Africa Missions Conference 2025

photo:  Rev. Ray Mensah at right

September 23–27, 2025. At the Semara Hotel in Machakos, Kenya, more than 500 mission leaders from 46 nations gathered for what many now call a turning point in Africa’s missionary story. The Africa Missions Conference 2025, organized by the Africa Missions Association (AfMA), pulsed with one conviction — Africa must lead its own missional movement to the nations.

For five days, the air was filled with worship and purposeful conversations. Pastors, professionals, and mission leaders shared how God was moving in their nations. From plenary sessions to nation-specific consultations, a united dream took shape: to see a National Missions Association (NMA) established in every African country to mobilize churches, equip leaders, and build bridges across denominations.

“It’s no longer about isolated efforts,” said Dr. Tokunbo Salami, AfMA’s newly elected General Secretary. “We are witnessing the birth of a connected continental movement that speaks with one voice for the Great Commission.”

The week culminated in the signing of the Machakos Memorandum which highlighted leadership development across generations and the inclusion of women, youth, and persons with disabilities in mission leadership. It reaffirmed AfMA’s goal of zero unreached people groups in Africa through sustainable sending models.

Delegates elected a fresh team to guide the movement into its next season: Rev. Dr. Ray Mensa Mensah (President, Ghana); Dr. Sam Ngugi (Vice Chairman, Kenya); Dr. Tokunbo Salami (General Secretary, Nigeria); Rev. Paul Mawaya (Asst. General Secretary, Malawi); Mr. Tariku Gebre (Treasurer, Ethiopia); and Mr. Abraham Okurot (Financial Secretary, Uganda).

In his acceptance speech, Rev. Dr. Mensah captured the heart of the movement: “We are not only sending missionaries; but sending hope from Africa to the nations.”

The Africa Missions Association (AfMA) is a coalition of mission agencies, networks, and leaders working to advance the gospel from Africa to the world. Learn more through the AFMA Conference 2025 Facebook Page.