Islington Baptist Church Newcastle
Mission Partnerships
Our partner and APWM Associate Missionary, Mick Alley, serves among the Samburu in Northern Kenya. Mick’s main ministry takes place at the Ministry Training School where a small number receive full time training together with Bible studies and regular seminars for over 100 people. He is also leading a team of church planters to remote communities, working under the African Inland Church.
Most of Mick's ministry takes place outdoors where there are no facilities to protect people from rain or dust storms which can put a halt to a day’s teaching program. He is currently developing facilities to further the impact of the ministry which God has so richly blessed.
Serving with Global Interaction
Gary and Shirley are working with the Baptist Theological Seminary of Malawi. Gary and Shirley have discerned God’s call to sow into this ministry, joining the academic team, responsible for teaching English and supporting the delivery of certificate, diploma and degree qualifications in theology for local men and women called to Christian ministry in this region. With 25 years experience as an ordained Pastor, Gary recognises that to establish strong faith communities in Africa, it will take generations of resilient and faithful leaders.
Together Gary and Shirley were challenged by an overseas pastor to follow this calling. They responded, recognising the need for educators. After numerous short-term mission trips, visiting the Seminary, they are trusting that God will continue to lead and equip them as they seek to serve Him in this place.