Transforming nations for the Kingdom of God
Established in March 2017, HELCB is the youngest and one of the fastest-growing Lutheran churches in Burundi, with its main work in Bujumbura and Gitega and congregations across all five provinces.
From 300 to tens of thousandsA young church with a living hope
Hope Evangelical Lutheran Church in Burundi began in March 2017 with around 300 believers. By December 2025, tens of thousands of members were registered across the country.
- Main operations in Bujumbura and Gitega, the economic and political capitals
- Congregations in all five provinces of Burundi
- Governed by the Word of God and an updated constitution
Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.Matthew 28:19–20
What we stand on
Five values guide how we worship, serve and lead.
God
Our defender
Hope
Our motivation
Transformation
Our zeal
Integrity
Our way
People
Our value
Called to word and deed
The strategic priorities that guide the work of the church in Burundi.
Word & Sacraments
Preaching and teaching the Word of Salvation and conducting Holy Communion for the congregation.
Witness to the Gospel
Making God’s Gospel, revealed through Jesus Christ, known to those who do not yet know Christ, and spiritually nurturing His followers.
Love & reconciliation
Teaching love, cooperation and reconciliation within the Burundian community of believers and among all Burundians.
Strong, visionary leadership
The Bishop, his Assistant Bishop and the Secretary General lead the church as one team.
Rev. Polisi Alphonse
Rt. Rev. Bishop Emile
Rev. Fabien Macumi
Across Burundi
From our head office in Gitega to congregations from Ngozi in the north to Makamba in the south.
Worship with us
Whether you are in Bujumbura, Gitega or anywhere in Burundi, there is a HELCB congregation ready to welcome you.