About us
Theological Association for Sustainable Beliefs, Education and Practices
TASBEP
Sustainable Beliefs, Education and Practices
Vision
To create a scholarly platform for theological interaction that promotes intellectual transformation, sound biblical understanding, ethical ministry, interdisciplinary conversation and informed Christian responses to contemporary challenges affecting the Christian community and society.
Mission
To create a scholarly platform for contextual theological interaction that promotes intellectual and theological development, sound biblical understanding, ethical ministry, interdisciplinary dialogue, and informed Christian responses to contemporary challenges affecting the Church and society.
Overall objective
To promote sound biblical theology, theological scholarship, ministerial excellence, and ethical Christian practice by providing an inclusive platform for research, dialogue, education, public engagement, and sensitisation. The Association seeks to equip the Church and society with biblically grounded responses to contemporary issues while fostering sustainable Christian beliefs and practices that contribute to contextual and holistic transformation.
Four objectives
Promote theological scholarship and intellectual transformation through research, publications, and scholarly interactions that advance sound biblical understanding and Christian thought.
Strengthen ministerial capacity, integrity, and ethical practice by providing theological resources, training, and dialogue that equip Christian leaders for faithful ministry.
Encourage contextual theological engagement by examining contemporary challenges and indigenous knowledge, beliefs, and practices through informed biblical and scholarly perspectives.
Create platforms for education, sensitisation, and public engagement through conferences, seminars, workshops, and other activities that promote relevant Christian responses to issues affecting the Church and society.
Motto
Sustainable Beliefs, Education and Practices refers to a holistic approach to Christian faith that promotes enduring biblical convictions, continuous theological learning, and faithful living that remain relevant and impactful across generations.
The motto expresses the Association's conviction that healthy Christian ministry is built upon three inseparable pillars.
Sustainable Beliefs are biblical convictions that are firmly grounded in Scripture, theologically sound, and resilient in the face of changing cultural, social, and intellectual challenges. They are beliefs that nurture spiritual maturity and remain faithful to the gospel.
Sustainable Education is the continuous process of theological learning, research, intellectual development, and public engagement that equips Christians to understand, articulate, and apply biblical truth effectively in contemporary contexts.
Sustainable Practices are ethical, ministerial, and social actions that consistently reflect Christian values, demonstrate integrity, promote justice, care for creation, and contribute to the well-being of the society.
The Theological Association for Sustainable Belief, Education and Practice (TASBEP) began as a small Bible study and reading group, created to provide a space for Christians to read Scripture together, deepen their biblical understanding, and reflect on matters of faith and Christian practice. Through regular engagement, the group gradually recognised the need for deeper theological reflection and broader conversations on the challenges facing the Church and society.
This development led to the vision of establishing a wider scholarly platform that brings together theological reflection, biblical studies, ethical ministry, interdisciplinary dialogue, and contextual engagement. TASBEP therefore seeks to build upon its foundation as a Bible study and reading community by promoting contextual theological interaction, intellectual development, sound biblical understanding, and informed Christian responses to contemporary African realities. Through dialogue, seminars, research, education, and collaborative activities, TASBEP aims to connect Christian belief with responsible and sustainable practice in the Church and society.
History
2023
The Theological Association for Sustainable Belief, Education and Practice (TASBEP) began as a small Bible study and reading group, created to provide a space for Christians to read Scripture together, deepen their biblical understanding, and reflect on matters of faith and Christian practice. Through regular engagement, the group gradually recognised the need for deeper theological reflection and broader conversations on the challenges facing the Church and society.
Today
This development led to the vision of establishing a wider scholarly platform that brings together theological reflection, biblical studies, ethical ministry, interdisciplinary dialogue, and contextual engagement. TASBEP therefore seeks to build upon its foundation as a Bible study and reading community by promoting contextual theological interaction, intellectual development, sound biblical understanding, and informed Christian responses to contemporary African realities. Through dialogue, seminars, research, education, and collaborative activities, TASBEP aims to connect Christian belief with responsible and sustainable practice in the Church and society.
Five focus areas
Promoting sound biblical interpretation and theological reflection that engages African contexts, cultures, and contemporary realities.
Encouraging intellectual development, theological education, research, reading, publications, and interdisciplinary scholarly interaction.
Promoting ethical ministry, responsible Christian leadership, integrity, accountability, and practical Christian formation.
Exploring Christian responses to social, cultural, economic, environmental, technological, peacebuilding, and other challenges affecting the Church and society.
Counselling, mentoring, family support, youth guidance, grief support, and ethical pastoral care.
Leadership
President
Program Coordinator
Secretary
