Feyassa Muleta from Ethiopia is a 2^nd year MA student in Mission Studies at Africa International University (AIU). He has passion in missionary work.

Muleta, why did you chose to study at AIU?

I joined AIU because of the good academic approach that is not only based on the bible, but also beyond. As a missionary, one of my courses, Sociology of Language has helped me deal with complications of different cultures and know what to consider when taking the gospel to different social groups. I have also learnt to be appropriate to both the Bible and the targeted culture.

Where particularly, was your focus in missions before joining AIU?

I worked with Summer Institute of Linguistics (SIL), an international NGO inAddis Ababa, Ethiopia, which in Kenya is referred to as Bible Translation and Literacy (BTL). My occupation in the organization was field work that entailed a project known as ‘Audio Bible Distribution,’ among various ethnic groups.  Read the full story »

Henock Katiyi Banda is a Master of Divinity Student (Missions) in the Karen campus of AIU. He is currently a second year student and the Social Coordinator of the AIU Students Association.

Banda, tell us why you chose to do this program?

The reason why I chose this program is because my long term goal is to embark in rural and community development initiatives. Upon graduation I seek to go in the remote areas of Malawi and plant maize mills (posho mills) where the people would access the services at affordable prizes.

How do you juggle between school work and your duties as Social Coordinator in the student council?

Enjoyment is my driving force.  Read the full story »

Bernard Warui  Wairura, is a Masters of Arts (Biblical Studies) student in the ACK cohort completing his first year in August 2011.

Bernard tell us what influenced you to do this program?

The reason why I choose this course is threefold:-

• To understand the word of God as a Christian, be able to interprete and apply it in my life thus being the light and the salt of the world (Mathew 5:13-15)
• To be able to study the word of God and interpret it accurately as a pastor not only to my church Worldwide Gospel Church of Kenya Kayole but to very many who know me and look up to me for spiritual guidance.
• To develop and mentor ministers of the church in our days and the days to come.

Kindly tell us about the “Tuungane Tulishe Wakenya” initiative?

Tuungane Tulishe Wakenya is an initiative by Kenyans themselves. People who are tired of seeing people suffer due to starvation and who are not willing to pass the blame but are willing to carry the burden, the burden of feeding their fellow Kenyans. Patriotic Kenyans who are ready to share the little they have with those who do not have. Read the full story »

Bernard Warui  Wairura, is a Masters of Arts (Biblical Studies) student in the ACK cohort completing his first year in August 2011.

Bernard tell us what influenced you to do this program?

The reason why I choose this course is threefold:-

• To understand the word of God as a Christian, be able to interprete and apply it in my life thus being the light and the salt of the world (Mathew 5:13-15)
• To be able to study the word of God and interpret it accurately as a pastor not only to my church Worldwide Gospel Church of Kenya Kayole but to very many who know me and look up to me for spiritual guidance.
• To develop and mentor ministers of the church in our days and the days to come.

Kindly tell us about the “Tuungane Tulishe Wakenya” initiative?

Tuungane Tulishe Wakenya is an initiative by Kenyans themselves. People who are tired of seeing people suffer due to starvation and who are not willing to pass the blame but are willing to carry the burden, the burden of feeding their fellow Kenyans. Patriotic Kenyans who are ready to share the little they have with those who do not have. Read the full story »

Henry the minister was born on Wednesday of 10th June 1987 in Eldoret town. Born of a born again lady by name Miriam Mugure, he was raised in a loving Christian family and hence exposed to the knowledge and teachings of Christ at a very young age.

Ever since he was young his mum had been his role model and the most influential person in his life. She was the Jesus in person to Him and the more he learnt from her faith and way of life, the more He believed and trusted in Jesus. It is also through her that he realized his gift of writing music. His mother was a song writer and she used to give him her rough work of the songs she had written, so that he could help her edit them before she took them to her church choir for practice. It is during these times that Henry realized how much he was changing her lyrics that in the end the songs would totally sound new. Henry was fifteen years old at the time and that is when he first wrote his own composition and he has been writing and singing ever since.

Henry, Kindly tell us what genre of music you do?

After my O levels I moved to Nairobi to pursue music and ended up doing Gospel music Read the full story »

David Fugoyo is pursing a Doctor of philosophy in Biblical Studies. He would love to teach  the Bible and other biblical related issues (subjects) to church leaders, Bible students, and the rest of the body of Christ.

How are your studies in AIU impacting your career?

AIU is shaping my thinking in terms of the general academic disciplines that I am undergoing and in the way I handle the word of God. Read the full story »

Molly Awour Ogolla is a first year student pursuing a Master of Divinity course. She believes that people should “change– where they are.”

Molly, why are doing MDiv general?

I am doing this course because it is nurturing me to be a church planter. I am gaining all the skills I can to know how to run God’s church in the vision of my church. The vision of my church is, “Change the city, take the African  continent and win the world”. Simply put, I am being molded to be one of those people to plant churches all over the continent.

So far, what are your experiences in Africa International University?

The experience so far has been transformative. I wanted the international education experience Read the full story »

The “Andrew Initiative”  is a student recruitment drive that actively engages the entire AIU/NEGST community. As Andrew brought his brother Peter to the Messiah, the initiative sought to enroll students at NEGST/AIU, by encouraging students, alumni and churches to bring at least one student to NEGST/AIU. The aim of the initiative was to increase the student enrollment to 3,000 over the next 10 years, with a new target  for the 2010-2011 academic year of 600 students, with the Andrew Initiative accounting for 300 students.

Members of the AIU community who brought new students to the community were to be rewarded for their efforts in helping the institution grow. For each term during the first year of the studies that the recruited student is enrolled and pays fees, the recruiter will receive a bonus equivalent to 10% tuition fees waiver for each recruited and enrolled student. In the year 2010, 11 students Read the full story »

Stephen Misigo Shitemi is a final year student pursuing a Diploma in Christian Ministries. He is the ambassador of ByGrace children’s home in Ngong.

Shitemi what are your responsibilities at ByGrace children’s home?

As the ambassador of ByGrace, my responsibilities in the children’s home have to do with logistics. I help out with mentoring kids and in helping the home to be self-sustaining.

Other than working with the children’s home, I also help with outreach at Nairobi Pentecostal Church, Ngong.

What are some of the positive aspects that you encounter in your ministry work?

The most thrilling thing about my ministry work is seeing the children grow in a better environment. Most of these children are orphans and others Read the full story »

Stephen Misigo Shitemi is a final year student pursuing a Diploma in Christian Ministries. He is the ambassador of ByGrace children’s home in Ngong.

Shitemi what are your responsibilities at ByGrace children’s home?

As the ambassador of ByGrace, my responsibilities in the children’s home have to do with logistics. I help out with mentoring kids and in helping the home to be self-sustaining.

Other than working with the children’s home, I also help with outreach at Nairobi Pentecostal Church, Ngong.

What are some of the positive aspects that you encounter in your ministry work?

The most thrilling thing about my ministry work is seeing the children grow in a better environment. Most of these children are orphans and others Read the full story »