Sunday, 05 February 2012
| Burundi |
| The Episcopalian Church invited Liebenzell to join their ministry efforts in 1992. They were concerned that an aging church leadership could not prepare young pastors to continue ministry within the church. One year later, civil war broke out and has only recently come to a peaceful resolution. Seventy-five percent of the country’s 6.3 million people are Catholic and there is a growing influence of Islam. Tribal religions and traditions continue to dominate the culture.One of the five poorest nations of the world, 90% of Burundians work in agriculture. The tension between the Hutu and Tutsi people groups – the root cause of the 13 year civil war – is still quite noticeable throughout the country. Liebenzell's ministries focus upon training of church leaders and evangelism through medical care. TEE (Theological Education by Extension) courses have distributed over 15,000 books in the last four years. Construction of a Bible school in Muramvya was completed in 2005 with 30 deacons attending initially. In 2006, a regular three-year academic program was begun. The Shombo clinic has become one of the most used medical facilities of its kind in the country. This also provides a springboard for AIDS education and relief efforts. |
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