| Rev. Henry Ng'eno, Christian Education |
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About the Christian Education DepartmentREACHING OUT TO SCHOOLS FOR CHRISTThe Christian Education Department exists to teach the gospel of Jesus Christ in churches and schools and model a live of holiness among the believers. In conjunction with our other church departments, relevant government institutions as well as other organizations, we promote both spiritual education and academic excellence in our institutions. Over the years, this department has been greatly involved in developing curriculum/programs that has been used in running various church departments within and without our church. The department now is in the middle of developing the school policy that will be used in our various sponsored schools. The government of Kenya, through its education Act, gives the church authority with responsibility to see that the schools are run in a transparent and with high moral standards. The church is given four and three slots to fill in both the Board of Governors (BOG) and school committees for Primary schools respectively. It is my sincere hope that this overview will guide you in how you pray for us and support our ministries. Number of sponsored schoolsWe currently sponsor over 340 primary schools and 104 secondary schools. Our sponsorship ranges from spiritual, which is our main focus, to physical construction of classrooms and other material supply when the need arise. This is done in cooperation with the community and other stake holders.What a joy and great responsibility this is. Pray and support this ministry wherever you may be: our Areas, Districts, Mission ,locals, WGM, friends etc. Please write to us or call us in person. Our core ministriesSunday school ministriesWe reach out to young souls– the primary and secondary school children through availing learning materials and training their teachers. Each Sunday, Sunday school classes are conducted for the young. Bible studies are carried out for the mature youths and adult in the church. We have also encouraged churches to have Sunday services for Children.Leadership Seminars/ ConferenceWe organize church leaders training seminars, pastors camp meetings and conferences. This is aimed at equipping, refreshing , nourishing and empowering the attendance in order to be effective in God’s Ministries. CatechismWhen a person get saved, he is enrolled in a class catechism class for a period of at least one year teaching before he is baptized and becomes a member. If someone had been baptized by immersion in their former church, she/he is therefore mandated to just take the classes. Vacation Bible school (VBS)This has been going on for a very long time. Its done usually during the school holidays. Each year thousands of students are reached through this program. The classes are divided into Upper, lower and introductory classes. We have developed over 12 different lessons per each level, which will guarantee that no child repeats the same lesson in the years they will attend VBS. School/Youth Ministries Pastoral Program of Instruction (PPI)Each our Primary school has a lesson reserved for Pastoral program of instruction. The pastors pastoring a church next to the school is mandated to organize for the person to take the lesson. ChaplaincyEach of our secondary school has a chaplain to take care of spiritual life of the students, teachers and the neighboring communities Peer Mediation programThis is a school program for high school students. The department saw it fit, to avert strikes from schools through the Koffi Annan Module that was used in Kenya during the Post Election Violence. We are trying to see that all the schools that we sponsor participate and take this course as one of their core programs in their schools. Why waitThis is a school based HIV Aids initiative. We traverse all schools within our Districts emphasizing the gospel truth on ‘Why’ they need to ‘Wait’. How you can participatePerhaps God is calling you to be a Chaplain, a teacher or a CE servant!Please let us know. We are always looking for people with a passion to reach the kids, young people and those in our colleges and universities. At the same time please continue to pray for us, your prayers and financial support will be highly appreciated as we minister to those who have not come to the saving grace and knowledge of God. Our branch offices are in our Areas, feel free to visit any of our offices and talk to our area representatives. We would like to hear from you, Please always feel free to communicate with us. Your involvement in this ministries will bring immense happiness as one soul after the other is saved. God Bless Rev. Henry Ngeno Christian Education Department, Kenya CE Office StaffRev. Henry Ngeno-CE Director- 0722 651 205Pr. Edward Soi –Publication- 0723 933 796 Pr. Philemon Siele- 0721 840 847 Jonah Rono- 0723 376 83 |
Rev. Henry Ng'eno is the director of the AGC Christian Education Department. The CE department assists local churches to have strong and life-changing Christian Education ministries for all ages, and works closely with AGC sponsored primary and secondary schools throughout the church's area. His passion is to see everyone solidly established in their faith, and not just know what Jesus taught, but knowing how to put the teachings of Jesus into action in daily living.