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Who’s who in the ACTS International board?

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David Gordon

Operations and Development

Following retirement in 2021 and having had an interest in ACTS for many years, David joined the ACTS UK committee, now ACTS International where he now serves as Operations Director.

In consultation with management in ACTS Nigeria, Kenya and Cameroon David works to identify and promote ACTS International projects. He speaks on the work of ACTS International at every opportunity in church meetings etc.

David serves as an elder in his local church. He and his wife, Olwyn enjoy spending time with their family – especially their four grandchildren – and are Associate Missionaries with UFM Worldwide.

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Ken Callaghan

Finance

Ken, a former deputy headteacher, now runs Ignite IT, a successful computer services and consultancy business in Lisburn, Northern Ireland. He is as an active member of Kingsway Fellowship Dunmurry, where he helps out with various activities.

Ken got involved with ACTS by supporting their computer systems in Nigeria, which led to him joining the ACTS UK Committee, now ACTS International where he serves as Finance Director.

A musician at heart, Ken loves playing and listening to music. He also enjoys photography and keeping up with the latest gadgets and tech.

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Paul Todd

Chair

The son of missionary parents, Paul served with SIM for over 30 years, mostly in Nigeria, initially lecturing in Church History & Historical Theology along with senior seminary management responsibilities.

In the early 90’s, he was involved in establishing ACTS Nigeria and, in 2011 was asked to look after publishing for ACTS Nigeria. Since then, Paul has edited many manuscripts and with his staff co-ordinated all aspects of getting books into print.

Now based in Northern Ireland, and working under the auspices of UFM Worldwide, he continues as Publishing Director for ACTS Nigeria as well as chairing the ACTS International Board.

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Sid Garland

Vice Chair

After pastoral ministry with the Evangelical Presbyterian Church in Belfast, Sid and his wife Jean went to Nigeria with Mission Africa in 1987.

While serving in theological education, Sid, alongside his student, Rev Luka Vandi, pioneered the ACTS bookshop in the Theological College of Northern Nigeria, Bukuru-Jos, serving as Executive Director and then International Director.

Now retired after 35 years with Mission Africa, and back home in Northern Ireland, Sid enjoys spending time with his family while supporting ACTS as Vice-Chair of the Board of ACTS International.

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Andrew Johnston

Non-Executive Director

Having spent time in Nigeria in 2008, Andrew now brings business experience to bear with wise and creative input to the development of ACTS through the board.

Andrew serves as a Deacon in his local church and has organised and led residential camps for young people over many years. He also serves on other boards including for sports outreach and youth evangelism initiatives.

He is married to Deborah and together they enjoy sharing outdoor adventures as a family with their sons, Oliver and Harry.

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Our Vision

Our vision is to assist in the provision of:

  • Good theological and other Christian books and Bibles readily available, at affordable prices, across Africa.
  • African authors supplying a wide range of theological books.
  • Through these that the leaders of the church in Africa are equipped and strengthened to lead the church in the worship of God in Spirit and truth.
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Our Mission

Our Mission is to work towards our vision by:

  • Supporting the work of Africa Christian Textbooks (ACTS) in Africa through raising financial and prayer support.
  • Maintaining an advisory role to assist ACTS management.
  • Arranging shipments from UK/USA and providing other support functions.

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Basis of Faith

We believe in…

GOD – THE TRINITY: The one true God who lives eternally in three persons – the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit.

GOD – HIS SOVEREIGNTY: The love, grace and sovereignty of God in creating, sustaining, ruling, redeeming and judging the world.

THE BIBLE: The divine inspiration and supreme authority of the Old and New Testament Scriptures, which are the written Word of God, infallible and inerrant, fully trustworthy for faith and conduct.

HUMANITY: The dignity of all people, made male and female in God’s image to love, be holy and care for creation, yet corrupted by sin, which incurs divine wrath and judgement.

JESUS: The incarnation of God’s eternal Son, the Lord Jesus Christ – born of the virgin Mary; fully God and truly human, yet without sin.

THE CROSS: The atoning sacrifice of Christ on the cross: dying in our place, paying the price of sin and defeating evil, so reconciling us with God.

THE RESURRECTION: The bodily resurrection of Christ, the first fruits of our resurrection; his ascension to the Father, and his reign and mediation as the only Saviour of the world.

SALVATION: The justification of sinners solely by the grace of God through faith alone in Christ alone.

THE HOLY SPIRIT: The ministry of God the Holy Spirit, who leads us to repentance, unites us with Christ through new birth, empowers our discipleship and enables our witness.

THE CHURCH: The body of Christ both local and universal, the priesthood of all believers — given life by the Spirit and endowed with the Spirit’s gifts to worship God and proclaim the gospel, making disciples of all nations.

THE LAST DAY: The personal and visible return of Jesus Christ to fulfil the purposes of God, who will raise all people to judgement, bring eternal life to the redeemed and eternal condemnation to the lost, and establish a new heaven and new earth.

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