Mukhanyo Theological College
After overnighting at the DeVries home and enjoying breakfast with Brian and Lanae DeVries, and their precious children, Christa (almost 3) and Micah (almost 1), Dr. DeVries drove me to Mukhanyo Theological College, so that I could give two opening lectures for the semester that begins next week. The first was for the faculty, staff, and administration (“What the Puritans Have to Teach Us Today”) and the second was for the incoming students (“Cultivating Holiness for Study and Ministry”). I thoroughly enjoyed fellowshiping afterward with many of the faculty and some of the approximately forty students. The whole experience was rather nostalgic, as PRTS is so closely tied to this school, with Dr. DeVries, Dr. Miskin, and Jane Korevaar playing such key roles here.
Faculty Members at Mukhanyo Theological College–Dr. Brian Wingard, President Dr. Brian DeVries, Dr. Arthur Miskin, Pastor Ronald Munyithya, Pastor Paul Mahlangu
I had lunch with Dr. DeVries and Henria Stolper, who is heading up Teacher’s Education, a program that is upgrading the credentials of teachers who are presently working in South African schools. The program is designed to help Christian teachers become better role models for the children in local schools. There are presently more than 160 teachers in this program.
Staff for Long Distance Training Program, Led by Jane Korevaar
After lunch, Dr. DeVries showed me the adjacent elementary school—now educating 69 students, grades K–5—where Sarsih Kegel worked recently. We then went to Jane Korevaar’s office. She introduced me to her staff which is busy editing various courses for Mukhanyo’s burgeoning long distance program which is now serving nearly 200 students and explained the huge potential of this program. I came away from my visit persuaded more than ever of the great value of Mukhanyo Theological College for Christ’s kingdom throughout South Africa and beyond. Please pray for this school and its long distance program. The possibilities of extension and great usefulness are immeasurable.
Dr. DeVries then took me to the Johannesburg airport. On the way, we stopped to see Dr. Flip Buys, the former president of Mukhanyo Theological College, whom I know well. It was great to see him again.
