Africa stands at the forefront of a global spiritual awakening. With multitudes turning to Christ and churches growing across cities and rural regions alike, the demand for trained, Spirit-filled leaders has never been greater. It is not enough to build churches; there must also be a deliberate effort to train pastors, missionaries, and church workers who are grounded in sound doctrine and prepared for the rigors of ministry.
That’s where Bible colleges come in. Across the continent, several Christian ministries have taken up the mandate to train men and women for ministry through structured theological education and practical spiritual formation. These institutions are the backbone of sustainable church growth and missions in Africa.
At the very top of the list is Bishop Dag Heward-Mills, whose Bible training model has produced thousands of missionaries and pastors across the globe. Here’s a closer look at some of the leading Christian ministries running Bible colleges in Africa, starting with his.
1. Bishop Dag Heward-Mills – Ghana
Bible College: Anakazo Bible and Ministry Training Center (ABMTC)
Ministry: United Denominations Originating from the Lighthouse Group of Churches (UD-OLGC)
Location: Mampong, Ghana
Bishop Dag Heward-Mills is a name that resonates deeply within the Christian community in Africa and beyond. He is not only a prolific author and evangelist but also a pioneer in pastoral training. His institution, the Anakazo Bible and Ministry Training Center, is widely recognized as one of the most effective and mission-driven Bible colleges on the continent.
“Anakazo,” taken from Luke 14:23, means “to compel,” reflecting the passion and urgency of the Great Commission that fuels the training at the center. Located in Mampong, Ghana, the Bible school sits on a sprawling campus equipped with lecture halls, dormitories, libraries, and auditoriums—all designed to give students a focused and immersive environment for ministry preparation.
Students are trained in Bible doctrine, church planting, evangelism, leadership, loyalty, and practical ministry. The school places strong emphasis on sending missionaries to unreached areas, and its graduates now serve in countries like Mozambique, Madagascar, Haiti, Colombia, and Pakistan.
Dag Heward-Mills has used this training model to help plant over 3,000 churches in more than 90 countries, making him one of the most successful mission-focused leaders in modern Christianity. His books, especially The Art of Leadership, Loyalty and Disloyalty, and Many Are Called, are part of the curriculum and have become standard discipleship material across ministries in Africa.
The Anakazo training model is not about head knowledge—it’s about raising passionate, loyal, and humble ministers who will serve the Lord at any cost.
2. Pastor Enoch Adeboye – Nigeria
Bible College: Redeemed Christian Bible College (RCBC)
Ministry: Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG)
Location: Redemption City, Nigeria & global campuses
Pastor E.A. Adeboye, the General Overseer of RCCG, leads one of the largest church networks in the world. RCCG places strong emphasis on training through its flagship institution, the Redeemed Christian Bible College.
RCBC offers certificate, diploma, and degree programs in theology, ministry, and pastoral care. With campuses across Africa, Europe, and North America, the college has trained tens of thousands of pastors and church workers, supporting RCCG’s goal of planting churches in every corner of the world.
3. Bishop David Oyedepo – Nigeria
Bible College: Word of Faith Bible Institute (WOFBI)
Ministry: Living Faith Church Worldwide (Winners’ Chapel)
Location: Ota, Nigeria and global centers
Bishop David Oyedepo, founder of Winners’ Chapel, established WOFBI to train believers in kingdom principles, faith, and church leadership. With campuses in many nations, WOFBI serves as a training ground for Winners’ Chapel pastors and also offers courses for lay leaders.
The emphasis is on teaching believers how to walk in victory through the Word, faith, and excellence in ministry.
4. Pastor Chris Oyakhilome – Nigeria
Bible College: Ministry Training School (MTS), Healing School
Ministry: Christ Embassy (LoveWorld Nation)
Pastor Chris Oyakhilome has developed structured training platforms for those called to ministry, including the Ministry Training School and the Healing School. These platforms focus on spiritual authority, faith, divine healing, and the anointing of the Holy Spirit.
Students are taught how to preach the Gospel effectively and walk in the supernatural, with many going on to plant churches and lead evangelistic outreaches around the world.
5. Dr. Mensa Otabil – Ghana
Bible School: Central University (Theology Department)
Ministry: International Central Gospel Church (ICGC)
Dr. Mensa Otabil is known for his intellectual and practical approach to Christianity. He established Central University in Ghana, which includes a theology faculty aimed at equipping Christian leaders for both pulpit and marketplace ministry.
The school emphasizes leadership, sound doctrine, and national transformation, preparing students to apply biblical truth in all spheres of life.
6. Apostle Joshua Selman – Nigeria
Bible Training: Koinonia Mentorship and Leadership Programs
Ministry: Eternity Network International
Though still growing, Apostle Joshua Selman’s ministry is becoming a key influence in Africa’s spiritual formation space. While not yet a traditional Bible college, Koinonia offers structured mentorship and leadership training, and plans are underway for more formal theological education.
Selman’s impact is especially strong among university students and young ministers seeking deeper spiritual grounding.
7. Rev. Eastwood Anaba – Ghana
Bible Training: Word-based Camps and Ministerial Seminars
Ministry: Eastwood Anaba Ministries
Rev. Eastwood Anaba is a teacher and revivalist who runs regular training seminars and camps focused on equipping ministers. His discipleship strategy combines prophetic teaching with leadership and character development.
Many church leaders across Ghana have been trained through his seminars and conferences, making his ministry a vital contributor to pastoral growth.
8. Prophet Uebert Angel – Zimbabwe/UK
Bible College: Spirit Embassy Academy / Osborn Institute of Theology
Ministry: The Good News Church (Spirit Embassy)
Prophet Uebert Angel has developed a number of training platforms, including the Spirit Embassy Academy and Osborn Institute, aimed at training leaders in both the Word and prophetic ministry. These institutions focus on empowering believers to operate in the supernatural and fulfill their ministry callings.
9. Christ for All Nations (CfaN)
Bible College: Evangelism Bootcamp
Ministry Founders: Reinhard Bonnke (late), Daniel Kolenda
Training Location: Nigeria and South Africa
Though originally based in the U.S., CfaN’s Evangelism Bootcamp holds key training sessions in Africa, especially in Nigeria. The Bootcamp prepares evangelists to hold crusades and preach the Gospel with boldness and clarity. Many African evangelists have been trained through this intensive program.
10. Pastor Sam Adeyemi – Nigeria
Bible Training: Daystar Leadership Academy
Ministry: Daystar Christian Centre
Pastor Sam Adeyemi focuses on practical biblical leadership. His Daystar Leadership Academy trains believers to lead in both ministry and the marketplace. While not a Bible college in the traditional sense, it plays a significant role in discipling and equipping Christian leaders across Nigeria and beyond.
Final Thoughts
The future of Christianity in Africa depends on leaders who are trained, tested, and spiritually equipped to lead the Church forward. Bible colleges are not just academic institutions—they are spiritual greenhouses where the next generation of preachers, pastors, missionaries, and reformers are raised.
Bishop Dag Heward-Mills, through Anakazo Bible and Ministry Training Center, has provided a model of effective, missions-focused training that is impacting nations. His approach proves that with vision, discipline, and the Word of God, Bible colleges can be launchpads for world-changing ministries.
These ministries and colleges are doing more than just teaching—they are shaping the future of the African Church.