Theology is people making sense of God in the midst of their histories, cultures, and worldviews. The OAIC vision is that people, building on their African cultures and values,  are transformed by the Good News of Jesus Christ and blessed by the Spirit of God as they create an abundant life in community for their children and the world.

 
OAIC Theology works to advance this theological understanding of AICs as well as its application in the context of the contemporary realities facing Africa's people. OAIC Theology also seeks to locate AIC faith within the wider Christian faith tradition.

Therefore OAIC Theology is founded on the celebration of African cultures as the venue for the reception and interpretation of the Gospel. The creation of the original AIC theologies, known as ‘the founding visions’, demonstrates the power of the gospel to continuously transform people, theologies, and churches so that the message of the gospel remains fresh and focused on contemporary realities. OAIC theology also incorporates  an understanding of church as a movement of God's people empowered by the Holy Spirit to undertake new initiatives in mission, and to build upon the notion of 'ubuntu', which calls for a humane society without poverty, exploitation, or disease.