CMLI
Reaching the Campus.
Shaping Nations.
Who We Are
Mobilizing the whole Church to reach the whole campus with the whole gospel of Christ.
Campus Missions and Leadership Initiative (CMLI) is a Christ-centered mission movement committed to mobilizing the whole Church to reach the whole campus with the whole gospel of Christ.
We exist to see campuses become places of spiritual awakening, leadership formation, and societal transformation. By equipping and empowering campus influencers—students, academics, staff, graduates, and church leaders—we work to shape generations whose faith and leadership will influence nations.
CMLI serves across Africa and beyond in partnership with churches, campus ministries, Christian organizations, and individuals who share a burden for the campus.
Our Approach
Our Story
CMLI began as Africa Campus Transformation Initiative (ACTi), birthed out of over two decades of faithful engagement in campus ministry. The journey is deeply rooted in the life and calling of Pastor Dr. Hankuri Tawus Gaya, whose years of service among students revealed both the urgency and the strategic importance of the campus as a mission field.
Officially established on October 10, 2022, in Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria, CMLI started with a small but committed team and a clear conviction: if the campus is reached intentionally with the gospel, societies and nations will be transformed.
From humble beginnings in a home study, CMLI has grown into a structured mission organization with a committed Board of Trustees, staff team, volunteers, and partners—serving campuses through training, missions, literature, leadership development, and strategic initiatives.
Our Identity
We are a faith-based mission movement and a strategic campus mission agency.
We are committed to:
- Mobilizing the whole Church
- Reaching the whole campus
- Proclaiming the whole gospel of Christ
- Shaping society through Christ-centered leadership formed on campus
This identity shapes our message, our methods, and our partnerships.
01.
— Our Mission
To mobilize the Church to envision, equip, and empower campus communities to become vibrant hubs of spiritual growth, leadership development, and societal influence through the gospel of Jesus Christ.
02.
— Our Vision
To be a global catalyst for campus missions—equipping and empowering campus influencers to reach and disciple students with the transforming message of Christ, and nurturing leaders who will shape nations.
03.
— Our Core Values
Our work is guided by deeply held values that shape how we serve:
- Christ-Centered: Christlikeness is our goal and the heart of all we do.
- Community: We believe transformation happens best in community, through teams and shared vision.
- Competence: Excellence reflects our stewardship and our witness.
- Creativity: We pursue innovative approaches to campus missions and leadership development.
- Compassion: We respond to the real needs and brokenness of campus communities with care and action.
- Collaboration: We value partnerships and believe we are stronger together.
- Continuous Learning: We embrace learning as a tool for personal growth and campus transformation.
What We Do
CMLI works to:
- Empower campus influencers to reach and disciple students
- Equip campus missionaries and student leaders with biblical and practical tools
- Envision and mobilize the Church for campus missions
- Engage academics and strategic leaders as partners in mission
- Deploy Christ-centered leaders from campus into every sphere of society
We do this through integrated ministry solutions that respond to the spiritual, intellectual, and leadership needs of the campus.
Our Ministry Solutions
Our core ministry expressions include:
- Campus Missions and Evangelism
- Capacity Building and Leadership Training
- Bible and Books Initiative
- Hope for Students in Crisis
- Mentoring and Networking
- Media, Research, and Advocacy
- Movement Building and Strategic Planning
- ACTi Publishing and Literature Development
Each solution is designed to bring lasting, gospel-centered impact to campuses and communities.
