## MISSIO AFRICANUS ANNUAL REPORT ## www.missioafricanus.com Missio Africanus is a CIO registered with the Charity Commission (England and Wales). Charity number: 1169376. **1** ## **OUR PROFILE** Established in 2014, Missio Africanus is a learning community dedicated to unleashing the missional capabilities of African and other non-Western Christians residing in Britain. Our mission is to enable the UK church to receive and leverage the talents of the diaspora Christian community, while empowering them to effectively disciple their second generation and extend their reach beyond their own communities. To achieve this, we bring together British and non-Western church leaders to engage in mutual learning, enriching the broader church community. Our organization was founded in Birmingham with the assistance of the late Reverend Gabriel Diya, a Nigerian RCCG pastor in Charlton. Over the years, we have united a diverse group of mission leaders, representing various denominations, ethnic and cultural backgrounds, and theological perspectives, to envision how we can participate in God's mission in the contemporary world. ## **TRUSTEES** 1. Dr Colin Smith 2. Bishop Jonathan Ruhumuliza (till 13 July 2022) 3. Dr Girma Bishaw 4. Dr Sheila Akomiah-Conteh 5. John Tasker MA 6. Rev Joseph Ola 7. Pastor Modupe Adefala - **Dr Harvey Kwiyani** - _Executive Director_ **2** ## **W H A T W E D O** ## **THE PAN-AFRICAN THEOLOGICAL ROUNDTABLE** Every month, in partnership with African Theology Worldwide, a virtual roundtable of African theologians takes place to discuss and exchange ideas about African Christianity and Theology, both on the continent and in its diaspora. ## **MOYA CHRONICLES** This is a series of brief critical notes on African Christianity published monthly and distributed through two channels: WhatsApp subscribers and the organisation’s website. These notes have gained popularity over the last two years. ## **MISSIO AFRICANUS: THE JOURNAL OF AFRICAN MISSIOLOGY** This is our periodic publication which offers an analytical and academic perspective on the progress of God's mission in African Christianity, as well as its research, both within Africa and the Diaspora. ## **AFRICAN THEOLOGICAL SCHOLARSHIP PODCAST** A podcast exploring issues in the field of African Christianity and African Theology both on the continent of Africa and in diaspora. The Podcast is hosted by Dr Harvey Kwiyani. **3** ## **W H A T W E D O** ## **MA IN THEOLOGY, MINISTRY AND MISSION (AFRICAN CHRISTIANITY)** In partnership with CMS Oxford, we launched this program in 2021 to assist the church in filling the knowledge gap that many Christians have about the African church and its influence on faith, particularly in the UK and the Western world. The programme is now in its second year, with an Undergraduate Certificate route set to commence in September 2023. ## **AFRICAN THEOLOGICAL NETWORK PRESS** We partner with The African Theological Network Press, an ecumenical publishing house that provides affordable, high-quality, and scholarly publications to serve the church in Africa and the Diaspora. These publications are designed to be accessible on the continent and globally. ## **CONFERENCES** These events are held periodically to discuss matters related to unleashing the missional capacity of African and non-Western Christians residing in Britain. ## **DIASPORA MINISTRY HUBS** We are establishing three Diaspora Hubs (in London, Manchester, and Leeds/Bradford) where diaspora leaders can gather to connect with others who share similar challenges in their lives and ministries. **4** ## **2 0 2 2 I N N U M B E R S** ## **THE PAN-AFRICAN THEOLOGICAL ROUNDTABLE** **11 Roundtables** held with an average monthly attendance of 30 theologians. - _Will the Real Christian Millennial Please Stand Up?_ by Joseph Ola (Nigeria) - _The Life and Work of Archbishop Desmond Tutu: A_ - _Theological Reflection_ by Prof. Klippies Kritzinger (South Africa) - _"Let Somebody Shout Hallelujah!" Pastor Enoch Adeboye’s Mission, Transnational Dynamics and Contributions to World Christianity_ by Prof. Adedibu (Nigeria) - _‘The Hour Has Come!’ Pentecostal and Charismatic_ - _Christianity and Socio-Political Action in Zambia_ by Dr Naar M’fundisi-Holloway (Zambia) - _Fostering Globally Inclusive Mission Organisations_ by Reinhold Titus (South Africa) - _East African Revival: The Voices of The Neglected Witnesses_ by Rev. Prof. F. Lugazia (Tanzania) - _Woza Moya and the Pentecostalisation of African Christianity_ by Dr Modisa Mzondi (South Africa) _Exploring Child Witchcraft Accusations in African Pentecostalism_ by Dr Claire Ayelotan (Nigeria) _Toward the Formation of Mission-Centred & MissionarySending Church Leaders in Uganda_ by Dr Chris Howles (Uganda) - _Southern Christian Churches in Europe: Beyond Paternalism to Partnership in God’s Mission_ by Dr Bosco Bangura (Sierra Leone) - _A Just Mission: Laying Down Power and Embracing Mutuality_ by Mekdes Haddis (Zimbabwe) ## **AFRICAN THEOLOGICAL SCHOLARSHIP PODCAST** - **6** episodes published ( **22 episodes** in total) - **1,545** plays/downloads (total) - Accessed from **47 countries** - **Top 5** countries: USA, UK, India, Germany, & South Africa - **2 out of 5** listeners are **female** **5** ## **2 0 2 2 I N N U M B E R S** ## **MOYA CHRONICLES** ## **11 new episodes** - _When A Goat is Present_ by Harvey Kwiyani _African Christianity, Human Flourishing and Abundant Life_ by John Neate - _“F'aṣọ bo'ra” and a Clarion Call for the Return of Ọmọlúàbí_ by Victor Fawole - _A Call for the Africanisation of Christianity_ by Paul Ayokunle - _The Emergence of Afro-Gospel and Its Implications for Christian Theology of Music_ by Okuchukwu Akpe - _Ecumenism as a Mechanism for Fulfilling Yahweh’s Mission_ by Victor Bamidele Akerele - _The Legacy of Queen Elizabeth II and Challenges for African Christian Mission in the West_ by Paul Ayokunle - _African Diaspora Christians as Agents of the Next Reformation and Revival in the West_ by Damilola Abraham - _A Holistic Gospel for the African Church_ by Okuchukwu Akpe - _A Cow That Has No Tail: An African Theological Reflection on African Christianity_ by Joseph Ola ## Accessed **675 times in 2022** - Accessed from **57 countries** - Most visitors are from **UK, Nigeria, US,** ## **Ghana, Netherlands, South Africa,** and - **Germany** . - **68** WhatsApp subscribers **6** ## **2 0 2 2 I N N U M B E R S** ## **MA IN THEOLOGY, MINISTRY AND MISSION (AFRICAN CHRISTIANITY)** - The second cohort (of **7 students** ) resumed in September - They join the first cohort (of 8 students) Students are from **UK, Ghana, Uganda, Kenya,** and **Tanzania.** ## **MISSIO AFRICANUS: THE JOURNAL OF AFRICAN MISSIOLOGY** - **Volume 7, Issue 1** was published - **5** essays and **1** Book review - _Editorial_ by Harvey Kwiyani - _Cross-Cultural Friendships by Members of the Church of Pentecost with White British People in the United Kingdom: A Key to Effective Evangelism?_ by John Neate - _Empowering the Woman as an Indicator of the Socio-Political Impact of New Christianity in Africa_ by Heglon Kitawi - _Yes, Your Church Can Be Multilingual (And It Probably Should Be)_ by Jonathan Downie _World Christianity and South-South Migrations: The Case of Congolese Evangelical Migrants in Burundi_ by Vianney Bitariho - _Jesus as Proto-Ancestor_ by Joseph Ola - _Book Review of “Global Migration & Christian Faith: Implications for Identity and Mission” edited by M. Daniel Caroll R. and Vincent E. Bacote._ Reviewed by Joseph Ola MISSIO AFRICANUS Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of Missio Africanus I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity (number 11693761 for the year ended 31 December 2022 whlch are set out on the following pages. Responsibilities and basis of report As the charity's trustees, you are responsible for the preparation of the account5 in accordance with the requirements of the Charitles Act 20111.the Act"). I report In respect of my examination of the Trust's accounts carried out under sectlon 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination, I have followed all the applicable Dlrectlons glven by the charlty Commission under section 1451511bl of the Act. Independent examiner's statement I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection wlth the examlnatlon whlch glves me cause to belleve that in. any material respect: the accountlng records were not kept In accordance wlth section 130 of the Charities Act,. or the accounts did not accord wlth the accounting records,. or the accounts did not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a 'true and fair, view which is not a matter considered as part of an Independent examlnatlon. I have no concerns and have come across no other matters In connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report In order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Signed.. Date- 26, January 2023 Khurram Masood Khan FCCA Agnon LLP Kelvin House Kelvin Way Crawlev RHIO 9WE MISSIO AFRICANUS 2022 ACCOUNTS 2022 General 2022 Restrlcted 2022 Total 2021 Actual Category Notes INCOME AND EXPENDITURE Income Oonations Fundraisln9 Grants Conferences and Consortlums Ministry Training 630 1,750 2,380 2.815 9,263 5.000 137 Total Income 630 1.750 380 17.215 Exp•ndlturn Ministry Training MA Course Dellvery Contributlon Bursary Programme General Ministry Training Diaspora Network Development 6,667 1.750 6,667 1,750 3,333 137 600 3,900 3,900 Operational Costs Office and Media Costs Travel Conferences and Consortlums Governance Costs 346 72 418 218 167 144 288 330 330 Total Expendlture 676 12,389 13,065 4,885 R¢$ult -10.639 -10,685 12.330 BALA14CE SHEET Balances Balaft￿ blf Surglus 8alance cll 563 -46 517 11,975 -10.639 1,336 12,538 -10,685 1,8S3 208 12,330 12,538 Current Assets Bank Cash in hand Debtors Curr*nt A•Mts 847 4.660 5,507 13.401 io 4,670 io 5.517 25 13.426 Current Llabllltles Cheques not cleared Creditors Current Llabllltles 3.334 3.334 330 3.664 600 288 330 330 3,334 Net Current Assets 517 1,336 1,8S3 12.538 Notes The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Flnancial Reporting Standard for Smaller Entities (Charities SORP FRSSE) (effectlve l January 2015) and appllcable accounting standards. They are prepared on a receipts and payments basis, and include all transactions, assets and liabilities for which Missio Africanus is responsible. 2. The charlty had no employees during the year, and did not pay any trustee to provide services. Donations made to the charity by trustees during the year totalled £1,920. Normal expenses incurred in the course of the charities activities were reimbursed to trustees - Joseph Oyo and John Tasker. Harvey Kwiyani undertook work for the charity and was remunerated for this on a self-employed basis, and charged the charity for his time on an agreed hourly rate. 3. The COIIID-19 pandemic has necessarlly restricted artivities in both 2021 and 2022, but conferences are being planned for 2023. Missio Africanus committed to contribute £10,000 towards the Year I costs of the African Diaspora Christianity pathway through the CMS MA. One third of the contribution is to be paid each term, therefore £3,333 was paid in 2021 with £6,667 paid in 2022. Restricted funds are held for the African Diaspora Christianity Programme launched In 2021 to bulld a movement among African dlaspora church leaders through the dellvery of accredlted degree programmes focusslng on the needs and gifts of diaspora churches in Britain and through the formation of regional hubs. These accounts were approved by the trustees on 26 January 2023 and signed by two trustees on behalf of the board. John Tasker MA T￿asu￿r Revd. Joseph Ola MA Secretary MISSIO AFRICANUS ANNUAL REPORTX2 UIB YA ¢MA• *•nc Tw¥U AFRI aThlQPlA 4 D.R.¢ 7OPIA f .facebook.com/missioafricanus twitter.com/MissioAfricanus instagram.com/missioafricanus