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Nov. 6-10, at a conference center in Nairobi, 77 delegates from 14 nations were hosted by the DNA and Samaritan Strategy Africa (the local expression of the DNA).
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Delegates shared country-specific reports from Burundi, the DR Congo, Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Liberia, Morocco, Pakistan (where African missionaries have gone), Rwanda, South Sudan, Tanzania, and Uganda. It was encouraging to see how local churches are contributing to community transformation!
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Others presented innovative program models incorporating SSA/DNA teachings, including Samaritan’s Purse, WORK4aLiving, Truth-Centered Transformation, Trinity Education, actMED, a theology of disability presented by Women of Hope International, and a biblical approach to personal finance presented by Dennis Tongoi. Dwight Vogt from the secretariat office presented his new book, Made to Flourish: God’s Design for All Individuals, Communities, and Nations.
Additionally, Beatrice Langa from Uganda and Irene Tongoi from Kenya challenged the delegates with encouraging devotional messages.
Special highlight: Tanzania
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God has blessed the hard work of the local network in Tanzania, led by Paul Kibona:
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From 2007 to 2017, 50 people in Tanzania were trained to train others in a biblical worldview and the role of the local church in society.
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Five regional working teams were established covering nearly the entire nation. These are in Arusha, Tanga, Morogoro, Dar-es-Salaam, and the Coast Region.
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Each working team has a leader that coordinates bringing the Vision Conference training to churches and organizations in their region.
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Each of the five working teams has approximately 10 trainers, many of whom are pastors and church leaders. Each of these 50 trainers can tell numerous stories of how the training has been transformational.
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Additionally, the training has spread through some key organizations, listed below. This training is interactive and participatory. Many of the trainees have been Muslims, and some of these have become Christians.
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The Anglican Diocese of Tanzania (2,750 people trained)
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A network of Pentecostal churches (1,350 people trained)
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The Vineyard church of Tanzania
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Richard Juma’s Disciple Making Movement
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World Vision (6,500 people trained)
- Other organizations (360 people trained)
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