Central Africa Baptist College
& Seminary, founded in 2006 in Kitwe, Zambia, exists to “train the next generation of servant-leaders
in Africa for Great Commission living.”
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| The beautiful Central Africa Baptist College campus |
Central Africa Baptist
College has been called into existence for the express purpose of preparing men
for the New Testament Gospel ministry. The curriculum has been structured to
fulfill this purpose and the faculty is unreservedly committed to this goal.
Graduates will have the necessary tools and content material to enable them to take
leadership positions and to fulfill their calling adequately whether it be in
the home, the pastorate, establishing local churches, the mission field, or in
Christian education.
CABC has many distinctives, which justify its founding and continued existence. It is committed totally to the primacy of the New Testament church as God’s ordained instrument of witness and work in this age. It thus trains its students in the ideology and function of the local church. The School emphasizes expository preaching based on a study of the Scriptures considering original languages and settings.
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| Phil Hunt with the mayor of Kitwe at the official opening of the CABC facilities |
The scholastic side of
college life is not at the expense of heart preparation for the ministry. A
genuine desire to preach and a tenderhearted concern for the souls of men are
fostered as best as is known how. A weekly ministry in a local church is required
of all students. The practical, pastoral side of the Lord’s work is emphasized
in the classroom as well as the academic. Not neglected is one’s personal
relationship of obedience to God through the Scriptures. While rejecting
various forms of pietism and mysticism, CABC nonetheless attempts to nurture
the inner man and enhance the maturing process that any correct exposure to the
Word of God will bring.
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| Some students attending lectures at CABC |
Discipleship is the context
in which both the practical and academic aspects of the college are carried
out. The staff and faculty are committed
to a life-touching-life approach to ministry, in and out of the classroom. New Testament servanthood demonstrated by
Jesus Christ is a vital part of the character development of each. The administration, faculty, and staff lead
by demonstrating humble and sacrificial service to others. No person is beneath
being served and no task too humble to be embraced. This biblical philosophy of servanthood
produces leaders who reflect the character of Christ by humbly serving and
boldly proclaiming the truth of the gospel.
With such distinctives and
philosophy, the college puts forth a product that will meet the need for
well-trained and qualified workers in the Lord’s harvest field across Africa.
Central Africa Baptist College & Seminary pledges uncompromising loyalty to
the Scriptures and remains totally committed to the thorough equipping of men
called of God into ministry.
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| Alfred Nyirenda, a guest lecturer, giving lectures at CABC |
Central Africa Baptist
College seeks to quench the thirst for theological training in Africa in four
specific ways:
1.
The college is
organized around the direct presentation of truth in a lecturer-centered
classroom situation. Students attend
classes on the college campus either full-time or part-time.
2.
Three times a
year, expository preaching block classes are held at the college campus in
Kitwe. These block classes are open to
those wishing to advance their theological and ministry training but are unable
to enroll for an entire semester.
3.
Extension block
classes are offered at various venues across Africa. These classes are designed to provide
theological education to pastors and church leaders unable to leave their
ministries and train on the CABC campus.
Extension classes are being conducted in South Sudan, Zimbabwe and in
Malawi in 2012.
4.
The Seminary is
scheduled to open in 2013. Classes will be offered in a multiple-approach
format. A combination of block classes
on the CABC campus, online courses and evening sessions will be the means by
which the classes are offered. The goal
is to offer an MDiv.
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| Attendance at a recent block class with Dr Doran |
Central Africa Baptist
College offers a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Bible (Theology). There is a minor for those wishing to serve
as Chaplains that includes 30 credit hours of instruction in issues specific to
this ministry. There are immediate plans
to expand the degree offering to include a degree in Biblical Counseling and a
degree in Education.
A combination of full-time
and adjunct faculty faithfully minister in the classroom. These faculty members
are drawn from within Africa as well as internationally.
The academic standards at
CABC are equivalent to similar institutions abroad. After graduating from CABC our students have
enrolled internationally in various Masters Degree programmes and are excelling
in their studies. CABC will seek regional and/or international accreditation
for their degree programmes.
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| Two smiling graduates! |
God has blessed the college with
a campus adjacent to the Copperbelt University, off Jambo Drive in Riverside
Extension. There are dormitories for
single men and flats for married students.
More information about Central Africa Baptist College can be found on
their website www.cabcollege.org. Those interested in contacting the college
can get in touch in the following ways:
Call or text the office
at +260977415011.
Email at info@cabcollege.org
On Facebook at CentralAfricaBaptistCollege.
Philip Hunt serves as president
at CABC. He would love to chat with you
if you desire more information, are a potential student, or if you would like
to host an extension block class in your area. You can contact him through
email at phunt@cabcollege.org
or on cell at +260976153466.
