Gary and Shirley – Electricity For Theological

Students and Staff at the Baptist College Lilongwe, located in Malawi, are often without power between 6am and 9pm, increasing the challenges to their theological studies and work.

The Baptist College Lilongwe’s primary ministry is leadership development through their teaching program. It is the main training facility for Baptist pastors and leaders in Malawi and yet has limited electricity.

Reading textbooks and writing assignments, preparing lessons and grading submissions is all extremely difficult without adequate lighting and power. Most current resources for theological research are only available electronically on library computers – the majority of students don’t own their own laptops. Their research times are determined by power supply. Even teachers are limited to active work hours as laptops have limited battery power.

This project will fund the purchase and install of a battery-backed solar power system at the college in the main teaching areas, the library, staff offices and the chapel (where exams are held). This will provide lighting and internet access to better support students and staff on campus as they faithfully pursue their ministry opportunities through study and work.