AboutLKCC......Located on 14 acres of property in Goma, Democratic Republic of Congo, Lake Kivu Christian Center is a multi-faceted ministry seeking to advance the Kingdom of God through various ministries
THE SCHOOL OF EVANGELISM, DISCIPLESHIP AND
RURAL DEVELOPMENT
Through a year-long program of study, studentsreceive in-depth training in evangelization and
discipleship which enables them to become
missionaries, church planters, and do evangelism
training within the local church.
Students come not only from Congo but also from neighboring countries. In the 20 years since the school's inception, hundreds of African leaders have been trained and are serving the Lord faithfully in Congo, Rwanda, Uganda, and Burundi.
The students are also trained
in horticulture and animal husbandry with the goal of helping them become self-sustaining in their individual ministries after graduation.
PATMOS BAPTIST CHURCH
Started as an outgrowth of the ministry of LKCC, Patmos Baptist Church ministers to hundreds of people in the area surrounding the Center.
Under the leadership of Rev. Jerome Mathe as Sr. Pastor and Ass't Pastor Hamuli Kanyabara, many ministries go forward including a large Youth Ministry, Women's Ministry, Music Ministry (with 6 different choirs), and Sunday School program.
The committed men and women of God who lead at Patmos Baptist Church along with ministry partners, Donna & John Schutz
The YOUTH MINISTRY is flourishing at Patmos Baptist Church.
The leaders of the high school Youth Group at Patmos Baptist Church with Pastor Jerome Mathe.
The MUSIC MINISTRY is an important part of the worship at Patmos Baptist Church
The people of Congo love to worship through music!
TheWOMEN'S MINISTRY under the leadership of Lusia Mathe is committed to reaching women for Jesus Christ and helping them grow in their relationship with Him.
Lusia Mathe and Donna Schutz Precious sisters in the with 3 of the leaders of the Lord!!!
Women's Minsitry
This ministry is diversifying thanks to the generous support of sisters in Christ here in America.
A Sewing Project was begun to help the women learn to sew and have a means to support their families. Bible study and prayer are incorporated into their class time. To date, 11 women have graduated and another class began in Feb. 2010.
Graduates with their diplomas. Also, each woman who graduated received her own sewing machine - a gift from women in the U.S.!!
The CHILDREN'S SUNDAY SCHOOL MINISTRY is one of the largest groups in the Church. Over 100 children attending church services each week and participate in their Christian Education program.
The facilities are poor and very crowded but the teachers do an outstanding job of sharing the love of Jesus Christ with children who range in age from toddlers through 6th grade.
LKCC MEDICAL CLINIC
The "Health Zone" covered by the Clinic provides medical care for over 10,000 impoverished people.
Staffed by 7 nurses, 1 laboratory technician, and 1 receptionist, the Clinic sees about 25 patients per day and delivers about 30 babies per month. There is no doctor assigned to the Clinic but a government doctor is supposed to visit once a month
The Clinic building has 2 exam rooms, a small pharmacy, a labor room, a delivery room, and 3 rooms for hospitalized patients. Equipment is minimal and there are few drugs in the pharmacy.
In Sept. 2009, the government officially turned over the supervision of this medical clinic to LKCC opening up many opportunities to upgrade the clinic and its services.
LKCC PRIMARY SCHOOL
The Primary School provides a Christian education for the 686 students currently enrolled.
There are 14 different classes with an average class size of about 50 students with 1 teacher.
Due to overcrowding, 2 classes meet at Patmos Church.
There is no free education in Congo so only students who can pay the minervale (tuition) can attend school. [Tuition is currently about $3.50 per month!]
Many students who cannot pay tuition but who show promise are being welcomed by dedicated Christian teachers who serve faithfully with little pay.
