{"id":1684,"date":"2021-12-20T10:51:56","date_gmt":"2021-12-20T10:51:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/preview.droitthemes.net\/wp\/donority\/?page_id=1684"},"modified":"2025-04-22T11:33:52","modified_gmt":"2025-04-22T11:33:52","slug":"about-us","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/oaic.org\/newsite\/?page_id=1684","title":{"rendered":"About Us"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"1684\" class=\"elementor elementor-1684\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-7aed48f elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"7aed48f\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-8426fce\" data-id=\"8426fce\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d837a1a elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"d837a1a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.15.0 - 20-08-2023 *\/\n.elementor-heading-title{padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title[class*=elementor-size-]>a{color:inherit;font-size:inherit;line-height:inherit}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-small{font-size:15px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-medium{font-size:19px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-large{font-size:29px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xl{font-size:39px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xxl{font-size:59px}<\/style><h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">About<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8a088f5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8a088f5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.15.0 - 20-08-2023 *\/\n.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-stacked .elementor-drop-cap{background-color:#69727d;color:#fff}.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-framed .elementor-drop-cap{color:#69727d;border:3px solid;background-color:transparent}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap{margin-top:8px}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) 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height=\"469\" src=\"https:\/\/oaic.org\/newsite\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/theology4.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-25090\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/oaic.org\/newsite\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/theology4.jpg 600w, https:\/\/oaic.org\/newsite\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/theology4-300x235.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-5e1c056\" data-id=\"5e1c056\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7e319af elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"7e319af\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Theology and ministerial formation.<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7875a4f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7875a4f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The Program for Theology and Ministerial Formation (PTMF) of the Organization of<br \/>African Instituted Churches (OAIC) is designed to strengthen theological education,<br \/>develop church leadership, and enhance institutional capacity within African<br \/>Independent Churches (AICs). The program ensures that AICs receive quality<br \/>theological training while equipping leaders with the skills necessary to sustain and<br \/>grow their ministries.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-a4075d3 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"a4075d3\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-be4f5e7\" data-id=\"be4f5e7\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9fbbd06 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"9fbbd06\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">More about us here...<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c83ab13 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c83ab13\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Objectives of PTMF<br \/>1. Enhancing Capacity to Provide Quality Theological Education \u2013 Expanding<br \/>access to structured theological training programs tailored to the needs of AICs.<br \/>2. Mobilizing &amp;amp; Supporting Trainers of Trainers (TOTs) on Children\u2019s Ministry \u2013<br \/>Strengthening Sunday school teaching by training educators and developing relevant<br \/>resources.<br \/>3. Enhancing Leadership and Institutional Capacity of AICs \u2013 Building governance<br \/>frameworks and leadership skills to ensure the sustainability of AICs.<\/p><p>Enhancing Theological Education<br \/>PTMF works to increase the accessibility and quality of theological education by:<br \/>&#8211; Providing structured training through Theological Education by Extension (TEE)<br \/>programs.<br \/>&#8211; Developing theological documentation that preserves and promotes AIC theology<br \/>and traditions.<br \/>&#8211; Strengthening partnerships with academic institutions such as the University of<br \/>KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) to support postgraduate theological education.<br \/>&#8211; Training theological educators to expand the reach and impact of AIC theological<br \/>programs.<\/p><p>Supporting Trainers of Trainers (TOTs) in Children\u2019s Ministry<br \/>To ensure effective children\u2019s ministry, PTMF focuses on:<\/p><p>&#8211; Training Sunday School teachers to improve the quality of faith education for<br \/>children.<br \/>&#8211; Developing structured curricula that align with AIC theological teachings and<br \/>cultural contexts.<br \/>&#8211; Overcoming challenges such as a shortage of trained educators and inadequate<br \/>teaching materials.<br \/>&#8211; Encouraging parental involvement to reinforce religious education beyond church<br \/>settings.<\/p><p>Strengthening Leadership and Institutional Capacity<br \/>PTMF equips AIC leaders with essential skills to sustain their churches by:<br \/>&#8211; Providing governance and leadership training to improve decision-making and<br \/>church administration.<br \/>&#8211; Developing strategic planning and fundraising initiatives to enhance financial<br \/>sustainability.<br \/>&#8211; Facilitating forums for church leaders to discuss and implement institutional<br \/>renewal strategies.<br \/>&#8211; Creating frameworks for sustainable leadership development within AICs.<\/p><p>Theology and Ministerial Formation Partnerships<br \/>The PTMF collaborates with faith-based organizations and academic institutions to<br \/>advance theological education and leadership training. Key partners include:<br \/>&#8211; University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) \u2013 Supporting theological education and<br \/>research.<br \/>&#8211; Global Christian Forum \u2013 Facilitating interdenominational theological exchange.<br \/>&#8211; All Africa Theological Education by Extension (AATEEA) \u2013 Promoting accessible<br \/>theological training.<br \/>&#8211; Kerk in Actie \u2013 Assisting in leadership and ministerial training programs.<\/p><blockquote>Through PTMF, OAIC continues to equip AICs with the tools needed to build strong,<\/blockquote><p>faith-driven communities across Africa. For more information, contact our headquarters<br \/>in Nairobi, Kenya, or follow our digital platforms for updates on theological and<br \/>ministerial training programs.<\/p><p style=\"margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; color: #0a0a0a; font-family: 'Open Sans', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; text-align: start;\">\u00a0<\/p><p style=\"margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; color: #0a0a0a; font-family: 'Open Sans', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; text-align: start;\">\u00a0<\/p><p style=\"margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; color: #0a0a0a; font-family: 'Open Sans', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; text-align: start;\">\u00a0<\/p><p style=\"margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; color: #0a0a0a; font-family: 'Open Sans', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; text-align: start;\">\u00a0<\/p><p style=\"margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 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class=\"elementor-widget-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-601703a elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"601703a\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-88edcfa\" data-id=\"88edcfa\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-31cb8c6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"31cb8c6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/oaic.org\/newsite\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/just-communities1.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-25045\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/oaic.org\/newsite\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/just-communities1.jpg 700w, https:\/\/oaic.org\/newsite\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/just-communities1-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/oaic.org\/newsite\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/just-communities1-600x300.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-6e22270\" data-id=\"6e22270\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div 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Mission<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e8a81a2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e8a81a2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The OAIC works to bring African Instituted Churches together in fellowship and to equip and enable them to preach the Good News of Jesus Christ in word and deed.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-7a0d422 elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"7a0d422\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 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Christ<\/li><li class=\"drdt-ignore-dark\">Blessed by the Spirit of God<\/li><li class=\"drdt-ignore-dark\">Building on their cultures<\/li><li class=\"drdt-ignore-dark\">Living abundant life in community for their children and the world<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>About Organisation of African Instituted Churches Theology and ministerial formation. The Program for Theology and Ministerial Formation (PTMF) of the Organization ofAfrican Instituted Churches (OAIC) is designed to strengthen theological education,develop church leadership, and enhance institutional capacity within AfricanIndependent Churches (AICs). 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