Africa leaders express support for Elliott's appointment

Monday, December 3, 2012

Johannesburg, South Africa

Regional Director Filimao Chambo recently announced that Peter Collin Elliott accepted his appointment as assistant to the regional director for Church Growth and District Development beginning December 1.

"Elliott's passion to introduce and win people to Jesus Christ as Savior, preach the message of holiness (Acts 1:8), and fervent desire to see the Body of Christ grow strong spiritually and numerically will serve well in this new assignment," Chambo said.

Many across the region expressed their thoughts about the appointment.

"We are very excited for your new assignment and we are sure that God will be on your side as you continue with the work which you already started doing in different countries including Malawi," said Gershom Kwerakwera, chairman of the Malawi Nazarene National Board. "You are a visionary leader. We will still need your service here in this country."

Elliott will continue as Africa South field strategy coordinator.

"Rev. Elliot is a perfect fit for the assignment because of his extensive experience in leadership in Africa," said Don Gardner, Africa East field strategy coordinator. "His deep knowledge of the Church of the Nazarene and skills as a leader who develops leaders is evidenced by the strong church on the Africa South Field. His leadership is highly respected throughout the continent."

During his years as Africa South field strategy coordinator, field membership grew by more than 100 percent from 33,211 in 2000 to 79,469 in 2011. The 23 districts developed with the move from 11 to 18 Phase 3 districts, four Phase 1 districts achieved Phase 2 status, and one Pioneer district received Phase 2 status.

"I thank God for His favor and presence and for a good field team to continue strategies for multiplication and spiritual health and growth," Elliott said.

"I look forward to working with such a dynamic leader," said Regional Education Coordinator Greg Crofford.
--Church of the Nazarene Africa Region

 

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