Rev. Dr. Walter and Robyn Steele
Theological Educator
Serving the Lord in East Africa
Bio
The Rev. Dr. Walter and Robyn Steele serve the Lord through The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS) in East Africa.
Walter serves as academic dean and professor of Bible and Confessions Studies at Neema Lutheran College in Matongo, Kenya. He also serves as an advisor in curriculum development for schools throughout the region. Robyn serves as an instructor in nutrition at Matongo and conducts workshops in the region. Their work prepares pastors, evangelists and deaconesses for the Lutheran churches of Africa.
Walter holds a Doctor of Philosophy in Theology and Culture from Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, as well as Master of Divinity, Master of Theology and Master of Sacred Theology degrees, with emphases in biblical theology and pastoral practice.
A 16-year veteran of the United States Navy, Walter has served Sailors and Marines in Japan, Thailand, Korea, the Persian Gulf and stateside at naval installations as a Navy chaplain. Prior to serving in Africa, he was pastor of three LCMS congregations. In addition, he has taught courses for Jonathan Ekong Memorial Seminary, Nigeria; Lutheran Theological Seminary, Pretoria, South Africa; Concordia University Irvine, Irvine, Calif.; and Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne, in the U.S. and in Tanzania.
Robyn is a registered dietitian, with a degree in nutrition from New Mexico State University, and a member of the Academy of Dietetics and Nutrition. Prior to serving in Africa, she ran her own nutrition consulting company and has worked in acute care hospitals. Her passion is teaching about the connection between food and faith.
The Steeles have two married adult children and four grandchildren, who live in the U.S.
Prayers
Pray for Walter and Robyn as they serve throughout East Africa. Ask the Lord to continue to grant them good health as they seek to bring the message of God’s grace in Christ to their students and to those in the surrounding communities.
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Additional Information
- Birthdays:
- Walter — Sept. 29
- Robyn — Nov. 25
- Wedding Anniversary: Oct. 21
- Home District: Texas
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Giving Online: You can partner with the LCMS by making an online gift restricted in use to the support of the STEELE family.
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Giving by Check: You can also make a donation towards this family’s ministry by check.
Mail your check, made payable to The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod and designated with their last name, to:
The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod
P.O. Box 66861
St. Louis, MO 63166-6861
(Or call
888-930-4438 to speak with someone.)