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Since 2006, Central Africa Baptist University (CABU) has been on a remarkable journey with a singular focus: preparing disciples who will make other disciples, as outlined in 2 Timothy 2:2, thus fulfilling the Great Commission. This mission, known as the ‘CABU Path of Discipleship,‘ represents more than just an educational philosophy—it’s a comprehensive approach to spiritual transformation that touches every aspect of the university experience.

At the heart of our mission lies a passionate commitment to honor Jesus Christ through two fundamental activities: proclaiming the gospel and teaching believers to obey all of Christ’s commands. This dual focus is driven by what Jesus identified as the two greatest commandments: loving God with all our heart and loving our neighbor as ourselves (Matthew 22:37-40).

The foundation of our approach is rooted firmly in Scripture. We recognize that following Christ requires knowing His Word intimately. As 2 Timothy 3:16-17 teaches us, Scripture is divinely inspired and profitable for doctrine, reproof, correction, and instruction in righteousness. Through careful application of these biblical principles, disciples mature and become fully equipped for lives that please God.

This commitment to biblical authority shapes everything we do at CABU. Rather than elevating cultural traditions or popular opinions to the level of Scripture, we maintain that God’s Word must be the ultimate authority that shapes our beliefs and practices.

One distinctive aspect of our discipleship approach is what we call “life-touching-life” discipleship. We believe that faithful disciples are their brother’s keepers, leading to an intentional focus on nurturing personal relationships for discipling others. This process “begins with training, from training to clarified expectations, from expectations to directed responsibility, and from responsibility to personal accountability.”

Our philosophy of discipline flows naturally from this discipleship framework. Unlike punitive approaches used for criminals, biblical discipline is always corrective and restorative. We understand that it’s possible to achieve outward conformity without transforming the heart, which is why we focus on deeper spiritual transformation rather than mere rule-following.

Jesus himself set this standard in the Sermon on the Mount, repeatedly saying “you have heard it said… but I say unto you…” (Matthew 5:21,27,31,33,38). He consistently raised the bar by focusing on heart transformation rather than external conformity. This transformational approach is illustrated in the following comparison:

Our campus experience, including its rules, structure, and culture, is intentionally designed to transform students’ hearts so their decisions and actions naturally align with God’s will. We shape students’ worldviews systematically to align with Scripture, always living Coram Deo—before the face of God.

To achieve this, every member of our community—faculty, staff, administration, and executive team—covenants together to invest in our students’ lives. We recognize that ultimate transformation comes through the Holy Spirit’s work, and we expectantly look to Him to transform our students into humble servant-leaders committed to Great Commission living.

This comprehensive approach to discipleship represents more than an educational strategy—it’s a biblical model for transformation that prepares the next generation of Christian leaders to impact their world for Christ.

Will you join us as a strategic partner in this work? We need those who will offer their spiritual gifts and talents, and those who will invest financially and prayerfully in students—men and women who will become faithful disciples, serving Christ’s church across Africa.