African Theological Archministry facts for kids
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| Abbreviation | A.T.A. |
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| Established | 1 March 1970 |
| Type | 501c(3) NPO |
| Legal status | Active |
| Headquarters | Oyotunji, South Carolina, U.S. |
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Official language
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English |
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Chief Executive Officer
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Oba Adejuyigbe Adefunmi II |
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Executive Director
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Olofundeyi Olaitan |
| Affiliations | Oyotunji African Village (O.A.V.) |
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Revenue
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less than $50,000 |
The African Theological Archministry (ATA) is a special group that helps people and shares spiritual teachings. It's a type of organization called a "nonprofit," which means it uses its money to help others rather than make a profit. ATA was officially started in South Carolina in 1980.
Discovering the African Theological Archministry
The African Theological Archministry (ATA) is a group that focuses on charity and spiritual practices. It is a nonprofit organization in the United States. This means it works for the public good and does not aim to make money for owners. ATA was officially recognized in South Carolina in 1980.
How the Archministry Began
The story of ATA began in New York in the 1970s. It started as a movement focused on culture, history, and spirituality. This movement grew from a place called the "Sango Temple." This temple followed ancient spiritual traditions. These traditions come from the Yoruba people and the Fon people of West Africa.
The founder of this movement was Oba Efuntola Oseijeman Adefunmi I. He was born Walter Eugene King in Detroit, Michigan. In 1970, King received a special title, "Oba," in West Africa. An "Oba" is a traditional ruler or king in the Yoruba culture. After this, he took the name "Oba Efuntola Adelabu Adefunmi I."
Creating the Oyotunji Community
After becoming an Oba, he moved his followers to South Carolina. There, they created a special community called Oyotunji. This community was built to practice and preserve their African traditions. Over the years, the group has grown. By 1988, it had nineteen connected centers across the United States.
