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.
Early life and education
He 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
On 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
Lukas 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.
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