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by Dr. Phil Walker, President of ICMThe Salvation Army band struck up a marching tune andthe graduates began their march toward the crowds. The15th graduation of ICM’s Africa Theological Seminary (ATS)was on its way. But this was a very special year becauseit marked the rst graduation of ATS in Tanzania: twograduations in two countries a week a part. Graduatesranged in age from 24 to 72 years old. Most of them grewup in areas where few of their family members have hadan opportunity to do college level work. Long after theconferring of degrees, students and their families werefound celebrating all over the campus. What a memorabletime, whether you were at the Tanzania graduation or theKenya graduation, the rst or the fteenth.
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SUMMER 2010
Hope is evident at the Great Mercy Center,a school and orphanage in Kenya.
Teaching Continues in Ghana
by Scott BarcusIn early 2010, Skip Taylor and Scott Barcusspent two weeks teaching the “Seven Laws of the Teacher,” “The Prayer of Jabez,” and “BibleEnglish” to approximately 35 pastors, teachers,and business people from the surrounding areaof Anloga,Ghana.Anloga is acoastal cityabout a twohour drivefrom Accra,the capitolof Ghana.These students successfully completed the Seminar Course of Study and many had also participated ina similar undertaking in February, 2009. The ICMGhana seminar program is organized and operatedunder the tutelage of Pastor Philip Tutu. Presently,the courses are taught at local churches in thecitieswherepastors areeager andinterestedin pursuingadvancedcoursesin Bibletraining.
Local pastors, teachers, and business peoplereceive training recently through ICM seminars.ICM sees graduation, such as this one from ATS in Kidale, Ke-nya, as just one more step to creating greater inuence andimpact for those spreading the Gospel and solving Africanproblems in an African way.
ATS Holds Graduation Ceremonies
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IN THIS ISSUE
GIVING TO THE KINGDOM
Nine-year-old Allison donates to ICM
ATS GRADUATES ARE EQUIPPED
Pastors, leaders passionate about vision
WHAT MAKES ICM UNIQUE?
Seven unique qualities of a trailblazer
Giving to the Kingdom
by Sheryl Giesbrecht, ICM Director of Public Relations
After watching a
60 Minutes
special about the Aidscrisis in Africa, nine-year-old Allison wanted to make adifference. Of her four children, Allison’s mother Lauriedescribes her as “the saver, she collects money, doesn’tlike to part withit.” However,immediatelyafter the TVspecial, Allisonwent to her room, dumpedout her piggybank andcounted up her money. Thetotal amountcame to $166.88.Althoughher parentssuggestedshe give just a portion of her life savings, Allison wasdetermined; she wanted to change someone’s future.Laurie, Allison’s mother, contacted former ICM staff member Grace Cabalka. Grace shared how the familyof ICM Congo staff member, Bienvenu, whose wife andmother of their four children had recently passed away.“It was God at work, without a doubt!” said Laurie.The day Allison’s mother took her to the bank so her change could be converted into a cashier’s check was acelebration day. Allison’s parents had decided to matchher donation; her choice had already begun to makea difference even in the lives of her family members.Next, Laurie took Allison to deliver the check to the ICMofce, it was meaningful and inspirational to witnesshow God touched Allison’s heart and moved her to givein a tangible way. Laurie says she thinks often of theverse, “To whom much has been given, much will berequired…” (Luke 12:48).Do you also want to make a difference in the life of an ICM Director? One of ICM’s biggest needs rightnow is sponsors for our ICM Directors to attend theInternational Council in the Congo in 2010. If you’d liketo help, please contact our ofce at 661-832-9740 or youcan donate online at www.icmusa.org/donate.
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ATS Graduation
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At Africa Theological Seminary (ATS), graduation isa milestone, not an end. Rev. Gideon Wanyama, ATSgraduate from the very rst graduating class, toldgraduates they were forever connected to ATS. Hesaid, “Brothers and sisters, your graduation simplymeans you are now part of the alumni association.As family is always family, so ATS graduates arealways part of the ICM/ATS family.” This emphasizesour vision of seeing graduation as just one more stepto greater inuence and impact. Success is measuredby the spiritual impact our graduates make. Leadersare at the seminary because they already haveinuence and are already impacting communities.They are at the seminary to become more inuentialand impacting for the Kingdom of God. In the alumniassociation we can continue the process of sharing,growing and developing as a family to impact Africaand beyond with the Good News of Jesus.As you think about ICM and the seminary do notthink of it as an event or program. Think of it as acommitment to leaders who are making a difference,now and in the years to come. Your prayers andnancial support make it possible to graduatehundreds of men and women in and through our programs. But more importantly your prayers andnancial support empower African leaders to solveAfrican problems with God’s solutions. Thanks for being part of the rst and fteenth graduations!
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The processional of graduates from Africa Theological Seminary’sMt. Elgon campus in Kospior, Kenya, where most of the villages weredestroyed only three yeas earlier during tribal land clashes. Allison holds the cashier’s check that represent’s her life savings. The young girl, determined to make a dif-ference in someone’s life, donated the money to ICM.
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ATS Mt. Elgon Graduation
by Kathy Bowe
April 10, 2010, saw the historic third graduation of AfricaTheological Seminary at the Mt.Elgon campus. The 34 graduatespursued their education soonafter the Sabaot land clashesof 2007-08, when most of thevillages of the Kopsiro area weredemolished. Kopsiro is the home of ATS Mt. Elgon.The graduation speeches by localChristian and government leadersafrmed the impact of ATS onthe community. Mt. Elgon’s DistrictMinister of Parliament announcedthe Kenyan government’s donation of an additional tenacres to ATS Mt. Elgon. The student representatives spokeimpressively, even delivering their speeches impeccablyin English. The students testied to the value theologicaltraining had added to their lives and ministries.The next Saturday, ATS Kenya,Kitale campus, hosted its 15thgraduation. The eldest andmost highly respected graduate,Nathaniel Mwachoki Mosi says,“I am a Teaching Pastor, a retiredcivil servant and I began my ATSB.A. pursuit four years ago. Now,at age 72, I’ve graduated with myB.A. in Bible and Theology. I wasraised in a Christian home, butdidn’t realize my need for salvation until 1995 when Godsaved me. Since then, I have pursued learning all I canabout the Lord and His Word.
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WHAT MAKES ICM UNIQUE?
“We have trained over twomillion leaders internationally.”
• ICM trains existing leaders through seminars,conferences, and formal programs at itsAfrica Theological Seminaries.• ICM has represented the major trainingorganizations in the US, across Africa, andthe Middle East.• ICM pioneered an “in-service” model of training that allows leaders to remain in their ministry and immediately apply what they’velearned in the classroom.• ICM’s training programs have a focus on discipleshipand transforming the heart with practical application. • ICM has trained and equipped, and transitioned all ICMministry in Africa to national leadership.• ICM is a network of ministries bound together by acommon mission – purpose, values, and vision.• ICM is big in faith and conservative in finances.
Tanzania Graduates Honor Kamaus
by Myron Goodwin
ICM Tanzania founders James and Mary Kamaumoved to Tanzania from Kenyain 2001. As the rst Africans tojoin ICM Kenya’s staff, their workin Tanzania began by providingcerticate level training andequipping to pastors and leadersin the refugee camps along theTanzania–Burundi border. In 2006they began training pastors at thedegree level in Dar es Salaam.April 24, 2010, marked ATSTanzania’s rst graduation class of 18 pastors and church leaders. Thecommencement address was given by ICM USA’s rstBoard Chairman, Rev. Dr. Paul Robie. He challenged thepastors to be diligent and identify their passion notingthat it was this sense of calling that would fuel the visionfor what God had laid on their heart to do. Overcomingunthinkable obstacles, eleven pastors received a B.A.Degree in Bible and Theology and seven more receiveda Certicate inChristian Counseling.At the end of thegraduation ceremony,the graduateshonored James andMary Kamau for their commitment andsacrice to bringaccessible training tochurch leaders.
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Dr. Phil Walker, ICM President, hands diploma torecent ATS graduate. Neary 50 pastors recently earned B.A. Degrees in Bible and Theology.Nathaniel Mwachoki Mosi,72, after earning his Degree inBible and Theology from ATS.Mary and James Kamau were honoredrecently by the rst ATS Tanzania gradua-tion class.
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