Carlile College, Nairobi
Training a cohort of students offers peer encouragement and support. The Foundation has awarded several grants to enable this to happen and the Church Army College in Nairobi is one of the beneficiaries. Each year the students in the cohort are asked to reflect on what they have learned in their year of study.
Carlile College exists to nurture leaders through unique Christian value-based training that prepares them to provide solutions for transforming society towards the Kingdom of God. Carlile therefore envisions becoming the leading institution of learning in Africa with the intension of transforming the society towards God’s intention for society. The training at Carlile College is holistic; addressing the spiritual, social and economic needs of Africa. Since its inception in 1954, the college has recruited and trained 11,552 students from across the Anglican Communion in Africa.
The report from 2020 highlighted the following:
“In my study for last two semesters I have learnt a lot especially getting exposed to the missions, how to do urban ministry and how to relate gospel and culture.” Acurobwe James, a Ugandan student.
“I have been studying Systematic Theology, Gospel and Culture, Biblical Theology of the City, History of Christian Mission and others. Through these units I have acquired knowledge from difference sources and I can say has made me grow spiritually in all aspect of my life I can preach in the revivals where I have learnt to mingle with different people from different countries and also in the societies.” Rebecca Nyachang Chol from South Sudan
“In these two semesters I have learnt both theoretical and practical aspect. I have been both in class and in the field practising what I have been taught in the class by my tutors. I have learnt how to carry out the mission in all aspect in the society.” Chuol Kuol Bipal from South Sudan
“Last semester I had seven lectures and indeed I learnt a lot about mission. When I joined Church Army Africa Carlile College I didn’t know the background where I could start. Indeed, God has been faithful that now I could preach in English where I could not do it. Sermon preparation I have known how to prepare it in English. This has been the joy on how to interpret the Bible. The door to door evangelism is the ministry that has helped to know more about culture.” Eric Mubwika Tshilenge, a Congolese student.
“In certificate I was taught a maximum of 18 units. Through these units I can say I made it by the grace of God. Despite of challenges coming over me I was taught how to overcome them. Through the units I have been able to grasp a lot in the missions. One thing I never did in my life is to be in the mission ground. But through these units I have learnt I can say av knowledge to stand the flame of mission. Preaching and even sharing with many about our God. Encouraging others and handling situations in my life as a Christian.” Mary Nyajima from South Sudan.
Since 2017, St Augustine’s Foundation has supported 20 students with bursaries and has contributed to the purchase of over 150 books for the library.