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About KEST
Background:
KEST was started in 1989 by a group of indigenous evangelical Christian leaders who had a vision for Christian leadership development for the Church in Uganda. Their vision was grounded in the prevailing situation of a Church that was growing very fast, but without adequate training programmes and facilities to equip leaders. That vision was translated into a mission which KEST exists to fulfill.
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What is KEST?
Kampala Evangelical School of Theology (KEST) is a unique institution in Uganda. It is still the only theological school that can claim:
- To be Ugandan-founded
- To be Ugandan led with an African philosophy but within a global community
- To be both evangelical and inter-denominational
- To offer biblical and holistic training geared to the specifc needs of 21st Century African church.
Conference Info:
KEST offers or is developing a wide variety of modular and enrichment programmes to run concurrently with the regular programme or during the long vacation between June and August.
For example:
- Intensive Courses (for credit)
- The KEST Bible Exposition Conference (annual)
- The KEST Theological Conference
- Other Workshops & Seminars (E.g.: Politics as a Christian Mission, Children at Risk Workshop, Peace Makers Conference)
What Majors Does KEST Offer?
KEST isn’t a traditional seminary/theological college. We believe in training for Ministry in ALL its facets, so that people can face the challenges of modern Africa. We offer training in: |
| MAJOR |
Certificate Length |
Diploma Length |
BTh
Length |
| Pastoral Ministry |
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3 Years |
4 Years |
| Christian Education |
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2 Years |
3 Years |
| Christian Leadership |
1 Year |
2 Years |
3 Years |
| Communication Arts |
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2 Years |
3 Years |
| Counselling |
1 Year |
2 Years |
3 Years |
| Development Studies |
1 Year |
2 Years |
3 Years |
| Missions |
1 Year |
2 Years |
3 Years |
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Would you like to support KEST?
Many men and women seeking training for ministry can benefit from a first-class training in Africa that KEST offers. But KEST needs a sustainable support base in order for her to grow. KEST is looking for individuals, trusts and churches to partner with her.
Income from student fees and local donors covers less than 30% of KEST.’s operational costs. Are you willing to be part of KEST’s support base?
To give an idea of how far your support can go:
How you can give ?
| £10/$18 p.m. |
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Teaching resources for a new course |
| £20 / $35 p.m. |
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Library subscriptions for journals |
| £100 / $175 p.m. |
will pay for... |
Entire salary for 1 security guard |
| £300 / $525 p.m. |
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Entire salary for 1 junior faculty member |
| £500 / $875 p.m. |
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Entire salary for 1 senior faculty member |
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| In USA - you can give tax deductibly through: |
| Overseas Council Intl, P.O. Box 17368 Indianapolis |
| IN 46217-0368 Toll Free (877) 788-7250 |
http://www.octeam.org
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You can give online but please indicate clearly this is for KEST in the additional comments box on the form!
In UK - You can give tax efficiently through
Hand in Hand (Charity No: 1069976),
Springfield Lyons House, Chelmsford Business Park,
Chelmsford, Essex CM2 5TH +44 (0) 1245 236561
Email: info@hihand.org, http;//www.hihand.co.uk
Please indicate clearly that you wish to give to KEST |
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KEST annually undergoes an external financial audit
with professional, independent auditors, Carr Stanyer Sims. It
also meets the exacting requirements for financial controls,
governance and leadership set by the Overseas Council International
in the USA. As a partner with KEST, you will receive regular bulletins
and news, as well as being entitled to any information regarding
your support and the financial welfare of the school,
as and when requested. |
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