đĽÂ What kind of church will shape Africa in 2060? According to Pastor Pascal Ndagijimana, it starts with indigenous disciple-makers who multiply from the ground up.
đ§ Episode Summary
In this episode of the Lausanne Movement Podcast, Pastor Pascal Ndagijimana shares how God transformed his lifeâfrom homelessness in Kigali to becoming a movement leader equipping disciple-makers across Sub-Saharan Africa. As founder of the Humira Mission Agency and President of the Evangelical Baptist Churches of Rwanda, Pascal unpacks how deep discipleship, indigenous leadership, and grassroots mission are preparing the church in Africa for a spiritual awakening in the coming decades.
đ Main Points & Takeaways
⢠A Story of Redemption and Calling: How Pascalâs encounter with Christ as a street youth changed everythingâand led to a lifetime of mission.
⢠Why He Returned to Rwanda: Despite opportunities in the U.S. after Wheaton, obedience to Godâs call drew him back to invest in the African church.
⢠Rwanda Ministry Context: In Rwanda, people are no longer convinced by wordsâthey want to see lives transformed.
⢠Humira Mission Agency: A growing network training local leaders as tentmaking disciple-makers in Rwanda, Uganda, DRC, and Mozambique.
⢠Discipleship Is a Lifestyle: Beyond events or teachingâitâs about relationships, obedience, and slow, intentional investment.
⢠How to Train Multipliers: Pascal shares how they equip leaders with theological depth, practical skills, and character formation.
⢠Encouragement for Discouraged Leaders: Disappointment is part of the journeyâJesus experienced it too. Keep going.
đ Call to Action
If you were inspired by Pascalâs story and vision, take a moment to pray for the work of the Humira Mission Agency and the future of the African church. Donât forget to subscribe to the Lausanne Movement Podcast, leave a review, and share this episode with a ministry leader or missionary friend.