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Ekklesiyar Yan\u2019uwa a Nigeria<\/a> (EYN), the Church of the Brethren in Nigeria, is the largest national body of the Church of the Brethren in the world. With a vibrant history of nearly 100 years<\/a>, EYN has placed a high emphasis on education, health, and agriculture. Today EYN continues to be ravaged by attacks from the militant group Boko Haram. Emergency assistance is being provided through the Emergency Disaster Fund<\/a>.  Go to the <\/strong>Nigeria crisis page<\/strong><\/a> for the latest information.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Before the destruction by insurgents, EYN had nearly a million people attending services and has carried out mission efforts in neighboring countries. The church\u2019s ministries include its peace witness, aid to those affected by the crisis, leadership development, Women\u2019s Fellowship (ZME), and youth programs. EYN is a member of the World Council of Churches and the Christian Association of Nigeria.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Church of the Brethren in the US partners with EYN in a number of meaningful ways: Kulp Theological Seminary (KTS), the major training institution for Nigerian church leadership; and the church-sponsored Comprehensive Secondary School. In addition, the Theological Education by Extension (TEE) program trains more than 1,500 people in basic Christian education.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

See the Global Food Initiative<\/a> (GFI) page for more information on sponsored agricultural projects. See the history of the Church of the Brethren in Nigeria pages<\/a> here. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nigeria News<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Go to the EYNNews website<\/a> for updates from EYN.<\/p>\n\n\n