As the month of March is widely recognized around the world for celebrating women’s rights and contributions to society, in many congregations across #Burundi, women are deeply involved in singing, prayer ministries, evangelism, teaching children, organizing church activities, and supporting missionary work.
However, when it comes to occupying leadership positions such as pastoral roles, questions often arise and opinions among believers remain divided.

Read the full story : https://baptistchronicle.com/2026/03/15/women-in-ministry-burundi-churches-confront-the-challenge-of-female-leadership/

The U.S. Strikes on Venezuela: How can Christians respond to geopolitical actions ?

As debate continues over the intent of the U.S. strike on Venezuela, whether Maduro’s removal was for the purposes of ceasing the traffic of illegal drugs into the U.S. or to take control of oil reserves within the region, christians across the world are faced with hard questions. How can they respond to geopolitical actions that claim to defend the oppressed, yet often carry complex motives?

https://baptistchronicle.com/2026/01/08/the-u-s-strikes-on-venezuela-how-can-christians-respond-to-geopolitical-actions/

As global tensions surrounding religious freedom are on the rise, BWA (Baptist World Alliance) launched on Wednesday, December 10, 2025, from Falls Church, Virginia, an open call for nominations for its 2026 Human Rights Award.
The award aims to recognize a global Baptist leader who is making a significant impact in defending religious freedom, human rights, and justice. The winner will be honored during the upcoming BWA Annual Gathering, scheduled to take place in Toronto, Canada, in July 2026.

Read more : https://baptistchronicle.com/2025/12/11/bwa-call-for-nominations-of-2026-human-rights-award/

"Support must be agreed, not forced," says African Baptists after Trump instructed the US Department of Defense to prepare for a potential military intervention in Nigeria to rescue persecuted Christians.

https://baptistchronicle.com/2025/11/08/african-baptist-leaders-urge-the-us-to-embrace-respectful-collaboration-amid-nigeria-crisis/

#baptistchronicle #baptist #nigeria #NigeriaNews #Trump

According to the Bible Society of Burundi (BBS), the cheapest Bible sold in their official libraries costs 25,000 BIF, while in public marketplaces, the price starts at 45,000 BIF and can rise up to 80,000 BIF depending on the edition and format. For a country where a majority of the population lives below the poverty line, this cost is simply unaffordable.

Although the Bible Society of Burundi has recently published a price list that seems more affordable compared to other vendors, there is still much to be done. Rural congregants who cannot easily access city bookstores, students and unemployed youth, as well as churches with limited budgets for Bible distribution, remain directly affected by the high costs.

https://baptistchronicle.com/2025/10/31/in-burundi-the-bible-has-become-a-luxury/

This Monday, October 28, 2025, at Roi Khaled University Hospital, two women gave birth—one to a boy and the other to a girl—but their babies were exchanged “due to negligence on the part of the medical staff.”

Pascal, one of the Authors on The Baptist Chronicle‘s editorial team, notes that this story strongly resembles that of the two women brought before King Solomon in 1 Kings 3:16-28.

#Kenya #Burundi #Bible #Stories #hospital
https://baptistchronicle.com/2025/10/29/two-babies-exchanged-by-mistake-a-case-worthy-of-king-solomon-shakes-a-burundian-hospital/

Who will represent 7,000 unreached groups with no access to the gospel before the throne?

As Baptists in Africa prepare for the Last Quarter Evangelism Campaign, which will take place from 1st October-31st December, 2025, Pastor Oswald Nshimirimana of the Shammah Temple Fellowship, Paroisse Mukaza said it is the kairos moment to mobilize writers, designers, and digital evangelists to produce and distribute content aimed at unreached and hard-to-reach regions.

https://baptistchronicle.com/2025/10/03/who-will-represent-7000-unreached-groups-with-no-access-to-the-gospel-before-the-throne/

#Excommunication: What If Baptists Aligned with the Bible and Transparency?
Numerous voices are increasingly emerging from the Baptist community across region following a recent dismissal of a Kenyan pastor, Munengi Mulandi from his position as the Nairobi Baptist Church’s senior pastor.

https://baptistchronicle.com/2025/10/07/excommunication-what-if-baptists-aligned-with-the-bible-and-transparency/

DR Congo -Nearly 43 people were killed Sunday, July 27th, 2025 in eastern Congo’s Ituri province when ADF rebels (Islamic State-backed rebels ) stormed a Catholic church during a vigil and opened fire on worshippers.

According to the UN mission known as MONUSCO, at least 43 people, including women and children, were confirmed dead in the church, while another five were killed in a nearby village.

https://baptistchronicle.com/2025/10/07/dr-congo-43-worshippers-were-killed-in-the-attack-at-a-night-mass-in-a-church/
#Bible #Christian

South Africa : Thousands of African Baptist youths expected to attend the continental youth conference

https://baptistchronicle.com/2025/10/03/south-africa-thousands-of-african-baptist-youths-expected-to-attend-the-continental-youth-conference/

“Heavenly things should come first”: The enduring legacy of Rev. Cariton Ngendakumana

If there is a perfect example of a pastor who understood and lived out Colossians 3:2 (“Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things”), it would be Rev. Cariton Ngendakumana. He taught and modeled the principle of focusing on the eternal, rather than the temporary. As shared by many during the event, his life was a true reflection of that Scripture.


https://baptistchronicle.com/2025/10/03/heavenly-things-should-come-first-the-enduring-legacy-of-rev-cariton-ngendakumana/

#Bible #Faith #God #Pastor

Burundi: The Free Baptist Church transforms lives through the PEPE Program in marginalized communities

“Our prayer is to see every child in Burundi regardless of background introduced to the love of Christ early in life, preparing them to be future agents of transformation in their communities.” —stated Ndayikeza.

https://baptistchronicle.com/2025/10/07/burundi-the-free-baptist-church-transforms-lives-through-the-pepe-program-in-marginalized-communities/

#Burundi #Rwanda #Bible #Ministries #Kenya #Children