We are called to use our talents. To bless our neighbours, to bless our church, and to please God.
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- Empowering Communities Through Sustainable Energy: The EELC Launches Training on Improved Cookstoves
The Environmental Project of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Cameroon (EELC) has launched a remarkable initiative to empower men and women across 20 local communities with practical skills in improved cookstove construction and use. This initiative aims to train 1,000 participants—both men and women—in creating locally made, energy-efficient stoves that significantly reduce firewood consumption. Beyond… - UYT Conference 2025 in Ngaoundéré: Learning from One Another and Building the Future Together
The annual Use Your Talents (UYT) Conference for Central and West Africa will take place from September 22–26, 2025, in Ngaoundéré, Cameroon. This gathering will bring together church leaders, development organizations, and partners around a common goal: valuing local talents and resources to build a sustainable future. Theme: “Use Your Talents: Learning from One Another… - Faith, Assets, and Community: How “Use Your Talents” Transforms Congregations in Madagascar
For a long time, faith-based organizations (FBOs) were overlooked in global development discussions. Today, however, they are increasingly recognized as key actors in the fight against poverty. In the Global South—where resources are often scarce—FBOs play a vital role by mobilizing their members, fostering participation, and empowering communities. One inspiring example is the Use Your… - Planting Seeds of Change: Introducing the Use Your Talents Program at STPL Atsimoniavoko, the Pastoral Seminary of the Malagasy Lutheran Church
Once upon a time, in the highlands of Madagascar, STPL Atsimoniavoko, the Pastoral Seminary of the Malagasy Lutheran Church, stood as a beacon of faith, knowledge, and transformation. For decades, it had shaped countless pastors, preparing them to shepherd their congregations with wisdom and devotion. But in this final year of theological training, something new… - Practice in Diaconal Work and Mission of the Christian Church in Vondrozo Context in Madagascar
Practice in Diaconal Work and Mission of the Christian Church in Vondrozo Context in Madagascar by Pastor Kotobesoa is a fascinating study about what it means for the Church to face the real life circumstances of people in a poverty situation. By focusing on the current state of affairs in the Vondrozo area of Madagascar,…