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“Crisis is more personal than it is collective, because we are all responding to crises in a unique and different way..."

With the final comprehensive report in the writing, you can now follow the this link to access all the reports from the meetings we had during our research road trip (Botswana, Zambia, Malawi, Tanzania, Kenya, Uganda, and Rwanda).

FTLT: Sub-Saharan African Church's Crisis Response Explore FTLT's Africa Research Project (2024-2026), focusing on the Church's response to crises in sub-Saharan Africa, fostering leadership and resilience.

We completed our time here in Tanzania and are heading towards Kenya on Sunday morning.
We have updated the Tanzania Report page and included reports from Zanzibar, Dar es Salaam, and Arusha, as well as an overall report on the discussions we had in Tanzania.

Report on the Discussions Held in Tanzania (The response of the Church to Crises) This report provides a detailed account of the discussions held during the gatherings in Zanzibar, Dar es Salaam, and Arusha, Tanzania.

Today, I listened to a woman from a small village outside Arusha, Tanzania, share how she finds encouragement from the Bible story of Cain and Abel. Over the past 43 days, we’ve heard many stories of inspiration and biblical reflections, but this one stood out—no one had ever used Cain and Abel as a source of encouragement. Intrigued, I asked her to explain what she learns from the story and how it encourages her. Though her interpretation might raise theological questions, her words left me speechless: "When I am in a crisis, I always search for the good in spite of the crisis, and then I offer that to God, as it is the best I have."

We finally have the page setup and loaded with all the reports for Zambia 💪🥇
Enjoy and please share...

Report on the Discussions Held in Zambia (The response of the Church to Crises) This report provides a detailed account of the discussions held during the gatherings in Livingstone, Gwembe valley, and Lusaka (Zambia)

As we conclude our time in Malawi, we reflect on the various discussions we had in both Lilongwe and Mangochi.
Here is a link to the different reports, with a comprehensive report capturing thoughts on both regions.

Report on the Discussions Held in Malawi (The response of the Church to Crises) This report provides a detailed account of the discussions held during the gatherings in Lilongwe and Mangochi, Malawi.

Week 2: From Livingstone to Malawi

In this video, we provide you with an update on the second leg of our road trip, where we had meetings and discussions with leaders in both the Gwembe Valley and Lusaka (Zambia).

Week 2: From Livingstone to Malawi In this video, we provide you with an update on the second leg of our road trip, where we had meetings and discussions with leaders in both the Gwembe valley...

One week ago we left from Pretoria and met with leaders in both Gaborone and Livingstone…
Here is a short video update… Detail reports on the FTLT website (https://ftlt.org/research/) scroll down to the 'Research Report' section!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=44izLjFr2OM

Week 1 : 7 Days In this video, we provide you with an update on the first seven days of our road trip where we had meetings and discussions with leaders in both Gaborone (Bo...

Only 21-days left until departure...

The response of the Church in sub-Sahara Africa to crises (South Africa - Burundi Road Trip) For 72 days, we will travel from South Africa to Burundi to meet with church, organisational, and community leaders to listen and learn how the church respon...

It is HUGELY exciting that we can announce the launch of the ONLINE SURVEY to better understand how the church in sub-Saharan Africa responds to crises!
Phase 1: Botswana, Zambia, Malawi, Tanzania, Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, and Burundi.
If you live in or know anyone in these countries, please forward them the following link: https://ftlt.org/research/survey/

LIVINGSTONE: 3 - 9 August (self-drive) / 5 - 10 August (fly-in)

We are travelling from Pretoria to Burundi on our 72-day research trip in association with the University of Pretoria (Faculty of Theology and Missions). During our road trip, there are various opportunities for you to join the travel team for a few days and be part of the adventure to listen and learn from leaders and community members about how they experience crises, respond to them, and develop new innovative strategies.

Livingstone is a one-of-a-kind opportunity for you to join the team by either taking an adventure road trip through Botswana with a stayover at Elephant Sands and Kasane before crossing the border to Livingstone or taking a direct flight to Livingstone, where the team will welcome you at the airport. Either way, it is promised to be a memorable experience of exploring, learning, and growing in your understanding of how Africa and her diverse cultures respond to their unique crises.

Download the brochure here:

SELF DRIVE (https://ftlt.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Livingstone-Self-drive.pdf)

FLY-IN (https://ftlt.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Livingstone-Fly-in.pdf)

Contact me for more information: +27 82 770 5310 (WhatsApp).

ATTENTION TO ALL MY FRIENDS!!!

As you would know, my next three years will require a great deal of travel across sub-Saharan Africa for our research trip (https://ftlt.org/research/).
I'm in need of a bit of assistance on the transportation front. We're exploring the possibility of securing a vehicle sponsorship to support the project's logistics. Does anyone of you perhaps have a connection point with someone at VW or a dealership that sells the Ineos Grenadier? We're very interested in discussing how a partnership could be mutually beneficial, especially considering the exposure and impact the project is set to have.

Any possible connection would be helpful. You can WhatsApp me at +27 82 770 5310

Tnx

So I have been asked what this 3-year research project is in which I am involved.
Well, here it is in a nutshell: to listen, learn, and ask better questions with the purpose of growing in my knowledge of how the church in sub-Saharan Africa responds to global crises, its strategies, challenges, and impact.
Read more about it here:

FTLT: Sub-Saharan African Church's Crisis Response Explore FTLT's Africa Research Project (2024-2026), focusing on the Church's response to crises in sub-Saharan Africa, fostering leadership and resilience.

Your official invitation to take a few days and join us during our research trip. See the link for different options; gather a few friends, your home group, neighbours, etc and join us: https://ftlt.org/research/roadtrip/.

Africa Church Research: Join the team during their Road Trip Join the research team during their road trip and explore how the church responds to crisis and engage in cross-cultural experiences.

A snapshot of information about the research project on the sub-Saharan African Church and her response to Global Crises.
Visit the website (FTLT.ORG) for more information.
https://youtu.be/PbHgEoUDonY

The Church's Response to Global Crises This video provides a gripping overview of a groundbreaking research project aimed at understanding and analysing the Church's response to global challenges....

Be a Travel Partner !
Join the Africa Research Team for an extended period while they are on the road. Participate in research discussions and explore Africa and her people in ways that will change your perspective on life.
Read more here - https://ftlt.org/research/travel-partner/

FTLT - Join the Africa Church Research Expedition on their road trip "Embark with FTLT on a unique Africa Church Research Expedition road trip. Explore, engage, and contribute to pivotal church crisis research."

🌍 Exciting News from FTLT! 🌍

We're thrilled to announce the launch of our updated research website, a hub for our groundbreaking project on the Church's response to crises in sub-Saharan Africa. 📚✨

🔍 Dive into in-depth studies, witness the power of community resilience, and discover innovative strategies that are shaping the future of church leadership and crisis management.

🤝 Join us on this enlightening journey. Your insights and participation can make a real difference. Let's collaborate to foster a more resilient and empowered Africa. 💪🌈

👉 Check out the updates and get involved now at ftlt.org/research !

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FTLT: Sub-Saharan African Church's Crisis Response Explore FTLT's Africa Research Project (2024-2026), focusing on the Church's response to crises in sub-Saharan Africa, fostering leadership and resilience.