This sponsored post is provided by Central Africa Baptist University and is written by Phil Hunt. It invites you to become a partner in providing theological education through an African institution that I (Tim) have visited many times. You can do so from the USA or from Canada.
Mohammed was born in Darfur, Sudan, and raised in the Muslim faith, trained from boyhood to become a cleric. But during his university years, someone placed a Bible in his hands with a simple challenge: read it and see what it says for yourself. One day, Mohammed put his faith in Jesus Christ and was radically transformed. He began sharing what little he knew with anyone who would listen — and he couldn’t stop. He wanted to preach the gospel. Eventually, he was put in touch with Central Africa Baptist University, and through our 10/40 Scholarship Program, Mohammed came to Kitwe, Zambia to study and prepare for ministry. He graduated with a degree in Bible with an emphasis in missions and was sent by Faith Baptist Church in Riverside, Kitwe, to plant a church in Port Sudan.
Stories like Mohammed’s are why CABU exists.
Africa’s most persistent need — even in nations that call themselves Christian — is biblical Christianity: a genuine faith in Jesus Christ’s life, death, and resurrection, received by grace alone through faith alone (Romans 3:20–26; Ephesians 2:8–9). This salvation, including the “new birth” Jesus described in John 3, transforms everyone who believes (Titus 3:5).
Yet cheap substitutes flood every corner of this continent, among them the prosperity gospel, syncretism, and nominal Christianity. Africa desperately needs godly men who are passionate about raising up African pastors and missionaries, men who will carry the true gospel where it is needed most.
This unfolds in two key ways. First, through sustained evangelism in remote areas — reaching into villages, slums, towns, and cities with the gospel, making disciples, and planting churches that last. Initial outreach is followed by theological training taken directly into those communities. Second, through formal training in urban centers, where men are immersed in the Word of God and mentored in the life and ministry of the local church.
For twenty years, Central Africa Baptist University has been focused on one thing: preparing Great Commission leaders for the African church. God has multiplied the fruit of that effort. There are now 154 graduates from our accredited programs serving in 13 countries across Africa. Over 3,000 church leaders have been trained through our Theological Education by Extension program. And this year, Central Africa Seminary launched, offering internationally accredited MA and MDiv programs. Here is what one trusted observer sees when he looks at this work:
“I can’t think of anywhere around the world where I have been more encouraged by the gospel work than in Kitwe, Zambia, around the Central Africa Baptist University.”
—Mark Dever (Founder, 9Marks)
The fruit is not just in numbers. Emmanuel Mfula came to Christ through the ministry of Edward Mwanisa, a CABU graduate serving in the rural area of Kakolo, Zambia. Emmanuel’s church recognized his gifts, confirmed his calling, and sent him to study at CABU. He graduated last year and has already been sent by his home church to plant a new work in Kamilili, Zambia. Prepared leaders, laboring to establish healthy, reproducing churches — that is the vision, and it is happening.
Would you consider becoming a monthly partner?
A monthly gift of $50 goes a long way toward a scholarship for a pastor in training like Emmanuel. An annual gift of $5,000 covers the full cost for a student like Mohammed — someone coming from an underserved language group with nothing but a transformed life and a call from God. Giving online is secure, simple, and tax-deductible.
Give in the USA here. Give in Canada, here.
The need is great. The workers are few. But God is faithful — and CABU is a missions partner you can trust for this pivotal moment in Africa’s history.
Email: Dr. Chopo Mwanza or Dr. Philip Hunt to learn more.
