May 28-30, 2010
Mount Hermon Christian Conference Center
At the ACC, the entire First Pres community comes together—old and young, married and single, long-time members and first-timers, adults, youth, children, young adults, and seniors. Build new friendships and deepen old ones as we play, eat, and worship together.
We welcome Zac and Theodora Niringiye as our conference speakers this year. They will lead us in four main sessions, beginning Friday evening through Sunday morning. We look forward to hearing their wisdom and experiences from their ministry in Uganda.
Conference Speakers: Zac & Theodora Niringiye
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David Zac Niringiye
Assistant Bishop, Diocese of Kampala, Uganda
Rt. Rev. Dr. David Zac Niringiye has been in ministry for over 20 years with students in Uganda and all over English- and Portuguese-speaking Africa. In his current position, he provides Episcopal oversight – the pastoral, liturgical, strategic mission and ministry leadership – to Kampala Diocese. He holds an honors Physics degree from Makerere University, a Masters degree in Theology from Wheaton College, and a PhD in Theology and Mission History from Edinburgh University. He has written widely in journals on theology, leadership, and Christian mission. In addition to his role as Trustee and director of a number of organizations, he has also been instrumental in the founding of many.
He is passionate about social justice and HIV/AIDS prevention. He co-convened the HIV/AIDS Symposium in Kampala in 2007, sponsored by Harvard University and the Templeton Foundation. Additionally, he serves as Chair of the Task Force for Northern Uganda, which addresses the humanitarian crises in Northern Uganda and is working towards a peaceful resolution.
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Theodora Niringiye
Director, Relate Counseling in Kampala, Uganda
Theodora Niringiye (M.A.) works with those struggling with issues related to HIV/AIDS, trauma, marriage, and family. She has counseled Africans from Northern Uganda, Eastern D.R. Congo, Southern Sudan, Burundi, and Rwanda. She holds an honors B.A. degree in Social Sciences and Education as well as an M.A. degree in counseling from Makerere University. Theodora serves on the board of various organizations including Compassion International Uganda Leadership Development Program, Uganda Counseling Association, Wakisa Ministries (a teenage crisis pregnancy center), Kisoro Parents Primary School, and Women of Purpose, an organization dedicated to promoting the economic, spiritual, physical, and social health of women and girls in Uganda.
Theodora is passionate about helping young people relate well with their families, make healthy life decisions, and prepare for careers. She has also worked extensively to support organizations like Bank of Uganda, Peace Corps Uganda, MedAir, the New Vision, and Mennonite Central Committee during major changes or crises.
Theodora is married to Zac and they have three children. | |
