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MISSIO AFRICANUS ANNUAL REPORT 2023

www.missioafricanus.com Missio Africanus is a CIO registered with the Charity Commission (England and Wales) | Charity number: 1169376

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Table of
CONTENTS
03 Our Profile
03 Trustees
04 What We Do
06 2023 in Numbers
09 Accounts

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OUR PROFILE
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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 organisation 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.

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TRUSTEES
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  1. Dr Colin Smith

  2. Dr Girma Bishaw

  3. Dr Sheila Akomiah-Conteh

  4. John Tasker MA

  5. Rev Joseph Ola

  6. Pastor Modupe Adefala

Dr Harvey Kwiyani - Executive Director

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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.

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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 third year, with an Undergraduate Certificate route set to commence in September 2024.

MISSIO AFRICANUS PUBLISHING

We are helping upcoming academics making significant contributions in the field of African Christianity get their work published. This provides affordable, high-quality, and scholarly publications to serve the church in Africa and the Diaspora.

CONFERENCES

These events are held periodically to discuss matters related to unleashing the missional capacity of African and non-Western Christians residing in Britain. These are organised around various themes of relevance to African Christianity and missio Dei.

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.

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THE PAN-AFRICAN THEOLOGICAL ROUNDTABLE

10 Roundtables held with an average monthly attendance of 33 theologians.

AFRICAN THEOLOGICAL SCHOLARSHIP PODCAST

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MOYA CHRONICLES

8 new episodes

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MA IN THEOLOGY, MINISTRY AND MISSION (AFRICAN CHRISTIANITY)

The third cohort (of 9 students ) joined in September, bringing total number of students to 21.

Students are from UK, Ghana, South Africa, Kenya, USA, Tanzania, and the Carribeans.

MISSIO AFRICANUS PUBLISHING Wash and Pray: African Theological Discourse on COVID-19

In the wake of the global COVID-19 pandemic, Africa faced a unique set of challenges that sparked a profound spiritual response among its people. Wash and Pray: African Theological Discourse on COVID-19 delves into the heart of this response, exploring the intersections of faith, culture, history, and the pandemic that gripped the world from 2019 to 2022. The book demonstrates that for many

Africans, the pandemic was not just a medical crisis but also a spiritual battle. As such, the book

invites the reader to witness the historicising of the pandemic in Africa through this landmark resource for current and future generations, ensuring that the narratives of African Christianity in

the face of COVID-19 and other pandemics are not lost. The chapter contributions offer diverse perspectives from Ghana, Nigeria, Rwanda, Zimbabwe, and the UK, each contextualising the African Christian response to the pandemic. In essence, this monograph paints a rich tapestry of African theological discourse during a global crisis, ultimately affirming that faith and science, when harmonised, can lead to a resilient and thriving community.

MISSIO AFRICANUS Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of Missio Africanus I report to the trustees on my examination of the accourbts of the above charity (number 11693761 for the year ended 31 December 2023 which are set out on the following pages. Responsibilities and basis of report As the charlty's trustees, you are responsible for the preparatlon of the account5 in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 20111"the Act"l. I report in respect of my examination of the Trust's accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination, I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 1451511bl of the Act. Independent examiner's statement I have completed my examlnatlon. I tonfirm that no materlal matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination which gives me cause to believe that in. any material respect: the accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act,. or the accounts did not accord with 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 examination. 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: 27, February 2024 Khurram Masood Khan FCCA Agnon LLP Kelvin House Kelvin Way Crawlev RHIO 9WE

MISSIO AFRICANUS 2023 ACCOUNTS st l January to 31st December 2023 2023 General 2023 Restricted 2023 Total 2022 Actual Category Notes INCOME AND EXPENDITURE Income Donations Fundraising Grants 480 12 492 2,380 5,000 5,000 Total Income 480 5.012 5.492 2.380 Expenditure Ministry Training CMS Course Delivery Contribution Diaspora Network Development 2,500 480 2,500 480 6,667 3,900 Operational Costs Office and Media Costs Travel Governance Costs 321 321 418 330 330 330 Total Expenditure 651 2,980 3,631 13,065 Result -171 2,032 1,861 -10,685 BALANCE SHEET Balances Balance b/f Surplus Balance c/f 517 -171 345 1,336 2,032 3,368 1,853 1,861 3,713 12,538 -10,685 1,853 Current Assets Bank Cash in hand Debtors Current Assets 872 3,358 4,230 5,507 io 3,368 io 4,240 io 5,517 872 Current Liabilities Cheques not cleared Creditors Current Liabilities 196 330 526 196 330 526 3,334 330 3,664 Net Current Assets 345 3,368 3,713 1,853

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 Financial Reporting Standard for Smaller Entities (Charities SORP FRSSE) (effective l January 2015) and applicable 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 charity 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 £492. Normal expenses incurred in the course of the charities activities were reimbursed to trustees - Joseph Ola 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. Missio Africanus committed to contribute £2,500 towards the Year 2 costs of the African Diaspora Christianity programme jointly sponsored wlth CMS. Restricted funds are held for the African Diaspora Christianity Programme launched in 2021 to build a movement among African diaspora church leaders through the delivery of accredited degree programmes focussing 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 27 February 2024 and signed by two trustees on behalf of the board. John Tasker MA Treasurer Revd. Joseph Ola MA Secretary

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