AFRICA CONGREGATIONAL DEVELOPMENT

The Church of God in the DRC has endured great humanitarian and political strife, and yet their faith remains steadfast. Over the past several years, thousands of Church of God people have been displaced from their homes by rebel armies and flooding disasters. Many believers have sought shelter and received humanitarian aid at the national headquarters in Goma, DRC.

However, in order to continue meeting physical and spiritual needs at this property, investments need to be made for the church to remain in good standing with the local government. Thus far, two additional plots of land have been purchased. Now, a wall must be constructed around this property in order to both meet government codes and provide protection for the ministries taking place in and through it.

Seven churches in Rwanda have already been closed under the government’s evaluation that they failed to meet the required list of standards. The remaining six congregations now work tirelessly to remain open.

Additionally, plans for a national headquarters are well underway. In collaboration with Global Strategy Projects, the Church of God in Rwanda acquired a substantial piece of property in a prime location in 2023 upon which the new national headquarters will be constructed (as seen in the video). The first stage in this process will involve the construction of a rock wall around the property and the purchase of event tents, which will then be rented out to raise funding for the construction process. The objective of this building project is both to fulfill all necessary government requirements, while also fostering church growth and community development.

Currently, all fifty-eight Church of God congregations in Zimbabwe meet under trees. Not a single one has a church building. While this reality has not stopped the church from vibrant growth and ministry throughout the nation, it does fail to meet the government’s standards and thus risks the loss of lawful standing in the nation.

Therefore, National Leader Rev. Guni has a dream of constructing the nation’s first Church of God building upon a piece of land that will serve as both the national headquarters and community center. Watch this video interview with Brother John Johnson to hear first-hand about Rev. Guni’s great vision for both the church and community.

We celebrate how, through this project partnership, a key piece of land has been purchased for the construction of this first church building in Zimbabwe. Fencing has secured the property, a borehole well has been drilled, and restroom facilities are in development. Now, funds are needed to purchase the remaining building materials and cover labor costs.