On Sunday, April 5, 2026, the Christian community in Burundi joined the rest of the world in celebrating Easter. To mark this central event of the Christian faith, Bishop Déogratias Nshimiyimana, Bishop of the Free Methodist Church in Burundi, joined the faithful at Mutanga Nord Parish (Ntahangwa Annual Conference). In an atmosphere of fervor and …
BUJUMBURA, BURUNDI Marking the conclusion of their collaborative mission, the delegation from the Free Methodist Church of Michigan (USA) was received in a formal audience by Bishop Deogratias Nshimiyimana of the Free Methodist Church in Burundi. A Shared Vision for Growth During the meeting, Bishop NSHIMIYIMANA expressed his profound gratitude to the American partners for …
A Unified Mission for Health, Nutrition, and Spiritual Care RUYIGI, BURUNDI, On Monday, March 23, 2026, a delegation of international partners joined the legal representatives of the Free Methodist Church in Burundi for a strategic visit to the Burenza Health Center. Located in the former Ruyigi Province, the facility serves as a cornerstone of the …
Burundi Free Methodist Church has taken a significant step in community development and national progress through the construction of EL-RAPHA Health Center, a modern healthcare facility located in Karurama village, Cibitoke Commune, Bujumbura Province. This ambitious project is the result of a partnership between the Free Methodist Church of Burundi and its affiliates from the …
On Friday, February 6, 2026, Hope Africa University (HAU) held its 21st graduation ceremony, conferring academic and professional degrees upon 1,891 graduates. This milestone reflects the enduring mission of the Free Methodist Church in Burundi (EMLBU) and the Hope Africa Free Methodist Initiatives (IMELEA). A Vision Beyond the Spiritual Realm In his keynote address, “The …
On Saturday, June 28, 2025, the Free Methodist Church (FMC) in Burundi marked a significant milestone in its commitment to environmental protection by launching its Annual Climate Justice Program for institutions. The inaugural workshop took place at the FMC’s Center for Integrated Planning and Development (CPDI). It brought together key stakeholders, including superintendents from the …
As written in Genesis 2:15, the Free Methodist Church in Burundi is taking the initiative to put God’s Word into practice regarding the management and preservation of the environment. To this end, several symbolic activities will accompany the launch of this exceptional program: On June 18, 19, and 20, an awareness campaign about the program …
On Sunday, February 2, 2025, in the Gishingano Parish, the Free Methodist Church in Burundi organized a solemn ceremony to celebrate the ordination of new pastors from the three annual conferences of the Church out of six annual conferences (Ntahangwa, Cibitoke and Makamba). The event was presided over by the Bishop of the Free Methodist …
On February 16, 2025, in the province of Gitega, on Mweya hill, a significant ceremony took place within our Church: the ordination of new pastors serving in the Gitega, Ngozi, and Cankuzo conferences. This ordination was an opportunity to celebrate and officially appoint these new pastors. The ceremony was led by the Legal Representative of …
The program is being offered by the Free Methodist Church of Burundi to support its young members by providing them with training and professional development opportunities.The goal of the program is to equip young people with the practical skills they need to improve their employability and access to the job market in the banking and …
