Presbyterian Church in Cameroon (PCC)
The Communication Department
“That in every way, Christ is proclaimed” – Philippians 1:18
Rev. Dr. Perpetua Fonki
National Communication Secretary, PCC
Background of the Communication Department
The Communication Department of the Presbyterian Church in Cameroon (PCC) stands as one of the pioneering ministries of the Church, with a mission to proclaim Christ through modern means of communication.
Motto: “That in every way, Christ is proclaimed.” — Philippians 1:18.
Origins and Early Development
The Department began under the name “Radio and Literature Department.”
Discussions on establishing this communication arm of the Church started in the early 1960s, with groundwork laid between 1966 and 1967. In 1968, the Department became operational, focusing primarily on evangelization through radio broadcasting.
At the time, the Church did not own a radio station. “Radio,” therefore, referred to the production of Christian programmes and their broadcast on the government-owned radio station in Buea. The Department produced and aired several regular programmes, including:
- Presbyterian Meditation (every Sunday and on holy days)
- Presbyterian Echo (Thursdays)
- Morning Devotion (Mondays to Saturdays, in rotation with the Baptist and Roman Catholic Churches)
The Literature component of the Department was equally vibrant. It oversaw the publication of The Messenger, a 16-page black-and-white magazine carrying both Christian and general news. While it remains uncertain whether the Diary and Almanac was part of the literature work at the time, this period marked the beginning of organized media and publication work within the PCC.
Transition to the Communication Department
As the scope of work expanded, members of the Department began to feel that the name “Radio and Literature Department” was too restrictive.
The first Cameroonian Secretary of the Department, Rev. Nyansako-ni-Nku, proposed a more inclusive title. In 1972, during the Synod Committee meeting in Wum, the name was officially changed to “Communication Department.”
This change reflected the Church’s growing vision to embrace a wider range of media — both print and electronic. Under the new name, the Department’s work extended to include magazines, gospel tracts, diaries, almanacs, and other print materials, alongside radio, audio and video productions, television, computers, and information technology infrastructure.
Mandate and Leadership
The Communication Department is responsible for coordinating and managing all communication, media, and information activities of the Presbyterian Church in Cameroon.
Its mission is to promote the spiritual, evangelical, and diaconal works of the Church through the effective use of modern communication tools.
National Communication Secretaries
| Period | Leader |
|---|---|
| 1957–1968 | Rev. M. A. Fondo |
| 1968–1971 | Rev. Sieghart Kappus |
| 1971–1975 | Rev. Nyansako-ni-Nku |
| 1975–1977 | Mr. Burkart Vietsche |
| 1978–1989 | Rev. Nyansako-ni-Nku |
| 1989–2011 | Rev. Achowah Umenei |
| 2011–2021 | Rev. Mokoko Mbue Thomas |
| 2021–Present | Rev. Dr. Perpetua Fonki Bilem |
Today, under the leadership of Rev. Dr. Perpetua Fonki Bilem, the Department oversees a team of over 40 professional staff working across various communication platforms and projects.
Training and Public Engagement
In addition to media production, the Department organizes ecumenical communication training workshops and seminars designed to enhance the writing, reporting, and communication skills of young people, women, and men involved in grassroots communication.
These initiatives are designed to empower communities for more effective participation in church and societal development.
The Communication Department also serves as the public relations arm of the PCC, ensuring that the Church’s image and message are communicated effectively both locally and internationally.
Units of the Department
- National Office
- PCC Webmaster’s Office
- Regional Communication Office North West / CBS Radio Bamenda
- Regional Communication Office East Mungo
- CBS Radio Buea
- PCC TV
- Public Relations / PCC Business Unit
b) Publications of the Department
- Daily Bible Reading & Diary
- Almanac
- Presbyterian Messenger
- Presbyterian Echo Newspaper
Edition Link
PresEcho Magazine – October 2025 edition: https://shorturl.fm/kvoXI
PresEcho Magazine – September 2025 edition: https://tinyurl.com/p5p8bsa8
PresEcho Magazine – July 2025 edition: https://tinyurl.com/2takffpx
Other Productions & Broadcasting
Besides daily broadcasting on PCC-owned radio stations and TV, the Department equally produces and broadcasts a variety of Christian and public affairs content, including:
- Presbyterian Echo
- Presbyterian Meditation
- PCC News
- Our Choirs Sing
These are aired on PCC media and on 10 national and private/community radio stations across Cameroon.
Contact Information
Presbyterian Church in Cameroon – Communication Department
P.O. Box 19, Buea
South West Region, Republic of Cameroon
📞 Office – (+237) 233 32 22 77
📞 Home – (+237) 233 32 24 55
📱 Cell – (+237) 691 60 53 88
📧 Email – prescom68@pcconline.org