Lukas Kaluwapa Katenda (born 1978) is a Namibian Anglican bishop. Consecrated in 2019, he is the second bishop of the Reformed Evangelical Anglican Church of Namibia (REACH Namibia).[1] He served as a general secretary at the Southern Anglican Diocese of Namibia in 2014.
Lukas Katenda | |
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| Bishop of the Reformed Evangelical Anglican Church of Namibia | |
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| Church | REACH Namibia |
| In office | 2019–present |
| Predecessor | Peter Kalangula |
| Orders | |
| Consecration | 6 October 2019 by Glenn Lyons |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 8, 1978 |
| Spouse | Aune Katenda |
| Occupation | Clergymen, lecture, nurse, midwife, counselor |
| Alma mater | University of Namibia, Virginia Theological Seminary |
Early life and education
editHe was born and raised in Onamutai village. Katenda is a registered nurse by profession, and he holds a Diploma in Comprehensive Nursing Sciences from the University of Namibia.[1] He also holds a Masters in Theological Studies from Virginia Theological Seminary in Alexandria, United States of America. He also holds a Diploma in Theology and Ministry from Theological Education from Extension College in South Africa.
Ordained ministry
editOn the 6th of October 2019, Rev. Lukas Kaluwapa Katenda was ordained as the Second Bishop of the Reformed Evangelical Anglican Church (REACH) in Namibia. He was consecrated by Bishops Glenn Lyons (Presiding Bishop), Njabulo Mazibuko (Area Bishop of KwaZulu-Natal), and Alan Noble (Area Bishop of Western Cape and Free State).[2]
Public theology
editLukas Katenda is a cleric who is active in addressing issues affecting society in Namibia, ranging from politics to moral rights, etc.[3][4] Amongst those issues were the protection of children, healthy marriages, injustice in society, discrimination, corruption, etc.
References
edit- ^ a b "Katenda becomes Anglican bishop". New Era. Retrieved 2022-05-21.
- ^ "Anglican bishop consecrated for Namibia | Anglican Ink © 2022". anglican.ink. Retrieved 2022-07-29.
- ^ Namibian, The. "Bishop responds to Nekongo's children being exposed on social media". The Namibian. Retrieved 2022-07-18.
- ^ "Sex Three Times A Week Is Too Much - Bishop Katenda". Eagle FM. 2022-05-03. Retrieved 2022-07-18.