2026-08-24T14:18:57-04:00 2025-12-31 990EZ 2025-01-01 710864778 Cultural and Evangelistic Ministries for Africa Cema Inc CULT 9495571751 552 MIDLAND DR WETUMPKA AL 36093 Christine Aliyu Makama Business Operations Specialist 9495571751 2026-08-25 false 2025 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z X X X X 157487 X 157487 0 0 0 157487 74800 2152 43024 119976 37511 184000 0 221511 184000 221511 184000 221511 184000 221511 frica Center for Mentorship ACM was established in 1998 to promote Christian mentorship discipleship education leadership development and ministry training in Africa and among communities served by the organization. ACM was founded from the conviction that positive mentoring relationships are essential to personal growth effective Christian ministry responsible leadership and service to others. The organization exists to equip pastors church leaders youth ministry workers and other individuals with biblical knowledge practical leadership skills mentoring relationships and opportunities for spiritual and personal development. ACMs primary purpose is to strengthen current and future Christian leaders through mentoring discipleship leadership seminars educational programs ministry training and community outreach. Its programs seek to help pastors and church leaders become more effective in ministry equip youth with positive mentors and constructive guidance and en Africa Center for Mentorship ACM exists to advance Christian education mentorship discipleship leadership development and community service. The organization seeks to equip pastors church leaders youth ministry workers and other individuals through biblical education mentoring relationships leadership training ministry development practical skills training and charitable outreach. ACMs programs are designed to promote spiritual growth responsible leadership character development service and the well-being of individuals and communities. 2025 Program Service Accomplishments 1. Christian Leadership and Ministry Training Tanzania In March 2025 ACM participated in a leadership development seminar in Arusha Tanzania bringing together more than 40 bishops and ministers for focused training on prayer preaching and character as essential foundations of faithful Christian leadership. The seminar provided Christian leaders with biblical teaching and practical guidance intended to strengthen their effectiveness in ministry and encourage integrity spiritual maturity and responsible leadership. The gathering also provided an opportunity for church leaders to build relationships share ministry experiences and develop strategies for mentoring and preparing the next generation of Christian leaders. 2. Mission and Pastoral Leadership Training Kenya During 2025 ACM conducted mission and leadership-development activities in Kenya that reached more than 100 pastors and church leaders. The program provided training in Christian leadership discipleship mentoring biblical ministry and practical approaches to effective church and community leadership. Participants were encouraged and equipped to strengthen their ministries and to mentor and develop other emerging leaders within their churches and communities. The program was intended to multiply the impact of leadership development by equipping participants to transfer the knowledge and skills received to others. 3. Childrens Christian Education and VBS-Style Program Kenya ACM organized a childrens program in Kenya modeled on a Vacation Bible School VBS program. The program provided children with age-appropriate Christian education Bible teaching character development mentorship and constructive activities in a safe and supportive environment. Children were encouraged to develop positive values strengthen their understanding of Christian teachings and build healthy relationships with mentors and other participants. The program supported ACMs commitment to investing in children and preparing the next generation through education mentorship spiritual development and positive community engagement. 4. Prison Outreach and Vocational Skills Training Kenya As part of its charitable and community outreach in Kenya ACM conducted a prison mission to provide encouragement practical support and vocational skills training to prisoners. The program sought to address both spiritual and practical needs by providing opportunities for participants to develop useful vocational skills and receive encouragement for personal growth and rehabilitation. The vocational component was intended to equip participants with practical abilities that could support productive opportunities and reintegration into society. Through this outreach ACM served a vulnerable population while promoting dignity personal development practical skills and responsible community participation. 5. Educational and School Building Support Nigeria During 2025 ACM provided support for school-building and educational infrastructure in Nigeria. The initiative was undertaken to strengthen educational opportunities and help provide children and young people with a more suitable environment for learning and development. ACMs support contributed to educational infrastructure and reflected the organizations commitment to education youth development and community service. By supporting school facilities ACM sought to contribute to the long-term development of children and communities and to create conditions that support learning character development and the acquisition of knowledge and skills. Overall Program Impact Through these activities in Tanzania Kenya and Nigeria ACM advanced its charitable and religious mission by equipping Christian leaders strengthening mentorship and discipleship supporting childrens education and development serving vulnerable populations providing practical vocational training and supporting educational infrastructure. The organizations 2025 programs emphasized leadership development Christian education character formation mentorship practical skills and community service with the goal of developing individuals who can positively influence their families churches and communities. 0 X 43024 43024 Dr Bitrus Cobongs Vice President 40 0 0 0 Mr Lamela Umaru General Secretary 40 0 0 0 Prof Nathan Chiroma Director Africa 40 0 0 0 Dr Christine Aliyu Makama Business Operations Specialist 40 52800 0 0 Mr Iliya Kure Editor and Technical Writer 40 22000 0 0 false false false false false false false false false Africa Center for Mentorship dba Cultural and Evangelistic Ministries for A frica 552 MIDLAND DR WETUMPKA AL 36093 9495571751 false false false false false false false false false false false NONE NONE true X 41800 45036 49006 70000 157487 363329 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 41800 45036 49006 70000 157487 363329 0 363329 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 363329 0 1.00 1.00 X Doing Business As Names Africa Center for Mentorship Part I, line 16 | Other Expenses:, Amount:| Nigeria and Kenya Programs, $43024| The organization respectfully requests consideration for reasonable-cause relief from any penalty associated with the late filing of its 2025 Form 990-EZ. The organizations Vice President Dr. Bitrus Cobongs is responsible for preparing the financials and the organizations annual tax returns. During the filing period for the 2025 tax year Dr. Cobongs experienced difficulties completing the required electronic filing process. At the same time he was in the process of being deployed overseas and subsequently became unavailable to complete the organizations filing responsibilities. Dr. Cobongs is presently serving in the Middle East which has further limited his ability to attend to the organizations tax filing responsibilities. Because of these circumstances the organization was unable to complete and submit its 2025 Form 990-EZ by the original filing deadline. Once the organization became aware that the filing remained outstanding a new authorized officer took responsibility for completing the filing process and is now working to ensure that the organizations 2025 Form 990-EZ is properly completed and electronically submitted. The delay was not intentional and was not due to an attempt to avoid the organizations reporting obligations. The organization has taken corrective action by assigning the filing responsibility to another officer so that the return can be completed and submitted. The organization respectfully requests that the Internal Revenue Service consider these circumstances as reasonable cause and abate any penalty imposed for the late filing. The organization is committed to maintaining timely and accurate compliance with its federal tax and information-reporting obligations going forward.