West Africa Advanced School of Theology is a Pentecostal school which exists to train African pastors, evangelists, and missionaries to reach their own nations and other with the message of Christ’s love.

Many of WAAST’s students come from homes where they learn to serve false gods. God has called them out of the kingdom of darkness into His kingdom. To read testimonies of God’s love, visit the "Testimonies" page.

WAAST’s professors and staff members come from many nations and backgrounds, giving students a richer learning experience. To learn more about the staff, visit the "Resident Faculty" page.

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The graduate from WAAST should be able to Demonstrate spiritual maturity by his or her attitudes, values, personal consecration, faithfulness, cooperation, and dedication to Christian (...)

The development of extension centers in other cities of West and Central Africa have made WAAST’s BTh and Diploma programs more accessible to busy pastors and church leaders. Since the inception (...)

Executive Committee Rev. Dr. Daplex Honoré Ouentchist, Chairman Rev. David Mensah, Vice Chairman Rev. Benjamin Yanogo, Secretary Rev. Dr. Mary Ballenger, WAAST President Rev. Mitré (...)

Dr. Mary Ballenger, President Rev. Jean Bandé, Vice President Dr. Mary Ballenger, Academic Dean Rev. Bernard Smith, Faculty Representative Rev. Mitré Djakouti, Superintendent of the (...)

West Africa Advanced School of Theology (WAAST) opened its doors to students for the first time in 1971 with a three-year program leading to an Associate of Theology degree. Dr. Richard (...)

WAAST, as a part of the Assemblies of God churches of Africa and the world, adheres to the following statement of fundamental truths. We believe The Bible is the inspired and only infallible (...)

WAAST is committed to excellence in ministry in Africa and in any other place in the world. Its purpose is that graduates might advance in the knowledge and skills needed to enable them to carry (...)