“I thank my God every time I remember you. In all my prayers for all of you, I always pray with joy because of your partnership in the Gospel from the first day until now.”
Philippians 1:3-5

We gathered on Friday the 17th of April, not just to mark a date on the calendar, but to celebrate three decades of lives transformed. While the heart of the work happens on the ground at MEGST, it was wonderful to see the community of supporters in New Zealand who have captured the vision to equip the next generation of leaders.

Every great story has its pinoners, and MEGST’s history is defined by two remarkable leaders. They saw what was possible before it even existed. We took a moment to honour the giants whose shoulders MEGST stands on:

The vision of Rev Dr Ral Buai:

As the founding chairman, Dr Buai was the champion of the vision. From 1996 to 2016, his steady hand and relentless perseverance ensured that MEGST didn’t just survive its early years, but truly took root.

The Heart of Rev Dr Aung Mang:

The founding Principal was remembered not just for his academic leadership but also his character. Known for his ‘saintly’ and selfless approach, Dr Aung Mang established a culture of trust and humility that remains the college’s hallmark today.

Their legacy is more than just a memory; it is woven into every leader who has and is currently being trained.

Because of your support. MEGST has grown from an idea into a leading school for leadership training. Some milestones that were made possible through parternship were:

Above: A short presentation played on the evening with prayer requests and some photos of the event

MEGST remains a unique beacon which is truly interdenominational and multiethnic. It is a place were character development is just as important as academic rigor. Even today the vision still remains of training humble servant leaders of integrity and excellence.

Whether you have been part of the journey since 1996 or have recently joined, thank you. You are partners in a mission to serve the gospel.