Pentecostal churches call for regulation of theological colleges

The Association of Pentecostal Vocational Training Institutions of Kenya has raised concern over the proliferation of theological colleges operating without an episcopal order...

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The Association of Pentecostal Vocational Training Institutions of Kenya (APVOTIK) is calling for urgent regulation of theological colleges, Bible schools, and online ministry training platforms within Pentecostal, Charismatic, and Indigenous movements.

APVOTIK, led by Chairperson Josiah Njiru, seeks a self-regulatory authority anchored in law to address a lack of standardized curricula and questionable accreditation.
The association highlighted the emergence of "diploma mills," unverified "degrees," and doctrinal confusion stemming from the proliferation of unregulated institutions.
They have urged the National Assembly to consider enacting legislation, such as the Theological Education Bill 2025, to ensure academic credibility and protect congregants.

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