Naomi Leremore

Naomi's mission work

The TEE department offers basic theological training to all church members, especially those who would otherwise not have access to it due to factors such as age, location, education and finances. The aim is to prepare learners to come to and grow in their faith, to serve effectively as church leaders, preachers, counsellors, child nurturers and active witnesses within their circles of influence. To accomplish this, the department produces and administers TEE study materials to members of the PCEA church as well as other churches who may wish to use such materials.

The TEE department also has an outreach programme to prisoners where churches “Sponsor-an-Inmate” to study the basic diploma course. This programme has had a life-changing impact on many who have gone through it.

Naomi leads a team of writers in developing new programmes for the department. The first, known as the ‘Holistic Nurturing of Children’ diploma course, is aimed at helping adults care for children in the home, church and community. The second course called ‘The Crossing’, is a mentoring programme for teens preparing to transition from childhood (leaving primary school) into young adult life.

Recently, the writing team have been developing a series of five Bible Study guidebooks on a variety of themes, namely: politics, worship music, the true gospel, God’s world and family life. The department hopes to use the annual general meeting of the church, in April 2026, to market these as suitable materials for district fellowships. These fellowship groups meet regularly within the homes of church members.

Naomi says, “By creating educational materials that are readily available to congregations throughout Kenya and beyond, a greater impact can be made on the spiritual life and witness of the Church of Christ. I am passionate about using these writing opportunities to encourage and challenge others to obey the call of God on their lives. My prayer is that changes will come for his glory and to advance his kingdom.”

Naomi Leremore (née Martin) trained as a teacher before being commissioned and sent overseas by her home congregation of Craigyhill Presbyterian Church, Carrickfergus Presbytery in 1991. Her first assignment was teaching in a secondary school in Malawi. Following this, she relocated to Kenya, firstly lecturing at Rubate Teacher Training College, then working in children’s ministry within PCEA Ruiru Parish. She has also trained pre-school teachers at the Lay Training Centre and helped in the writing of Sunday School teachers’ guidebooks. Naomi is married to Thomas, who works in the sphere of peace and conflict resolution. They have two teenage sons.

Latest report November 2026

Diving In 

The Theological Education by Extension (TEE) department has a board of management (BOM) tasked with reflecting on the current state of the department and making decisions for its advancement. Our recent all-day meeting was a great way to plunge right back in! 

Five regional workshops for the TEE coordinators within Kenya were held in September and October. The trainings went well and vital feedback was collected by the board members. It is hoped that more people will attend next time and a training manual will be produced specifically for them. Each of these presbytery representatives received a branded notebook, pen and t-shirt. The group photo is from the Nairobi regional meeting.

The department is diving into the digitization of all operations using both LMS and IMS systems. Once these are up and running, many more people will be able to access existing courses online plus additional short (two-week) courses can be introduced on topics such as leadership, finance, guidance and counselling, etc.

With this new system, more accurate and up-to date information will be accessible at the click of a button. For example: 

1. The current number of students enrolled in a particular course. 
2. The progress made by each student in their course. 
3. The accounts and regional reports can be generated automatically.

News from the recent All Africa TEE Association (AATEEA) meeting, is that funding is available for focusing on Eco-Theology. This relatively new area of study focuses on biblical stewardship, looking at protective guardianship within the context of climate change, environmental exploitation and social justice. Many poorer countries bear the brunt of the crisis created by man’s greed and self-interest. Psalm 24:1 states, “The earth is the Lord’s, and everything in it, the world, and all who live in it.”

Prayer Points

• Thank God for the TEE board members who have completed the first of three years in office. Pray that their commitment to excellence will be unwavering and that they will discern the priorities needing to be focused on.
• Pray for those who attended the regional workshops, that they will be encouraged and empowered to continue in their role of coordinating groups on the ground. For those who missed the opportunity, that they will participate in the next training scheduled for 2027.
• Join us in thanking God for the new digital systems being put in place. Pray that the investment made will be fruitful in furthering the reach of the TEE department.