The Church of Jesus Christ in Madagascar (FJKM) is embarking on a new four-year journey under the leadership of its newly elected president, Rev. Zaka Andriamampianina.
Andriamampianina, who was elected during the General Synod in August, unveiled a quadrennial plan to turn faith into action during the installation ceremony for the new FJKM leadership on 19 October.
During the installation ceremony, which was attended by the newly elected president for the Reform of the Republic of Madagascar, Andriamampianina also appealed to the government to issue three long-pending authorizations: the licenses to open a TV channel and a hospital, and the marketing approval for FJKM’s bottled water project.
Quadrennial plan to put faith into action
The plan, which will be focussing on concrete actions and community engagement, is set to embody FJKM’s 2025–2029 vision anchored in two key themes: faith foundation and investment. The themes will orbit around the thematic statement of “Ever-generating faith that bears good fruit in abundance.”
In his address that urged all FJKM members to live out a genuine Christian faith and calling on every church, regional synod, branch, school, and association to implement programmes related to the “Faith Foundation,” he reminded the faithful that “if we do not believe in the risen Christ Jesus, then our preaching is in vain, our faith is futile, and we are still in our sins,” citing 1 Corinthians 15:17.
Andriamampianina also highlighted the Apostle Paul’s actions from Acts 18:3 as an example on the theme of investment. The FJKM president noted how Paul and his companions supported their missionary work by making and selling tents.
“They worked to earn funds, used those funds for their journeys, and returned to work when resources ran out. That is the spirit of productivity we want the church to adopt,” he said.
Andriamampianina also encouraged the various FJKM congregations and institutions to develop sustainable income-generating activities. He also urged FJKM schools to make use of the church’s land by investing in farming and agri-based projects that will “create showcases that generate income and bring beauty to your communities.”
Social action also features prominently in the new plan. Beginning in January 2026, FJKM churches will launch community outreach initiatives to support people in need. “Sharing is what distinguishes the church,” the president said, emphasising that social work is a vital expression of faith.
Recognising the growing importance of technology, Andriamampianina also announced plans to digitalise the church’s administrative systems to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
Looking ahead to the 60th anniversary of FJKM in 2028, Andriamampianina highlighted preparations for a nationwide evangelisation campaign and called on every congregation to take part.
