Anchor is the missions training college for WEC International in Africa.
We, as a part of a faith-based organization, are driven by a powerful vision – to empower workers in Africa for cross-cultural missions so as to reach the unreached with the life-transforming gospel.
Having a focus of transcending Africa for a robust global impact, we are dedicated to providing qualified training that equips workers biblically, practically, and personally, to make a lasting difference.
At Anchor, we believe that qualified training for Africa’s workers is the key to effective cross-cultural missions.
We are dedicated to providing comprehensive, biblically-rooted, practical, and highly effective training for workers who have a heart for reaching the unreached in Africa and beyond.
Be the premier missions training college, empowering workers in Africa for cross-cultural missions to ignite lasting change among the unreached by paving new ways for gospel proclamation.
Anchor's mission is to provide qualified training that equips workers in Africa biblically, practically, and personally for effective reaching of the unreached in Africa and globally.
At Anchor, we believe that every individual has a unique calling and purpose in God's plan. Through our training programs, we aim to empower workers in Africa to fulfil their calling with unwavering effectiveness, cultural sensitivity, and a heart for transformation.
We offer a range of training programs that go beyond theory, and provide practical skills, character transformation methodologies, and deep biblically based teachings.
Our qualified instructors and experienced mentors bring a wealth of knowledge, real field experience, and a genuine passion for equipping you and workers in Africa for cross-cultural missions.
At ANCHOR we believe that Africa has what it takes to bring missions to its next level. We are committed to help you and your church fulfil your mandate for the Great Commision and bring lasting impact to the least reached.
At Anchor, you'll become part of a supportive community, which shares your passion, provides encouragement, accountability, and collaborative opportunities to maximise your impact for reaching the unreached.
Whether you are already involved in cross-cultural missions or just starting your journey, we provide the training, resources, and community you need to unleash your potential and fulfil your calling.
Together, let's embark on a transformative journey of equipping and empowering workers in Africa for cross-cultural missions, and together, let's reach the unreached with the life-changing message of the gospel.
Our vibrant multicultural team fully volunteers their time, skills, gifts, and resources, with a clear call to help impact the next generation of workers in Africa to reach the unreached.
Paul
Saby
Nelly
Sylvia
Liz kanyi
Akali
Our team is privileged to be accountable to an advisory council board, whose membership includes seasoned leaders of mission agencies, churches, and para-church organisations. The board helps provide supervisory governance for the training program.
Paul is currently serving as the Director for Anchor. God called him into full-time ministry from the field of Banking. He served with Life Ministry, and Word of Life, in Kenya before he moved oversees into cross-cultural missions. He and his wife have been missionaries with WEC, International since 2011, and were staff at the WEC MTC in the Netherlands for 8 years before moving back to Africa to pioneer the work of setting up Anchor. Paul also teaches several modules at Anchor including: Intro to Missions; Intercultural Preaching; Psalms for Missions among others.
Dr Louis Sutton MD is a medical doctor, having done medical missions with his family in Chad, Africa for 13 years. The Lord then called him and his wife, Susan, to serve in various mission leadership roles with WEC International for about 25 years. His last role was as International Director. Louis and his wife are Americans and currently retired. Louis serves in the role of Chairman of the Anchor Council and teaches modules on Leadership and Cross-Cultural Teamwork.
Rev. Dr. Eloi Sobel Dogue, PhD, is a Senegalese theologian, missiologist, and Vice President of Operations for Africa at Our Daily Bread Ministries. He is also International Director of Dekina Ministries International, passionately advancing discipleship and missions across Africa and beyond. Dr. Eloi teaches several modules at Anchor including Church Planting, Evangelism and Discipleship.
Silvian Hamstra is from The Netherlands. In his younger years the Lord clearly called him for God’s mission in Africa. With that call, he also felt the Lord calling him to prepare well. Therefore, before Africa he attended a Missionary Training College (MTC) in Europe, similar to Anchor. He rejoices in how the Lord used the school to prepare him so well in so many areas. He and his wife Thamar joined WEC International and humbly served the Lord in The Gambia, Senegal, and The Netherlands. By God’s grace they now serve the Africa region as WEC’s Area Directors for Africa, using the knowledge and skills learned at the MTC.
Hudson Mukunza, Kenyan, is the Continental Coordinator for Intercessors For Africa Secretariat, based in Nairobi Kenya. He has held this position since March 2011. He previously served as National Coordinator for the Kenya House of Prayer (1998 to 2012).
He is a trained paramedic who transitioned into Christian ministry work involving prayer mobilization and training, volunteer work in communities, and church unity initiatives. He has a passion for prayer, leadership development and missions reaching the unreached. He teaches courses on Prayer and Spiritual Warfare.
Nyaradzo Butau resides in the Netherlands with her family. She has served faithfully at International Baptist Church for the past fifteen years. She currently leads the Missions Ministry, where she supports and spearheads the advancement of the gospel through IBC’s mission outreach. She also serves in the Women’s Ministry and leads Bible studies. Nyaradzo’s dedication reflects her deep commitment to spiritual growth, service, missions, and the strengthening of the Christian community.
God called Eleanor into missions during her nursing training and later, to work among the Chinese. She met and married Nan Pin Chee, a Malaysian Chinese, who also had the same calling. They joined WEC in 1980 and moved to Hong Kong (HK) where they established a WEC Sending Branch and the Missionary Training College of Asia. After Nan Pin’s death in 2003, Eleanor continued to serve with WEC in HK, in training and leadership roles. She was also involved in a local Chinese church. Eleanor returned to NZ in 2021 from where she continues to advise each of WEC’s Missionary Training Colleges (MTCs), as well as reaching out to the Chinese diaspora. She is on staff at Eastwest College of Intercultural Studies and oversees the library. She enjoys reading, learning, gardening, and craft work.
Hudson Mukunza, Kenyan, is the Continental Coordinator for Intercessors For Africa Secretariat, based in Nairobi Kenya. He has held this position since March 2011. He previously served as National Coordinator for the Kenya House of Prayer (1998 to 2012).
He is a trained paramedic who transitioned into Christian ministry work involving prayer mobilization and training, volunteer work in communities, and church unity initiatives. He has a passion for prayer, leadership development and missions reaching the unreached. He teaches courses on Prayer and Spiritual Warfare.
Nyaradzo Butau resides in the Netherlands with her family. She has served faithfully at International Baptist Church for the past fifteen years. She currently leads the Missions Ministry, where she supports and spearheads the advancement of the gospel through IBC’s mission outreach. She also serves in the Women’s Ministry and leads Bible studies. Nyaradzo’s dedication reflects her deep commitment to spiritual growth, service, missions, and the strengthening of the Christian community.
Anchor is the missions training college for WEC International in Africa. We, as a part of a faith-based organization, are driven by a powerful vision: to empower workers in Africa for cross-cultural missions so as to reach the unreached with the life-transforming Gospel.