We are Africa
Why PA?
We are concerned about poverty in rural Africa and the main factors exacerbating it. Across rural Africa, one will find spiritually weak churches, a lack of trained and equipped leadership, and limited resources for church and community growth. The majority of people are caught up in a cycle of poverty, poor leadership inadequate spiritual discipleship at home, in church, and community, lack of mentorship for children, and inaccessible personal development opportunities.
We empower communities to understand the root causes of poverty in their communities and partner with them to devise solutions to address the issues. The work of PA is not directed at providing one thing or fixing one problem for people. Rather, we seek the holistic transformation of the entire person and community through the whole gospel of Jesus Christ. Our approach discourages a handout, entitlement, and dependence culture. Instead, we challenge people to see the potential that is in and around them and teach them to cultivate and utilize those resources to improve their lives.
The PA Vision
- To see spiritual, mental, socio-economic, cultural transformation of lives in rural African villages
The PA Mission
- Possibilities Africa (PA) is a Christian ministry organization dedicated to equipping pastors in rural African communities with the knowledge, skills, and attitude necessary to conduct holistic transformation ministries.
Nehemiah's approach
Our philosophy of ministry is rooted in the story and work of Nehemiah in the Bible. Just as Nehemiah worked diligently with his fellow countrymen to rebuild the broken walls of Jerusalem so that they would not live in disgrace (Nehemiah 2:17-18), Possibilities Africa works with people in each community to mobilise them to rebuild the broken walls of their society, spiritually, socio-economically, physically/materially, and culturally so that they may live dignified lives.
Faith Statements
We believe the Bible, the Old and New testaments, as the inspired Word of God for faith and practice. The Bible is the basis and authority for all that we believe and do. 2 Timothy 3:16-17
We believe in one God who has revealed himself as Father, Son and the Holy Spirit and from whom all things are created. 1 Corinthians 8:5-5; 1 Timothy 2:5
We believe that man is the most valued of God’s creation and that God seeks to have a relationship with man. John 3:16
We believe that all men are sinful and in need of salvation provided through the sacrifice of Jesus Christ, God’s son; and that salvation is by grace through faith alone. Romans 3:23; Ephesians 2:8-9
We believe in the worldwide spiritual unity of the Christians through the church, the body of Christ. 1 Corinthians 12:12-27
We believe that God’s blessings to man are gifts of work (Psalm 90:17, Deut 28:12), faithful stewardship (1 Cor 4:2), service and generous giving (1 Cor 12:8-10; Romans 12:8-10; 1 Peter 4:10-11). That those who have are blessed to be a blessing to others (Genesis 12:1-2; 22:18).
PA Values
