JSM-Langham Scholars Program: It’s Working!
NEGST (Nairobi Evangelical Graduate School of Theology) has enrolled its first PhD class. This is a major accomplishment for this institution and a great example of what investing in the faculty development of theological institutions like NEGST can do to create local leadership to train local pastors. JSM-Langham currently has six JSM-Langham Scholars on the staff of NEGST, and this photo shows the first two scholars that have been supported by JSM-Langham to receive PhD degrees at NEGST — without having to come to the US or the UK for their studies. These two scholars are Abiola Mbamalu (Nigeria) and Andy Alo (Congo).
Back row: Andy Alo; George Huttar; Nelson Makanda; Ramadan Chan; Samy Tioye; Ben Byerly; Mark Mercer; Ronnie Sim
Middle row: Arthur Kaana; Karita Mbagara; Richard Mutura Bariu; Abiola Mbamalu; Phoebe Muthami; Daniel Hankore; Jackie Othoro; Nathan Joshua; Howard Marshall;
Front row: Margaret Sim; Sam Ngewa; Jim Miller; Tewolde-medhin Habtu; James Nkansah; Mary Huttar; Bob Carlson.
Meritt Sawyer, International Program Director for Scholars says: “This is an inspiring photo, one that should encourage us to “press on”. JSM-Langham has invested in faculty for NEGST for over twenty years. Today we see NEGST carrying the torch to elevate scholarship and train pastors. Take encouragement as we continue to come alongside institutions in the Majority World to help build capacity for theological education!