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Africa 2020 Update

Currently, BMI has ministry occurring in Rwanda, Kenya, Uganda, Democratic Republic of Congo, Malawi, Tanzania, and Zambia.  

Last January and February Jonathan was in Zambia, Kenya, Rwanda, and Ghana. BMI appreciates our Rwanda ministry partner, Emmanuel Ndolimana, who facilitated all the conferences. 

 

 

In Lusaka, Zambia, Jonathan held a 7 Steps conference with 16 Christian leaders from 4 countries. There was a very positive response from the participants, and they look forward to Jonathan returning in late 2021 or early 2022 for the 2nd of a 3-year training program. 

 

 

 

Following Zambia, Jonathan traveled up to Nairobi, Kenya, and held a training event on Encountering Christ, part 1. The participants represented some of the leading Christian universities in Kenya along with a group of denominational leaders. BMI’s regional director for Eastern Europe, Dr. Vitaly Sorokun was able to join. 

 

After the Nairobi conference Jonathan traveled to Rwanda where his wife, Faith, flew in, and they conducted a seminar on “Technology and the Family” and also a marriage conference.

 

 

Faith,  Jonathan and Emmanuel then traveled over to Accra, Ghana, for an investigative trip. The host for this trip was BMI’s good friend, Samuel Boateng, who works with Sustainable Medical Missions.

Covid-19 Update Rwanda

Covid-19 Update Rwanda, Africa

By: Rev. Emmanuel Ndolimana, BMI Regional Director Africa

 

March 25:

COVID -19 pandemic has come in an unexpected way leaving nations with fear, confusion and uncertainty. In Rwanda as of last night, there are 41 confirmed cases and over 648 people quarantined after getting into contact with those with the virus. Therefore, the government has taken very cautious measures to help combat the spread of the virus. People are to stay home except in cases of getting food and medical, medical help or bank services. The measures taken include: closing all country borders, all airports, churches, small groups, public transports of any form including buses, taxis and motorcycles.  All schools, businesses are closed except banks, medical facilities, food markets, gas stations and essential commodities. No road transport from district to district except a few authorized food deliveries and medical emergencies are allowed.

With the poverty here, there are families who live from hand to mouth by working to get food for that day, they are already highly affected by this crisis. They are in need of food supplies and hygiene items to help people wash their hands and stay clean. If nothing is done, more might die with starvation than the virus.

The response on our side has been to encourage other believers through phone and social media. Practically, we installed hand-washing stations at our church premises for everyone passing by and using on our premises. We have requested all our members with resources to give to those in need. So far, we have distributed food and soaps to 41 families in need through generous donations. Those served are the most affected families in need (double orphans, widows, elderly without support) from both church and the community.

We are praying for nations believing God to heal this world.

Exciting Things Happening In Nairobi and Beyond!

NAIROBI, KENYA: February 2020

Encountering Christ Conference, Part 1 with Dr. Jonathan Burnham, Rev. Emmanuel Ndolimana and Dr. Vitaly Sorokun. We were blessed this year to have new to the group, Archbishop Mussa Magwesela, Archbishop of Africa Inland Mission, Tanzania, and Dr. Mateusz Wichary, President of the Polish Baptist Union and the Polish Evangelical Alliance and Vice President at the Higher Baptist Theological Seminary in Warsaw.

 

FIRST CONFERENCES STARTED IN LUSAKA ZAMBIA

LUSAKA, ZAMBIA: February 2020

No One Like Jesus!  Zambia Leaders Singing – Click here!

 

 

The first 7 Steps of Christian Living Conference was just held with Dr. Jonathan Burnham and Pastor Emmanuel Ndolimana for pastors and leaders in the region.  

 

Nairobi Conference with University Leaders

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 Skype time with Dr. David Burnham! We are thankful for these well-educated men, who are using their keen minds to serve King Jesus!