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About CAIC

Council of African Independent Churches

To undertake joint action and service on behalf of the Churches and to encourage cooperation among member Churches.

Constitution · 3.1.6 · p. 4

An invitation to belong, participate and make a difference. The African Independent Church movement has a remarkable history of faith, resilience, indigenous Christian leadership and service to communities across South Africa. Yet the challenges facing the Church today remind us of an important truth:

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Membership

Become Part Of The CAIC Fellowship

Annual Membership
Individual Member Church

An individual church joining the wider CAIC fellowship.

ZAR 1,200.00

per year

Annual renewal · Three-month grace period
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Annual Membership
Fraternal / Federations

Church fraternals and federations journeying in fellowship.

ZAR 2,400.00

per year

Annual renewal · Three-month grace period
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Annual Membership
Associate Members

Institutions working in support of CAIC’s objectives.

ZAR 3,500.00

per year

Annual renewal · Three-month grace period
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What We Do

Learn, Collaborate And Serve Together

Education & Theological Development

The future of the Church depends upon leaders who are spiritually grounded and adequately equipped. CAIC promotes opportunities that encourage theological formation, continuing education and the development of competent church leadership.

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Community Development

The Gospel calls us to serve the whole person. CAIC therefore seeks to facilitate collaborative initiatives addressing issues affecting communities, including community empowerment; job creation and economic opportunity; social and moral support; youth development; women’s empowerment; social justice and advocacy; and other community-based interventions.

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Advocacy & Representation

One church may struggle to have its voice heard. A united fellowship can speak with greater strength. CAIC provides a platform for engaging relevant institutions and participating in conversations concerning the Church, religious freedom, governance, social justice, community development and the future of the Christian sector.

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National Leadership

Meet The Council’s Office Bearers

Rev Gift Moerane, President of the Council of African Independent Churches
Rev Gift Moerane

President

Archbishop Mpho Mofokeng, 1st Deputy President of the Council of African Independent Churches
Archbishop Mpho Mofokeng

1st Deputy President

Bishop Nathaniel P. Phomane, 2nd Deputy President of the Council of African Independent Churches
Bishop Nathaniel P. Phomane

2nd Deputy President

Bishop Nkosinathi Gumbi, National Chairperson of the Council of African Independent Churches
Bishop Nkosinathi Gumbi

National Chairperson

Member Churches

Churches In The CAIC Fellowship

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Selected sections

CONSTITUTION

  1. PREAMBLE2
  2. 3. OBJECTIVE4
  3. 5. MEMBERSHIP5
  4. 9. CAIC GOVERNING STRUCTURES8
  5. 13. THE NATIONAL OFFICE BEARERS12

Section preview from the supplied Constitution. Read the original for the complete wording and context.

Our Constitution

The Council’s Governing Document

CAIC belongs to all its members in good standing.

Constitution · 9.1 · p. 8

The Constitution sets out the National Conference, Heads of Churches Committee, National Executive Committee, national office bearers, provincial structures and district municipal structures.

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