About Banda Banda -di- Mamoso
and Bosela Eale
Bosela Eale:
Surnames: Remy Paul
Born in Kinshasa, on March 2, 1958.
Marital stautus: Married.
Wife's Name: Bridgett K. Eale
Number of children: 5
Profession: Pastor
Work: Calvary Chapel Worship Center pastor in the DRC and National Co-ordinator for training at
CCC/DRC. I served in the CCC/DRC in diferent leadership positions for 10 years.
Studies: B.A. in Sociology at Universite Libre de Kinshasa. M.Div at the Nairobi International School of Theology.
Favorite verse: Jeremiah 29,11.
Birthdays and wedding anniversaries:
Bosela March 2
Brigitte Feb. 15
Wedding Sept.2
Banda Banda-di-Mamoso:
I am Rev. Banda Banda-di-Mamoso from the Democratic Republic of the
Congo, the former Zaire. I was born in June 18 1958 in a family of 12. I am a husband of only one wife in the name of Ruth
Banda. God has blessed us with three beautiful daughters: Gretha Diala –di- Banda, 12,
Bilgha Lau –di- Banda, 9, and Fidélité Umba –di- Banda, 4. We love them and thank God for them.
I grew up in the province of Bas- Congo, where the very first missionaries of the Christian and
Missionary Alliance berthed in 1884. My parents are members of the Alliance Church of Congo. I
was born and grew up as a son of this Church. One of my uncles and two of my aunts are deacons of
the Alliance Church. I lived in the house of one of these aunts for more than two years. It is during
that period that I accepted Christ as my personal Lord and Savior. It was in 1976. Most of
my primary and secondary school studies were done in the Alliance Church schools. Studying in these schools
played a tremendous role in my spiritual life. The religion course was one of the major subjects that
every pupil was to take seriously. In a sense, these schools were like Bible schools.
All my life is a life of testimonies and God’s miracles. I am from a family of 12. My parents are still
alive and live in less fortunate conditions. Out of all my brothers and sisters I am the only one who, by
God’s grace, happened to complete my secondary school and went up to University such that today I
am holding a Master of Arts degree in Christian Ministries. It is a miracle. And none of them
completed at least the primary school. One might even ask himself/ herself how come?
Those are some of the questions whose answer is “God is Sovereign.” My studies are just both a miracle and a
gift from God. My studies almost ended just after I had completed my primary school. I qualified for
secondary school but funds were not available for me to continue my studies. As I was doing very
well in school, stay at home while my friends had gone back to school drew the attention of many
people, even those who are not from my family. They talked about it till a brother
in-law decided to something for my studies. Therefore he said and I quote: “I am sorry that you are unable to go to
secondary school. I am not ready right now. But my suggestion is that you go and repeat the standard
6 class, which I can afford for the time being and then give me this school year to prepare myself for
your secondary school. As I was not happy to stay at home I accepted his offer and went back to std.
6, regardless of the fact that I had highly passed this class. But in all these God had a
wonderful plan for me. I am holding two certificates of primary education. God blessed my brother in-law and
managed to sponsor all my secondary school. After my secondary school, I got a strong desire to
pursue the university studies. But funds were not available. I started teaching mathematics and music
but I couldn’t even save some money from the salary I was receiving. It was insignificant. Finally, a
missionary that I didn’t know before but who knew about me decided to sponsor me for a Bachelor of
Theology degree program. What a miracle!
I didn’t know this lady though I can say that I am sure a
missionary from my secondary school presented my problem to her. Isn’t it amazing how
God takes care of His loved ones? There are many more to share about what God is doing in my life. Our God is
a awesome God. He does things that people cannot easily describe.
My spiritual growth after conversion was slow. I did not feel like giving up some of the other habits
though I knew that I was not supposed to behave the way I used to. I realized a lot of failures at the
beginning till I got myself involved in Christian activities. I started participating in youth
Bible clubs, youth Bible study groups, and Youth Biblical camps and became a choirmaster. I started having my
devotion and quiet time regularly. These activities helped me a lot in my spiritual encounter with
God.
As a result, I became one of the Bible study group leaders in my secondary school. I enjoyed this
ministry regardless of the many challenges faced. In fact, those challenges pushed me to go for further
studies in the area of theology in order to serve well. That is why I went to college after my secondary
school. While in college, I was involved in several spiritual activities such as prison ministry, hospital
visitation, organization of youth biblical camps, etc.
I have no doubt that God called me to serve Him in my life. I have always seen and experienced His
leading in my ministry. He equips me and prepares me to face the ministry challenges. I am not
discouraged at all when I undergo some hard times. I have never felt that the Lord has
forsaken me. Instead, ministry challenges draw me closer to Him, enable
me to trust Him and count on Him and Him alone. My understanding of God’s calling to the ministry is also evidenced by the
fact that He keeps on opening ministry opportunities for me and has put in me a great burden for lost souls, knowing that
Christ also died for them. I am always happy to serve Him and have never regretted serving Him.
My past and present experience of ministry is summarized as follows:
After completion of my Bachelor degree program in theology, in 1985, I served as a Chaplain and Teacher of religion in on of the Congo Alliance
Church secondary schools for four years. During this period I was in charge of the school’s spiritual development as far
as pupils, teachers and members of staff were concerned. This was not an easy task because
of the many responsibilities I was to deal with. Through interactions and the sharing of God’s Word to
individuals, I was able to develop my own disciples. They became true co-workers in the ministry.
This school was in a small city center with a large population of educated people. Our
church in this city had only one Sunday service, apart from the Sunday school, which was conducted in the area
dialect, yet many people living in this city were not from that area. I was the assistant Pastor of the
church. After identifying the need of a French service, I shared the idea with my Senior Pastor. He hesitated at the beginning, but later on
permitted it. Through this service, many people who were not interested in the ‘Kiyombe’ service started attending the French
service. This service is still effective. I thank God for that. It is during this period that I
got married and was ordained on 25th of June 1989. I learnt a lot from my ministry during this period, as I was to deal
with people from different backgrounds, different cultures and different social status.
As a Chaplain I had the opportunity to organize Bible clubs, Bible study groups, overnight prayer
meetings and vacation Bible camps. I enjoy working with the youth and God blesses me for that.
Later on in September 1989 I was appointed as the National Coordinator of Theological
Education by Extension ‘TEE’ program. I had the opportunity to interact with various people and
this modified my worldview and environments. While serving in this position, I also
became the Senior Pastor of a Parish in the town where I was born. All the above are realities of my ministry in Congo.
While in Nairobi, Kenya, as I was undergoing a of Arts Bachelor degree program in Community
Development, I got the privilege of dealing with people living in the slums surrounding the city of
Nairobi. This was another new experience. I can assure you that there are thousands of
people living in seriously deteriorating conditions. These are people who are in great need of the Gospel plus
something else that can enable them meet their material needs. This calls us to evangelize to these areas
through Word and Deed. At the beginning, it was not easy for me to get used to ministering under
such conditions, but I finally made it by God’s grace.
During my M.A. degree program at the Nairobi International School of Theology, I got the privilege to
be chosen as the chairperson of the school’s spiritual development committee. I therefore organized
days of prayer and fasting, retreats, lunch hour fellowships and encouraged students to make use of
the prayer rooms for their personal devotions and quiet times. I also served as the Vice-chairman of
the school’s student body. It is during this period that the Lord sent to us Dr. Steve Van Horn
as our Lecturer of the Pauline Epistles. I have no doubt to say that Steve loves Africa, the Africans and the
ministry of the Word of God in Africa. He strives in training godly leaders for the church of Christ in
Africa. This is evidenced by the number of times he has traveled to Africa in two
years, teaching in a Seminary that trains Servant Leaders for the church in Africa. I wish he had an opportunity to come
and settle here in Africa. God Himself will reward him.
After this program, I got in touch with Youth for Christ International – Africa who wanted me to go to
Kinshasa and pioneer the YFC ministry there. This ministry will work hand in hand with the Calvary
Chapel Church that is being planted in Kinshasa - DRC. But because of the lack of funds, I am still
stack here in Nairobi, Kenya. I am praying for a way out. For the time being, I am translating the
YFCI-Africa training materials form English to French and at the same time serving as the
Assistant Pastor of the Good Shepherd Church/ French Service here in Nairobi. Pray that God opens for us the
door to go to Kinshasa and provides us with the needed funds for the family and ministry in
Kinshasa.
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND:
Sept. 1996 to July 4, 1998 NAIROBI INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF
THEOLOGY “NIST”
Pursued a Master of Arts degree program in Christian Ministry.
Aug. 1992 to May 1996 DAYSTAR UNIVERSITY
Pursued a Bachelor of Arts in Community Development, with a minor program in
Business Administration and Management.
Oct. 1982 to June 1985 INSTITUT SUPERIEUR DE THEOLOGY
EVANGELIQUE DE BOMA- CONGO
Pursued a Bachelor of Theology “B. Th.”
1974 to 1981 BULUNGIDI SECONDARY SCHOOL- CONGO
Pursued a Diploma d’ Etat “A” Level
Languages : French, English, Kikongo, Kiyombe (Mother Tongue), Lingala and a bit
of Kiswahili
<Under Construction>
 |
This site is maintained by David Gaddis. You can reach him via e-mail at dwgaddis@teleport.com |