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  Joel Woodruff

  President, C.S. Lewis Institute
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Joel Woodruff
President, C.S. Lewis Institute
Joel Woodruff, President, C.S. Lewis Institute, has worked in higher education, “tent-making,” nonprofit administration, and pastoral ministries in Alaska, Israel, Hungary, France, and Northern Virginia. He served as Dean of Students, Chaplain, and Professor of Bible & Theology at European Bible Institute, where he helped train Europeans both for professional ministry and to be Christian leaders in the marketplace. Prior to joining the Institute, he was on the leadership team of Oakwood Services International, a nonprofit educational and humanitarian organization. He is a graduate of Wheaton College, earned his M.Div. from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, and has a doctorate in Organizational Leadership from Nova Southeastern University. As a Parish-Pulpit Fellow, he studied Biblical Backgrounds & Archaeology in Israel for a year.
 
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  Robert Langat

  Bishop
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Robert Langat

Bishop

Rev. Dr. Robert Langat is the bishop of Africa Gospel Church, Kenya.  He has pastored congregations in Kenya and has served as a University Provost and college professor in the United States, Kenya, and Nigeria. He is a graduate of Kenya Highlands Evangelical University and holds an MA in Theology from Wesley Biblical Seminary and a master’s degree and a PhD from Drew University. His passions are teaching, preaching, and living the message of holiness.


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  Harrison Mungai Macharia

  Executive Director, iServe Africa
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Harrison Mungai Macharia

Executive Director, iServe Africa

Rev. Harrison Mungai Macharia is the Executive Director of iServe Africa which promotes faithful Bible teaching and servant leadership through apprenticeship, training, and mission. Harrison holds a Master’s of Divinity Degree from Africa International University. He has volunteered with parishes in Reading and Sussex UK, and he is passionate about equipping disciples of Jesus for gospel ministry. He is the lead pastor of Grace Point Church in Kikuyu, Kenya.


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  Livingstone Nyanje

  Evangelist
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Livingstone Nyanje

Evangelist

Rev. Capt. Livingstone Nyanje is an evangelist, minister, and community trainer. He has served as a pastor in the Diocese of All Saints Cathedral, and he’s pioneered grassroots theological training and cross-cultural mission through Church Army Africa. Livingstone has worked as the Director of Theological Education by Extension for the Anglican Church of Kenya, and as the Kenya Director for Community Education Services.


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  Matthew Gitau

  Website Developer
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Matthew Gitau
Website DeveloperMatthew Gitau is passionate about children’s ministry, Christian education, and technology. He works in website development and has been part of an international team building content for the C.S. Lewis Institute website.
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  Geoffrey Maritim

  Pastor
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Geoffrey Maritim

Pastor

Rev. Geoffrey Maritim, Pastor, is the Director of Discipleship for Africa Gospel Church. He has served as a Senior Pastor for over ten years and lectures regularly at Kenya Highlands University. He holds a Master’s in Theological Studies from Asbury Theological Seminary.


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  Lillian Banice Makau

  Youth Mentor
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Lillian Banice Makau

Youth Mentor

Lillian Banice Makau serves as a youth mentor with Kenya Connection, where she helps to disciple recent high school graduates and support student scholarship programs. She is currently pursuing a degree in counseling from KCA University.


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  Carolyne Adhola

  Speaker
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Carolyne Adhola

Speaker

Rev. Capt. Carolyne Adhola has worked as a parish minister, youth pastor, and church planter in Western Kenya where she established the Daughters of Zion Widows and Orphans group. She’s also served as a chaplain and lecturer at St. Paul’s University in Limuru, Kenya. She holds a Master of Theology and Bachelor of Divinity from St. Paul’s University, a Higher Diploma in Theology from Carlile College, and is currently pursuing a Master of Arts in Christian Formation from Virginia Theological Seminary.


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  Josephine Mutuku

  Professor
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Josephine Mutuku

Professor

Prof. Josephine Mutuku is the head of the Missions Studies Department and a Senior Lecturer at Africa International University. She holds a Bachelor’s in Theology from Scott Theological College, an MDiv. from Nairobi Evangelical Graduate School of Theology, and a PhD in Intercultural Studies from Fuller Theological Seminary.


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  Lucy Amina Chaves

  Speaker
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Lucy Amina Chaves
SpeakerLucy Amina Chaves is a missionary with Society of Anglican Missionaries and Senders and the co-founder of Kenya Connection. She manages discipleship, community development, and student scholarship programs. She holds a Bachelor of Divinity degree from St. Paul’s University in Limuru, Kenya and an LL.B from the University of London.