BURUNDI

On this page:

• A Macedonian Call
• An Introduction to Burundi
• Building the Ndava Church
• The Elijah Bible School
• You CAN Make a Difference

A Macedonian Call

Similar to the story of Paul and Silas in Acts 16, when God closed doors to them for ministry in Asia and Bithynia and led them to Macedonia, is the amazing story of how Transformation Ministries got involved in ministry in Burundi, partnering with the Evangelical Free Baptist Churches there.   Read on . . . 


An Introduction to Burundi

What is the size of Maryland, holds nearly 9,000,000 (9 million) people, is the third poorest country in the world, and has a GDP (Gross Domestic Product - also called "purchasing power") of $300 per person per year in comparison to $47,500 in the U.S.?   Read on . . .

 
Building the Ndava Church

Last year, we asked if anyone would join the effort to build a church for $50,000.  Some of our TM churches  decided to help build the Ndava Free Baptist Church in Cibitoke, Burundi, a congregation led by Pastor Joel Matabo, who is also the director of the Elijah Bible School.  Thanks to a generous gift from Unity Baptist Church in Las Vegas, as well as other churches and individuals, construction is underway.  

You may recall that the local authorities insisted that a permanent structure be built to replace the mud building that served as a church facility.  The new church is becoming a reality.  
   













The congregation has carried stones from the riverbed to help form the foundation.  They have excavated and placed the stones in preparation for raising the walls and placing the roof.  Praise the Lord!  

When we visited Ndava Free Baptist church in May, even the children hardly had room to wiggle.  Their mud hut church (right - with children at worship; below - empty) was packed, and many stood outside to hear Rev. John Hopkins preach God’s Word. 







If you would like to help with the cost of construction, it’s not too late.  There is plenty of work left to do, and many hands make light work.

Unity Baptist Church of Las Vegas, NV is leading the campaign to build this church and continue this significant ministry.  If you would like to know more about this project, e-mail Steve Roblee or call 800.299.3448, #879.


The Elijah Bible School



When was the last time you so desperately wanted to attend school or a conference that you walked three days to get there? 

Read on to learn about this thirst for knowledge and how men and women are being prepared for ministry at the Elijah Bible School in Burundi.  (Picture:  Rev. John Hopkins teaching at the Elijah Bible School.)





You CAN Make a Difference!

Participating in worship in Burundi is an experience in minimalism for most Americans.  Few of the Evangelical Free Baptist Churches have lights, comfortable seats, or musical instruments.  Most literally worship in mud-hut churches.  The lack of musical instruments is more than offset by the rich harmonies and joyful singing of choirs and worshipers.   Read more for how you can help . . .