Board of Governors
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| From Left to Right: Christine Moffat, Tony Siddle, Gladys Mutungu, David Moffat, Paddy Mutwale,Barton Young, Brian Bentley, Andy Patching, Felix Muchimba, Russell Wyatt, Traugott Hartmann, Peter Pederson, Chishala Kateka, Harold Rea (June 2008). |
Brian Bentley (Chairman of Governors)
Brian was born in Angola of missionary parents. He was schooled in Zambia and then trained as a teacher in Bulawayo. He became Head of a Government school in Mwinilunga and has worked with Chengelo School for many years, twice serving as the Office Manager and the Site Manager. Now based in Kitwe working for Action Auto, Brian joined the Board of Governors in 2007 and in August 2008 took over from Russell Wyatt as Chairman of the Board.
Russell Wyatt (Trustee)
Russell came to Zambia in 1947 to work for Folliott Fisher at Hillwood Farm near Ikelenge. He married Anne Fisher, and worked in the mines and on several farms on the Copperbelt before coming to Mkushi in 1980. He is an Elder of the Mkushi Christian Community and two of his grandchildren have attended Chengelo. For the first 20 Years of Chengelo Mr Wyatt was the Chairman of the Board, but in August 2008 he stood down and the current Chairman was appointed. Russell still has a valued input into the school as a trustee, and his advice and wisdom is regularly sought.
David Moffat (Finance Sub-Committee, Trustee)
The Moffat family have been in Africa for well over 100 years and have been farming in Mkushi for 50 years. David is a member of the fifth generation and is heavily involved as a former director of Barclays Bank, a correspondent for the Beit Trust and an Elder of the Mkushi Christian Community, as well as farming.
Barton Young (Governor, Trustee)
Barton travelled from South Africa and arrived in Mkushi as a pioneer farmer in 1954. He now owns several farms and is developing a game ranch. For many years he served as a director of Stanbic Bank. Barton is an Elder of the Mkushi Christian Community and his six grandchildren have all attended Chengelo.
Traugott Hartmann (Governor)
Originally from Germany, Traugott has lived and worked in Zambia for many years. He was previously employed by the European Union and is now working for Christian Community Churches in Zambia as a missionary administrator. Two of his sons have served as volunteer members of staff at Chengelo.
Paddy Mutwale (Governor)
Paddy was previously Operations Manager with Lima Bank. He now runs Family Life Ministries, which provides pastoral advice, counselling and support for married couples and families. Paddy has three children who have already completed their studies at the school.
Andy Patching (Governor)
Andy came to Zambia in 1983 as an itinerant missionary dentist. He is now based in Ndola where he is one of the leaders of Your People, a new Church plant, and Isubilo, a support project for AIDS sufferers. His four daughters all completed their schooling at Chengelo.
Peter Pedersen (Governor)
Peter is originally from Denmark and for many years has been Principal of Kaniki Bible College. He continues to work for the Apostolic Church and has a pastoral ministry supporting Kaniki graduates who are now in full-time Christian work. His two youngest children, Miriam and Simon, both attended Chengelo.
Harold Rea (Governor)
Harold was born in Ireland, but came with his parents to Zambia as a child, He was schooled in Lusaka before studying in Northern Ireland and then returned to work as a Chemist for the copper mines. He has a passion for exploration and Church planting; he is an Elder of Nkana East Chapel and a representative for the Alpha Course in Zambia. Harold’s youngest daughter, Sharon, attended Chengelo. Harold is Vice Chair of the Governors and from September 2007 joined the school full time as Director.
Gladys Mutungu (Governor)
Gladys is Office Manager of Professional Insurance, Lusaka. She trained as a physiotherapist and worked and taught physiotherapy in Zambia before accompanying her husband to Regent College in Vancouver. On returning to Zambia she supported her husband Derek in his teaching ministry at TCCA and Kaniki Bible College and in his development of a prayer network in Zambia. They have 3 sons, all of whom have studied at Chengelo. Tembwe is studying at the university of Witwatersrand, Kupa at Princeton College USA and Lumuno is completing his secondary education in Canada.
Felix Muchimba (Governor)
Felix is the Principal at the GLO Discipleship Training Centre in Ndola. He has previously served on the Applications Selection Committee for Chengelo School. Felix has three sons all of whom have attended Chengelo.
Tony Siddle (Governor)
Tony grew up in Zambia, and has been involved in farming in Mazabuka, the Copperbelt and the Mkushi area. He set up the training farm at Chengelo School before moving onto run his own farm in the local area. He is an elder of South Church, part of the Mkushi Christian Community.
Chishala Kateka (Governor)
Chishala is currently working with Zamnet Communications Systems as their Executive Director, having previously worked with Youth with a Mission. She has recently published her book entitled ‘Praying for Zambia’. Chishala joined the Board of Governors in 2007.
Christine Moffat (Secretary to the Board)
Christine came to Zambia in 1969 To work with the National Food and Nutrition Commission as a graduate VSO Nutritionist. She married David and settled in Mkushi where she has been active in setting up a farm clinic and serving on the Management Board of the local hospital. Christine is also the area Warden for the British High Commission.
Ian Parsons (Governor)
Ian is a Veterinary Surgeon who heads a practice in the Southern Province of Zambia. He, together with his wife Noaline, also a Vet, studied and qualified at Ondesterpoort in South Africa, and came from Zimbabwe to Zambia nearly twenty years ago at the invitation of a group of Mazabuka farmers to service that area. He has expanded his practice to include Wildlife preservation, disease control and game capture which has enhanced the establishment of Game Farms and Parks throughout the country. He is widely known and respected as a practicing Christian who has been instrumental with others in establishing a witness for Jesus Christ and a Fellowship group in Mazabuka. Ian and Noaline have two sons who are pupils at Chengelo School. He is also a Governor of Musikili Primary School where his sons attended before Chengelo. Ian joined the board in 2008