10 reasons we lack consistency in reading the Bible
by By Alex Shianda 1. We have no Bible reading plan. It’s possible we have started the year and not taken any action to find a …
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Kenya’s call for theology degrees for pastors: Lessons from Baruch and Silvanus
by According to the 2019 census, 1.3 million Kenyans hold a university degree against a population of 47 million then. Factoring in fake degree certificates, very …
…of Gen Z protests, nationalism and praying for the dead
Six years ago, my father died. I was on a call with my mother when it happened. She had called me, as she often had …
What kind of sermons are you listening to?
Twenty five years ago today, I preached my first sermon. I had no formal or informal training on how to preach, but I felt nimetosha …
A rose by any other name? What to make of modern-day altars
A few years ago my children gave me a nickname. At first, I thought it stemmed from the awkwardness of calling me pastor/teacher at church …
Can I eat Ugali for Holy Communion?
When you start reading the Bible you will come across the word covenant. You will see it used in various ways like referring to agreements …
How reformed are you?
In high school, I was introduced to words like carbon, swatchist, doubler, whistling, and mono among others. As a new student, I was assigned the responsibility of serving carbon. I proudly served …
Ideas for Bible Reading in 2025
Do you have goals to spend more time in your Bible in 2025? Here are some tips to help you have a more consistent time …
The fears that keep pastors lonely
In 2021 I was part of a book club that read one theological book per week. Our goal was to read 42 books in 42 …
How should married people enjoy opposite-sex friendships?
By Alex Shianda In my early twenties as an undergrad student, my friends and I repeatedly asked each other a variation of the question, “What …