The main aim of the Theological Education by Extension program in the Diocese of Katakwa is to equip men and women at the grass roots level with the knowledge, skills and character necessary for spiritual leadership in ministry. The program is designed to mentor and train Christian men and women on biblical knowledge, practical life, ministry skills and personal character development so that they may mature fulfilling God’s purposes and provide spiritual and ministry leadership for their local churches. It has become one of the effective ways of equipping and empowering the clergy and laity.
In a recent report to us the Diocesan TEE Coordinator, Rev. Amos Shiundu Mukung’, has shared comments made by the students on the impact the program has had on their lives.
“The TEE training is one of the greatest things I have ever gained in my life. I have gained a lot of skills and knowledge through this program. It has transformed an ordinary person like me to be a transforming agent in order to transform others for the Lord. It is a fact to me that it is amazing that the more the people grow in the word, the lesser the problems in the church”
“TEE is a treasure beyond measure in so many respects. The first thing that happened to me is that I got grounded in the word. Despite the fact that I have been in Church for many years I had never known I was syncretistic in my beliefs, it had never occurred to me that deep in me I held strong African Traditional Religious beliefs for example every year during Christmas period it was a custom to accompany other clan members to the community burial shrine – where our dead are buried. We all partake in slaughtering animals in order to appease the ancestors before going to the Church for worship. Nobody ever told me that it is an idolatry practice until the time I enrolled in TEE course dealing with African Traditional Religion. It is through that I was able to see the light. I have started teaching others that this practice is contrary to the scriptures”
