ghana. Dr. Jonathan Burnham, Dr. Vitaly Sorokun, and Rev. Emmanuel Ndolimana are leading the group. Many of these men…

UGANDA, AFRICA: Pastor Robert has been teaching the BMI 7 Steps of Christian Living and wrote: “I just wanted to let you know that we adopted the 7 Steps of Christian Living in our Bible school. It is such a life-changing course, and so far everyone who has gone through the training has appreciated it.…

Recently Christianity Today presented 50 of the most dangerous places to be a Christian. You can view this article and research by following this link:  http://www.christianitytoday.com/news/2018/january/top-50-christian-persecution-open-doors-world-watch-list.html BMI has an ongoing ministry in 11 of the top 40 in Africa, South Asia, SE Asia, and the Middle East!  Please continue to pray for our partners and…

RWANDA, AFRICA Near Karisimbi Volcano, June 17: Pastors Pascal Ndagijimana and Emmanuel Ndolimana trained BMI Seven Steps of Christian Living to church leaders from 16 different denominations in North West Rwanda District in the mountains near Karisimbi Volcano. The photos are taken in 2 different villages.” We are thankful for these men and all who…

Leaders from Six Countries in East Africa Trained In 2014, Jonathan was introduced to Emmanuel Ndolimana through his daughter, Taylor, at Wheaton College. As a young man in Rwanda, Emmanuel experienced great loss and pain when a militia group killed thirty-two of his family members during the Rwandan genocide. Despite this trauma, God protected and…