From Africa’s Heart to America’s Frontier

I am Lennox Kalifungwa, currently serving as the Digital Engagement Officer at New Saint Andrews College in Moscow, Idaho. My family and I recently relocated from Lusaka, Zambia, where my professional endeavors spanned communications, journalism, cultural apologetics, Christian worldview development, and the advocacy of classical Christian education.

My wife, Simbi, is the bedrock of our household; her unwavering commitment to our family's well-being allows each of us to flourish. Together, we are blessed with three young children—Sage, Arwen, and Aryeh—whose presence fills our lives with joy and purpose as we seek to raise them in the fear and admonition of the Lord.

One might wonder, what convergence of circumstances could propel a man born and raised in Southern Africa to the quiet, tree-lined streets of the Pacific Northwest? What could Lusaka possibly share with Moscow, Idaho? And more fundamentally, how do these seemingly disparate worlds connect?

The answer lies in the transcendent unity found within Christ’s kingdom—a unity that weaves together diversity, disparity, and distinction (Ephesians 4:1-16). This is not the superficial diversity heralded by the modern zeitgeist, rooted in Marxist theory and DEI initiatives. Rather, it is a unity anchored in the timeless ideals of truth, beauty, and goodness, which transcend ethnic, national, and continental divides because Christ is the sovereign Lord over all creation. In Christ, those who once stood as strangers are made brothers; shared faith transcends even the strongest kinship ties. So, what does Zambia have to do with America? Everything, for Christ reigns over both, and His truth, beauty, and goodness are the foundations upon which all cultures should be built.

God, the master storyteller, weaves the intricate details of our lives with an artistry that is both profound and humbling. Reflecting on the providential paths that have brought me to this moment, I see how they surpass anything I could have conceived or orchestrated on my own.

The timeless ideals of truth, beauty, and goodness transcend ethnic, national, and continental divides because Christ is the sovereign Lord over all creation.

Born in a small mining town in Zambia's Copperbelt province, I was raised by parents deeply rooted in the Reformed Christian faith. My father’s ministry took our family to Pretoria, South Africa, where he pastored a predominantly white congregation in a neighborhood still simmering with post-apartheid tensions. It was there, in the crucible of racial discord, that I first witnessed the power of the Gospel to transcend and transform even the most entrenched human divisions. After a decade, our family returned to Zambia, where my father continued his pastoral work and founded the African Christian University—a venture in which I have been actively involved since its inception. My return to Zambia, a nation grappling with the consequences of secularism and Christless religiosity, further ignited my passion for cultural apologetics and the development of a robust Christian worldview through writing, speaking, and mentorship.

The stark contrasts between these cultural landscapes taught me a vital lesson: Christians must be builders of culture, not merely survivors within it. The future belongs to those who create and cultivate cultures rooted in truth, beauty, and goodness. Among the most effective ways to achieve this is through the propagation of a Christian liberal arts education—one that nurtures students in the virtues of truth, freedom, and fruitfulness. New Saint Andrews College has earned a global reputation for doing precisely this, producing graduates who are not only virtuous but also capable of shaping and influencing culture . The strength of the college lies not in its programs alone but in its distinctive culture—one that values faithfulness, conviction, courage, relationships, critical thought, and excellence. This is the fertile ground upon which students learn to become builders of culture in every sphere they inhabit.

Christians must be builders of culture, not merely survivors within it. The future belongs to those who create and cultivate cultures rooted in truth, beauty, and goodness.

The opportunity to be part of a community that actively engages in the culture wars drew my family and me to Moscow. We are eager to immerse ourselves in a setting where we can fully utilize our gifts, live out our convictions, and share in covenant fellowship with like-minded believers. We sought a community where God is glorified, theology is robustly applied, family is prioritized, multi-generational thinking is the norm, learning is a lifelong pursuit, idolatry is challenged, good work is valued, and courage is rewarded.

I look forward to forging new relationships within this community and contributing to the continued success of New Saint Andrews College as we carry forward its vision together.