Hoping Against All Hope: A Reflection on the Past, Present and Future of the Democratic Republic of Congo
Overview Corruption and multidimensional violence have characterized the leadership and society of DRC. As a result, over the last three decades, eastern Congo has seen over 100 armed groups formed and manipulated for blood minerals. Political and diplomatic efforts have attempted to de-escalate the condition. While there seems to be no reason for hope and national transformation amidst this turmoil, David and Jean will bear witness to an underlying story of divine work inspiring a future full of hope.
Speaker Revd. Dr. David M. Kasali & Dr. Jean P. Musavuli
About the speaker Revd Dr. David M. Kasali is co-founder and President Emeritus of Congo Initiative – Christian Bilingual University of the Congo. He served, for eight years, as Principal of the Nairobi Evangelical Graduate School of Theology. He currently serves as an OCMS trustee. David is married to Kaswera, and they have three adult children and five grandchildren. David and Kaswera live in Beni, Democratic Republic of the Congo. Dr. Jean P. Musavuli, an OCMS alumnus (2024), is Academic Dean at the Christian Bilingual University of the Congo where he also serves as Associate Professor of Biblical Studies. Jean is married to Linda and they have three boys. They live in Beni, Democratic Republic of the Congo.