Crowd of nearly 3,000 inspired by NEGST speakers

“Commission” provides an opportunity for young people passionate about missions to network, exchange information, mobilize and get some training. Organized by the Fellowship of Christian Unions (FOCUS-Kenya), and gathering nearly 3,000 young people, Commission occurs once every three years.

At the seventh Commission, held over the Christmas holidays, NEGST played a prominent role in every facet of the event. Our alumni, professors and students took part in organizing, speaking, holding seminars and leading worship. NEGST was also represented by an exhibit booth that allowed interested students to learn more about our missions and other programmes.

Simon Masibo, NEGST ’05 alumni, is the General Secretary of FOCUS. Daniel Karanu and Simon Kande, NEGST alumni, were key FOCUS organizers. Oscar Muriu, also an alum, and Professor Mark Shaw were both plenary speakers. Several of our faculty, alumni, PhD and MA students — Dr. Samuel Ngewa, John Wesley Nguuh, Karita Mbagara, Richard Mutura, Nelson Makanda, and David Muturi — led well-attended seminars. NEGST Dean of Community Life Rev. Kivanguli led a session on counseling.

As a community, we are pleased to have been invited to impact the next generation so strongly. Leadership is important to us and we recognise that students and young people in the churches will have the greatest impact on the youthful continent of Africa.