You are welcome here.
Grow in God's Word, together.
Theological Education by Extension brings Bible study to where you live. You study at your own pace during the week, then meet with a small group from your congregation to talk, pray and learn from one another.
- Study at your own paceA course book you work through at home, a little each day.
- Meet close to homeGroups gather at times and places that suit their members.
- Grow with othersDiscussion, prayer and encouragement every time you meet.
Dear friend in Christ,
Many of us carry a quiet wish to know the Bible better, to understand what we believe and why, and to serve God with more confidence. Life is full, though, and a seminary is far from most of our homes. TEE exists for exactly that reason.
Here you learn at your own kitchen table, in your own time, and then sit with brothers and sisters from your own congregation who are learning the same things. We read together, we ask honest questions, we pray for one another, and slowly we grow.
Nobody walks this road alone. Your group leader and your fellow learners will walk it with you.
The TEE CoordinatorPCEA Juja Parish
Who it's for
For every member of the congregation
TEE is not only for those preparing for ordained ministry. It is for anyone who wants to grow in faith and serve the church well.
Building a faith that lasts
Ground your faith in Scripture as you start out in work, study and family life.
Learning that fits your week
Study in the evening or early morning, and meet your group at a time that works.
Equipped to serve
Deepen your understanding so you can teach, guide and care for others with confidence.
A gentle place to begin
Start with the foundations of the faith alongside people who will encourage you.
How it works
Your journey through a course
Every TEE course follows the same rhythm, from the day you enrol to the day you move on to the next book.
Enrol
Speak to the TEE coordinator through the parish office. You receive a student number and a PIN for the portal.
Receive your course book
Each course has its own book of short lessons with questions to answer as you read.
Study at home
Work through the lessons during the week, with your Bible open beside you.
Meet your group
Bring your answers and questions. Discuss, pray and learn from one another.
Put it into practice
Complete the practical task, in your home, congregation or community.
Sit the test and move on
Your marks are recorded and appear in the student portal, ready for the next course.
“They devoted themselves to the apostles' teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer.” ACTS 2:42
What every course gives you
Knowledge of God's Word
Biblical and theological understanding through the course materials and the required tests.
Faith in action
Practical tasks that apply each lesson and help you discover your spiritual gifts.
Spiritual formation
Fellowship, accountability and prayer through regular group study.
Our foundations
What Theological Education by Extension means
The TEE department of the PCEA develops and distributes theologically sound study materials for the universal Church. Each word in the name describes part of how we learn.
Theological
Knowing God and His will for our lives, with the Bible as our main reference.
Educational
Growing in knowledge, skills, values, beliefs and habits that shape a faithful life.
Extension
Discussion groups that meet where and when it suits the learners.
Maturity in Christ
Growing up in faith so that we are no longer tossed back and forth by every wind of teaching.
Ready for mission and ministry
Equipping God's people for works of service, so that the body of Christ is built up.
Training that multiplies
Training all members, especially lay leaders, who will in turn be able to teach others.
Study groups
Find a group near you
Groups meet across the congregations of Juja Parish. Each one is small enough that everyone is known by name.
Meeting days and places are arranged with each group's members. Contact the TEE coordinator through the parish office and you will be placed in a group that suits your congregation and your week.
Questions
Things people often ask
Do I need any previous Bible training?
No. Courses start with the foundations, and your group is there to help whenever something is unclear.
I work long or irregular hours. Can I still take part?
Yes. You study at home whenever you can, and groups choose meeting times that suit their members.
What happens if I miss a group meeting?
Let your group leader know. You can catch up on the lessons at home and rejoin the discussion at the next meeting.
How are my marks recorded?
Each course has a test, a practical task and group participation. Your coordinator records the marks, and you can see them at any time in the student portal.
How do you keep my details private?
PCEA Juja Parish TEE keeps your name, phone number, congregation, programme, group and marks. We use them only to organise study groups, record your progress and contact you about TEE. Your group leader and the TEE coordinator can see your details. Other students see only group names and each group leader's name and phone number. Your sign-in PIN is stored in a form nobody can read, not even the coordinator. We do not sell your details or share them outside the parish's TEE work. You can ask the TEE coordinator at any time to show you, correct or delete your details. This follows Kenya's Data Protection Act, 2019.
How do I get my student number and PIN?
You receive both when you enrol. Your group leader sends your PIN on WhatsApp. If you forget it, ask them to send you a new one.
There is a seat for you.
Join a TEE group
Speak to the TEE coordinator to enrol, receive your first course book and be welcomed into a group near you.