BISHOP KIMBA EVARISTE
Rev. Dr. Kimba Evarista is a Bishop of the Global Methodist Church and lives in the Democratic Republic of Congo. He graduated from Africa University with a Bachelor of Divinity and a Masters in Leadership and Governance. The then received his Doctor of Ministry from St. Paul School of Theology. He has served President of Kabongo Methodist University and a Board Member of the International Association of Methodist Schools, Colleges, and Universities. (IAMSCU). Kimba is leading a church planting movement in the DRC, last year planting 148 new churches, and has overseen construction and renovation of 178 Anglican, Pentecostal and GMC churches. He has a special interest in the ministry of prayer, having experienced the miracle of healing.
WORKSHOP:
The Power of Partnership in Global Church Planting. Church Planting in the majority world is filled with great testimonies of God at work across the globe, however, cross cultural church planting is filled with challenges and question, as well. Retired GMC Pastor Rurel Ausley from Crosspoint GMC, newly elected GMC Bishop, Kimba Evariste, and Africa Regional Director for One Mission Society, Chuck Rapp will discuss the powerful outcomes that have been created by this transformational partnership in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Come to the workshop to learn what happens when the local American church partners with a seasoned missions sending agency and the majority world church and the power of the Holy Spirit. You will learn practical lessons about church planting in the majority world and also how you can develop similar partnerships for your local church or conference.
