On July 25, 2025, Nation to Nation Christian University,in collaboration with the organization United Christian for Change and Development (UCCD) in Burundi, awarded certificates to more than 1,900 servants of God. These students had completed a series of studies at different levels (Diploma, Bachelor’s, and Master’s degrees).
Nation to Nation Christian University is based in Texas, United States of America, and in Burundi, it operates under the Christian organization UCCD.
Main Objective of this Christian University
To equip eighty percent (80%) of Christians and church workers throughout Burundi through Bible school training so that the Church may fully achieve its mission.
What Makes this University Different from Other Theological Institutions
Nation to Nation Christian University strongly focuses on preparing a person who is complete in all aspects of life so that when Jesus returns, He may find a person blameless, as stated in 1 Thessalonians 5:23.
First, the spirit must be preserved so that a person may have a good relationship with God.
Secondly, the university offers teachings that help preserve both the soul and the body.
Good mental and physical health enables a person to relate well with God’s creation and to take care of their personal and family well-being.
What Are the Main Courses They Focus On?
According to Mr. Ferdinand Ntakirutimana, the coordinator of Nation to Nation Christian University, the main courses they emphasize are:
- Theology (Biblical Studies)
- Transformational Leadership
- Social Studies
- Community Development
The UCCD coordinator in Burundi added that these teachings have been provided for eight years. Various leaders and church workers from different departments have already graduated from this university — including pastors, evangelists, deacons, teachers, and others.
Church Conflicts Have Decreased Because of This University
According to statistics published by UCCD (2025), the impact of this university in Burundi is evident, as conflicts within churches have significantly decreased.
About 52.6% confirmed that they used to have conflicts in their churches, mainly caused by lack of knowledge. The consequences of those conflicts were visible in various aspects of church and community life.
Up to 99% confirmed that their understanding of leadership has increased, which has remarkably reduced errors caused by ignorance and minimized the frequency of conflicts.
Another 99% affirmed that the relationships between coworkers (leaders and those they lead) have improved compared to before, leading to greater progress and cooperation in their work.
Conflicts in Families Have Decreased Because of the University’s Teachings
About 88.1% confirmed that there were major positive changes in their families after studying at this university.
22% have set goals to prioritize their children’s education more than before, and relationships between parents and children have improved.
22% improved marital relationships, giving communication in the family a greater place.
43% enhanced relationships among all family members, and conversations between parents and children have been established and strengthened.
Up to 68.1%, who previously had difficulties managing family planning, have learned appropriate methods consistent with their faith, which help them better organize matters related to childbirth.
People Have Learned to Plan and Manage Projects
People have learned how to plan personal projects, while others organize collective projects through associations.
Up to 82.1% have managed to organize personal development projects; among them, 71.4% work in agriculture and livestock, while 7.3% started small businesses.
Another 67.2% joined community saving and credit groups to improve their welfare.
Some have also launched environmental projects by producing charcoal from organic waste and other plant materials.
Up to 47.4% of those who were unemployed when they started studying have now created self-employment.
94.5% have improved their general hygiene, and 25.5% have successfully built or renovated proper toilets.
Based on the environments where this training was conducted, 34.3% still face challenges in accessing clean water. Through the university’s teachings, they learned methods of water purification and treatment.
As a result, 33.1% boil their drinking water, 10.3% use a plant called Moringa, and 5.2% use simple filtration systems made with stones and sand.
Agriculture and Livestock
In an evaluation conducted by the university leaders, 74.5% own at least one domestic animal, whether small or large.
56% own cows, goats, or sheep; 19% raise chickens; 18% raise pigs; and 7% raise rabbits. Others are also engaged in crop farming.
Final Remarks
Mr. Ferdinand, the national coordinator of UCCD, called on all leaders to continue learning because, as he said, “When you do not study, you know nothing.”
He also emphasized that the Bible itself says that God’s people perish for lack of knowledge.
Therefore, a person who knows the truth becomes free, as stated in John 8:31–32.
He concluded by calling upon servants of God to study so that they may serve God with the necessary theological knowledge and skills required to serve their communities effectively — for that is the true mission of the Church.
