One of the world’s largest churches can be found in the Cote d'Ivoire capital of Yamoussoukro. The multimillion-dollar structure rises out of the slums of the city, to provide social services for the poor in this developing African country. But the projects are taking their time. Weary citizens continue to face horrendous challenges on a daily basis.
It could be the reason why after 14 years of service to the Church in Cameroon, alumnus Hitimana Theoneste was led by the Lord to minister in the Ivory Coast. “Since 1995, I have felt a special burden to work in the area of reconciliation through the Gospel of Christ. I am among victims of conflicts between different states in Africa. God has healed me, and I want to contribute toward conflict resolution for the situation en masse. While at Haggai Institute, I was able to chart out a realistic plan of how to go about it.
“The priority, I discovered, is discipline. The PKTT (please keep to time) principle had a special impact on all the participants. To be an effective minister for Kingdom endeavors, discipline stands among the foremost priorities. I was completely transformed in this area.
"I was also impacted by the faculty who communicated skillfully, not as lecturers, but as friends. They shared experiences, took into consideration our feedback, and corrected us when necessary. They demonstrated a strong will to see us do the same and even do better than them.
“It was through and during the H.I. training, that I felt God restore my dignity. Under a refugee statute, living within a corrupt system, constantly facing injustice and discrimination, I found consolation in the church through communion and fellowship.
"Subsequently, during the H.I. seminar, God revealed to me my precious value in His sight. To Him, I am not a refugee, but a precious child. In the H.I. environment, I experienced the privilege I have as a servant of God. God changed my mind about my identity and about what constitutes true dignity.
"There is glorious dignity in being a servant for Christ.”
