You Can Help Reopen Churches in Rwanda
Beginning in February 2018, over 7,000 churches have been closed (1,400 in Kigali) in Rwnda. The church leaders I have spoken with agree with the government in requiring the church buildings to be safe and sanitary. A small percentage of churches have already made the needed improvements and acknowledge they would not have acted at this time without the action of the government.
Some, not all, of the closed churches are worshipping with an “open” church (meaning the government says they can meet) or using an "open" building in the afternoon. After eeking discernment from God, Rwanda Challenge, in partnership with others, has now implemented a strategy to move forward in a healthy way.
Some, not all, of the closed churches are worshipping with an “open” church (meaning the government says they can meet) or using an "open" building in the afternoon. After eeking discernment from God, Rwanda Challenge, in partnership with others, has now implemented a strategy to move forward in a healthy way.
The Goal
To partner with Harvest Christian Church in Rwanda to reopen thirty local churches.
Five local churches are able to cover their expenses, leaving twenty-five that need some help.
In multiple phases (local churches strategically selected by Rwandan leaders), the goal is to partner with
Harvest Christian Church in reopening these local churches.
Five local churches are able to cover their expenses, leaving twenty-five that need some help.
In multiple phases (local churches strategically selected by Rwandan leaders), the goal is to partner with
Harvest Christian Church in reopening these local churches.
Phase One
- First, Rwandan churches will give financially to the need.
- Second, since the financial need is so great, U.S. churches will be asked to help.
- Third, Rwandan leaders will select which churches will be helped first.
- Fourth, churches which are helped to reopen, will commit to help the next group of closed churches in Phase Two.
- Fifth, once the process is finished, these Rwandan churches will be asked to continue to help start new churches and send missionaries to neighboring countries.
Phase Two, etc.
- Repeat Phase One.
- Continue until thirty local churches are reopened.