Denominations > Free Methodist Church of Rwanda
The Free Methodist Church of Rwanda is a protestant denomination started in 1942 by Pastor Frank and his wife, Adamson. In 1945, the couple actively began evangelistic activities, the building of churches, and assistance to the sick in Kibogora, in the western province of Cyangugu. The church conducted its first baptism in 1947, and received its official governmental recognition in 1962.
Mission and Objectives
The mission of the denomination is to spread the Gospel of Jesus Christ, teaching the Word of God.
Its principle objectives are:
- Participating actively in the development of the country, socially economically and culturally.
- Helping to promote education.
- Promoting the physical health of the population.
The headquarters of the denomination is in the Gikondo District of Kigali, Rwanda's capital city. Its activities are spread throughout the country, divided among six annual conferences that are divided further into parishes.
The Free Methodists of Rwanda have been an active partner of the VCP program, and have caught a strong vision for church planting in rural areas. As of June 2011, the church group had planted over 500 churches with more than 10,000 members in connection with the VCP program.
