Africa's Mighty Men

Recently, Ron has formed a group made up of some of those we have worked with and has named the group, "Africa's Mighty Men". He has put them all in contact with each other to encourage them and to help them network for future ministry. Ron also asked them to each say something about their opinion of our Empower Africa Christian Leadership Conferences (EACLC) of how they have been of help to them. These are the responses.

Quotations from Africa’s Mighty Men

“I think the Empower Africa Christian Leadership Conferences are what we were lacking in Africa. So many things have been done, but not many have empowered Africans with knowledge which is deep, which is very new to us, which propels us to do more for God. Many things have changed in my life as a result, e.g., prayer and reading of the word.” Rex Chipoya, Zambia

“EACLC’s came as a powerful prophetic message and tool to raise me up and be better positioned in God’s will. My leaders and I will never be the same again.” Rev. John N. Mutandwa, Zimbabwe

“The Empower Africa Christian Leadership Conferences are one of the best short term training programs we have ever had in this part of Africa. We are grateful to God for your availability to provide the much needed equipping to be the best God wants us to be in ministry.” Andrew Abah, Nigeria

“Leadership is not about the position you have but is based on how much and far you can influence others to change. Who I am is of more value than what I do.”
Pierre Dianda, Democratic Republic of the Congo

“Together we can achieve much more than we ever could on our own. Let us join together and tell the nations that Christ is for all.” Albert Rwagasore, Rwanda

“It’a great privilege for us all to be involved in our Creator’s work. Indeed, it is another wonderful thing to hear of a beloved brother, and brothers working on the other side of national borderlines. May the Lord continue to supply favor, mercies, grace, and sustaining ability to you for the development of our lives together. I do not know any one of you and neither have I heard of you from any one. I think it is very likely that you are in the same situation. I see this as an opportunity to work together as a team, or better yet, form a kind of network to bring honor and glory to our God, benefit our work and to lift the Church of Christ to the Lord without any more barriers. I sincerely appreciate every one of you in His vineyard. May He see us through as we move ahead and may He bring us together at His own time for the benefit of us all.” Fred Adigun Emmanuel, Nigeria

“This is honestly a good initiative, it's a tool for monitoring the impact and progress of Empower Africa Christian Leadership Conferences. Concerning my own opinion, EACLC is like a source of refreshing water often ignored by thirsty people. It's like a sharpening stone that farmers use to sharpen their machetes and knives for the better service. I recommend all leaders thirsty to go and taste; they will be well-fed and not return as empty vessels. EACLC is a spiritually refreshing course and the instructors are qualified to provide quality teachings.” Ananias Sentozi, Rwanda

“I'd like to thank you again for your gift, the book "Rise to Seek Him". You cannot imagine the revolution this book has brought in our prayer lives. The results are beyond expectation, wonderful, and great. The EACLCs are for us what the Manna was to the people of Israel in the desert. Praise God for the EACLCs! They have come at the appointed time in Africa. They are really the ministry developers".
Moise Ngondombo, Democratic Republic of the Congo

“I strongly believe that the future of the church lies in the development of African Christian leaders. Therefore the Empower Africa Christian Leadership Conferences plays a pivotal role in equipping the Africa church leaders for ministry in this continent.” Colin Makoni, Zimbabwe.

“It is a fact that the Church is growing rapidly in Africa. And to prevent the Adversary from planting his seeds among us, we need tools that empower us to do the work with confidence. May the Lord help Empower African Leadership Conferences to continue to play this role successfully.” Yvon Pierre Ibata, Brazzaville-CONGO

“Praise God for awakening his servants to learn to "Dig for diamonds." In the village, we recently met two different groups of pastors and evangelists (55 of each men and women for a total of 110) who were thirsty and hungry for knowledge of the Word of God. They attended faithfully during the five days for each group. And, glory be to God, in His faithfulness, He mightily used us! I, personally, in my preparation of teaching found myself much influenced by what I learned at an EACLC, especially "Bible Study as Preparation for Teaching and Preaching: How to dig for diamonds in the Word of God as preparation for better preaching/teaching.

"Surprisingly, after the teachings, my fellow trainers and students were all curious, asking me where I got these skills. Proudly, I frankly revealed that I was taught, equipped, and sharpened by fine people of God Drs Ron and Char and that not myself alone, but also thousands of Africans have already received this training. Right now others are undergoing the training and in the future many others will too. I want to let many know that I believe that the EACLC has tackled the heavier issue of leadership development, the lack of which in the past has ruined Africa for years. All corners of our continent desperately need EACLC teachings. I believe that thorough this way God Himself has chosen, raised up, and is using EACLC lecturers to fulfill His will for current Leadership development in Africa. Let’s dig for diamonds.” Michel Gasare, Ruhengeri, Rwanda