Curriculum Vitae

John Kpaleh Jusu

Titles: Reverend; Doctor (Academic)

MAIN STREAM THEOLOGICAL PERSUASION

Armenian Wesleyan

Missionary Serving with Association of Evangelicals in Africa (2000 – present)

AREAS OF PROFESSIONAL PROFICIENCY

Curriculum, Instructional Design and Administration for formal learning

Curriculum, Instructional Design and Administration for nonformal learning

Transformational Leadership Development

Educational Planning

Higher Education Administration

Faculty Development

Educational Standards and Quality Control

Integration of Faith, Life and Learning

EDUCATION 

Doctor of Philosophy in Educational Studies from Trinity International University, at Deerfield, Illinois in 2009

Dissertation Topic: Patterns of epistemological frameworks among Master of Divinity students at the Nairobi Evangelical Graduate School of Theology

Master of Philosophy degree (MPhil) in Christian Education, from Nairobi Evangelical Graduate School of Theology, in 2002

Thesis Title: Factors that influence the attitudes of adolescents towards Christian Religious Education in Nairobi Secondary Schools

Master’s degree (M.A.) in Christian Education, from Nairobi Evangelical Graduate School of Theology, in 1996.

Thesis Title: An examination of factors that influence students’ perception of relevance of the Christian Ministries Programme at NEGST

Graduate Teaching diploma from Evangelical Training Association in 1996

Bachelor’s degree (B.Sc. Ed.) in Chemistry (major), and Biological Sciences (minor), from  Njala University College, University of Sierra Leone in 1986.

Project Title: The contribution of the Church of the United Brethren in Christ to the development of Education in Southern Province of Sierra Leone

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE IN TEACHING AND SUPERVISION OF THESES

Postgraduate level

2009 – Africa International University

Lecturer: Taught

Nonformal education,

Leadership and Administration,

Research Methods,

History and Philosophy of Education

Education, Culture and Society,

Curriculum studies,

Curriculum Development

Educational Psychology

Postgraduate Research and Writing,

Knowledge, truth and education,

Strategic Thinking (A DAI course)

Teaching and Learning for Impact (A DAI course),

Instructional Design for Critical Thinking

Multimedia in Education

Adult Learning and Literacy

Thesis Supervised

Banda, Alpheus Katiyi. 2010: Evaluation of an HIV/AIDS Prevention Program at Partners in Hope (PIH) in Malawi (MACE Thesis)

Wambui, Mburu Sarah. 2010. Impact Assessment of a Donor-Driven Nonformal Education Project: A Case Study of Kipepeo 

Designs Women Project – Qualitative/Mixed Design (MACE Thesis)

Wainaina, Edwinah. 2010. Challenges of Pastors’ Wives in Lungalunga and their implications for developing training initiatives that target them (MACE Thesis)

Patrick Waweru, 2009. The Role of Pastors During the Ethnic Clashes that Occurs in Eldoret Municipality between 2007 and 2008. (MACE Thesis)

Robert Cheptorus Kibiwot. 2009. Attitudes of the Marakwet Christians of Childlessness and its Implications on Discipleship in Africa Inland Church Kapsowar (MACE Thesis)

Dinah Katindi Nyamai. 2011. Understanding Factors Related to Deviant Behavior among Bachelors’ Level Students in Selected Universities in Nairobi County (MPhil Thesis)

Okoth, George Samuel. 2011. An Evaluation of the Curriculum of the Catechism of the Anglican Church of Kenya. (MACE)

Manyara, Daniel Muriiri. 2012. The Members Perception of Adult Discipleship in Nairobi Pentecostal Church Buru Buru (MACE Thesis)

Mugaya, Hawkins Lwuvu. 2008 The Role of the National Youth Service Chapliancy in Enhancing Co-existence Among Staff, Officers and Servicemen within the Nairobi Area (MACE Thesis)

Mburu, Susan Wambui. 2008. Impact Assessment of a Donor-Driven Nonformal Education Project: A Case Study of Kipepeo Designer Women’s Project. (MACE)

Ngala, Francisca. 2014. Learning Preferences of Post Graduate Students at Africa International University (MPhil Thesis)

Banda, Alpheus K. 2010. Perceptions of Relevance of HIV and AIDS Prevention Program: A Study of Partners in Hope, Lilongwe Malawi. (MACE Thesis)

Sunda, Sainkolo B. 2016. Non-theology Undergraduate Students’ Perceptions aout the Relevance of Required Bible and Theology Courses in their Programs of Study at Africa International University (MACE).

2002 – 2005 Nairobi Evan. Grad. Sch. of Theo. Kenya

Lecturer: Taught

History and Philosophy of Education

Educational Psychology

Educational Administration

Educational Research Methods

Thesis Supervised

Juma, Asunta Wanja. 2003. Factors affecting the use of music as an educational tool in the Apostolic Reformation Churches in Nairobi

Macharia, Ann Wanja. 2003. The appropriateness of planned activities of the Nyambachaki Presbyterian Men’s Fellowship to the stated objectives

Undergraduate level

2009 Africa International University

Courses taught

Introduction to statistics

College Algebra

Introduction to Philosopy

1996-2000 Sierra Leone Bible College/Evangelical College of Theology

Courses taught

Research Methods,

Psychology

Philosophy

Sociology of Education

Educational Administration

Camps and Retreats

Religious Education in Schools

Curriculum Studies

Theological education

Denominational Distinctive

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE IN EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP AND ADMINISTRATION

2010-2013   Africa International University

Dean, School of Professional Studies (Administering four academic departments at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels.

Member: Management Committee of the University

Member: Senate

2009 – 2010 Africa International University

Acting Dean: School of Professional Studies

Member: Management Committee of the University

Member: Senate

2002-2005 Nairobi Evangelical Graduate School of Theology

Office of the Deputy Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs

(Special responsibility for curriculum and accreditation affairs)

Member: Senate

1992-94 Sierra Leone Bible College/The Evangelical College of Theology

Assistant Librarian

1996-2000 Sierra Leone Bible College/The Evangelical College of Theology

Librarian

Dean of Student Affairs

Chaplain

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE IN CURRICULUM ISSUES – Formal Education

1992 – 1994 Sierra Leone Bible College/The Evangelical College of Theology

Prepared the College for Visitation of ACTEA (Accrediting Council for Theological Education in Africa)

Prepared the Curriculum for accreditation by ACTEA (Accreditation granted in 1993)

1996 – 2000 Sierra Leone Bible College/The Evangelical College of Theology

Designed the programme in Computer and Information Technology (now defunct)

Designed the programme in Bachelor of Ministries (Now Bachelor of Arts in Ministries)

Proposed the development of Bachelor in Development Studies

2000-2005 Nairobi Evangelical Graduate School of Theology/Africa International University

Prepared the College for Visitation of ACTEA (Accrediting Council for Theological Education in Africa)

Prepared the Curriculum for accreditation by ACTEA (Accreditation granted in 2002)

Prepared the School’s entire Curriculum for submission to the Commission of Higher Education – Kenya (Programmes approved in 2004)

2009-Nairobi Evangelical Graduate School of Theology/Africa International University

Consolidated the framework of programmes for a University Status (Charter granted in 2010)

Designed and produce five new undergraduate programmes

Bachelor of Business Administration (launched in 2011)

Bachelor of Arts in Development Studies (Submitted to Kenyan Government for Approval)

Bachelor of Science in Accountancy and Financial Management (Submitted to Kenyan Government for Approval)

Bachelor of Science in Entrepreneurship (Submitted to Kenyan Government for Approval)

Bachelor of Science in Information and Communications Technology (Submitted to Kenyan Government for Approval)

Redesigned the Educational Studies Curriculum to provide areas of specialization

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE IN CURRICULUM ISSUES – Nonformal Education

2004 – More than a Mile Deep Global

Conceptualize an African Training in the Ministry Curriculum

Provided a blue-print for the development of the curriculum

Training Materials Produced (In use in Seven Countries of Africa)

Pastoral Guidance and Counseling in HIV/AIDS

Transforming Communities through Wholistic Development

Poverty and Divisive Ethnicity

Practical Christian Living

Nurturing Christian Families

Public Worship

Transformative Discipleship

Pre-marital Counseling

Leading and Administering God’s People and Resources

Transforming Discipleship

Generating Sustainable Income

Loving as Christian: Providing Home based Care

Church Leadership Training Materials

The Church as a Window

Doing Business as Mission

Financial Freedom for Families

Youth Empowerment

CHURCH MINISTRIES EXPERIENCE 

Church of the United Brethren in Christ  – Sierra Leone Conference

1986 – 1992 Licentiate – Local Preacher

1992 – 1994Conference Representative at Sierra Leone Bible College

1999Writer and Trainer – Sunday School Materials

1998Ordained Minister, Member of Council of Administration

1998 – 2000 Associate Pastor – Au Memorial UBC Church – Wellington

Member – Council of Elders

Africa Gospel Church – Good Shepherd, Nairobi

2002 – 2005Men’s Leader

2010-2013Lay Leader, Member of the Local Church Council

Sermon Samples on YouTube

EDUCATIONAL CONSULTANCY – 

Areas of Consultancy

Church in Transformative Development

Worldviews and Development

Curriculum and Instruction

Transformative Education

Higher Education Leadership

Higher Education Administration

Integration of Faith, Life and Learning

Consulting Organizations

Tyndale House Foundation: Africa Leadership Study (Senior Researcher)

Oasis (Supervising Editor – Africa Study Bible)

South Africa Theological Seminary – South Africa

More than a Mile Deep – Global Curriculum Project – Mozambique

Developed a complete curriculum for this group. Curriculum in use in seven different African countries

Church Mission Society – Kenya

Chalmers – Tennessee

Entrust – Colorado

Medical Aviation Fellowship, Learning Technologies – Idaho

Institute for the Study of African Realities, Africa International University – Kenya

Apollos – Holland

Paulus Foundation – Holland

Africa Biblical Leadership

ACTEA/Global Associates for Transformative Education

World Vision – Kenya

Overseas Council

Seminars and Training (As Trainer and Facilitator)

Church Training Workshops and Seminars (Church and Transformative Development)

Holland (Consultancy)May 2004

Nigeria: Workshop  Nov 3-11  2004

Nov 20-27 2006

Ghana, Accra Nov. 2007

South Africa: Workshop Sept 14-26 2004

August 16-19 2007

Mozambique: Writers’ Workshop Nov 11-16 2006

Kenya: Writers’ Workshop – Several

London (Consultancy) February 2008

Ivory Coast April 2010

Benin March 2009

South Sudan: Feb 3-7 2010

Burundi (Workshop) October 2012

Faculty Development Workshops (Transformative Education) with ACTEA/GATE. A total of about 80-100 lecturers and administrators of about 30 schools have attended these trainings in Africa.

Ukraine June 11 – 15 2007

Ethiopia Mar 18-21 2009

Ethiopia Mar 2010

Kenya Mar 22-25 2009

Kenya Mar 2010

Togo Nov 2011

Institutional Development (Institute of Excellence Workshops) – Overseas Council

Institute of Excellence – Nairobi (April 2015)

• Presented: Change Management Strategies in Curriculum Innovation and Delivery

Institute of Excellence – Abidjan (April 2016)

• Presented: From Research to Curriculum Change

Institutional Development: Educational Consultancy with Theological Schools

Schools Involved

Africa International University – Kenya

Scott Christian University – Kenya

Kenya Highlands University – Kenya

Africa Theological Seminary – Kenya

Kema International School of Theology – Kenya

Kampala Evangelical School of Theology – Uganda

Rwandan Institute of Evangelical Theology – Rwanda

Theological University of Central Africa – Zambia

Justo Mwale University College – Zambia

Theological College of Zimbabwe – Zimbabwe

Harare Theological College _ Zimbabwe

South African Theological College – South Africa

International College of Bible and Mission – South Africa

George Whitefield College – South Africa

Cape Town Baptist  Seminary – South Africa

Bible Institute of South Africa – South Africa

Namibia Evangelical Theological Seminary – Namibia

Ghana Christian University – Ghana

Goodnews Theological College and Seminary – Ghana

Group of ECWA Theological Schools in Nigeria (3 schools)

Nigerian Baptist Theological Seminary – Nigeria

West Africa Theological Seminary – Nigeria

LIFE Theological Seminary – Nigeria

UMCATC – Nigeria.

PROFESSIONAL PAPERS AND SEMINARS

2003: Paper submitted at Limuru for Focus Kenya/Tear Fund: Integral Mission and Theological Education

2006: Paper in South Africa for South Africa Theological Seminary: The Rest to the West: The Role of Theological Schools.”

2006: Trainee at Boot Camp for Sustainable Funds Development

2008: Presented a Paper at Increase Consultation in London on “Developing  Situational Competences through Constructivist paradigms of learning”

2009: Participant in E-learning for Kenya

2010: Participant—Africa Biblical Leadership Initiative in Ethiopia

2010 Invitee African Heads of States Prayer Breakfast in Ethiopia at the African Union

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

October 2012: ICETE Consultation, Nairobi

May 2011: All Africa OCI Leadership Institute – Financial Sustainability and Organizational Change

March 2011: Educational Studies Department, AIU – E-learning

August 2009: KNET: Learning Technology

September 2013: Designing and teaching on-line courses – Horizon

May 2007: Mission Aviation Fellowship, Learning Technologies – Web Delivery systems

August 1995: NEGST, Library Science

April 1993: ACTEA, Staff Training Institute for Librarians

PUBLICATIONS IN PROCESS

Influence of Epistemological Beliefs on Adult Education Theory: Relating John Dewey’s Learning Theories and Practice to Phases of His Epistemological Transformation (Africa Theological Journal)

Research-Based Curriculum Review: Learning from the African Leadership Study – Published in Insights Journal

The Impact of the Hidden Curriculum in Teaching, Learning and Spiritual Development – A book Chapter

Education and Biblical Justice: A Christian Critique of Paulo Freire’s Critical Pedagogy (Proposed Publisher – Africa Theological Journal)

Integrity and Finance (MMD-G Course)

Pastoral Guidance in Conflict Management (MMD-G Course)

Curriculum Vitae

David Kimiri Ngaruiya, PhD

OBJECTIVE: My objective is to spearhead transformation of society in Africa and
beyond through leadership in academics, research, teaching, institutional development,
and administration

CURRENTLY: Director of PhD in Theological Studies 2017-to date

EDUCATION

Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, PhD, 2008

Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, ThM (Master of Theology), 2004

Nairobi International School of Theology, (MDiv Master of Divinity), 2001

Kenya Polytechnic, HND (Higher National Diploma), 1991

Thika Technical School, 1975-78, EACE Division 1

Gatimu Primary School, 1968-1974, CPE

AWARDS, HONORS, ACHIEVEMENTS

Department Fellowship, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, 2005-2006

David and Sylvia Memorial Award for Excellence, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, 2005

Kenneth S. Kantzer Memorial Award for Christian character, Academic excellence, and Service to the church, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, 2006

AREAS OF LEADERSHIP COMPETENCE

Leadership development

Development of Resources

AREAS OF TEACHING COMPETENCE

Mission and Anthropology

Research

Leadership

Theology

SIGNIFICANT WORK EXPERIENCE

NAIROBI INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF THEOLOGY 2001-2016

Director of PhD in Theological Studies Program, June 2017-todate

Director, Quality Assurance, Research and Academic Collaborations, September 2016-June 2017

Deputy Vice Chancellor, Research, Extension and Development, July 2015-todate

Deputy Vice Chancellor, Finance, Administration and Planning, International Leadership University, May 2013-July 2015

Ag Deputy Vice Chancellor, Planning and Development, Nairobi International School of Theology, 2008-2013

Responsible for Rebranding of NIST to International Leadership University

Head of Department, Intercultural Studies Program, Nairobi International School of Theology, 2008-2010

Responsible for ICT infrastructural development of an Integrative System, Electronic Learning Platform and Mobile Learning Platform for Nairobi International School of Theology/International Leadership University

Facilitated development and compilation of 60 page NIST/ILU master plan

Initiated the transformation of Mission Studies at NIST to Intercultural Studies and added the following courses: Race and Ethnicity, Pluralism and Missional Theology

Served in the Academic Council and the Academic Committee at NIST, spearheaded, developed and presented a business plan for the NIST journal in 2009.  The plan was accepted and the journal rebranded to “Transformation in Context: A Journal of Leadership of International Leadership University, which is now at the stage of awaiting publication upon availability of resources

Served with my family as a trained missionary for Campus Crusade for Christ International at NIST from 2001 to date

Research, Development, Supervision and Implementation of key proposals and projects for the development of the school as a world-class university: Borehole project, Generator project, ICT centre, Student and Faculty training scholarships, Research centre, Library resources, Kitengela Campus facilities development, Kitengela green house farm, NIST 3000,  and Quality assurance

As a way of training of more Christian leaders, I have oversight of providing ILU’s integrative system and the responsibility of overseeing the development of mLearning, ILU’s mobile phone mode of learning as well as for the development of NIST/ILU E-learning mode

Head of NIST Academic Journal Editorial Taskforce 2009-2010. One of the two Editors of NISTNEWS from 2008-Todate

Developed editorial policy for NIST/ILU Journal

Senior Lecturer, International Leadership University, 2008-todate

Coordinator, Operation Sunrise Africa Training of 2514 Pastors in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Ethiopia, Sudan and Madagascar in 2001

Teaching Assistant, Nairobi International School of Theology, 2001-2003

Head of Field Ministry Department, Nairobi International School of Theology, 2002-2003

Editorial Committee member of Transformation in Context-A Journal of International Leadership University

TRINITY EVANGELICAL DIVINITY SCHOOL 2003-2008

Adjunct Faculty, Trinity College, 2005-2008 (Anthropology)

International Student Advisor, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, 2008

President, Fellowship of International Students, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, 2004-2006

Graduate Teaching Assistant for Dr Tite Tienou: 2007-2008, Trinity Evangelical

Divinity School

Research Assistant for Dr Lois McKinney: 2007 in the Publication of the book: “Encountering Missionary Life and Work: Preparing for Intercultural Ministry,” See page xii of book excerpt

Laboratory Assistant, Information Technology at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School

ASSOCIATION FOR CHRISTIAN THEOLOGICAL EDUCATION IN AFRICA (ACTEA)

      Member of the Executive Committee/Member of ACTEA Council-2013-todate

Chairman of Finance Committee of ACTEA-2013 todate

CHURCH AND OTHER PARACHURCH ORGANIZATIONS 1990-2016

Board and Executive Committee Member-Association of Christian Theological Education in Africa-2013 Todate

Bible Study Fellowship Leadership, 1990-todate.  BSF Teaching Leader, 2010-

Board Chairman, Evangelism Explosion East African Region, 2000-2003

Board Member for Light of Africa Ministries

Mavuno Church, Life group and Zonal leader, Facilitator for premarital classes, Shepherd of coaches

Mavuno Church, Head of coaches in Marriage ministry

Harvest Bible Chapel Lake Zurich, Life group Coach 2005-2008

Nairobi Chapel, Prayer deacon, 1995 – 1997 April, Church Planting team member

Nairobi Chapel, Church District Shepherd, 1998-2003

NUMERICAL MACHINING COMPLEX 1990-1998

Technician Engineer registered by Engineers Registration Board of Kenya: Research and development of industrial machines, maintenance of computerized numerically controlled machines, maintenance of modern heat treatment plant, installation of workshop machines and equipment, design of mechanical systems and services technical sales representative and personnel welfare

KENYA BUREAU OF STANDARDS 1984-1990

Engineering Technician: Maintenance of force standard machines, calibration and verification of force measurement equipment and liaising with industry in application of standards in engineering designs, scientific research in intercomparison measurements between PTB in Germany and Kenya Bureau of Standards

MINISTRY OF WORKS 1982-1984

Inspector of Mechanical Building Services: maintenance of air conditioning systems,

boilers, sterilizers, laundry machines, pumps, fire protection and hospital equipment

PAPER PRESENTATIONS AND PUBLICATIONS

PUBLICATIONS

Dissertation: “Death and Burial Practices: A Study of Contextualization of Ritual at     Some Nairobi Multi-ethnic, Multi-Racial Churches”

“The Trendy Giant Wounds: Some Hosting Experiences In the African Church” at the Regional Evangelical Missiological Society Conference at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, 2005.  Published in EMQ, 2008

The Trendy Giant Wounds: Some Hosting Experiences in the African Church published in “Engaging the Church: Analyzing the Canvas of Short-term missions Edited by Laurie Fortunak and Scott Moreau, 2008, Evangelism and Missions Information Service

“Counselling” in Pastor’s Training Manual, 2003, revised in 2011

Research materials including field experience and insights for Dr Lois McKinney: 2007 in the Publication of the book: “Encountering Missionary Life and Work: Preparing for Intercultural Ministry.”  See page xii of book excerpt

Field Research for the Tyndale Foundation on Theological Education and leadership: Study of healthy Partnerships with African Leaders and North American Institutions.  Teamwork with Dr Robert Priest, Steve Mickler and myself.  The research findings are currently confidential and the property of Tyndale Foundation but may be made public.

“NIST: Enhancing Religious Education in Africa” published by the Daily Nation in 2010

“Evaluation of mLearning First Trial” in 2010

“Church Planting” in Pastors Training in Leadership Manual, 2011

“Infrastructural Transformation at NIST/ILU” in the 2011 NIST NEWS and “Transformers: NIST/ILU Alumni News”

“The Multi-faceted Genesis of Post Election Violence in Kenya,” in Communities of Faith in Africa and African Diaspora published by Wipf and Stock as

Technology as a Tool for Pursuing Academic and Professional Excellence in the

June 2012 NISTNews

Co-editor with Casely Essamuah of Communities of Faith in Africa and African Diaspora. Eugene, Oregon: Pickwick Publications, 2013.  ISBN 13: 978-1-62032-959-7 / 

“The Significance of Johann Ludwig Kraph Mission Work in East Africa” under publication by Langham Literature, United Kingdom

Technology and Media-Article for Africa Study Bible due to be published in 2015/2016

“Mission from Africa” in Encyclopaedia of Christianity in the Global South submitted in 2017

“Indigenous Churches from Africa” in Encyclopaedia of Christianity in the Global South submitted in 2017

“Characteristics of African Christian Leaders with Most Impact” Presented at the American Society of Missiologists at University of North Western, Minneapolis USA to be published by William Carey Press.

“Blood” upcoming in The Africa Bible Commentary Revised Edition, published by Langham in 2018/2019

“Mission in and From Africa” upcoming Africa in The Bible Commentary Revised Edition, published by Langham 2018/2019

PRESENTATIONS

“The Gospel and Post Election Violence in Kenya,” Trinity College, March 2008

“Theological Issues Relating to Missionary Attrition with Implications for Team Leadership in East Africa,” Midwest Mission Studies Fellowship (USA), 2007

“Needing the Dead” at the Regional Evangelical Missiological Society Conference at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, 2006

“Death and Burial Practices: A Study of Contextualization of Ritual at Some Nairobi Multi-ethnic, Multi-Racial Churches” at the Regional Evangelical Missiological Society Conference at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, April 2008

A business plan for the NIST Journal at NIST faculty Retreat on January 12, 2009

“Academic Writing and Research.” A Presentation at NIST Faculty Colloquium on March 2009

Evaluation of seminary education in 2009: A survey of bishops and senior church

leaders in Kenya

“Mobile Phone Learning as a Viable Means of Training Leaders in Africa” paper presentation at the Association of Professors of Mission held on June 13-14, 2012 at Techny Towers, Illinois Chicago

“Characteristics of African Christian Leaders with Most Impact” Presented at the American Society of Missiologists at University of North Western, Minneapolis USA

Combating Education Irregularities and Examination Fraud Summit” held July 2014

Challenges in Emerging Paradigms (Technology) presented at the Overseas Council Institute-November 2014

Death and Suffering: An academic paper presentation on March 7, 2015 at the Africa Society for Evangelical Theology held at ILU on March 7, 2015

“Defining Terms for Assessment Research” at Overseas Council Institute of Excellence, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia on September 21, 2016

“Analyzing the Results of Assessment Research” at Overseas Council Institute of Excellence, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia on September 22, 2016

“Death Rituals” at Africa Institute of Mission and Research (AICMAR)-November 10, 2016

Quality Audit Inspection Report for ILU during CUE visit on January 23, 2017-02-10

“Towards an Understanding of Ethnicity” at the National Cohesion and Integration and Commission theme on Discourse on How to Mitigate the Effects of Ethnic Balkanization on Democracy in Kenya at Sentrim Lake Elementaita-June 23, 2017

“A Case Study of Nairobi Chapel Church Planting Movement” academic paper at the
Africa Society for Evangelical Theology held at St. Paul’s University, Limuru on March 9, 2018.

“More Than a Prophet?” Paper Presentation at Global Theological Conference held in Nairobi-July 19-21, 2018

PEER REVIEWER Peer reviewer for Africa Society of Evangelical Theology journal articles for publication in peer reviewed journals-2014-Todate

EDITOR-Africa Society of Evangelical Theology-Journal Articles published by Langham-2018

CURRENT RESEARCH PROJECTS 

1. Church Planting: Case Study Text-upcoming book
2. Grief in the Multiethnic and Multiracial Contexts-Continued observations
3. Foundation of  “Transformation in Context: a Journal of International Leadership University-Start first publication in 2017/2018
4. Further Research on the Gospel and Post Election Violence in Kenya-My work
5. Race and Ethnicity-As I teach
6. Witchcraft as a doorway to political power in Kenya-As I teach
7. Witchcraft as the doorway to political power in Kenya-As I teach
8. Research on Theology and Development in collaboration with NETACT-Continuing

COURSES DESIGNED AND TAUGHT

1. SOC 231-Cultural Anthropology at Trinity International University
2. SOC 330-Christianity and Ethnic Relations at Trinity International University-Team Teaching
3. MS 572-Cultural Anthropology at NIST
4. MS 571-Introduction to Mission at NIST
5. MS 671-Church Planting at NIST
6. ME-Communicating the Gospel Cross-Culturally at NIST
7. Bible and Drama at NIST
8. MS 573-Contextualization at NIST
9. Evangelism and Discipleship at NIST
10. ICS 573-Race and Ethnicity at NIST-Face-to-face and online
11. ICS 500-Missional Theology at NIST-Face-to-face and online
12. ICS 508-Urban Missions
13. RES 590-Research Design and Methods at NIST
14. RES 700 – Research Design and Methods for PhD Leadership Program at International Leadership University
15. MS 760-Anthropological Research at Africa International University
16. PhD in Theological Studies Seminars on Research(October 2013), Contemporary Issues in Missiology (November 2013) Church and Missions in Africa (January) 2014
17. FME 505-Faith in Corporate Settings
18. THS 802-Theology of Leadership for PhD Class

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

Evangelical Missiological Society, 2005-

Member and official of African Society for Evangelical Theology 2010-todate

American Society of Missiologists, 2005-

PROFESSIONAL GROWTH

Attended a one week “African Writers Workshop” at Nairobi Evangelical Graduate School of Theology –January 18 to 23, 2009

Participated in the formation of “African Society of Evangelical Theology” a process that commenced in 2008

As a student/scholar of the Bible, I have been in Bible Study Fellowship leadership in the last 22 years.  In this length of time, I have shepherded and trained leaders through the study of: Genesis, Johanine writings, History of Israel and the Minor Prophets, Acts of the Apostles and Pauline Writings, Romans, Life of Moses, Mathew, and part of Isaiah, Ruth, Philippians and Colossians

Participant in “Curriculum Conference on Islam in Africa” at the Ethiopian Graduate School of Theology, Addis Ababa, March 25-27, 2010 and established benchmarks for a Master of Arts Degree in Islamic studies

Delegation Leader to Tokyo 2010 Conference in Japan

Attended Teaching Leader training conducted by Bible Study Fellowship International in October 2012 at San Antonio Texas

Researcher in Africa Leadership Study Conference held at NEGST from November 10-12, 2011

Participant in Heads of Institutions forum organized by Kenya Education Network Trust from November 3-5, 2010 at Mombasa

Participant and Panel discussion facilitator at public and private universities Heads of Institutions forum organized by Kenya Education Network Trust from December 8-9, 2011 at Mombasa

Studying statistics in preparation for teaching and long-term planning for NIST/ILU from January 2012

Completed the Institute for Excellence in Christian Leadership Development conducted by Overseas Council International in Nairobi Kenya, May 8-11, 2012

Participant in the Teaching Leader Institute for Genesis at Bible Study Fellowship, San Antonio Texas on June 25-29, 2012 conducted by Professor Walter Kaiser

Contributing author to “The Leadership University Takes a Different Approach to Transform the Society” published by the Star Newspaper, Friday 31, August 2012

Africa Resource Development-Undertook training on raising of resources within the African and World context on September   10-12, 2012 in Nairobi Kenya

Representative member of ILU in Kenya Association of Fund Raising Professionals

Attended the American Society of Missiologists Conference as a member on June

15-17, 2012 at Techny Towers, Illinois Chicago

Participant as Teaching Leader in “Eradicating Biblical Poverty” conducted by Bible Study Fellowship International at Safari Park Hotel on October 5-7, 2012

Participant and one of the presenters on “My Journal through a Doctoral Program” at the Doctoral Education Consultation held on October 13-14, 2012 organized by the International Council for Evangelical Theological Education (ICETE) at the KCB Training Centre, Nairobi Kenya

Participant and respondent to plenary sessions at the International Council for Evangelical Theological Education (ICETE) held on October 15-19, 2012 at the KCB Training Centre, Nairobi Kenya

Participant in colloquium on witchcraft and witchcraft accusations held at African International University from March 6-9, 2013 with scholars drawn from all over Africa and North America

Senior Research Director for Africa Leadership Study at Brackenhurst Retreat Center for participants from USA, Francophone Africa, Anglophone Africa and Luso(Portuguese speaking) Africa on May 22-May 26, 2013

Participant in Stakeholders’ workshop on Universities Regulations, Standards and Guidelines, 2013 held at Kenya School of Monetary Studies on 28^th-29, October 2013 and conducted by Commission for University Education

Participant at Bioethics Training Workshop conducted by KAVI-ICR (Kenya Aids Vaccine Initiative-Institute of Clinical Research) in collaboration with National commission for Science Technology and Innovation(NACOSTI) at Nairobi University School of Medicine on October 30-November 1, 2013

French Classes at Alliance Francaise de Nairobi-June 2013-todate

Review and rewriting of ILU master plan and 10 year strategic plans

Participant in “Multiplying Churches and Communities” for South and Eastern Africa held at Jumuia Conference Centre, Limuru-January 20-25, 2014

Senior Research Director and Presenter at Africa Leadership Study Conference held at Brackenhurst Retreat Center for participants from USA, Francophone Africa, Anglophone Africa and Luso (Portuguese speaking) Africa on May 26-May 30, 2014

Senior Research Director and Presenter at the American Society of Missiologists held at University of NorthWestern, Minneapolis in the USA from June 19-22, 2014

Research Governance and Management Training August 31-September 2, 2015 conducted by African Population and Health Research Centre-Nairobi

Institutional Sustainability workshop on September 19, 2015 conducted by OCI at Ethiopia Graduate School of Theology-Addis Ababa

Trustees Development Program Kenya-College of Insurance Nairobi-December 7-11, 2015

Attended and Moderated the Africa Society of Evangelical Annual Conference at Africa Nazarene University in March 2016

Attended International Leadership Consortium Conference-Theme-“Strengthening Our Leadership for Transformational Important” held at the International Leadership University-Kenya from March 6-March 10, 2017

Network for African Congregational Theology (NETACT) Theology and Development Workshop 3-6 July 2017, Scott Christian University, Machakos, Kenya

Participant in Global Theological Initiative conference on the theme “Theme: The Cross of Christ: Atonement and Reconciliation in a Violent World” held at CORAT on July 13-15, 2017 in Nairobi, Kenya

Participant in Universities Workshop in The Role of Universities in the realization of sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and Global Citizenship Education -11th June-13th June 2018 At The Kenya Institute for Curriculum Development

Participant in the Teaching Leader Institute for People of the Promised Land at Bible Study Fellowship, San Antonio Texas on June 25-29, 2018 conducted by Dr. Mark Bailey

THESIS SUPERVISION

Supervised the following masters thesis:

1. A Critical Evaluation of the Church’s Response to the Challenge of Drug Abuse Among the Youth with Special Reference to Christ is the Answer Ministries by Joseph Ndung’u-First Reader
2. Developing Contextualized Church Planting Strategy for Reaching Nairobi City by Jean Pierre Mukendi Bondo-First Reader
3. Challenges Faced by Church Leaders in Employee Management: A Study of Ethiopian Evangelical Fellowship Churches by Eyasu Olob Ollolo-First Reader
4. Facets of Social Capital and Stewardship in Church Leadership: A Case Study of Evangelical Churches in Nairobi North and East by Harreate Wanjiru Mejah-First Reader
5. The Challenge of Negative Ethnicity in Kenya in the Light of 2007/2008 Post-Election Violence and the Response of Evangelical Churches: A Study of Selected Churches in Eldoret Town by Michael Gatogo Mwangi-First Reader
6. The Role of the Church in Transformational Development: A Study of Evangelical Churches in Gatundu  by George Njuguna Mwangi-Second Reader
7. A Biblical Perspective of Cognitive Behaviour Interventions to Substance Abuse Among Students in Secondary Schools in Westlands Division, Nairobi by Margaret Kang’ethe-Second Reader
8. Impact of Freedom of Worship in Church Growth: A Case Study of Post-persecution Evangelical Church of Ethiopian Church by Markos Hayamo-Second Reader
9. Understanding Sexuality for “Christian Teens” in Biblical Perspective: A Case Study for Three Selected Churches in Nairobi by Amos Rukuru Mwangi-Second Reader
10. External Reader for Africa International University ThM Thesis: An Examination of the Social Political Contribution of Pentecostalism to Kenya National Development: A Case Study of Christ Is The Answer Ministries by Babatomiwa Moses Owojaiye
11. The Relationship Between the Discipleship of New Believers and Church Growth by Lucas Wokabi-Second Reader
12. External Reader for Africa Nazarene University MA Thesis: Challenges Facing Inter-racial Marriages among Black and White Couples in Karen (Kenya) with Reference to Ruth 1:16-17 by Lucas Dibo
13. External Reader for Africa International University ThM Thesis: Towards a New Inculturation Model for the Alur in the Communaute Evangelique au centre de l’Afrique in the Democratic Republic of Congo
14. Mission of the Church to the Challenges of Islam in Africa: A Case Study of Selected Churches in Nairobi, Kenya by Ghislaine Monga Kasongo-Second Reader
15. Transforming Culture: a Critical Evaluation of Contextualizing Christianity for Urban Youth in Nairobi Chapel Youth Ministry, Kenya by Ngibuini Mwaura-First Reader
16. Transformational Leadership and Performance of Chrisco Churches in Nyanza One Presbytery, Kenya by Thomas Sawo Aoro-First Reader
17. Conflict Transformation against Negative Ethnicity: Women Leadership Involvement in Limuru, Kenya by Rosemary Agunda-First Reader
18. Leadership Succession: A Study of Fifteen Evangelical Churches in Chuka, Kenya by Patrick Mutegi Rindiri-First Reader
19. Assessment of Christian Union Leadership Development in Twelve Secondary Schools by David Murathi Waruingi-First Reader
20. From an Ethnic Church to a Missional One: A focus on Evangelical Churches in Goma Town of Democratic Republic of Congo by Eraston Kambale Kighoma-First Reader
21. The church’s Role in the Process of Reconciliation in Rwanda Based on 2 Corinthians 5:17-21 by Michel Mbazambigwi-Second Reader
22. The Extent of Indigenization of RCCG in East Africa: A Case Study of Ethiopia, Kenya, Uganda and Seychelles- Oladapo Ayobami Amiola-AIU External Reader
23. Business as Missions: An Analysis of Operational Models of Church-Based Social Enterprises Among Urban And Rural Youth within the Anglican Church of Kenya- David Robert Chaves- AIU External Reader
24. An Investigation of the Students’ Involvement in Campus and its Missiological Implications amongst Focus-Kenya- Joseph Muthua- AIU External Reader
25. The Impact of Laity Mobilization of Indegenous Church Growth: A Case Study of Deeper Life Church: Lagos, Nairobi- Kunle Olabode Ogunkolati- AIU External Reader
26. The Impact of Social Justice Ministry of Nairobi Chapel on Some Recipients of its Christian Social Concern Programs- Jane Muriuki- AIU External Reader
27. The Challenges of Wahhabism on the Outreach Ministry of Kale Heywot Church in Western Arsi, Ethiopia-Wubshet Teklewold Seble-AIU External Reader
28. Political Polarization along Tribal Lines During General Elections in Kenya and Its Impact on The Church: A Case Study of Korogocho Slum in Nairobi-Simon Kagiri-AIU External Reader
29. Death and Burial Rites Among The Buskusu Community and Its Missiological Implication For Christian Witness-Edward Wekesa Wanyonyi-AIU External Reader
30. Factors Affecting the Success of Evangelistic Mission and Outreach Among Selected Evangelical Churches in Nairobi-Kennedy Otieno Oluoch-External Reader-AIU
31. A Study of The Neo-Traditional Death and Burial Rites Among The Luo Community in Rarienda: A Christian Response-Otuba Manase Ogola
32. An Evaluation of The Fellowship of Christian Union (Focus) Kenya Youth Discipleship Proram At University of Nairobi Main Campus-Robert Chiewolo
33. Embracing Glocal Missions in Kenyan Baptist Churches: Current Challenges-Joyce Wanjiru Karanja
34. External Examiner- Factors Affecting Numerical Growth of Abundant Life Church In Malawi 2008 – 2018-Chrispine Katiyi Banda-AIU
35. External Examiner-An Investigative into the Relationship between the Somali Islamic Economic Dupt and its Impact on Church Growth in Eastleigh-Danson Mukuri-AIU.
36. External Examiner-Missionary Care: An Investigation into the Needs of Missionaries in Marsabit And how that Affects their Effectiveness –Jennifer Wamaitha Kariuki-AIU
37. External Examiner-Continuity and Discontinuity of ATR Beliefs and Practics ; A Case of Burial Rites Among the Luo Community- Joel Apolo Opiyo Soti- AIU.
38. External Examiner-Josephine Wambui Kiarie-Behavioural Patterns Among Orphans: A Case Study Of Greensted Nakuru Locality
39. External Examiner-Approaches To Muslim Evanglization: An Analysis of Outreach Method by the Evangelical Alliance of Kenya From 2013 – 2017-By Margaret Njeri-AIU
40. External Examiner-The Impact Of Juvenile Deliquency On The Local Community: A Case Of Eldoret- Margaret Njeri Gichuki-AIU
41. External Examiner-The Impact of Juvenile Deliquency on the Local Community: A Case of Eldoret Philemon Kipruto Tanui-AIU
42. External Examiner-An Analysis of Reasons why some Kenyan Missonaries Lack Financial Support-By Winnie M Kariuki-AIU
43. External Examiner-An Investigation of the Wahhabi Religion Movement on Christian Witness in Moyale – Ethiopia-By Yonatan Mengistu Gizaw-AIU
44. Exernal Examiner- Missionary Care: An Investigation into the Needs of Missionaries in Marsabit and How that Affects their Effectiveness -Janet Wamaitha Kariuki
45. Supervisor-Ethical Leadership and Employee Performance: A Case of Sunset Finanal Services-Nelson Chege Kuria
46. Supervisor-Service Quality and Customer Retention in Banks as Influenced by Rise of Technology: A Case Study of Five Kenya Commercial Banks-Susan Njogu

Current Dissertation Supervision-proposal
Practical Strategies for Contemporary Afrcan Christians in Zambia in Response to Ancestral veneration by Laban Shiteya- South Africa Theological Seminary

PhD Dissertations Examined

Theology of War and Mission with Special Reference to the War in Eastern Congo from 1990 to November 28^th, 2011 by Eraston Kighoma-2018 – South Africa Theological Seminary

Religious Identity and Mobility Among Alur Christians in Northeastern Congo by

George Pirworth Atido

Conversion to Islam: A Study of the Conversion Motifs of Igbo Muslim Converts to Islam by Chinyere -2017-byFelicia Priest Africa International University

Sukuma Christian Conversion to Nassa, Tanzania: An Investigation of the Discourses, Practices, Beliefs, Motivating and Demotivating Factors in Africa Inland Church Tanzania-2018-by Abraham Kidd Africa International University

An Exploration on The Kipsigis Christians’ Perception of Childlessness in
Selected Full Gospel Churches in Fort-Ternan, Kericho County and their
Implications for Mission-2018-by Catherine Cheruiyot-Africa International University

Hobbies

Lawn tennis, learning golf, running and reading

References
These are available on request.

Curriculum Vitae

Rev. Steven D. H. Rasmussen Ph.D.

EDUCATION

2008
Trinity International University, Deerfield, IL, USA
Ph.D. in Intercultural Studies, GPA 3.96

Dissertation topic: “Illness and Death Experiences in Northwestern Tanzania: An Investigation of Discourses, Practices, Beliefs, and Social Outcomes, Especially Related to Witchcraft, Used in a Critical Contextualization and Education Process with Pentecostal Ministers”

Minor: Education

1992
Bethel Seminary, St. Paul, MN
M.Div. with Missions Concentration, magna cum laude

1985
Bethel College, St. Paul, MN
B.A. Biblical/Theological Studies, magna cum laude

Minors: History, Philosophy

1986 and 1995
Maryknoll Language School, Musoma, Tanzania
Swahili language basic course and Swahili language advanced course

ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE

2008-Present    Nairobi Evangelical Graduate School of Theology- in Africa International University

Taught missiology and intercultural studies courses in English.

• Contextualization (MA)
• Advanced Contextualization (PhD)
• Advanced Contextualization: Suffering, Sickness, Death and Witches (PhD)
• Witchcraft, Accusations and Counseling (BA)
• African Traditional Religions (MA)
• African Cultures and Religions (PGD)
• Social Anthropology (MA)
• Anthropological Research Methods (MA)
• Intercultural Studies Research Methods (PhD)
• Introduction to Doctoral Research (PhD)
• Research in Islamic Studies (PhD)
• Missiological Research Methods (PhD)
• Discovering Worldview (Mth)
• Leadership Development (MA)
• Introduction to Missions (MDiv)
• Biblical Theology of Mission (MA)
• Mission and the Kingdom of God in African Contexts (Mth)
• Missions Practicum (MA)
• Senior Reflections (MA)
• Supervision of Theses (MA, MDiv, Mth, PhD)

Researched 

• Sickness, death, witches and witch accusations in Africa and Christian response, built network of researchers and responders (2005-present)
• Africa Leadership Study: Senior Research Director – Kenya (2011-present)

1995 – Present
Lake Victoria Christian College (LVCC), Mwanza, Tanzania

Taught the following 3 credits (37.5 class hours) courses at the diploma level (99 credits) in Swahili. Developed syllabi and overall course structure.

Biblical Studies:

• Bible Survey: The Bible as One Story
• Hermeneutics: Principles of Studying Scripture
• Pentateuch I
• Pentateuch II
• Poetical and Wisdom Literature
• The Book of Acts
• Pauline Epistles II

Other Courses:

• History of the World Christian Movement
• Christian Character (Spiritual Formation)
• Perspectives on Missions seminar (25 class hours) – taught Culture and History portions in three Tanzania locations and Burundi. Also trained teachers who are teaching it to thousands of others in over 100 locations.
• Training of trainers for seminars on “Ministering to those suspected of being witches and responding to witchcraft” Trained teams have since taught this 15 times in four other regions. Wrote grants to fund this.

Led LVCC into more extensive and indigenous ministry. While I was principal 1995-2003, LVCC expanded from one location with 30 students to three sites for the residential courses (80 students) and a Theological Education by Extension program (365 students). All of these students are active in ministry serving 14 denominations. We also trained teachers and administered seminars teaching church leadership, marriage, family, godly agriculture, children’s ministry, and missions to tens of thousands of people in hundreds of villages. In 2002, one of the team of deans who I trained replaced me as principal. I continue to serve on the leadership team, primarily responsible for communications and fundraising.

Served the Pentecostal Evangelistic Fellowship of Africa (LVCC’s owner) through preaching, fund raising, advising, facilitating, communication and networking. Also served on committees such as the PEFA Board of Theology which oversees all theological education.

Developed partnerships as founding director of Training East African Ministers (TEAM). TEAM provides development and most operating funds as well as prayer support to LVCC. In addition to regular communication and visits to 45 supporting churches and individuals, wrote and reported on grants for seminars, textbooks, TEE, church roofs, and orphans. TEAM also provides prayer and financial support including ministry expenses and salary for my ministry.

Developed the Theological Educators’ Network (TEN) to promote cooperation between Tanzanian theological professors and schools. Chaired TEN 2001-2003. Chaired TEN’s committee to develop the East African School of Missions and its curriculum 2006-2008.

1986 – 1987
1999 – 2007
Lake Tanganyika Christian College, Kigoma, Tanzania

Taught theology courses in English at the degree level to ministers who had completed a diploma. Each of these courses is 2 credits (25 class hours). Developed syllabi and overall course structure (2000 – 2003, 2006 – 2007):

• Apologetics
• Contemporary Theological Issues: Theologizing in the African Context

I also taught Biblical studies courses at diploma level (1986-1987, 1999 in Kigoma and Bujumbura, Burundi)

2003-2005
Trinity International University, Deerfield, Illinois, USA

Ph.D. I.C.S. Program Scholar: Assisted Dr. Robert Priest (director of the Intercultural Studies program, Ph.D. in Anthropology, Berkeley) with research, administration, program marketing, planning conferences, and testing/course pack development for This Side of Heaven: Race, Ethnicity, and Christian Faith which he edited. Led a weekly advisee group and fellowship activities for I.C.S. program participants. Assisted the academic doctoral program office in administration. 

Co-taught “Race and Ethnic Relations” with fellow Ph.D. participants in 2004-2005, including teaching all small group sessions, developing/delivering some large group lectures, collaborating on curriculum development and grading.

1982 – 1985
Bethel College, St. Paul, MN
Graded and performed administrative tasks as Teaching Assistant to Dr. Chester Wood (New Testament) 1982-1983 and Dr. Roger Olson (Systematic Theology) 1984-1985.

PASTORAL EXPERIENCE
Bethel Christian Fellowship, St. Paul, Minnesota, USA

2017-Present

Leading this multicultural congregation and other pastors and staff, preaching, pastoral care, etc. Also on board of elders for All Nations Family of Churches- 8 churches speaking 7 languages that BCF originated and is part of (5 meet in BCF’s building)

1995-Present

Commissioned Missionary directing TEAM ministry of BCF

1989 – 1994
Assistant Pastor  

Pastored the youth, developed a missions committee and policy, oversaw assimilation of visitors, taught adult members, preached at least monthly, led worship, and visited ill and elderly members.

Redwood Falls Assemblies of God, Redwood Falls and Cloquet Gospel Tabernacle, Cloquet, Minnesota, USA

1988 – 1989
1985 – 1986
Youth Pastor
Developed and led programs. Taught weekly youth group Bible study. Planned and executed fun activities. Volunteer basis.

PUBLICATIONS

• “Connected – The Role of Social Capital for Leaders with Impact” In African Christian Leadership: Realities, Opportunities, and Impact (American Society of Missiology Series). Ed. by Robert J. Priest and Kirimi Barine 2017.
• “Sickness in Africa: Holistic, Integrated, Christian Understanding and Response.” In Christian Response to Suffering in Africa, Langham publications. Forthcoming.
• “Diviners and Witches” article for the Africa Study Bible. Forthcoming.
• 19 application notes and touch points for the Africa Study Bible. Forthcoming.
• “Discovering Witches” in the Henry Center for Theological Understanding’s online periodical, Sapientia (13 April 2015); sapientia.org/discovering-witches. This is the first of four articles located at http://henrycenter.tiu.edu/author/steve-rasmussen/?author_archive=true
• “Healing Communities: Contextualizing Responses to Witch Accusations.” In International Bulletin of Missionary Research. 39, no. 1 (2015): 12–18. http://www.internationalbulletin.org/issues/2015-01/2015-01-012-rasmussen.html.
• “Health, healing and the church’s mission: Biblical perspectives and moral priorities” Book review. In Missiology, January 2014 42: 95-96.
• “Sickness and witchcraft in Northwestern Tanzania: Listening to Pentecostal Ministers” In Communities of faith in Africa and the African diaspora. ed. by Casseley Essamuah and David K. Ngaruiya. Eugene: OR: Pickwick. 2014.
• “What are “We” going to do about “Them”? In Contested space: Religion and ethnicity in Kenya. ed. by D. C. Chemorion, Esther Mombo, and C. B. Peter. Limuru, Kenya: Zapf Chancery. 2013.
• “A Case Study of Christian Response to Sickness, Death, and Witchcraft in Northwestern Tanzania” In African missiology: Contributions of contemporary thought. ed. By Caleb Chul-Soo Kim. Nairobi: Uzima. 2009.
• “Imagining Evil: Witchcraft Beliefs and Accusations in Contemporary Africa, Edited by Gerrie Ter Harr” Book review. In Missiology, January 2009.
• “Researching the short-term mission movement.” co-authored with Robert J. Priest, Terry Dischinger, and C. M. Brown. In Missiology, October 2006.
• “Better short-term mission trips produce better discipleship.”
  In FCA Leadership, July 2004.
• “My top ten for serving in missions.”
  In FCA Leadership, January 2003.

PROFESSIONAL CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS

• “LIGHT and TEAM’s Christian responses to Witchcraft Accusations” at “UN witchcraft and human rights experts workshop” at UNHCHR in Geneva, Switzerland, September 22, 2017.
• “Biblical responses to diviners, “witches” and accusers” presented at the Evangelical Missiological Society North-Central Region Meeting, Chicago, IL USA, March 18, 2017.
• “What does the Bible say about witches and diviners?” presented March 4 at an international conference on “The Church and Witchcraft Accusations” and “Christian Response to African Realities”. Also planned and executed this March 2-5, 2016 conference sponsored by the Henry Center of TIU and ASET (Africa Society of Evangelical Theology) with Bob Priest from TIU.
• “Sickness in Africa: Holistic, Integrated, Christian Understanding and Response” presented at Africa Society of Evangelical Theology annual meeting. 8 March, 2015.
• “Critically-contextualizing responses to witches in East Africa: problems and possibilities” presented at the American Society of Missiology annual meeting. June 20-22, 2014.
• “The Importance of Intercultural Skills and Relationships for Successful African Christian Leaders and Organizations in the Contemporary Interreligious, Interethnic, and Globally Connected World” presented at the American Society of Missiology annual meeting. June 20-22, 2014.
• “Money, ministry and middle-men” presented at Africa Society of Evangelical Theology annual meeting. 1 March, 2014.
• “Witchcraft and witch accusations in Sukumaland Tanzania” presentation at colloquium on “The Church and Witchcraft / Witch Accusations.” Also planned and executed this March 6-9, 2013 international conference for AIU along with Robert Priest from TIU.
• “Sacrificing to lead: The cost of “banana tree” Christian leadership” presented at Africa Society of Evangelical Theology annual meeting. 23 February, 2013.
• “Voices of International Students at Africa International University:  Cultural Differences in Learning” Presentation at Society of Intercultural Education and Research – USA, 12^th annual conference. Co-presented with Janice R.H. Rasmussen. October 17–20, 2012.
• “Who sent the mosquito? Illness causalities.” Two different presentations at Christian Medical and Dental Association conference. 14, 15 February, 2012.
• “Contextualized response to witch accusations in Tanzania” presented at the American Society of Missiology annual meeting. June 2010.
• “What should WE do about THEM? (Luke 4 and negative ethnicity).” Paper presented to conference at St. Paul’s University on “Addressing the disconnect: Spirituality and practical Christianity with the church in Kenya with special reference to negative ethnicity.” May 2010.
• “Who sent the mosquito? Illness causalities.” Presentation at “Empowering medical educational leadership for Africa’s Future,” an Institute of Family Medicine Faculty Development Conference. February 2010
• “Do former short-term missionaries go and give more to long-term missions? Evidence from a new statistical study.” Paper presented at the Evangelical Missiological Society North-Central Region Meeting, Chicago, IL, USA, April 2005

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

• Evangelical Missiological Society
• American Society of Missiology
• Africa Society of Evangelical Theology (2014 – 2015 chairman)
• Theological Educators’ Network (2000-2003 chairman)
• Society for Intercultural Education Training and Research – USA