ATW News
The Editorial Board of African Theology Worldwide is delighted to announce the appointment of Dr. Plaisance Rivoli M’bara as the Project Coordinator for Francophone Africa. This appointment is made possible through the generous support of Kerk in Actie ("Church in Action") and marks the beginning of a new and exciting partnership between the Protestant Theological University, the Netherlands, and the Faculté de Théologie Evangélique de Bangui, Central African Republic.
Theme: Popular, Folk, Grassroots and Pop Culture in World Christianity and the History of Mission
Location: University of Edinburgh, Scotland
Date: 10-12 June 2026
Title: Wonders Above, Signs Below: Pentecostal Missiology and Environmental Degradation
Editors: Eugene Baron and Amos Yong
Imprint: Langham Global Library
African Theology Worldwide is regularly updated with new and revised resources. This month a new bibliography has been added, with special thanks to Charles J. Bumgardner.
Theme: Bringing Healthcare Professionals and Church Leaders Together
Location: St. Paul's University, Limuru Campus
Date: 30-31 October 2025
Theme: Spirituality, Gender and Agency in African Religions
Location: Gaborone, Botswana
Date: 28-30 July 2026
In the past three months, two important books have been published on youth ministry in Africa. One is written by a practical theologian, Presbyterian minister and theological educator from Kenya. The other is edited by a practical theologian, Baptist pastor and theological educator from Nigeria. Both see youth ministry as crucial, not only for the future of African churches, but also for the flourishing of African societies.
Theme: Future-Ready. Mission-Faithful.
Location: Noora Resort, Bishoftu, Ethiopia
Date: 4-12 March 2026
