The African independent churches often have to stand against the traditional churches in order to emphasize what is African — but often at the expense of spiritual development. Is it possible to help the independent churches become more biblical while continuing to meet the basic needs of the African Christian? At the same time, can the churches that came to Africa deeply imbedded in Western culture extricate themselves from this cultural encumbrance and become churches that will produce true African Christians? Bible Society Consultant Jake Loewen believes that the answer to both questions is “yes”.
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