East Africa - June 18-22, 2007 - Nairobi, Kenya
Institute for Excellence in Christian Leadership Development
Scott Theological College in Machakos, Kenya |
30 senior leaders from 12 schools in 5 countries across West Africa participated in the Institute for Excellence in Christian Leadership Development held June 18-22, 2007, and hosted by Scott Theological College, in Machakos, Kenya. School leaders represented seminaries and Bible colleges located in Democratic Republic of Congo, Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda and Uganda.
This week-long consultation serves as a means to invest in presidents, deans, and other senior administrators at partner and non-partner schools. It is designed to build capacity at evangelical multi-denominational seminaries and Bible colleges by strengthening leadership skills and organizational expertise. The Institute is a platform to build relational networks within each region and to find collaborative solutions to pressing regional issues facing the church.
This year’s theme was Excellence in Finances – building financial self-sufficiency and sustainability. Topics of biblical stewardship, ethical practices, implementing adequate financial structures, and development of local support were presented. Seminary leaders were asked to reflect on how fund-raising and public relations fits into their theology, and they were given tools to build effective Communications and Fund Raising Departments at their own institutions. Global and local experts led sessions and were available for one-on-one consultations.
Participants at the 2007 East Africa Institute for Excellence in Christian Leadership Development |
Bill Houston |
Core presenters were:
- Dr. Manfred W. Kohl, OC International Vice President and Institute Director – Finances: Blessing or Curse; 100 Ways to Raise Funds; Preparing a Project Proposal
- Dr. Glenn Schwartz, World Mission Associates - Overcoming Dependency
- Jason Ferenczi, OC Director of International Partnerships – Accountability: Help or Hindrance
- Bill Houston, OC’s Regional Director for Africa presented Biblical Stewardship
African seminary leaders who contributed were:
- MacMillan Kiiru, Executive Director, Africa Centre for Missions, Finish The Task Afriserve – Public Relations and Fund Raising
- Fekadu Kanno, President, Mekane Yesus Theological Seminary – Administration as a Calling
- Joe Muchekehu – Financial Management for Theological Institutions
| …And he gave some as apostles, some as prophets, and some as evangelists, and some as pastors and teachers, for the equipping of the saints for the work of service, to the building up of the body of Christ. – EPHESIANS 4:11-12 NASB |
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