The People

Kafakumba is not just a business or an organization. Kafakumba is the people whose lives are committed to being part of this work of God. If you don’t know us, please take the time to get to…and feel free to email us or download the latest update from each of us (where available -see icons next to each profile below).

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Harriet Chanda

Kafakumba Christian School - head teacher

Harriet has faithfully served as the Head Teacher of Kafakumba Christian School since 2016. A graduate of Luanshya College of Education, she brings both experience and a deep commitment to the academic and spiritual growth of her students. Under her leadership, the school has continued to thrive, providing a strong foundation of learning and faith for the children of our community.

Kendra Enright

kafakumba Transformational outreach - RETIRED

John and Kendra Enright worked as missionaries in Africa since 1973 until John passed away suddenly on December 26, 2017 in a tragic road accident.

Kendra continues to live near the Kafakumba Training Center and is officially retired. John and Kendra were involved in the construction of a Leadership Training Center when war started in the Congo in 1998 and they were forced to leave.

Since 1999 John and Kendra worked with the United Methodist Church in Zambia. They helped build the Kafakumba Training Center as their base, and from there were able to continue many of the same programs they had in DR Congo, particularly the Kafakumba Pastors’ School. John started many development projects, working in partnership with Zambians in the areas of woodworking, agriculture, and business. Kendra has two grown sons, Brian and Nathan. Both boys and their wives are currently living in Zambia.

Click here for more historical information on John and Kendra’s ministries.

Nathan and Robin Enright

Treetop Honey & Kafakumba Christian School

Robin generously volunteers her time to help oversee Kafakumba Christian School, ensuring its vision and daily needs are well supported. In addition to this important role, she is also devoted to her family, homeschooling her three children and embracing the calling of motherhood with grace and dedication.

Nathan oversees the honey company Treetop (formerly Bee Sweet) and keeps busy helping run the Tilapia Hatchery and getting more beehives scattered around Zambia. Nathan is John’s youngest son and was raised here in Central Africa.

Naomi (Kilembo) Mujingi

Kafakumba Clinic - Administrator

Naomi is our Kafakumba Clinic Administrator and does an amazing job of keeping us all going the right direction! Naomi received her Bachelor’s Degree at Africa University in Health Service Administration and her Master’s Degree in Community Health at Purdue University in Indiana. But her greatest credentials are her compassion for people and passion for what she is doing. She is also the eldest daughter of Pastor Robert (the Director of KTC) and Mrs. Kilembo.

Robert & Therese Kilembo

Kafakumba Training Center - director & Gods' Kids Leader

Pastor Kilembo is the Director of Kafakumba Training Center and is an ordained elder in the United Methodist Church. He also serves as a co-pastor at the church with Pastor Steury and a dear friend and guide on all things cultural.

“Mama” Therese, as she is affectionately known, continues Lorraine Enright’s mission to “God’s Kids,” teaches sewing classes and is part of a local women’s group. In addition, she is still raising 1 child at home. They have 5 children who are serving God in their respective areas.

Novias Maliko

Clean water and borehole/well ministries - team lead

Novias is the Head of our Well Drilling/Well Repair Team. He was trained by Alan R. a native from Indiana when the rig was first sent from 2 Rotary Clubs in Indiana, so he’s virtually a Hoosier! He leads our team well and is not afraid of hard work! He and his team continue providing quality water for local communities, churches, schools and clinics.

Rabbeca Mususwa

Hospitality - Coordinator

Rabecca is one of the first friendly faces to welcome you to Kafakumba. She faithfully oversees the laundry and housekeeping for the guesthouses and Center ensuring everything is well cared for. You will often find her around the kitchen or cafeteria in the Center. We are truly grateful for the warmth and hospitality she extends to every guest.

David & Amber Steury

building, maintenance & repair - director & hospitality management

David and Amber Steury have been living in Zambia since 2015. They have 3 children, Colton, Cade and Cylas, and are an integral part of the Kafakumba Ministries.

Amber is busy with her 3 children but still finds time to help manage the many logistics of lodging and dining at Kafakumba guesthouses particularly with international visitors. She also consults on most of our construction/renovation projects and design and updating the website.

David has his Masters in Electrical Engineering, but his job description involves much more than that – encompassing construction, repairs and maintenance and auto mechanics. David is the oldest son of Nathan and Elinda.

Mark & Jamie Steury

Nurse, Multimedia Productions & teacher

Mark and Jamie moved out in June 2024 to join the ministry! Both of them help oversee and coordinate visiting mission teams.

Jamie has a background in teaching and has been an essential part of discipling our students at Kafakumba Christian School. She also helps with various other aspects of Kafakumba including child sponsorship.

Mark is an RN and is an integral part of the medical work at the clinic. Mark also does a lot of our multimedia, including videos and photography. Mark is the youngest son of Nathan and Elinda.

Nate & Elinda Steury

Transforming ministries - director & nurse/clinic overseer

Nate and Elinda (Enright) Steury arrived at Kafakumba in mid-2013. They serve the Church here in Zambia in several ways.

Nate is here to provide support for the United Methodist pastors in Zambia and is himself a pastor of the English speaking congregation at Kafakumba Training Center. He serves as the Director of Transforming Ministries and the Journey of Transformation.

Elinda is a nurse with her PhD in nursing. She is currently helping to oversee the running of our clinic but also serves on the boards of the school and Enright Foundational Ministries.

Nate and Elinda were both born and raised as MK’s (Missionary Kids) in Africa. Elinda was born in Zaire (now the Democratic Republic of Congo) to Ken and Lorraine Enright, and Nate in Kenya to Ernie and Sue Steury (Dr at Tenwek Hospital).

Click here for more historical information on Nate and Elinda’s background.

Ken Vance

Kafakumba Transformational outreach - retired

Ken and Debbie Vance were missionaries with the United Methodist Church (UMC) for many years. They served in the Democratic Republic of Congo (formerly Zaire), before war forced them to leave in 1997.

Ken is an ordained elder in the UMC as well as a pilot. His primary role in Congo was to direct and fly for Wings of the Morning, a mission flight ministry started by Kenneth Enright, dedicated to transporting those without access to healthcare to much-needed medical facilities. Although he is currently retired, he teaches courses at the Kafakumba Pastors’ School and preaches at his church in Fisenge, where they have moved into their new sanctuary. Sadly, Deb passed away in May 2020.