TITC STRATEGIC FUNDING
Summary
Trelliss International Training College (TITC)* exists to equip students to become effective and influential servant leaders transforming and strengthening the church, community, and world. The TITC Strategic Funding project provides funding for key infrastructure and development projects on campus, which enhance the educational programs offered at TITC. It is the goal of TITC to become a fully recognized educational institution by the Kenyan government. In order to become a chartered school, many upgrades on campus are required. Once fully chartered, TITC will have the opportunity to expand its reach and influence in Africa.
Cost
The total cost for year one of the campus renovations is $28,650. This includes renovations to the administration offices ($15,650), library ($8,00), and computer lab ($3,000), together with labor costs.
Project # 42.40322
*Please note: In 2025, Kima International School of Theology (KIST) was officially renamed Trelliss International Training College (TITC) to comply with local government requirements.
BACKGROUND
BACKGROUND
Trelliss International Training College (TITC) began in 1995 as a joint effort across English-speaking East Africa to train leaders for work in the Church of God. It draws students primarily from Kenya at present, with the hope to once again expand the educational offerings beyond the host country. While the on-campus community is currently quite small, with forty-eight extension sites the total number of students is 588.
VISION
VISION
TITC is an important hub for education in the East Africa region. From its inception in 1995 to the present (2025), over 1,030 students have earned degrees, primarily in Bible and Theology. However, TITC does offer degrees in computer systems and certificates in chaplaincy. Graduates are serving the church in numerous ways in the region in churches, schools, and not-for-profit organizations.
In the past, TITC has offered Bachelor of Arts degrees in partnership with Global University and a Bachelor of Theology degree in partnership with Kenya Highlands University. At present, in compliance with the Commission for University Education in Kenya, these partnerships have been suspended. This is in preparation for full application for charter status with the Kenyan government.
Under the new leadership of Principal Dr. Okoth, the school is seeking to be a fully registered institution under the Commission of University Education in Kenya. Once this recognition is obtained, the school will be positioned to open new degree offerings. No matter the degree, all students will be required to have common units of Bible and Christian Education. Ultimately, TITC is working toward receiving charter status which will allow the school to open extension sites across East Africa.
STRATEGY
The TITC Strategic Funding project supports the school with important infrastructure improvements. This year, TITC hopes to make critical repairs and improvements to the administration offices, library, and computer lab. Below is an outline of what is needed in each of these key spaces in campus:
- Floor tiling
- Wall paining
- Roof painting
- Solar power installation
Total cost: $15,650
- Tiling
- Curtains
- Reading tables
- Book shelves
- Painting
- Roof repair
Total cost: $8,000
- Office partition
- Tiling
- Electrical wiring repair
- Curtains
- Tables and chairs
- Computer operating systems
- Painting
Total cost: $3,000
The History of TITC
Christian missionaries from South Africa began working in the Bunyore area of Western Kenya in 1905 and began education on various levels to train church leaders for ministry. In 1922 the Church of God, Anderson, Indiana assumed the mission work.
In 1954 the Missionary Board of the Church of God and the leaders of the Church of God in East Africa (Kenya) began a residential training institution for the preparation of church ministers in Kenya. This training institution became known as Kima Theological College (KTC).
In 1995 the Church of God in East Africa (Kenya) gave the land of Kima Theological College to a multi-national Board of Directors to begin Kima International School of Theology (KIST). The Church of God in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, and the United States are co-owners of the institution.
Please note: In 2025, Kima International School of Theology (KIST) was officially renamed Trelliss International Training College (TITC) to comply with local government requirements.
A Multi-National School
TITC is a multi-national school that serves multiple countries. As is evident by the map on the left, TITC is strategically located between three major Church of God countries in East Africa.
Kenya has 820 churches and 164,000 believers.
Uganda has 550 churches and 54,000 believers.
Tanzania has 390 churches and 16,400 believers.
Beautiful Campus
TITC boasts a beautiful campus which includes a chapel, classrooms, dormitories, computer lab, administrative block, the Hekima library, sports field and agricultural space. The Hekima Library is one of the finest theological libraries in western Kenya.
Past Sustainability Projects on Campus
The TITC chicken and dairy projects and the planned pig project help to increase local self-sustainability, providing both food for the institution and income. These projects also provide opportunities for student employment and allow students to develop skills that can be transferred to ministry settings.
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Ways to make a difference
- Online—Visit this link
- Check—Make checks payable to “Church of God Ministries” and specify “TITC Strategic Funding - 42.40322” in the memo line
For more information, contact Global Strategy Projects at 800.848.2464 or GSProjects@chog.org.
