Call2all East African Congress

The purpose of the event was to strategically mobilize and connect leaders from 12 East African countries, operating in different spheres of ministry in order to network and focus resources towards fulfilling the task of reaching the least and the lost in East Africa, and beyond.

A representation of leaders from Sudan, Uganda, Rwanda, Tanzania, among many other neighbouring countries were present. Other African participants in attendance included South Africa, Nigeria, and Zimbabwe. Malaysia, New Zealand, Canada, USA were among some of the international countries in attendance.

Edwin Fillies, Director of YWAM Muizenberg led worship in collaboration with the House of Tephillah, a Kenya-based worship ministry. Grace Samson, Director of Call2all Office in Cape Town was overall program director and one of the emcees.

Some of the main presenters were Dr. Steven Kabachia, the East African Regional Coordinator for Movement for Africa National Initiatives (MANI), Loren Cunningham, Co-founder of Youth With A Mission (YWAM), Paul Eshleman, Vice President, Campus Crusade for Christ, Avery Willis, International Director of the International Orality Network, Laban Jjumba, Intercessors for Africa and many others.

Mark Anderson, President of Call2all gave a “call to consecration” at the very start of the gathering. In light of current global turmoil, he stressed the need for crucified living among Christian leaders. He challenged the leaders to deny themselves, take up the cross and follow Jesus.

The six main themes covered at the congress include: Evangelism, Church Presence/Planting, Mapping the Great Commission, Orality, Prayer and Missions - Unengaged and Unreached People Groups.

The first speaker, Loren Cunningham, the Co-Founder of YWAM spoke about “How to Disciple a Nation”. As he went through the seven spheres of society, He emphasized the giftedness of Africa, highlighting the offering of Africa to the world, sampling the key leaders that have risen through the ranks in each sphere of society, from sports through to Church.

Bishop Kabachia, the Regional Coordinator of Movement for Africa National Initiatives (MANI) presented a session on the “State of the Gospel” in the region of East Africa. He commented on the recent research done on the number of unreached people groups in Kenya which sparked a challenge that eventually resulted in every tribe in Kenya engaged with the gospel.

Building on that, Paul Eshleman, the Director of Finishing the Task shared about the Unengaged and Unreached people groups of the world. He cited that statistically, the most unreached tribes in Africa are concentrated in Sudan. He challenged participants to ask God for a new heart and a new perspective in order to go.

“It is our job to make the decision, it is God’s job to solve the problem” said Paul.

One of the major highlights of the event was the uncovering of a massive20 x 25m map.

As a symbolic act of going to the nations, participants prayed, wept, worshipped and walked on the map from the north to the south and from the east to the west, covering all four corners of the earth as they prophetically reclaimed the nations for God. They declared the glory of God over all the earth.

As the days of meeting concluded, the call2all leadership team led the congress through a time of commitment. Participants were encouraged to meet in their affinity groups or individually to reflect on all areas of need presented, and to respond to God by making a faith commitment.

After a period of prayerful consideration, participants took bold steps forward to present their commitment before the Lord. Several individuals and groups stayed on their knees with eyes closed and held hands as they transacted with the Lord in a very deep and sincere way.

Ken Stravens, the National Director of Life Ministry (Campus Crusade for Christ) Kenya closed the session saying “I am so overwhelmed by what God is doing in our midst! The goals we have set are amazing, and I look forward to what God wants to do with us as a result of this congress”.

In January 2008, the first call2all congress was held in Orlando, Florida, where several leaders gathered together for the North American congress. It was the first of forty congresses to be held in different regions around the world for the next three years.

Call2all is a worldwide movement calling the church to a renewed, collaborative effort to complete the great commission.

For more information, please visit www.call2all.org

Top Christian Leaders Assemble at the Call2all East African Congress Hundreds of leaders gathered together for the first African regional Call2all congress in the region of East Africa. The meeting was held at Nairobi Baptist Church, Nairobi, Kenya from 14-17 October 2008.

The purpose of the event was to strategically mobilize and connect leaders from 12 East African countries, operating in different spheres of ministry in order to network and focus resources towards fulfilling the task of reaching the least and the lost in East Africa, and beyond. A representation of leaders from Sudan, Uganda, Rwanda, Tanzania, among many other neighbouring countries were present. Other African participants in attendance included South Africa, Nigeria, and Zimbabwe. Malaysia, New Zealand, Canada, USA were among some of the international countries in attendance. Edwin Fillies, Director of YWAM Muizenberg led worship in collaboration with the House of Tephillah, a Kenya-based worship ministry. Grace Samson, Director of Call2all Office in Cape Town was overall program director and one of the emcees. Some of the main presenters were Dr. Steven Kabachia, the East African Regional Coordinator for Movement for Africa National Initiatives (MANI), Loren Cunningham, Co-founder of Youth With A Mission (YWAM), Paul Eshleman, Vice President, Campus Crusade for Christ, Avery Willis, International Director of the International Orality Network, Laban Jjumba, Intercessors for Africa and many others. Mark Anderson, President of Call2all gave a “call to consecration” at the very start of the gathering. In light of current global turmoil, he stressed the need for crucified living among Christian leaders. He challenged the leaders to deny themselves, take up the cross and follow Jesus. The six main themes covered at the congress include: Evangelism, Church Presence/Planting, Mapping the Great Commission, Orality, Prayer and Missions - Unengaged and Unreached People Groups. The first speaker, Loren Cunningham, the Co-Founder of YWAM spoke about “How to Disciple a Nation”. As he went through the seven spheres of society, He emphasized the giftedness of Africa, highlighting the offering of Africa to the world, sampling the key leaders that have risen through the ranks in each sphere of society, from sports through to Church. Bishop Kabachia, the Regional Coordinator of Movement for Africa National Initiatives (MANI) presented a session on the “State of the Gospel” in the region of East Africa. He commented on the recent research done on the number of unreached people groups in Kenya which sparked a challenge that eventually resulted in every tribe in Kenya engaged with the gospel. Building on that, Paul Eshleman, the Director of Finishing the Task shared about the Unengaged and Unreached people groups of the world. He cited that statistically, the most unreached tribes in Africa are concentrated in Sudan. He challenged participants to ask God for a new heart and a new perspective in order to go. “It is our job to make the decision, it is God’s job to solve the problem” said Paul. One of the major highlights of the event was the uncovering of a massive20 x 25m map. As a symbolic act of going to the nations, participants prayed, wept, worshipped and walked on the map from the north to the south and from the east to the west, covering all four corners of the earth as they prophetically reclaimed the nations for God. They declared the glory of God over all the earth. As the days of meeting concluded, the call2all leadership team led the congress through a time of commitment. Participants were encouraged to meet in their affinity groups or individually to reflect on all areas of need presented, and to respond to God by making a faith commitment. After a period of prayerful consideration, participants took bold steps forward to present their commitment before the Lord. Several individuals and groups stayed on their knees with eyes closed and held hands as they transacted with the Lord in a very deep and sincere way. Ken Stravens, the National Director of Life Ministry (Campus Crusade for Christ) Kenya closed the session saying “I am so overwhelmed by what God is doing in our midst! The goals we have set are amazing, and I look forward to what God wants to do with us as a result of this congress”. In January 2008, the first call2all congress was held in Orlando, Florida, where several leaders gathered together for the North American congress. It was the first of forty congresses to be held in different regions around the world for the next three years. Call2all is a worldwide movement calling the church to a renewed, collaborative effort to complete the great commission. For more information, please visit www.call2all.org