African Christian University

"As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God's varied grace: ... whoever serves, as one who serves by the strength that God supplies - in order that in everything God may be glorified through Jesus Christ. To him belong glory and dominion forever and ever. Amen."
(1 Pet 4:10-11)

ACU-ZAM Board Members in Zambia

Amos Banda, Ph.D. in Biostatistics, married to Maureen with two children, is a member of Lusaka Baptist Church (LBC) and a member of the Board of Directors of Lubu Road School (a primary school run as a ministry of LBC). Dr. Banda is a Lecturer in Statistics at the University of Zambia. With experience of education at all levels in Zambia, Dr. Banda consults the ACU Board in all areas of education, accreditation and university relations.

Ivor Chilufya, ACCA (equivalent to CPA in the USA), married to Tiwonge with two children, is a Deacon of finances at Kabwata Baptist Church (KBC) and former Chairman of the Board for Eagles Nest School ( a primary school run as a ministry of KBC). Mr. Chilufya is the Finance Manager for Zambeef Products PLC of Zambia. Mr Chilufya is well-equipped to consult the ACU Board in areas of education, finance, general business and land development issues.

John Chundu, B.S. in Finances, married to Mika with three children, is a Deacon of property at Kabwata Baptist Church and serves in the broadcasting ministry for the Reformed Baptist Churches of Zambia. Mr. Chundu works for Standard Chartered Bank as Head of Operational Risk for its retail business. With Mr. Chundu's passion for Christ-centered education and years of banking and business experience, he serves the ACU Board as the Secretary and consults in all areas of management and implementation.

Patricia Mutinta Kumwenda, Fellow ACCA (equivalent to CPA with high seniority in the USA), married to Misheck with three children, is a member of Kabwata Baptist Church and former Treasurer for women's ministries. Mrs. Kumwenda serves in women’s ministry and speaks at youth forums to encourage the development of a biblical view of work and career choices. She also provides accounting services to various non-governmental organizations, serving as Board treasurer at one such organization. After working as Regional Finance Manager at G4S Security Services Zambia, Mrs. Kumwenda is now a Financial Analyst for the company. She brings a wealth of experience in project financing, fund raising and development work among the poor in Zambia and serves the ACU Board as Treasurer.

Isaac Makashinyi, M.Div., married to Shupe with two children, is a Missionary sent out from Lusaka Baptist Church as Pastor of Emmasdale Baptist Church. Pastor Makashinyi is also an adjunct lecturer at Baptist Theological Seminary and Sovereign Grace Theological Seminary and he is the associate editor of Reformation Zambia, a Reformed Baptist periodical in Zambia. Pastor Makashinyi brings to the ACU Board his extensive understanding of Christian education and theology to protect and assure our Reformed Biblical basis and purpose.

Nchima Nchito, LL.B., AHCZ (Advocate of the High Court of Zambia), married to Faith with three children, is a member of Lusaka Baptist Church serving in a number of youth ministries. Mr. Nchito is a practicing lawyer and partner at MNB Legal practitioners in Lusaka. As Chairman of the Board for ACU, Mr. Nchito offers his wealth of experience in law and government and his leadership skills to steer and maintain the purpose, direction and function of ACU.

Logan C. Nyasulu, MBA, M.A.,economic policy management, B.S., Land Economy, married to Mirriam with one child and is a Deacon at Kabwata Baptist Church. Mr. Nyasulu is the Senior Manager for Property and Estates at Zambia National Building Society. Mr. Nyasulu not only has a keen interest in Christian tertiary education from a Reformed theology, but consults the ACU Board on all matters related to land development and real estate issues for the development and maintenance of ACU and the associated community.

Moses Phiri, Gen., LL.B., AHCZ (Advocate of the High Court of Zambia), married to Veronica with four children, is Chairman of the Deacon Board at Lusaka Baptist Church. Gen. Phiri is the Director of Legal Services for the Zambia Air Force. He is also a Senior State Advocate in the Attorney General's Chambers at the Ministry of Justice. Gen. Phiri is a Board Member on the National Committee on International Humanitarian Law, a member of the National Constitutional Conference and is a Secretary of the Board for Ndeke Agricultural Company. Gen. Phiri brings his extensive leadership and organizational skills to the ACU Board, assisting in government and public relations and providing direction for ACU's development and implementation of purpose.

Kenneth D. Turnbull, Ph.D., Rev., married to Lisa with five children, was originally sent out as a missionary from Fellowship Bible Church of Springdale, Arkansas (FBC) to do church planting work in Mozambique with New Tribes Mission. While still closely affiliated with FBC, Dr. Turnbull is now a member of Christ Fellowship of Kansas City, serving with ACU in Zambia, South Africa and the USA. Dr. Turnbull is an Adjunct Professor of Chemistry at the University of Arkansas. He acts as the Executive Director of the ACU Board where he oversees the direction, implementation of purpose, operations and advises in academics.

ACU-USA Board Members in the United States

D. Wayne Kellogg, Ph.D., married to Sue with four grown children, is a member of Fellowship Bible Church of Springdale, Arkansas and has served with The Gideon's International for over 40 years. Dr. Kellogg is a Professor of Animal Science at University of Arkansas in Fayetteville, where he served as department chair. He was an Associate Editor of the Journal of Dairy Science and is currently Editor-in-Chief of the Professional Animal Scientist. He is a Fellow of the American Dairy Science Association and is accredited by the American Registry of Professional Animal Scientists. Dr. Kellogg is the Vice Chairman of the ACU USA Board, advising in academic affairs and contributing to the promotion, public relations, recruiting and development of funding for ACU. He is also an academic advisor in the disciplines of nutrition, agriculture and animal husbandry for ACU.

John S. La Tour, CPA, MBA, JD., married to Elizabeth with nine children, is a member of Trinity Grace Presbyterian Church (PCA). Mr. La Tour is a CPA, an attorney and an avid entrepreneurial businessman. He is the Secretary/Treasurer of ACU USA Board acting as the compliance officer for regulatory, tax and other government relations. Mr. La Tour also works on an ad hoc basis for the ACU in a consultant role.

Theodore A. Tripp, D.Min., married to Margy with three adult children and nine grandchildren, is Senior Pastor of Grace Fellowship Church in Hazle Township, Pennsylvania. Dr. Tripp is the Founder and Board Chairman of Immanuel Christian School (Hazleton, PA), on the Board of Midwest Center for Theological Studies (Owensboro, KY) and is the Founder and a Board member of Shepherd Press. Dr. Tripp has a worldwide conference ministry, lectures and counsels pastors in seminaries throughout the US, Israel and the Philippines, and has authored several highly recognized books, including “Shepherding a Child’s Heart” and “Instructing a Child’s Heart” (co-authored with his wife). Dr. Tripp’s extensive experience at all levels of education from a Biblical worldview, his experience as a Board member for various start-up NGO’s and his extensive contacts throughout the US enable him to uniquely consult in all aspects of ACU’s development and implementation and to widely promote the vision for ACU to raise awareness of the work God is directing in Africa through the Reformed Baptist Church in Zambia.

Kenneth D. Turnbull, Ph.D., Rev., married to Lisa with five children, was originally sent out as a missionary from Fellowship Bible Church of Springdale, Arkansas (FBC) to do church planting work in Mozambique with New Tribes Mission. While still closely affiliated with FBC, Dr. Turnbull is now a member of Christ Fellowship of Kansas City, serving with ACU in Zambia, South Africa and the USA. Dr. Turnbull is an Adjunct Professor of Chemistry at the University of Arkansas. He is the Chairman of the ACU USA Board, leading in the promotion, public relations, recruiting and development of funding for ACU.

Raymond L. Warwick, Rev., MA in Education, BA in Bible, married to Peggy with three grown children, is a member of Sola Gratia Community Church of San Diego, California. Mr. Warwick is Christian Education Project Director for Equipping Leaders International with whom he develops curriculum and teaches conferences, primarily in developing nations, on Christ-centered, Bible-based education and worldview. He has served as a teacher and administrator in Christian school education in the USA for over 30 years. Mr. Warwick’s wealth of experience equips him well for consulting and assisting in developing the application of a Biblical worldview in all areas of education at ACU.

ACU-RSA Board Members in South Africa

Bruce Button, B.Sc.(Hons), H.Dip.Ed., Dip.Th., Hons. BA. (Greek), M.A. (New Testament) is married to Velhia with 4 daughters and is on the ministerial staff at Lusaka Baptist Church. Bruce served in pastoral ministry from 1994 to 2006 in Centurion, Durban and Pretoria; he has been on the full time faculty of Sovereign Grace Theological Seminary since January 2007, relocating to Lusaka in October 2009 to continue as the Director of SGTS. Bruce is currently completing his PhD degree in New Testament studies through the North-West University. Bruce serves on the ACU-RSA Board, helping in the promotion, planning, public relations, recruiting and development for ACU.

Irving Steggles, MA (Oxon), Pastor of Birchleigh Baptist Church, Kempton Park, South Africa, Chairman of the Board of the London Theological Seminary, and Director of African Pastors Conferences. Irving trained as a mathematician, graduating from Oxford University. He taught mathematics for many years and was a housemaster at Monkton Combe School, a well-known evangelical Christian boarding school in the UK. For 8 years he was Chairman of Mathematics in Education and Industry (MEI) in the UK, a curriculum development body with a major publishing and examining role, at the school / university / industry interface. After 10 years of pastoring in the UK he came to South Africa in 2004. Pastor Steggles passion for the ACU vision, his wealth of teaching and leadership skills, his service to the church and highly respected reputation all make him an invaluable friend, consultant and leader for all aspects of ACU progress.

Mike Stolk, BS Accounting, is married to Hilda with three adult children and three adorable grandchildren. Mike served for many years as an elder at Antipas Reformed Baptist Church in Pretoria, serves as Director of the Malawi Bible School Board, the Nuni De Board, and is Director of Benede Oranje Mission. Mike is a multi-talented contractor and administrator with a wealth of experience who has faithfully served in the church mission much of his life. Mike is a rich resource for all aspects of the logistics, construction, recruiting and leadership needs of ACU.

Heinrich F. Strauss, DSc, MBL, THED, married to Ellen with two adult children, is a member of Antipas Reformed Baptist Church in Pretoria and serves as the coordinator of Sola 5, an association of God-centred evangelicals in southern Africa. He is currently technical advisor for a small radon gas monitoring business. Dr. Strauss's previous experience as associate professor of chemistry at the University of Pretoria, head of the Forensic Science Laboratory of the South African Police, and research manager at Sasol, contribute greatly to his service in the areas of recruiting, support coordination and academic consultation for ACU.

Trevor Thompson, married to Frances, with three adult children. Since 1995, He and wife Fran have been members of the Constantia Park Baptist Church, in Pretoria, RSA, where they learned of the goals and vision of ACU. Trevor immediately began seeking the Lord's counsel regarding a possible call to assist in the development of the business and student labor program. He is the Operations Manager of the Surface Training Center for an international mining firm in Pretoria and is a registered Assessor with the Agricultural SETA (Skills Education & Training Authority) in South Africa. His specialty is practical hands on training of on-the-job interventions in the fields of agriculture (cut flower and vegetation), wildlife management, tourism and mining.

Kenneth D. Turnbull, Ph.D., Rev., married to Lisa with five children, was originally sent out as a missionary from Fellowship Bible Church of Springdale, Arkansas (FBC) to do church planting work in Mozambique with New Tribes Mission. While still closely affiliated with FBC, Dr. Turnbull is now a member of Christ Fellowship of Kansas City, serving with ACU in Zambia, South Africa and the USA. Dr. Turnbull is an Adjunct Professor of Chemistry at the University of Arkansas. He serves on the ACU-RSA Board, helping in the promotion, planning, public relations, recruiting and development for ACU.