African Church Leaders

1. Explain the history of Christianity in Africa
2. Discuss the contributions of African Church Leaders
3. Describe the emergence of African independent Churches
4. Analyze the impact of contemporary Christian leaders
5. Understand the importance of a call to ministry
6. Derive inspiration from the lives of African leaders

13 weeks, about 13 hours in total. Yours will differ.

1. Week 1Module 1: Pioneer African Leaders and the Introduction of Christianity to Africa

   • Unit 1: Brief History of Christianity in Africa · 1 hour

     Read the introduction to Christianity in Africa.. Examine the role of North Africans in early Christianity.. Understand the influence of Clement and Origen of Alexandria..

2. Week 2Module 1: Pioneer African Leaders and the Introduction of Christianity to Africa

   • Unit 2: The Spread of Christianity in Africa · 1 hour

     Study the hindrances to the spread of Christianity in Africa.. Analyze the spread of Christianity in Western Africa, focusing on Sierra Leone.. Examine the role of former slaves in evangelization..

3. Week 3Module 1: Pioneer African Leaders and the Introduction of Christianity to Africa

   • Unit 3: Crowther, Samuel Ajayi · 1 hour

     Explore Crowther's early life and his encounter with Christianity.. Examine his preparation for missionary work and his role in the Niger Expedition.. Understand his contribution to the Yoruba Mission..

4. Week 4Module 1: Pioneer African Leaders and the Introduction of Christianity to Africa

   • Unit 4: Stone, Moses Ladejo · 1 hour

     Study Stone's early life and schooling.. Examine his ministry apprenticeship and formative experiences.. Understand his role in the Nationalist Revolution..

5. Week 5Module 1: Pioneer African Leaders and the Introduction of Christianity to Africa

   • Unit 5: Brief Notes on William Wade Harris, Agbebi Mojola (David Brown Vincent), Shembe, Isaiah Mdliwamafa · 1 hour

     Study the contributions of William Wade Harris, Agbebi Mojola, and Shembe Isaiah Midliwamafa.. Analyze their unique approaches to Christianity in Africa.. Understand their challenges and achievements..

6. Week 6Module 2: A Selection of Past Christian Leaders and the Spread of the Gospel in Africa

   • Unit 6: The Brief History of NKST in North Central (Universal Reformed Christian Church) · 1 hour

     Study the brief history of NKST.. Examine the vigorous missionary work of SUM/DRCM.. Understand the role of Karl Kumm and other key figures..

7. Week 7Module 2: A Selection of Past Christian Leaders and the Spread of the Gospel in Africa

   • Unit 7: Pioneer Leader of NKST: Rev J.E.I. Sai and the Missionaries · 1 hour

     Explore the life and ministry of Rev. J.E.I. Sai.. Understand his role as a pioneer leader of NKST.. Examine the objectives of NKST..

8. Week 8Module 2: A Selection of Past Christian Leaders and the Spread of the Gospel in Africa

   • Unit 1: Moses Orimolade Tunolase · 1 hour

     Study the family background of Moses Orimolade Tunolase.. Examine his missionary journey and the formation of the Eternal Sacred Order of the Cherubim and Seraphim.. Understand his contributions to the spread of Christianity..

9. Week 9Module 2: A Selection of Past Christian Leaders and the Spread of the Gospel in Africa

   • Unit 2: Oschoffa Samuel Bilewu · 1 hour

     Explore Oschoffa's early life and divine visitation.. Examine the formation of the Celestial Church of Christ.. Understand his contributions to church growth..

10. Week 10Module 2: A Selection of Past Christian Leaders and the Spread of the Gospel in Africa

    • Unit 3: Babalola Joseph Ayodele · 1 hour

      Study Babalola's background and call to ministry.. Examine the mighty revivals during his ministry.. Understand the birth of the C.A.C. in Nigeria..

11. Week 11Module 2: A Selection of Past Christian Leaders and the Spread of the Gospel in Africa

    • Unit 4: Idahosa Benson Andrew · 1 hour

      Explore Idahosa's early life and conversion.. Examine the expansion of his ministry and his contributions to the spread of the gospel.. Understand his impact on the Christian community..

12. Week 12Module 3: Selected Christian Leaders Presently Influencing the Stability and Growth of Christianity in Africa

    • Unit 1: Peter Akinola · 1 hour

      Study Peter Akinola's early life and his contributions to the Church of Nigeria.. Examine his position on the homosexual debate.. Understand his impact on national issues..

13. Week 13Module 3: Selected Christian Leaders Presently Influencing the Stability and Growth of Christianity in Africa

    • Unit 2: William Folunrosho Kumuyi · 1 hour

      Explore William Folunrosho Kumuyi's early life and call to ministry.. Examine the growth of Deeper Christian Life Ministry.. Understand his impact on the Christian community..