Reverse in Ministry and Missions

Our event 'Stories of Black Christians in the UK' including the book launch of 'Reverse in Ministry and Missions: Africans in the Dark Continent of Europe' written by our Rev. Israel Olofinjana, was a great success. 

We heard from Rev. David Shosanya and Carol Akiwumi and were blessed by worship led by Bishop Lennox Hamilton. Israel Olofinjana also read from his book, telling us of the inspiring story of Daniels Ekarte. The event was attended by many people including the Bishop of Woolwich Christopher Chessun, Bishop Donnette Thomas (Vice Chair of Churches Together in South London), Mark Sturge (author of 'Look what the Lord has done'), Dr David Muir (Former Public Policy Director of the Evangelical Alliance) and Mr Babatunde Adedibu (Research Officer, The Redeemed Christian Church of God).

A great time was had by all and delicious African and Caribbean food was enjoyed afterwards. Thanks to all who attended.








































-----------------------------------------------------------------------------

NOW AVAILABLE to purchase on the Author House website (click here) and now also available on www.amazon.co.uk (click here) and www.waterstones.com (click here), this inspiring book by our Rev Israel Olofinjana discusses the contributions of African Churches in Europe, particularly the UK.

There has been a recent shift in global Christianity from North to South. Christianity, particularly Pentecostalism, is growing day by day in the continents of Africa, Latin America and Asia whereas it is declining in the Western world. Since the latter part of the nineteenth century Africa has witnessed various Pentecostal renewals which have changed the landscape of the entire continent.

One result is that Africans are now bringing the Gospel back to Europe and other parts of the world. This reverse in missions has been a recent phenomenon and is the subject of this book.

This book documents the history and contributions of European missions in Africa. It then chronicles the history and development of African Churches in Europe, focusing on the UK. It is passionately articulated that these Churches are certainly contributing positively to global and local Christianity. The historical development of Kingsway International Christian Centre (KICC) is documented to illustrate the impact African Churches are making in Europe. It is a book that is valuable to people interested in African Churches in the UK.

"The presence of so many vigorous and committed black churches is one of the bright spots on the horizon of churches in the UK. This work is a pioneering contribution to understanding where these churches are coming from, how they understand their mission in and to the UK and how they are likely to shape the future of Christianity in these islands. It is very welcome.” Dr Nigel Wright, Principal of Spurgeon’s College, London

"Rev Israel has produced a winning combination of research, history and practical theology with this wonderful piece. I believe it is essential reading for every leader who is serious about contemporary cross cultural ministry and mission in 21st century Britain.” Dr Jonathan Oloyede, Convener Global Day of Prayer, London