Faculty
The Most Rev. Dr. John Githiga
Founder and Chancellor
Dr. Githiga is a highly respected scholar, published author, a true preacher of the Gospel, Patriarch of All Nations Christian Church International, Chancellor and professor of pastoral theology at All Nations Christian Church International University. He is a former chaplain and adjunct faculty at West Texas A&M University in Texas; and Grambling State University, Louisiana. He is also a former instructor at Pensacola Junior College in Florida and head of the Department of Pastoral Theology at St. Paul’s United Theological College (now St. Paul’s University) in Limuru, Kenya. Dr.Githiga is the founder president of the African Association for Pastoral Study and Counseling. He is a graduate of Church Army College, Nairobi, St. Paul’s United Theological College, Makerere University, Kampala, Uganda, the University of the South, Vanderbilt University and the International Bible Institute and Seminary. His degrees include Diploma in Theology, Master of Divinity, Doctor of Ministry, Doctor of Religious Education and Doctor of Divinity, Dr. Githiga has ministered with and to the people of many nationalities and races and was included in the eighth addition of Who is Who among Black Americans. He also appears in the 2008-2009 edition of the Madison Who’s Who Registry of Executives and Professional for having demonstrated exemplary achievement and distinguished contribution to the business community. He is married to the Rev. Dr. Mary Githiga.
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Rev. Dr. John Mwaniki Gathogo
Associate Dean
Dr. Mwaniki holds a bachelors degree in religious studies from Nations University, a Master of Ministry degree and Doctorate of Theology degree from Andersonville Theological Seminary. Dr. Mwaniki humbly began his ministry as a Sunday school teacher in Nakuru Kenya. He taught in many seminars in Kenya, Uganda and Congo DR. In his compassion for teaching God’s word, he founded Ezra Devotional Ministries. His favorite subjects are; Bible exposition, Doctrine and Church History. Dr. Mwaniki is an ordained Priest in All Nations Anglican Church. He is gifted as a researcher, teacher and developer.
Dr. Sonia Medel Villaester
Professor of Religius Education
Dr. Villaester,Professor of Christian Education, holds Bachelor of Secondary Education, Masters of Arts in Education, and PhD in Educational Management from Capital University, Doctor of Christian Education (Honorary) from All Nations Seminary, PhD Candidate at ANCCI University and Advance Leadership and Management certificate from, Haggai Institute. She was a former: Seminar Registrar at Bethany Christian Academy, Principal at Baptist Conference Christian School, Professor at St. Peter’s College, and Principal at Holy Cross Academy. She is a licensed teacher by Professional Regulation Commission Dr. Villaester has a passion for teaching, counseling and feeding children at the dumpsite.
Dr. Steven Waterhouse
Adjunct Professor
Dr. Steven Waterhouse has served as the Pastor of Westcliff Bible Church in Amarillo, Texas since 1985. He has degrees from Dallas Theological Seminary (D.Min.); Capital Bible Seminary in Lanham, Maryland (Th. M. in Hebrew and Greek); Spring Arbor University in Michigan (B.A., Social Sciences); and Cornerstone University in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Dr. Waterhouse has taught Bible doctrine in colleges and church ministries, has been the keynote speaker at National Alliance for the Mentally Ill (NAMI) conventions, and has lectured at various institutions and conference workshops on counseling. He is the author of more than twenty books, including Not By Bread Alone, An Outlined Guide to Bible Doctrine, a 575 page systematic theology book, and other Christian doctrinal publications. He has also authored numerous counseling books on subjects such as suffering, depression, and raising children. He has also addressed the abortion issue in A Biblical Look at Unborn Children, that speaks to New Testament references to abortion, specifically Abortion in Rome and the Early Church’s Response.
The Rev. Joseph M Gatungu, PhD
Adjunct Faculty
Rev. Joseph M. Gatungu is a senior priest in the Anglican communion, with twenty one years of experience in full time ministry both in Africa and United states of America. He is a holder of Diploma in Theology, Bachelors of Divinity and Masters in development studies from St. Paul's University Kenya. He is a PhD student in ANCCI University Amarillo Texas U.S.A. He is a renown University curriculum developer in Theology and Development studies and an experienced lecturer in this field of study. He has been a lecturer at St. Paul's University, Mount Kenya University and Gretsa University in Kenya and now ANCCI University in Texas USA.
Rev. Joseph's gift in students mentor-ship is enormous having been appointed as the program's coordinator both at Mount Kenya University and St. Paul's University for many years.
Rev. Joseph served in nine parishes in Kenya both in the Rural and Urban set ups before founding Christ Fountain Church in Dallas Texas USA. His approach in mission has always been unique and wholesome in nature. A multi-dimensional approach based on spiritual, social and economic transformation. Joseph has led many Christians in accepting Christ as their Lord and savior, established programs for social economic empowerment like Church micro finance, and established Youth mentor-ship programs. He is an eloquent motivational speaker to church groups and especially the youths. He is also a scholar in Theology and Development studies and a gifted musician.
Rev. Dr. Captain George Kiarie
Adjunct Faculty
The Rev. Dr. George Kiarie is an ordained Anglican priest in Kenya. He holds Bachelor of Divinity and Masters of Theology from St. Paul Limuru, Kenya and Doctor of Philosophy in Systematic Theology (PhD) from University of Kwa-Zulu Natal University, South Africa. Dr. Kiarie has been lecturing at Karatina University since 2017 and St. Paul University as an Adjunct Lecturer for the last five years. He is an external examiner of Religious Studies at Mount Kenya University. He has published widely in peer reviewed journals in the area of his specialization particularly on the Eucharistic Symbols in the Anglican Church. He is a member of Christian Scientific Association in Kenya (CSAK). He is interested in contextual theologies in Africa and he is reeling to continue researching and publishing on Religion and Science, Religion and Environmental conservation.
Dr.Geoffrey Njogu
Adjunct Lecturer
Dr.Geoffrey Njogu has a Ph.D. in Philosophy and Ecclesiastical history, ANCCI University, MA in applied Theo-Ethics from Minnesota, U.S.A, B.D from St. Paul’s University, Kenya. He is an honorary Rosalind Council Member of London Journal Press (England), He is a former l program coordinator (Counselling Psychology), Diploma, and Certificate for both St. Paul’s University and St. Andrews College at Kagumo Learning Centre’ since 2016. He is an adjunct lecturer at Garissa University Faculty of Education Department of Arts and Social Science. Visiting lecturer/tutor at St. Paul’s University (Kabare Campus. adjunct lecturer at ANCCI University Thika Kenya. He coordinator ANCCIU at Kagumo Campus and also current Director of Kirinyaga County (CBO) empowerment initiative which seeks to transform the youth and students who are badly affected by hard substance He has also published several research papers.
ANCCI University Faculty
The Most Rev. Dr. John G Githiga,
Chancellor
The Rev. Dr. John Mwaniki Gathogo, B.R.S., M.Min., Th.D.
The Rev. Dr. Steve Waterhouse