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Africa Association of
Theological Studies

Africa Association of Theological Studies is an Africa-wide program that offers educational coordination, and two types of degree programs. The partially standardized associate degree program covers fifteen hundred classroom hours of study. The degree is offered through the Africa Region. This basic program is followed by a bachelor degree program with the degree issued from the UPCI headquarters’ office in the USA.

   Our textbooks have been developed for overseas use relevant within the Africa context. Bible school training remains one of the major undertakings of our missionary personnel.

   The program is under the oversight of chairman and coordinator, Missionary Jim Poitras, who presently works with an implementation committee. Brother Poitras operates under the direction of our Regional Director, and the Director of Education/AIM/Resources from WEC.

This committee consists of:

East Africa — Missionary Darline Royer

South/Central Africa — Missionary David Flowers, Rev. Zacharias Coetzee

West Africa — Missionary Randy Adams, Rev. Joseph Asare.

Our goal is to raise the standard of ministerial excellence throughout the Africa Region. We seek to provide quality Bible school education in every African nation.

Each Africa Region Bible school develops and equips men and women to reach their maximum potential in apostolic ministry.

Our comprehensive objectives (expected results) include:

Preserving the Message. Nurture a faith community and a center of life-long learning to preserve apostolic doctrine for generations to come (2 Timothy 2:2; Philippians 3:1; 2 John 1-2). Equip ministers to continue steadfastly in the apostle’s doctrine (Acts 2:42; Hebrews 2:1); and to defend it within their cultural context (Jude 3; 1 Peter 3:15).

Providing the Methods. Explore the needs of a diverse and ever-changing society, and develop innovative print and non-print training and learning resources that are relevant to our cross-cultural environment.

Producing the Ministry.  Prepare spirit-filled, spirit-empowered, and spirit-directed students for excellence in apostolic ministry (Ephesians 4:11-12).

Propagating the Mission. Train and motivate students to possess a vision for, and participation in, global evangelism—preaching and teaching the whole Gospel to the whole world (Proverbs 29:18; Luke 24:47).  Cultivate leadership development to facilitate, and sustain the harvest the Lord continues to give His Church.

For more information about AATS contact AfricaAflame@aol.com