Since arriving in Central Africa, it was clear our districts could benefit from ministry centers. With our eight districts spread across vast distances and no real roads to connect them, we realized that our strategy would have to be a center in every district as opposed to one for the field that everyone came to. The vision was for these centers to be used for a large meeting space, teaching pastors, gathering together for combined church services (Such as district assembly) and an all-purpose building. There would also be an added bonus of a local church congregation that would be a part of the community where the building was to be located. With eight districts on our Field, and only one with a center, we knew this was a big dream and one that would take prayer, time and partners to put together.
Over the last 4 years, we’ve been able to purchase land for three district centers, making only two districts where no land or building currently exists. We’ve also started construction on five centers through alabaster funds, Work and Witness teams, partners and local district fundraising. These dreams are slowly becoming a reality.
In August, the South Katanga District in DR Congo held their first celebration service in their new center. Construction started in 2015 with a W&W team from Lovington, NM and while construction is not complete, the building is at a point where it can be used.
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| Photo by District Superintendent, Rev. Celestin Chishibanji. District Center DR Congo, South Katanga District |
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| Photo by Pastor Dieu Merci Nzola. District Center and Church DR Congo, West District |
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| Photo by Pastor Dieu Merci Nzola. District Center and Church DR Congo, West District |
We praise the Lord for all He is doing, for patience in seeing these dreams become reality and for the lives that will walk through these spaces and be changed. Glory be to God!
