About CAIC
Supporting illustrationsCouncil of African Independent Churches
To undertake joint action and service on behalf of the Churches and to encourage cooperation among member Churches.
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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The Council of African Independent Churches (CAIC) exists to provide a platform where independent churches can come together in fellowship, cooperation and common purpose. CAIC describes itself as a fellowship of independent churches that confess Jesus Christ as Lord and Saviour according to Scripture, celebrating diversity while pursuing the common goal of glorifying God.
Your church does not lose its identity
CAIC does not seek to make member churches identical.
Your church retains its name and identity; leadership structure; local administration; worship traditions; ecclesiastical structures; ministry programmes; and institutional character.
Instead, CAIC provides a common table around which churches can sit together. Our strength is found not in becoming the same, but in discovering what we can accomplish together.
Advocacy
We seek to ensure that the voice and concerns of African Independent Churches are represented when matters affecting the Church and our communities are discussed.
Community Transformation
Our calling extends beyond the walls of the church. CAIC seeks to contribute towards social and moral development, community empowerment, job creation and other initiatives that respond to the needs of our people.
How The Council Is Structured
The organisation will operate in three level within the jurisdiction of south Africa
Operational levels in source order. Refer to the full Constitution for reporting responsibilities.
CAIC GOVERNING STRUCTURES 9.3 · p. 8
- 9.3.1National Conference (NC)
- 9.3.2Head of Churches Committee (HCC)
- 9.3.3National Executive Committee (NEC)
- 9.3.4National Office Bearers (NOB’S)
NON-INTERFERENCE OF MEMBER OR GROUP CHURCHES
Constitution excerpts · p. 2
Not interfere with the internal governance, decision-making process, or theological positions of its member churches
Not impose or dictate any specific dogma, theology, or doctrine upon its members
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Meet The Council’s Office Bearers
Rev Gift Moerane
President
Archbishop Mpho Mofokeng
1st Deputy President
Bishop Nathaniel P. Phomane
2nd Deputy President
Bishop Nkosinathi Gumbi
National Chairperson
