The Organization of African Instituted Churches includes churches that originated in Africa, often blending Christian beliefs with African cultural practices. The OAIC began more than 30 years ago when a group of AIC leaders met, seeking to provide a forum for AICs to, fellowship, share concerns, and learn together. Since that time, the OAIC has served as the representative body that brings together the AICs for them to work together toward fulfilling the founding visions. The OAIC was founded in 1978 when several AIC leaders from across the continent were invited by Pope Shenouda III of the Coptic Church for a meeting in Cairo. The Organization’s original objectives were to provide a forum for AIC leaders to fellowship and share their concerns. The Organization also sought ways to provide better theological and biblical education for its members, including the promotion of Sunday Schools. The OAIC is thus an institutional expression of the movement, visions, and aspirations of the AICs.