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The Philip Project will open to non Africans in 2009. A limited pilot project which aims to have a number of Asia students will begin this September 2008. A full pilot project of the expanded class will start in September 2009.

A ministry of Friends International - Raising faithful Bible teachers

A ministry of Friends International - Raising faithful Bible teachers

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From the IFES movements in Africa PDF Print E-mail
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Saturday, 06 September 2008 21:06

"In Gabon, Evangelical Christians talk like they love God's Word, but intelligent, responsible study of the Bible is relatively unattractive to them. Legalism and scolding the congregation often predominate over preaching. I want to encourage you regarding the value of your project and to encourage you to train people avoid such errors." Gabon Student movement

"It is true that African churches are growing faster in size and they face the lack of good quality Bible teachers. Every initiative to help train future teachers will be highly appreciated." Franco Africa IFES regional office.

"The idea is long overdue." Charles Kasumba. Namibia student movement.

"I appreciate the project very much and agree with it absolutely. I am very strongly for it." Assefa Gugsa Gen Sec. - Ethiopian Student movement.

"As I look at the Kenyan Christian landscape, I am always saddened by the scarcity of teachers of the Word of God. I am therefore always excited to see one committed to causing a difference in this area. I will do my best to support this venture." Muthui Wachira - Gen Sec. FOCUS Kenya.

"At least three of our staff have benefitted from Cornhill Training Course in the recent years. Therefore we believe in what the Lord is leading you to do.’ C. Egbo Admin Sec. NIFES ( Nigerian student movement.)

"I encourage you to move forward with the project and promise to support you with our faithful prayer." Lalah Gustave - Gen Sec Madagascar student movement.


Comments on LET ( see second last paragraph in section above headed 'Who I am' )

"The LET course provided a unique opportunity for Christian students with leadership potential to think through key areas such as evangelism, discipleship, Bible study and teaching with leading Christian teachers in their areas and provided a biblical theology to tie all these areas into God's eternal plan" Colin Jacques (Ex-Imperial College CU committee member.)

"I found the Bible overviews by Michael You excellent. It put many familiar parts of the Bible in perspective and gave me a good grasp of scripture from the beginning to the end." Chris Hawthorne (Ex- Vice president Queen Mary Westfield college CU.)

 
From Christian Leaders PDF Print E-mail

'The project has my whole hearted support and personal blessings.
Dr. Adeyemo Sec Gen Africa Evangelical Association.

"One of the greatest needs of the global christian church is competent Bible teaching. The Philip project hopes to equip people to provide this ministry. I therefore heartily endorse it." Linday Brown IFES General Secretary.

"The main challenge of the church in Africa today is grounding believers in Biblical faith through teaching of scripture by Godly men who live by it. Only such a gospel faith will influence the communities and structures of the continent for good and for God. Wanyeki's commitment to Biblical teaching and lifestyle will change lives of the African students he plans to work amongst in the UK." Joshua Wathanga IFES Chief Administrative Officer, Harrow.

"Wanyeki has done an excellent work in the last five years in resourcing and training Christian unions in some of London's major universities. I am convinced that he will now be equally effective, under God, in reaching and equipping African students studying here." Bob Horn - General Secretary UCCF

"We thank the Lord for the current rapid numerical expansion of the African Church. The urgent need is now for men and women of the word, equipped to teach and nurture believers into mature Christians. The Philip project will make an excellent contribution to this goal." Gottfried Osei Mensah - Africa and Middle East Director Africa Enterprise.

"I believe The Philip project is a significant and strategic initiative that could greatly benefit churches in Africa and beyond. The neeed to equip gifted Bible teachers throughout Africa is urgent. The way in which this project plans to do this is both creative and inventive." Stanley Davies Executive Director Evangelical missionary Alliance.