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Hope is evident at the Great Mercy Center,
a school and orphanage in Kenya.
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ATS Holds Graduation Ceremonies
by Dr. Phil Walker, President of ICM
The Salvation Army band struck up a marching tune and
the graduates began their march toward the crowds. The
15th graduation of ICM’s Africa Theological Seminary (ATS)
was on its way. But this was a very special year because
it marked the first graduation of ATS in Tanzania: two
graduations in two countries a week a part. Graduates
ranged in age from 24 to 72 years old. Most of them grew
up in areas where few of their family members have had
an opportunity to do college level work. Long after the
conferring of degrees, students and their families were
found celebrating all over the campus. What a memorable
ICM sees graduation, such as this one from ATS in Kidale, Ke-
time, whether you were at the Tanzania graduation or the nya, as just one more step to creating greater influence and
Kenya graduation, the first or the fifteenth. impact for those spreading the Gospel and solving African
(continued inside, see ATS Graduation) problems in an African way.

Teaching Continues in Ghana These students successfully completed the Seminar

by Scott Barcus Course of Study and many had also participated in
In early 2010, Skip Taylor and Scott Barcus a similar undertaking in February, 2009. The ICM
spent two weeks teaching the “Seven Laws of Ghana seminar program is organized and operated
the Teacher,” “The Prayer of Jabez,” and “Bible under the tutelage of Pastor Philip Tutu. Presently,
English” to approximately 35 pastors, teachers, the courses are taught at local churches in the
and business people from the surrounding area cities
of Anloga, where
Ghana. pastors are IN THIS ISSUE
Anloga is a eager and
coastal city interested GIVING TO THE KINGDOM
about a two in pursuing Nine-year-old Allison donates to ICM
hour drive advanced
ATS GRADUATES ARE EQUIPPED
from Accra, courses Pastors, leaders passionate about vision
the capitol in Bible
of Ghana. training. WHAT MAKES ICM UNIQUE?
Local pastors, teachers, and business people Seven unique qualities of a trailblazer
receive training recently through ICM seminars.
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Giving to the Kingdom
by Sheryl Giesbrecht, ICM Director of Public Relations
After watching a 60 Minutes special about the Aids
crisis in Africa, nine-year-old Allison wanted to make a
difference. Of her four children, Allison’s mother Laurie
describes her as “the saver, she collects money, doesn’t
like to part with
it.” However,
immediately
after the TV
special, Allison
went to her
room, dumped
out her piggy
bank and
counted up her
money. The
total amount
came to $166.88.
Allison holds the cashier’s check that represent’s her Although
life savings. The young girl, determined to make a dif-
ference in someone’s life, donated the money to ICM.
her parents
suggested
she give just a portion of her life savings, Allison was
determined; she wanted to change someone’s future.
Laurie, Allison’s mother, contacted former ICM staff
member Grace Cabalka. Grace shared how the family
of ICM Congo staff member, Bienvenu, whose wife and
mother of their four children had recently passed away.
“It was God at work, without a doubt!” said Laurie.
The day Allison’s mother took her to the bank so her
change could be converted into a cashier’s check was a
celebration day. Allison’s parents had decided to match
her donation; her choice had already begun to make
a difference even in the lives of her family members.
Next, Laurie took Allison to deliver the check to the ICM
office, it was meaningful and inspirational to witness
how God touched Allison’s heart and moved her to give
in a tangible way. Laurie says she thinks often of the
verse, “To whom much has been given, much will be
required…” (Luke 12:48).
Do you also want to make a difference in the life of
an ICM Director? One of ICM’s biggest needs right
now is sponsors for our ICM Directors to attend the
International Council in the Congo in 2010. If you’d like
to help, please contact our office at 661-832-9740 or you
can donate online at www.icmusa.org/donate.
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ATS Graduation (continued from cover)
At Africa Theological Seminary (ATS), graduation is
a milestone, not an end. Rev. Gideon Wanyama, ATS
graduate from the very first graduating class, told
graduates they were forever connected to ATS. He
said, “Brothers and sisters, your graduation simply
means you are now part of the alumni association.
As family is always family, so ATS graduates are
always part of the ICM/ATS family.” This emphasizes
our vision of seeing graduation as just one more step
to greater influence and impact. Success is measured
by the spiritual impact our graduates make. Leaders
are at the seminary because they already have
influence and are already impacting communities.
They are at the seminary to become more influential
and impacting for the Kingdom of God. In the alumni
association we can continue the process of sharing,
growing and developing as a family to impact Africa
and beyond with the Good News of Jesus.
As you think about ICM and the seminary do not
think of it as an event or program. Think of it as a
commitment to leaders who are making a difference,
now and in the years to come. Your prayers and
financial support make it possible to graduate
hundreds of men and women in and through our
programs. But more importantly your prayers and
financial support empower African leaders to solve
African problems with God’s solutions. Thanks for
being part of the first and fifteenth graduations!
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The processional of graduates from Africa Theological Seminary’s
Mt. Elgon campus in Kospior, Kenya, where most of the villages were
destroyed only three yeas earlier during tribal land clashes.
Follow Dr. Phil Walker’s leadership blog at:
http:// 7lawsoftransformation.blogspot.com
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ATS Mt. Elgon Graduation Tanzania Graduates Honor Kamaus

by Kathy Bowe by Myron Goodwin
April 10, 2010, saw the historic third graduation of Africa ICM Tanzania founders James and Mary Kamau
Theological Seminary at the Mt. moved to Tanzania from Kenya
Elgon campus. The 34 graduates in 2001. As the first Africans to
pursued their education soon join ICM Kenya’s staff, their work
after the Sabaot land clashes in Tanzania began by providing
of 2007-08, when most of the certificate level training and
villages of the Kopsiro area were equipping to pastors and leaders
demolished. Kopsiro is the home of in the refugee camps along the
ATS Mt. Elgon. Tanzania–Burundi border. In 2006
they began training pastors at the
The graduation speeches by local degree level in Dar es Salaam.
Christian and government leaders
Dr. Phil Walker, ICM President, hands diploma to
affirmed the impact of ATS on April 24, 2010, marked ATS
recent ATS graduate. Neary 50 pastors recently
the community. Mt. Elgon’s District earned B.A. Degrees in Bible and Theology. Tanzania’s first graduation class of
Minister of Parliament announced 18 pastors and church leaders. The
the Kenyan government’s donation of an additional ten commencement address was given by ICM USA’s first
acres to ATS Mt. Elgon. The student representatives spoke Board Chairman, Rev. Dr. Paul Robie. He challenged the
impressively, even delivering their speeches impeccably pastors to be diligent and identify their passion noting
in English. The students testified to the value theological that it was this sense of calling that would fuel the vision
training had added to their lives and ministries. for what God had laid on their heart to do. Overcoming
unthinkable obstacles, eleven pastors received a B.A.
The next Saturday, ATS Kenya, Degree in Bible and Theology and seven more received
Kitale campus, hosted its 15th a Certificate in
graduation. The eldest and Christian Counseling.
most highly respected graduate, At the end of the
Nathaniel Mwachoki Mosi says, graduation ceremony,
“I am a Teaching Pastor, a retired the graduates
civil servant and I began my ATS honored James and
B.A. pursuit four years ago. Now, Mary Kamau for their
Nathaniel Mwachoki Mosi,
72, after earning his Degree in at age 72, I’ve graduated with my commitment and
Bible and Theology from ATS. B.A. in Bible and Theology. I was sacrifice to bring
raised in a Christian home, but accessible training to Mary and James Kamau were honored
didn’t realize my need for salvation until 1995 when God church leaders. 4 recently by the first ATS Tanzania gradua-
saved me. Since then, I have pursued learning all I can tion class.
about the Lord and His Word. 4

WHAT MAKES ICM UNIQUE? • ICM’s training programs have a focus on discipleship
and transforming the hear t with practical application.
• ICM trains existing leaders through seminars,
conferences, and formal programs at its • ICM has trained and equipped, and transitioned all ICM
Africa Theological Seminaries. ministr y in Africa to national leadership.

• ICM has represented the major training • ICM is a net work of ministries bound together by a
organizations in the US, across Africa, and common mission – purpose, values, and vision.
the Middle East.
• ICM is big in faith and conser vative in finances.
• ICM pioneered an “in-ser vice” model of
training that allows leaders to remain in their
ministr y and immediately apply what they’ve
“We have trained over two
learned in the classroom.
million leaders internationally.”
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Books Donated to African Pastors, Leaders
Thank You!
The 1687 Foundation
donated twelve pallets of
devotional books which
will help African pastors
and leaders improve
their English skills while
growing closer to God.

Riverlakes Community
Boxes of books for Burundi might just be waiting Church, Bakersfield, donated
for you to clean out your bookshelves. If you a sea container to transport
books to Tanzania and
would like to donate your books, please call the
Burundi. Local church
ICM office at 661-832-9740. Thank you! member Galen Norsworthy
donated his warehouse for
storage until the container is
shipped in October 2010.

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