How Did We Get Here?

The only way this mission would be possible is with the generous help from various sources, and to all of them, we are incredibly thankful.

You can find these sources below, as well as some information and links to their websites:

EES, Evangelical Education Society

“In a changing world, we serve as a catalyst and a resource for innovative witness to Jesus Christ.”

We especially thank:
Day Smith Pritchartt, Executive Director of EES
and The Board of Directors for EES

SCOM, Seminary Consultation on Mission

“The Seminary Consultation on Mission, known by its acronym, SCOM, is a creation of the Council of Deans of the eleven Episcopal seminaries to encourage, cross-pollinate, and coordinate mission interests of the schools.”

We especially thank:
The Seminary Representatives to SCOM

SIP, The Scholarship for International Programs Grant

“To encourage students to participate in programs of cross-cultural study for academic credit”

We especially thank:
Mrs. Andrea Kramer, Director of Financial Aid for Virginia Theological Seminary

 

We would also like to say a special thank you to everyone who helped us in this process:

The Center for Anglican Communions Studies
The Rev. Dr. Robert Heaney, Director
Ms. Claire Haymes, Program Coordinator and Interreligious Officer

Virginia Theological Seminary
The Rev. Jacques Hadler, Director of Field Education, Emeritus
Dr. Lisa Kimball, Director of the Center for the Ministry of Teaching and Professor of Christian Formation and Congregational Leadership
Mrs. Heather Zdancewicz, MBA, Vice President for Administration and Finance
Dr. Stephen Cook, The Catherine N. McBurney Professor of Old Testament Language and Literature
The Rev. Dr. John Yieh, The Molly Laird Downs Professor in New Testament
The Rev. Dr. Richard Jones, Director of CACS, Emeritus

Renk Theological College
The Rev. Jacob Panchol Majok, Principle
The Rt. Rev. Joseph Garang Atem, Bishop of Renk

Msalato Theological College
The Rev. Moses Matonya, Principle
The Rev. Dr. Sandy McCann, Communications Director and Chaplain

St. Philip’s Theological College
The Rev. Canon John Madinda, Principle

The Anglican Church of Tanzania
The Rt. Rev. Jacob Chimeledya, Archbishop of Tanzania

We are also thankful for VTS alumni and previous missioners who have guided us, prayed for us, and encouraged us through this entire process. We would also like to thank our families and classmates, who have provided us with love, encouragement, and support.