ECD President

20/07/2021

The ECD strategic plan has several features based on research which are designed to help members, pastors and leaders to grow deeper in their faith and to become more effective in their mission. This strategic plan calls on every organization, institution, leader and member to organize the church's efforts in 6 areas of focus. Read about them here; https://connectecd.org/ecd-i-will-go-strategic-plan/

18/07/2021

During the previous five years, the evangelistic spirit that has been embraced through the Total Member Involvement concept in the East-Central Africa Division has resulted in more than 1,250,000 new believers being added into the membership! That great five-year wave of enthusiastic witness launched in 2016 with over 110,000 baptisms in Rwanda alone!

How can we continue reaching the world with the Gospel even in these Uncertain times? Here are a few insights by Pastor Joel Okindoh, the ECD Evangelism Director & Assistant to the President
https://connectecd.org/reaching-east-and-central-africa-with-the-gospel-today/

16/07/2021

Sabato Njema!

Psalm 46:1-3
"God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear, though the earth give way and the mountains fall into the heart of the sea, though its waters roar and foam and the mountains quake with their surging."

15/07/2021

Unless we are willing to look at COVID-19 from a different perspective we will not be aware of its pervasive depth and effects on our lives today. This new way of thinking will help us change our lifestyles. Read here: https://connectecd.org/health-a-new-way-of-thinking/

15/07/2021

We have no reason to fear, because God is with us. We serve a Living God, who conquered death for us, so there is no reason to be dismayed. God promises to uphold us. When you lose your footing, He will be there to hold you up, if you’ll trust in Him!

14/07/2021

Since the pandemic was declared, businesses and churches have been operating in crisis. However, God has given us principles to live by, and ways to prepare for any crisis. Here are a few tips by Pr. Jerome Habimana, the Executive Treasurer of the East-Central Africa Division of the General Conference of the Seventh-day Adventist Church.
https://connectecd.org/financial-success-in-uncertain-times/

14/07/2021

The Lord teaches His people to look at crisis situations in the light of his Word. One thing you should know is that Jesus Christ is suitable for all our needs in each of our various situations.

Seek Him today!

13/07/2021

A Covid-19 Testimony by Judia Sibanda, the ‎Regional Manager, Trans Africa Area of the ‎General Conference Auditing Service

"Having COVID was one of the most terrifying experiences I have ever had. Indeed God on the mountain is the same God in the valley!" Read: https://connectecd.org/god-in-the-valley-a-testimony-of-surviving-covid-19/

12/07/2021

The Adventist School of Medicine of East-Central Africa is not just a Medical school; it is a center of Mission!
Read and see pictures of the official opening here: https://connectecd.org/adventist-school-of-medicine-of-east-central-africa-opening-is-a-medical-miracle/

11/07/2021

How can you please God? When we shout, “I will Go”, where are we going to? Pr. Blasious Ruguri expounds on this subject here: https://connectecd.org/presidential-perspective-how-to-please-god/

10/07/2021

God rescued the Adventist Church in Burundi from the crisis that began in 2018. Through a global prayer campaign, pastors and others have been acquitted and released from prisons, the church's offices have been returned to church control and a new leadership team appointed by the Division to lead the Union. More than 10,000 souls were baptized during the crisis!

Read more about this story here:

At a time when many schools and churches have been closed, many may have thought that the work of God would come to a standstill. But there is nothing in the heaven’s or on Earth that can stop the good news of Christ’s second coming from going forth. Praise God for His goodness as you read the t...