Building the Church in Chad
The Trust’s partnership with the Province of Alexandria, means that we have the privilege to work with the church across many countries in North Africa. Chad is one of those countries, where the BUILD programme, launched in September 2024, is making a significant difference to the Anglican mission there. This training provides a solid biblical […]
Growing Leaders for a Growing Church: The Burundian Discipleship Programme
Between 17-21 February 2025, the Burundian Discipleship Programme (BDP) launched its first two Facilitator training conferences. These sessions marked a significant milestone in the delivery of grassroots discipleship training in Burundi, a growing focus area for the Relay Trust, in its partnership with the Province of the Anglican Church of Burundi (PEAB). Doug Ingram, Chief […]
Celebration and Collaboration in Madagascar
In January 2025, Relay Trust had the privilege of attending the enthronement of Archbishop Gilbert, the new Primate of the Province of the Indian Ocean. Shumi Kupara and Ella Marshall represented the Trust, joining delegates from across Madagascar, Mauritius, and the Seychelles for what proved to be a moving and unifying occasion. The journey was […]
Hope Amid Hardship: Walking with the Church in Sudan
In November 2024, a team visited Port Sudan, the first by the Relay Trust to the Episcopal Church there since the war began in April 2023. Led by Doug Ingram (COO), this journey was both sobering and affirming. It was a reminder of suffering, resilience, and the grace that sustains God’s people through unimaginable trials. […]
What is the Relay Trust?
What is the Relay Trust? Introduction The Relay Trust is a UK-based Christian charity dedicated to empowering church leaders across Africa through accessible and culturally relevant theological training. By partnering with dioceses in the Anglican Communion, particularly in the poorest regions, the Trust supports leadership at the grassroots level to foster discipleship and gospel proclamation. […]
Walikale, Goma, DRC: Training and Evangelism Campaign Sparks Growth
In an effort to spread the Gospel, the Diocese of Goma in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), in collaboration with Anglican Missions Africa (AMA), recently concluded a hugely successful training and evangelism campaign in Walikale. The mission, supported by the Relay Trust, took place in July 2024 and aimed to equip 100 evangelists […]
Visiting the Dioceses of West Africa
In July 2024, Doug Ingram (DI), Shumi Kupara (SK), and Ella Marshall (EM) from the Relay Trust (RT) visited West Africa to strengthen ties with the Internal Province of West Africa (IPWA). Their journey included stops in the Gambia, Freetown, Bo, and Liberia, focusing on key strategic discussions and site visits to deepen relationships and […]
Strategic Planning and Warm Welcomes: Relay Trust’s Visit to the Anglican Church of Cameroon
In early May Doug Ingram (COO), Daniel Magagnin (Deputy COO), and Ella Marshall (Regional Relationship Manager for the Internal Province of West Africa), visited the Diocese of Cameroon. This was their first visit to the country and its focus was the IPWA Strategic Planning Workshop, an event aimed at shaping the future of the Anglican […]
SOMA Training in Sierra Leone – March 2024
In November 2023, the Relay Trust had the honour of supporting a SOMA mission trip to the Anglican Dioceses of Bo and Freetown in Sierra Leone. This visit was part of our ongoing commitment to support and train clergy and lay leaders across West Africa. We were privileged to partner with SOMA, an organisation known […]
ECS – Consecration of Bishop Elsir Hassan
Despite the harrowing war in their country, this week has seen celebration for the Episcopal Church in the Sudan, particularly in the Nuba Mountains region. Bishop Elsir Hassan Kuku was consecrated as the first Bishop of the newly established Diocese of Heiban. The consecration, led by the Most Rev. Ezekiel Kondo, Archbishop of the Episcopal […]