A heritage of healing, compassion & hope.

Pr. Job Nyanteng’a Obara

Executive Secretary

Executive Secretary, SKC | MBA (Strategic Management), BTh, Cert. Global Leadership

Pr. Stephen Nyaberi Ongige serves as the Executive Director and President of the South Kenya Conference (SKC) of Seventh-day Adventists, leading with humble dedication to the Three Angels' Messages under the global church theme, *"Grounded in the Word, Focused on the Mission."* A dedicated gospel minister with over a decade in conference ministry, Pr. Ongige previously served as a local church elder before pursuing theological studies at the University of Arusha. His pastoral leadership spans various ministry contexts, including service as Chaplain at Amasege Secondary School and District Pastor in the Jogoo and Nyatike Districts. At the conference level, he directed the Stewardship, Church Development, and Adventist Services and Industries (ASI) departments, championing biblical stewardship and holistic spiritual growth. Under his leadership, the conference continues to advance mission work, community impact, and spiritual readiness for Christ’s return.

Pr. Dr. Willys Oruta

Director – Education, Health, Chaplaincy & APM

PhD (Ministry), MA (Religion), BTh | Director, Health & Education (SKC)

Pr. Dr. Willys Oruta serves as the Director of Education, Health, Chaplaincy, and Adventist Possibility Ministries (APM) for the South Kenya Conference (SKC) of Seventh-day Adventists, bringing 24 years of dedicated gospel and educational leadership. He also serves as the Education Secretary for all SDA schools within the conference and sits as a member of the Kisii County Education Board. An ordained gospel minister and scholar, Dr. Oruta completed his undergraduate theology studies at Spicer Adventist University (India), followed by an MA in Religion and a PhD in Ministry from Andrews University (USA). In addition to his pastoral leadership across several districts—including Suneka, Larger Kisii Newlife, Larger Nyaguta, and Nyamagwa—he has extensive academic experience lecturing at Bugema University (2007–2015), the University of Eastern Africa, Baraton (2007–2022), and Kisii University, where he has taught postgraduate religion courses since 2015. Dr. Oruta previously served as Chaplain for Nyanchwa Adventist College and Schools, and as SKC Director for Youth, Chaplaincy, and Adventist-Muslim Relations. Certified as a Master Guide and trained in advanced sign language through the Karen School for the Deaf, he is deeply committed to specialized outreach, including youth chaplaincy, interfaith dialogue, and ministries for individuals with physical, auditory, and cognitive challenges.

CPA Obed Obwoge

Executive

Pr. Stephen Nyaberi Ongige

Executive Director

President, South Kenya Conference (SKC) | BTh, University of Arusha

Pr. Stephen Nyaberi Ongige serves as the Executive Director and President of the South Kenya Conference (SKC) of Seventh-day Adventists, leading with humble dedication to the Three Angels' Messages under the global church theme, *"Grounded in the Word, Focused on the Mission."* A dedicated gospel minister with over a decade in conference ministry, Pr. Ongige previously served as a local church elder before pursuing theological studies at the University of Arusha. His pastoral leadership spans various ministry contexts, including service as Chaplain at Amasege Secondary School and District Pastor in the Jogoo and Nyatike Districts. At the conference level, he directed the Stewardship, Church Development, and Adventist Services and Industries (ASI) departments, championing biblical stewardship and holistic spiritual growth. Under his leadership, the conference continues to advance mission work, community impact, and spiritual readiness for Christ’s return.