African Churches To Meet Government Standards
Posted on February 2, 2026
The government of Rwanda is one of the first African countries to close churches who do not meet governmental standards. While some standards focus on building codes, other standards require pastors to be certified with a degree and a “certificate in religious studies”. According to estimates from the Association of Evangelicals in Africa (AEA), 90% of African pastors have little to no theological training. In Rwanda, 8,000 churches (70%) have been closed for not meeting the governmental standards. Other African countries are contemplating the same type of regulation which is intended to protect citizens from abuse.
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Posted on December 23, 2025
CLA received the following letter two days ago, delivered via e-mail. I have edited it for clarity and to protect the security of the student. Please take a moment to read the entire letter as it will warm your heart this Christmas season. Your ongoing gifts through CLA make letters like this possible, but more importantly, your gifts are making a huge difference in the lives of students in Africa who are then going on to impact the region, the continent, and the world. Thank you for supporting CLA!
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