Welcome to UMCA THEOLOGICAL COLLEGE Alumni Association!
Since 1956, more than 7000 graduates from UMCATC have gone to impact the world for Christ in Nigeria, Africa and across the globe. Each of these individuals automatically an alumnus and contributes to a powerful group in the family of Christ: the family of UMCA Theological College Alumni Association. UMCA Theological College family is very large, with people doing amazing things for God all across the country and in many nations of the world! You are a part of that, and we want to support what you are doing for the Lord in all area of your calling! God has called us to be the light of the world, and that light shines all the brighter when we stand.
IMPACTS OF OUR ALUMNI AND ALUMNAE
65% hold leadership positions in churches or denominational and para-church contexts.
24% are serving in Christian higher education, as faculty and/or administrators.
8% are leading or teaching in other types of educational settings.
International Impact: Currently our graduates serve in Nigeria and different countries: United States, Canada, Russia, Colombia, Peru, South Africa, Indonesia, United Kingdom, India, Kuwait, Ghana, Kenya, Rwanda, to name a few.
Organizational Leadership: Our alumni serve on the boards of educational institutions and academic associations in Nigeria, Africa, Europe and Asia.
Research Presentations: Our alumni participate in national and international conferences like, Evangelical Theological Society (ETS), the International Network for Christian Higher Education (INCHE), the International Council for Evangelical Theological Education (ICETE), among others.
School Leadership: Our alumni are excelling as Department Chairs, Deans, Provosts, and Presidents in Ministries and Christian academic contexts worldwide.
Publications: A vast range of books and journal articles demonstrates the contributions of our alumni's scholarship to the fields of educational leadership, Christian higher education, Church Ministry and practical theology.
NEW ANNUAL ALUMNI EVENTS
Another feature of the new Alumni Association is the annual events we begin to host henceforth. While these events will be open to the students, and even the public,
they are particularly designed to minister to our alumni who are laboring for the Lord in their various fields of endeavor.
Special guest speakers, an alumni luncheon, and opportunities to strengthen old ties and make new connections as well will all be a part of these annual gatherings, and we hope that you will make every effort to be a part of them.
NETWORKING
One important aim of the Alumni Association is to aid members in networking together. If your ministry has need of a music minister or an associate pastor, there may be another UMCA Theological College graduate that would be the perfect fit for your church. If you are a business owner, you might find the perfect employee among those who are likewise members of the Alumni Association. If you simply want to bring attention to your new business, we can help you get the word out to those members who may need your services! In fact, you will even be able to advertise in The Heights to let others know about your church, ministry, or business. Eventually, we also have a directory for all participating members to make connecting with others easy.
MEMBERSHIP
We encourage all our alumni become active members of the Alumni Association. We hope you will earnestly and prayerfully consider joining one of the Partnership levels and join with other Alumni Association Members in supporting the vision of UMCA Theological College of “equipping Christian leaders to help those in need.” Together we can make a difference in our world for Christ, and see His purposes brought to pass!
Some of the Benefits of Membership in UMCA THEOLOGICAL COLLEGE Alumni Association:
- Connection! As a member of the Alumni Association, you have ample opportunity to stay connected with other alumni.
- Networking! We can each encourage and supply to one another, as well as support the various efforts of our fellow alumni.
- Ongoing impartation! Regular events are designed with you, the alumnus in mind!
- Exposure! Announce your new ministry or business in The Heights!
- Additional resources! As the Alumni Association grows, more opportunities and resources will be created with our alumni in mind!
- Participation in the Vision! As an alumnus of UMCA Theological College, you are given the opportunity to help the vision of UMCATC expand through your prayer and support!
We need your support to make this possible. Training ministers successfully can only happen with your support—our generous Alumni. It’s easy, quick and secure.
To become a member of UMCA Theological College Alumni Association, please review and fill out the form below.
