Equipping Leaders.
Empowering Communities.
Bringing Life,
as God Meant It to Be in Zambia.
Jesus called His followers to “seek first the Kingdom of God.” We define the Kingdom as life as God meant it to be.
In many communities, that life is not yet fully experienced. We work to identify those gaps—spiritual, physical, and educational—and respond with both the truth of the Gospel and practical solutions.
Through training, farming, education, and medical care, we equip leaders and empower communities to experience the life God intended—where people know Jesus, are discipled, receive education, provide for their families, and live healthy lives.
Led by Zambians, we are seeing lives transformed—changing lives that change the world.
How We Create Impact
EQUIP
We believe lasting transformation begins with the Gospel. Everything we do starts with equipping the Church.
Through biblical training, church planting, and leadership development, we raise up pastors and leaders who disciple others and multiply healthy, thriving churches.
EMPOWER
As leaders are equipped, they are empowered to meet real needs in their communities.
Through medical care, education, and sustainable farming, we create opportunities that bring hope, stability, and long-term transformation.
Because You Gave
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The Antioch Kingdom Network (AKN) is a growing movement of churches across Zambia, united by a shared mission to advance God’s Kingdom. As a registered nonprofit, AKN is dedicated to planting new churches, equipping pastors, and welcoming existing churches into a supportive, like-minded network. Together, these churches are reaching communities, raising leaders, and transforming lives.
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Our two-year Bible School equips pastors and church leaders through ten foundational courses, including Hermeneutics, Old Testament, and New Testament studies—preparing them to effectively teach, lead, and impact their communities with the truth of God’s Word.
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Opening in July 2026, the Antioch Health Post will serve as a vital lifeline for an underserved village in Zambia. By providing access to essential healthcare, this initiative will meet urgent physical needs while bringing hope and care to the community.
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n 2025, we built a home for the nurse who will serve an under-resourced village where over 7,000 people have little to no access to medical care. Providing housing ensures that a healthcare worker can live within the community and offer consistent, life-changing care.
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We are preparing the way for future generations as land is cleared and construction begins on a new primary school in an underserved community. Set to open in January 2027, this school will create opportunities for children to learn, grow, and build a brighter future.
FAQs
What does Charis in Action mean?
“Charis” is the Greek word for grace—God’s undeserved favor freely given to us.
Charis in Action is a reflection of that grace being lived out. We equip followers of Jesus to both share the Gospel and demonstrate His love in practical ways.
Simply put, it’s God’s grace in action—transforming lives and communities around the world.
Where are you serving?
We are serving in Zambia, Africa.
Sub-Saharan Africa has a rapidly growing young population, with many open to the Gospel. As the Church continues to grow, so does the need for discipleship, leadership development, and the training of pastors and Christian leaders.
Through church planting and ongoing support, we are helping build strong, healthy churches that can impact their communities for generations to come.
Why Africa?
Africa is one of the fastest-growing regions in the world, with a young and rapidly expanding population. Many are open to the Gospel, and the Church is growing in powerful ways.
With this growth comes a great opportunity—and a great responsibility—to invest in strong biblical discipleship, leadership development, and healthy churches.
At the same time, there are challenges, including distorted teachings and competing belief systems. This makes it even more important to equip pastors and leaders with solid biblical truth.
We believe that by strengthening the Church today, we can help shape the future of communities, nations, and generations to come.
Where is Zambia?
Zambia is a landlocked country in Southern Africa. It is located north of South Africa and is surrounded by several countries, including Zimbabwe, Botswana, Namibia, Angola, Tanzania, Malawi, and the Democratic Republic of Congo.
It’s known for its beautiful landscapes, including Victoria Falls, and is home to many of the communities we serve.
What do you mean by the Kingdom of God?
We define the Kingdom of God as “life as God meant it to be.”
It reflects the world as it was in the Garden of Eden and as it will be one day in the new heaven and new earth—whole, restored, and free from poverty, hunger, suffering, and disease.
As we care for people and address these needs in ways that reflect God’s heart, we are living out His Kingdom here on earth—bringing glimpses of heaven into everyday life.
Why global ministry when there are so many needs in America?
There are real and important needs in America, and we’re grateful for the many churches and organizations faithfully serving their communities.
At the same time, there are places in the world where access to the Gospel is limited and local resources are few. In some areas, there may be little to no church presence, trained leadership, or support systems in place.
We believe both local and global ministry matter. Our calling is to come alongside leaders in underserved regions—equipping them to share the Gospel, strengthen the Church, and bring lasting impact to their communities.
Is my donation tax deductible?
Yes. Charis in Action Inc. is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization, and your donation is tax-deductible within U.S. guidelines.
You will receive an end-of-year giving statement for your records to use when filing your taxes.