4 September 2014 | Bracknell, United Kingdom [Judith Makaniankhondo, tedNEWS] Newbold alumni Alastair Agbaje has returned to Newbold after accepting the call to be Chaplain/Dean of men. Upon arrival on campus Alastair instantly expressed how happy he was to be back! He added that the same sentiments were expressed by his wife Sharon, and daughters Celeste, 10 and Jayda, 5.
Alastair was a student at Newbold from 2006 – 2011 and graduated with an MA in Theology. Upon completion, Alastair took the post of an Associate Youth director for the Norwegian Union. Asked why he chose to return to Newbold, Alastair expressed that the decision to come back was not difficult to make due to the positive experience that he and his family had at the college. “Newbold was a complete package for us. We made good friendships which we have managed to maintain, the quality of teaching was excellent, and being part of this community was a fantastic experience”, he said.
Alastair is very passionate and energetic about students and campus ministries and would like to see students being supported, and getting involved in the different ministries, creating an atmosphere that is contagious. His ideal is to create initiatives that build up the community and support spiritual growth. “On this premise my vision for Newbold is that it continues to be a place where students do not want to leave, and be enthusiastic in sharing their positive experiences”, he states. “My hope and prayer is that my interaction with students and faculty will assist in enhancing the spiritual life and development of this great establishment and community and that we can be a beacon of light to the surrounding areas of Binfield, Bracknell and Wokingham and even the wider community of which every student and staff are representatives”, Alastair concludes.
Before coming to Newbold, Alastair spent 5 years as a missionary, project accountant and church leader working for the Japan Union. His eldest daughter was born in Yokohama (the second largest City in Japan). Before Japan, Alastair worked for 11 years in London as a project accountant for commercial companies.
Alastair loves Japanese and West Indian food and enjoys running, reading and football – a massive Arsenal supporter! He enjoys spending time with his family and finds chilling-out most enjoyable!
If you would like to contact Alastair or test his Japanese or Norwegian speaking skills, then feel free to contact him at: [email protected] [tedNEWS]
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