ADVANCE #3022503 - RWANDA CHURCH IMPROVEMENT & MINISTRY EXPANSION PROJ
The United Methodist Church in Rwanda is rapidly growing, but faces several significant challenges. The first challenge is the lack of adequate church facilities in most districts. The Rwandan government has passed legislation containing strict requirements for church facilities. Among these requirements are that each church campus must measure at least 5000 square meters and must have a garden and adequate parking, in addition to modern toilet and sanitary facilities. Many United Methodist churches in Rwanda do not meet the government’s requirement and are in danger of being closed. Most United Methodist churches in Rwanda have small sanctuary spaces that are inadequate for conducting ministry and community outreach activities. There is a significant need for church facilities that have large enough spaces to support ministry and community activities as well as worship and a parsonage for the pastor. Also, at present, no adequate spaces exist to house conference and district administrative activities or ministries that will meet the educational, vocational and child-care needs of Rwandan communities.