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'''FROM DREAMS TO REALITY……..

We can achieve our dreams if we have the courage to chase them, says Antony. Have you ever discovered your dreams and purpose in life? The life of Antony Nganga 26, is worthwhile paying attention as he lives his dreams from a rural village boy in Africa to reknown author in the United States. Born in komothai, kiambu county, Kenya as the third born of Samuel Ng’ang’a Njuguna and Grace Njoki Ng’ang’a. Raised in a Christian family and attended a local primary school. There weren’t many well-known African male role models while Antony was growing up, but he didn’t let that stop him from achieving his goals. He didn’t have many privileges as many do until he joined high school. Most of his classmates dropped out of middle school, especially in grades 6 and 7 due to corporal punishment, poverty, early pregnancies among others.

A stitch in time saves nine. Antony believed in the beauty of his dreams by working hard in school. He was the only student that joined a provincial high school school from their class. Unfortunately, the parents couldn’t afford the school fees as they were low income earners. “I remember one day, my uncle Kamau took off his shoes to to join high school”, says Antony.

A call into ministry is a call to preparation. He joined the Nairobi Pentecostal Bible College and graduated with a Higher Diploma in Bible & Theology. His dream was to join Beulah Heights University for further education. He pursued the admission process for two years until he got accepted. Persistence wears out resistance! He kept on trusting the process even with limited resources. Too many people wait until they get “sponsors and scholarships” to pursue their visions. But there will never be a perfect time to make a difference in our lives. Anytime can be the right time - vision attracts resources. His parents did all they could do within their means to make his dreams come true and bearable. “They are my success pillars”, says Antony.

In pursuit of excellence, Antony moved from Nairobi, Kenya to join Beulah Heights University, where he graduated with a Bachelors of Arts in Religious Studies (honors). He served as the SGA, International Student Advisor for 2014 – 2015 academic year. On 15th September 2014, Antony K. Nganga published his first book, Date with Destiny: Making Right Choices. An inspirational book for every age that motivates one discover purpose in life. The book has over 1500 copies in print and currently selling in over 35 websites, including Amazon Inc, the largest Internet-based retailer in the United States. He is the first undergraduate African Non - immigrant to publish a book in the United States.

Recently he published another book, The Modern Church: A Critical Review. Challenging the universal church to teach the gospel. He has been serving as a Pastor in Kenyan PEFA churches, the Presbyterian Church of East Africa and the Kenya students Christian Fellowship for over 5years. Currently, he is serving as a pastoral intern at Woodland Hills Baptist Church in Atlanta GA.

In recognition for his outstanding community service in the Kenyan Community and abroad, he was awarded the Transformational Leader & Community Developer Award from Beulah Heights University. In 2010, he launched a campaign against drugs and alcohol abuse in the community. Statistics show that, security improved, talents realized and decrease in poverty levels.

The Honor society of the commission on Accreditation of the Association for Biblical Higher education elected Antony Nganga to scholastic membership, “Delta Epsilon Chi”. The three Greek words translated approved in Christ.

Upon graduation, he was elected by Beulah Heights University into Who’s Who in American Colleges and Universities membership for demonstrating admirable qualities, maintaining excellent scholastic record, leadership and exhibiting pomise of useful service to the global community. His vision is to help others discover their purpose in life. His hobbies are swimming, reading inspirational materials, blogging, playing volleyball n pool-table.