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1 Church Army Africa The link QUARTERLY NEWSLETTER ADVENT GREETINGS To all our mission partners and supporters: Receive our Advent greetings. It is our hope and trust that the good Lord has kept you safe from January till November. Church army Africa begins by acknowledging that through your prayers and generous support, the Lord has used us to accomplish His Mission beyond our imagination. The year 2014 has been unique in many ways to us: Starting on a sad note: The Carlile College, our CAA training institution got shaken as Principal resigned. The College has struggled to survive this ending semester due to cash flow challenges. Thanks to God we are slowly coming out of the woods by God s grace. The Good News: 2. More significantly is the fact that CAA celebrated 60 years of ministry since it was founded in We began the year with a lot of fears and worries as the activities ahead of us looked mountainous and almost challenging to face, but on the contrary, we supposed our missionary activity targets by 100%. What an amazing God 4. We have experienced great doors opening for growth and expansion of CAA across Africa. Our theme for the Board this was Breaking the Camps and moving forward by faith. Deut. 1: 5-8. The conviction is for CAA to go forward and exerts its presence in every country. By doing this Evangelists will be raised and sent forth to proclaim the gospel of Jesus Christ. 5. Our greatest op- portunity this year was to penetrate the Anglican Province of the Indian Ocean, Ethiopia and Somali land for outreach and Church planting. 6. We have managed to sent three more local missionaries to work cross-culturally among the unreached in Marsabit Northern Kenya and Mumias. The number of Missionaries sent for the last five years is now 15. This is a leap of faith bearing in mind that this is a In this Link which marks the end of the year, we invite you to read some of exciting stories that God has done through us. We are convinced that as we cross into the year 2015, you will renew your energy towards supporting us. We are attaching ministry activity plan for 2015 for your prayers and support. Inside this issue: Advent greetings 1 Mission Activities 2 Mission Activities 3 Mission Activities 4 Mission Activities 5 Summary of Missions 6 Summary of Missions 7

2 THE LINK Page 2 Colossians 2:2-3 My purpose is that they may be encouraged in heart and united in love, so that they may have the full riches of complete understanding, in order that they may know the mystery of God, namely, Christ, in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge. Training of Archdeacons in Mukono Diocese -Uganda Took place from 23rd June 26th July Rev. Capt. Barak and Rev. Capt. Patience (Carlile College staff team) trained 120 Mukono Diocesan church leadership including the House of Clergy, Chaplains, and Chairpersons of the Laity. St Andrews Zimmerman Mission This was a mission crusade held from 14th to 18th August Capt.Soti was one of the crusade speakers. 96 people got saved. St John s Outreach Mission Karura Forest Held at Karura forest from 18th to 24th August 2014, the mission saw 86 people give their life to Jesus. Capt Soti was the guest speaker in the Mission.

3 Page 3 QUARTERLY NEWSLETTER This took place from the 22nd to 23rd August lives got saved. In yet another mission to Kisii, 2 churches were planted in Ogembo and Keberigo by a CAA led a team of All Saints Cathedral Evangelists. Kisii Archdeaconry Training of Evangelists Eldoret Mothers Union Convention The convention took place from the 26 th -30 th August Gen.Sec Rev.Capt Richard Mayabi was the main speaker at the convention CAPA Theological Consultation G.S Rev.Capt Richard Mayabi attended the workshop and was also among the main speakers. The team in attendance also visited Kibra in Nairobi and were guided by the C.U.M team from Carlile College and the General Secretary Visit to Kibra with a group from CAPA Workshop

4 THE LINK Page 4 Faith2ShareInternational Consultative Workshop on Missions- Adis Ababa,Ethiopia The International Mission Consultation held in Addis-Ababa (Ethiopia) provided with the opportunity for the GS and Director of Missions and Communications to learn mission best practices in emerging mission movements across the world as well as the opportunity to network with many other missionary agencies. GS. CAA leads one of the sessions in the Consultation Uganda Christian University Mission Reaching out to University students and professors. Over 300 converts came to Christ. The mission was held from 12th to 18th October A team of 7 evangelists were sent to Uganda in partnership with the local churches of All saints Cathedral, Nairobi and Kajiado Dioceses. 180 souls were brought to Christ. Capt. Joel Soti led a team of missioners to Kampala to celebrate Kampala Diocese Mission-Kasokoso- 19 th -26 th Oct 2014 one year anniversary of Kasokoso Church which was planted last year. 170 people got saved.

5 Page 5 QUARTERLY NEWSLETTER International Partners Bishop Tim Dakin,visited CAA during his tour to Africa. He engaged Board members in discussing the future of Carlile College in light of University establishment. Rt.Rev Tim Dakin (second from left) with the GS CAA,Board Chairman CAA,Principal Carlile College and other Board members at Carlile College chapel Church Army Academy Fun Day The fun day took place on30th October 2014 as the school was some days left to close for the holidays. The pupils were entertained with bouncing castles, a swimming pool, horse riding and other fun activities throughout the day. The school later held the graduation ceremony on 7th November CAA Board Retreat Church Army Academy fun day CAA Board retreat was held on the 7th and 8th November 2014 at the Jumuia country house in Limuru. The theme of the retreat was Break the camp and advance (Deut.1:6-7)

6 2014 Mission Report Type of activity Dates Description 1 Marsabit Diocese Training of Evangelists 27 th - 31 st Jan evangelists from across Marsabit Diocese were trained on topics such as Exposition of Romans; Youth Ministry; Doctrine of the Church; Ethnocentrism; Evangelism Among Children and Men; the Doctrine of Creation; and Conflict Management. 2 Thika Diocese Training of Clergy 3 Retreat of the newly elected Bishops from Africa 6 th Jan, and 12 Jan st - 27 th Feb The GS trained the Thika Diocese Clergy on emerging need to be relevant to the current modern/postmodern contexts. The GS facilitated sessions during the Bishops retreat organized by CAPA in Seychelles. 4 Training of Clergy and CAA s Missioners 28 th Feb A total of 12 clergy and missioners were taken through a session on Church Planting and Effective Method of Training. The objective was to do a follow up and refresh participants on the same skills learnt in Nairobi All Saints Cathedral Training of Evangelists 1 st March 2014 The training aimed at capacity building 26 Cathedral evangelists in area of Crusade Preaching Delivery; Cross-cultural Conflicts Management as well as in area of Creative Evangelism in the city. 6 Burundi Mission 22 nd - 29 th April 2014 In collaboration between Church Army Africa and International Fellowship of Evangelical Students (IFES), 100 Burundian University student leaders from across the country were trained on Inductive method of studying the Bible using the tool of Manuscript Bible Study. The training was held at Burasira Seminary in Ngozi Province. Visited REMA Ministry- an indigenous ministry led by CAA Captains to minister to returning Burundian refugees to learn about the work CAA missioners are involved in; i.e. Capt. Theodore Mbazumutima, Capt. Felibian Ndintore, and Capt. Francois Nitunga.

7 7 International Council for Higher Education (ICHE) Consultation Director of Missions and Communications attended the International Council Of Higher Education (ICHE) at BTL Ruiru in a workshop on Integrative approach of Education in Theological Institutions. 8 Outreach Mission to Wakaela Mission Area (Machakos Diocese) 21 st -28 th April 2014 In partnership with All Saints Cathedral Missioners, CAA worked with Capt. Nerea to have membership of the Church increased through a oneweek outreach mission. 9 Arusha (TZ) TOT Workshop 28 th April-2 nd May Clergy from different Dioceses and one Bishop all from the Anglican Church of Tanzania attended the TOT on Church planting and on Effective Communication skill. 10 CAA 60 th Anniversary s activities April- 19 th June 2014 See a separate report on this walk, sports completion, Commissioning Retreat, Medical Camp, Thanksgiving Day, Conference and commissioning ceremony 11 Mukono (UG) Diocese Church Leaders Retreat 23 rd June- 6 th July Rev. Capt. Barak and Rev. Capt. Patience (Carlile College staff team) trained 120 Mukono Diocesan church leadership including the House of Clergy, Chaplains, and Chairpersons of the Laity. 12 St. Andrew s Zimmerman 14 th -18 August Outreach Mission in which 94 lives got saved 13 St. John Karura Parish 18 th -24 th August Outreach Mission in which 86 lives saved- Jesus film shown 14 St. James Kiambu 18 th -24 th August Outreach Mission in which 180 lives got saved 15 Josca (Kangundo) Mission 26 th -31 st August 15 lives got saved. Mission desk mobilized missionary evangelist to be part of the Outreach mission team

8 16 Gusii Mission 15 th -21 st September 105 lives got saved. 2 churches were planted in Ogembo and Keberigo by a CAA led a team of All Saints Cathedral Evangelists. 17 Perspectives Instructors Training 5 th -9 th August Staff Capacity Building: Capt. Timothy and Capt. Joel Soti attended the workshop organized by Global Perspectives. 18 Embu Diocese Synod 14 th August A Key note from the GS to Embu Synod on the topic of The Church and Evangelism. 19 Kisii Archdeaconary 22 nd - 24 th August Capt. Timothy trained 27 evangelists from ACK South Nyanza Diocese in preparation for September church planting Mission. 20 Eldoret Mothers Union Conference 26 th -30 th August The GS was the main speaker of the Convention. 21 CAPA Theological Consultation 1 st -5 th Sept The GS attended and was among the CAPA speakers. 22 Faith2Share International Leadership Consultation on Emerging Mission Movements 23 Uganda Christian University Outreach Mission 3 rd -10 th October, th -18 th October 2014 The International Mission Consultation held in Addis-Ababa (Ethiopia) provided with the opportunity for the GS and Director of Missions and Communications to learn mission best practices in emerging mission movements across the world as well as the opportunity to network with many other missionary agencies. The GS was the main Speaker. 400 lives got saved. 24 Kasokoso (Kampala) Mission 20 th -27 th October,201 4 Capt. Joel Soti led a team of missioners to Kampala to celebrate one year anniversary of Kasokoso Church which was planted last year. 170 people got saved.

9 2015 Mission Activities projection Break the camp and advance (Deut.1:6-7) MAJOR MISSION AREAS OF FOCUS VENUE Month OBJECTIVES TO ACHIEVE 1 Workshop for church leaders in Rwanda, Burundi and DRC Bukavu Envisioning Church leadership for Evangelism and Discipleship, Church planting and church growth 2 Southern Soudan Outreach Sudan April Nuba Mountain Leadership Training on Church Planting 3 Workshop for church leaders in Malawi, Zambia and Zimbabwe Malawi, Zambia and Zimbabwe September Envisioning Church leadership for Evangelism and Discipleship, Church planting and church growth 4 Sending and supporting 3 missionaries next year Exploring Cong Brazzaville, Ethiopia, Southern Sudan and Sudan North Scope: Capacity building in leadership development, Evangelism and Discipleship, Church planting and Church growth 5 Local Friend raising (have friend-raising consultations) Kenya and Uganda Envisioning the Church in Africa to support primary missionary work. 6 Partner with Five Parishes in supporting missionary Kenya work in Africa 7 Explore and enhance International Partnerships (USA and UK) Partnership in HEAL Africa agenda 8 Connect with 20 Anglican schools through chaplains 9 Develop 3 training manuals as discipleship tools for the Anglican Church Kenya Church Army Office Empower secondary schools through training chaplains and Christian Unions leaderships Avail standard training materials to empower church leadership (Discipleship) 10 Evaluate and develop Strategic plan for CAA office Produce a new strategic plan

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