making of an african christian

A conversation with the Elders
​For many, to be authentically "African" and "Christian" is impossible, since the 2 are viewed as possessing fundamentally incompatible worldviews.  Frankly, this form of "schizophrenia" is emotionally, psychologically and spiritually exhausting, and it is undoubtedly one of the main reasons why African and African-American youth are questioning, and in many cases leaving the church altogether in large quantity.  Sometimes it can feel a bit abstract when talking about African and African-American Christianity predominantly in conceptual terms. Consequently, in this retreat we want to connect concepts to the lived experiences of concrete human beings. We've invited 2 elders to tell the story of their respective journeys toward a healthy synthesis of these 2 identities. If you are interested, or even mildly curious as to what an African Christian expression of faith might look like in the 21st century, I urge you to join us!
​ "Far too often our African-American identity is like a side chick we have to leave at the door of the church before we can enter." - Clarence Hogan
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In Case You Missed It...

Session 1 w Curtis Reed
Session 2 w Dr Mshai Mwangola

IN SEARCH OF THE BLACK PEARL

Sankofa Student Ministries is a college student ministries that equips students to serve as leaders in the body of Christ.  Due to the pandemic we have conducted our Annual Winter Retreat online - which allowed us to have our first ever International Conference with speaker and students from all over the globe.  

Our Spring 2021 Onlione Conference: In Search of the Black Pearl, is scheduled to take place on 4 consecutive Saturdays focusing on 4 existential questions.   This conference is like none other; we are listening to you - the student.  These questions will  help frame our time together and our work moving forward.  This conference is:
  • Free
  • Interactive
  • Online
  • International​  

 4 consecutive Saturdays | 4 EXISTENTIAL QUESTIONS

saturday,
​june 5th

Who are you?
​(Identity)

saturday,
​june 12th

​Why are you here? (Purpose)

saturday,
​june 19th

Where do I come from? (Heritage)

saturday,
​june 26th

Where am I going? (Destiny)

HINDSIGHT IS 2020: SANKOFA 2021 ONLINE Winter RETREAT

A Christian perspective on the prominent issues of the year
The year 2020 was unlike any other. So much suffering took place that took our collective breath away, many losing their lives altogether in various ways, unnecessarily. Think of it; a pandemic that has taken almost 400,000 lives in America alone, the political resurgence of nationalism, police brutality fueled by white supremacy, racism and classicism, in addition to the false prophecies and existential crisis of the church. We believe that there are valuable lessons to be learned from the suffering we've endured in 2020, and we invite you to reflect with us, to the end that we might become better citizens of the Kingdom of God. There is much at stake! Please join us in this year's Retreat; Hindsight is 2020.
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Winter Retreat

The Sankofa's Annual Winter Retreat usually takes place in Chicago during the first weekend in Jan (depending on the New Year holiday).  The Winter Retreat is one-day event comprised of a plenary speaker, panel discussion, small group bible studies and an interactive activity in the evening.  comprised of volunteers that are passionate about college.  The elected theme is started during the Winter Retreat and concluded during the Winter Retreat.

Spring Retreat

Sankofa's Annual Spring Retreat is normally take place at Pine Trail Camp in Sunday Afternoon).  Saugatuck, MI during the second week of June (Friday afternoon - Sunday afternoon).  The campus located in a beautiful environment on equipped with indoor lodging, basketball, volleyball, swimming, canoeing, zip lining and much more.