African Initiated Churches
Overview
African Initiated Churches are a broad family of churches founded and led in African contexts outside older mission-church structures.
History
They developed in many regions through colonial and postcolonial histories, local renewal, prophetic movements, and indigenous leadership.
Beliefs and emphases
Their theology often integrates biblical faith with local languages, music, healing, community, social transformation, and contextual reflection; no single doctrine or practice defines them all.
Worship and practice
Worship may be highly participatory, with music, dance, prayer, preaching, healing, and local cultural forms.
Organisation and life
Structures range from independent prophetic churches to large organised denominations and networks.