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Through Christian Leaders for Africa, we are investing in people for the sake of the church and the kingdom of God in Africa. The
students of NEGST are a great treasure who will be key leaders on the continent for the cause of Christ. So are the faculty and staff at
NEGST. They are the primary resource that equips and prepares the students for ministry. They need us to pray for them and to stand with
them as they teach and work. Include them in your daily prayers.
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1. George and Mary Huttar (Translation Studies) The Huttars are veteran Wycliffe/SIL missionaries who have been the heart and soul of the
Translation Studies department. Every year African Bible translators taught and nurtured by the Huttars have graduated from NEGST and
joined a translation project underway on the continent. George is also serving as acting Deputy Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs at
the present time. Pray for strength for both of them and pray for their children and grandchildren.
2. Titus and Penninah Kivunzi (Pastoral Studies) Dr. Kivunzi brings years of pastoral experience to NEGST having served
as bishop of the Africa Inland Church in Kenya as well as administrative experience at Scott Theological College. Penninah is currently
enrolled as a student.
3. Michael Mukami (Administration) Michael works directly with the Vice-chancellor of NEGST, Dr. Douglas Carew, and
oversees the financial and administrative operations of the school.
4. Stephen and Josephine Sesi (Islamic Studies) Stephen is one of the newest professors at NEGST who was brought to the
school to launch an Islamic Studies program. He completed his doctoral work at Fuller Theological Seminary in Islamic Studies. He and
Josephine have an active ministry in eastern Kenya which is their home area and where they continue to be involved in outreach to
Muslims.
5. Alemayahu and Roman Mekonnen (Missions) Alemayahu is the veteran in NEGST's missions department and has worked
tirelessly to build it up so that it now attracts the most students. The start of the Islamic Studies program within the Missions
department is especially satisfying to him since this has been his passion for years. The Mekonnens are originally from Ethiopia and care
deeply about the state of the church in that country. The yare also missionaries sent out by the Evangelical Free Church mission board in
the U.S. and keep in regular contact with their American supporters. They will be in the U.S. this coming year seeking new contacts and
building up their support.
6. Caleb and Janice Kim (Islamic Studies) Caleb is a very unique professor at NEGST. He is a South Korean missionary in
east Africa who specializes in Muslim evangelism. Like Stephen Sesi, he earned a doctorate in Islamic Studies at Fuller and came to NEGST
to start their Islamic Studies program. Caleb travels to the U.S. once a year to encourage Korean-American churches to get involved with
him.
7. Carl and Joy Follingstad (Translation Studies) The Follingstads are SIL International/Wycliffe consultants recently
assigned to NEGST as part of the Translation Studies department that trains African Bible translators who will translate the Scriptures
into their own mother tongues.
8. Chester and Dolores Wood (Doctoral Division) The Woods have been at NEGST since it began in 1983 and now teach with
colleagues who were once their students. Chet's dream has been a Ph.D. in Africa for Africa, or as he puts it, Africans educating
Africans in Africa. That dream is now being fulfilled. Pray for their health and energy and the countless responsibilities they have.
9. Chris and Jacky Cacace (Information Technology) The Cacaces left home and jobs in New Hampshire to spend a year or
more at NEGST helping in any way they can. Their many skills have been put to good use, especially with computer technology.
10. Don and Patrice Penney (Information technology/Pastoral Studies) Don and Patrice also left home in Wheaton,
Illinois, to serve at NEGST for two years and are preparing to stay for another two. Don oversees the computer lab, library technology
upgrade and internet access. Patrice is helping to start a counseling center on campus. Pray for the Penneys as they raise funds for an
additional term of service.
11. Douglas and Aiku Carew (Vice-chancellor/Pastoral Studies) Douglas assumed the leadership of NEGST this past August
when he was appointed Vice-Chancellor. His burdens are many and his faith is strong. Aiku is working with Patrice Penney on the new
counseling center.
12 Henry and Alice Mutua (Missions) Henry teaches urban missions at NEGST. He also practices urban missions in Nairobi
and exposes his students to the many slum churches in Nairobi.
13. James and Christine Nkansah (Theology) James is the resident theologian on campus who invites students to reflect
deeply on the Scriptures and the realities of life in Africa.
14. Mark and Arlene Newell (Maintenance) The Newells came to NEGST for two years to serve with their skills and
experience. Mark is a contractor and is helping improve the campus facility and train the maintenance staff.
15. Mark and Jackie Royster and George and Linda Renner (Pastoral Studies) Mark and George teach courses in pastoral
theology and ministry.
16. Mark and Lois Shaw (Church History/Public Relations) Mark and Lois spend six months a year at NEGST and the other
half of the year at their church in Virginia. Mark teaches church history and Lois handles communications and public relations assignments
for NEGST.
17. Mark and Susie Mercer (Biblical Studies) Mark is an Old Testament professor at NEGST.
18. Regina Blass and Ronnie and Margaret Sim (Translation Studies) The Sims and Regina are linguists and consultants
with SIL International and key members of the Translation Studies department at NEGST.
19. Rich and Marcia Starcher (Continuing Education) Rich oversees continuing education at NEGST which includes
off-campus courses and special programs for pastors who are already serving churches. Marcia handles the scholarship program for NEGST
and interacts with U.S. supporters like CLA.
20. Christine Mutua (Christian Ministries Program) Christine was appointed director of Christian Ministries program, the
undergraduate program that serves the spouses of graduate students.
21. Sam and Elizabeth Ngewa (Biblical Studies) Sam has taught New testament at NEGSt for many years and is also an
editor of the upcoming African Bible Commentary.
22. Suraja Raman (Christian Education) A native of Singapore, Suraja teaches Christian Education at NEGST.
23. Tewoldemedhin and Lettie Habtu (Biblical Studies) Habtu and Lettie are long-time members of the NEGST community.
Habtu teaches in Biblical Studies and also is an editor for the African Bible Commentary.
24. Victor and Toyin Cole (Christian Education) After serving as an administrator, Victor has returned to the Christian
Education department to teach.
25. Karl and Debbie Dortzbach (Continuing Education) Karl was instrumental in starting the Institute for the Study of
African Realities, a residential study center on campus for pastoral education and conferences and independent research. Visitors to
NEGST also stay in the ISAR guest house.
26. Joe Muchekehu (Administration) Joe recently joined the administrative leadership of NEGST as the chief financial
officer.
27. Karen Hill and ISAR (Hospitality) Karen oversees a staff of cooks and housekeepers at ISAR to serve visitors and
guests at NEGST.
28. Jim Miller (Doctoral Division) Jim is a recent addition to the Biblical Studies department at NEGST with particular
responsibility for expanding the library collection needed for the new doctoral program.
29. The staff of NEGST including secretaries, accountants, library staff, cooks and cleaners, maintenance workers,
receptionists and security personnel, all part of the NEGST community.
30. The Governing Council of NEGST that is ultimately responsible for the well-being of the school, its leadership and its finances.
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