The International Board of Directors (IB) is the highest decision-making body of TLAfrica and owns the organization through a registered trust. Comprising 10 members with diverse expertise from around the world, the selection process is meticulous, emphasizing strategic contributions and potential influence within the TLAfrica community. The roles and responsibilities of the IB encompass general oversight, providing advice and strategic direction, supporting the President in annual planning, designing governance procedures, and ensuring the organization’s succession plan. The IB also conducts internal evaluations, reviews TLAfrica’s progress reports, and assesses the President’s performance.
Additionally, the IB is responsible for legal oversight, including updates to bylaws and overseeing contracts and partnerships. In terms of fundraising and development, the IB engages in networking, identifies prospects, solicits gifts, and advocates for the organization’s fundraising efforts. Fiscal oversight involves reviewing and adopting TLAfrica’s annual budget, monitoring revenue and expenses, and assessing financial management policies. The IB also plays a crucial role in moderating the International General Conference held every 2.5 years, overseeing its organization and selecting speakers. Members serve a two 3-year term, after which they become “Ambassadors of TLAfrica” upon retirement.
We are pleased to introduce you to
The International Board of Directors
Dr. George Renner, Chairman
George Renner (PhD, New Testament), is from Maine, USA. Him and his wife Linda have lived in Kenya for 25 years, teaching at Nairobi Evangelical Graduate School of Theology and several other theological institutions. Currently he teaches for Development Associate International (organizational leadership courses) and he also serves as Global Specialist for WorldVenture. George is the Chair of the New International Board.
Dr. Paul Cannings
Paul Cannings (PhD) is Senior Pastor of Living Word Fellowship Church, Houston, TX, and President of Power Walk Ministries. He is one of the founding members of TLAfrica, Inc. (2008). He has been training African pastors since 2003.
Dr. June Hetzel
June Hetzel (PhD, Education) is Dean of the School of Education at Biola University. She has a passion for the integration of faith and learning, reconciliation and transformative education. The Lord has given her the gifts of administration, teaching, writing, and a love for people. June has served on the US Board of TLAfrica in the past.
Ivan Chung
Ivan Chung (Ed.D Candidate) is pursuing his doctoral studies in Education. He has previously served on the International Board and has a passion for cross-cultural and transformative education.
Dr. Faith Nguru
Faith Nguru (PhD, Mass Communication) is Provost (Vice Chancellor Academics) at Daystar University, Kenya. She has served on the Kenya Board of TLAfrica for several years and was the chair of the International Board. Her passion integrates high level scholarship grassroot ministry through non-formal programs. She brings unique perspective of higher education in Christian institutions.
Samuel Musyoki
Mr. Musyoki (MA) has over 30 years of experience in international development, organizational and change management and resource mobilization. He has worked with a wide range of institutions including bilateral aid agencies, international and national NGOs and grassroots-based organizations in Africa, North America, Asia, Middle East and Europe. He holds a Masters Degree in Development Studies from the International Institute of Social Studies (IISS) of Erasmus University Rotterdam
Elizabeth Njoki
Elizabeth Njoki (MA) is UN Staff with 20 years of field experience in Child protection in multicultural environment both at the national and international levels in Africa, Middle East and Asia. She offers field-based experiences in Emergency humanitarian and development related child protection Programs.
Elizabeth is one of the Founders of TLAfrica in Kenya.
Ron Misiko
Ron Misiko (D. Min) is a professional lawyer, a pastor and a writer. His legal expertise combined with his sound theological understanding and his many years of pastoral experience constitute a unique contribution on this board.
Onesphore Rwaje
Onesphore RWAJE (D. Min) is a retired clergyman in the Anglican Church of Rwanda. He served for 19 years as Bishop of the Anglican Diocese of Byumba in the northern part of Rwanda, and later he became national leader (Archbishop) of the same denomination until his retirement in June 2018.
Archbishop Onesphore’s greatest passion is in leadership development and community transformation.
Consolatrice Uwingabire
Consolatrice Uwingabire (MBA, Strategic Management) comes with expertise in strategic management, monitoring and evaluation, capacity building and training and women & Youth empowerment. For the last 10 years she has been involved in managing projects for social transformation in different non-government organizations.