1. Today’s Date:16 February2015
Student’s Name: Herman G. G. Steenkamp
Birth date: 26-12-1971
Home Address: Nets-Hostel
Email Address: hermansteenkampgg@gmail.com
Anticipated date of Graduation (month year): March 2019
Marital Status: Single
Name and Address of Church that you attend: Gospel Mission Ministry.
2. Personal background:
My mother, Christina W. Steenkamp, died the in 2009 due to a heart attack in Walvisbay. My parents divorced when I was 13years old. My father re-married and has been married to my Stepmother for 31years now. I have two biological sisters Susan; she is married to Pastor Sebastian van Rensburg. They stay in Windhoek and they have two children named, Christian and Alida. My other Sister, Sharmaine is married to Pablo Carcia. They stay in Walvisbay and have three children named: Anoescka, Jonathan and Migael. We also have my stepmother’s children named: Collin and Jacqueline Williams and Anthea .I am the eldest of all the children from both sides. My dad and Stepmother are devoted Christians along with my two biological sisters and pastor Sebastian, Anoescka, Jonathan, Christian, Anthea and Alida.
I am currently living on the Nets Premises. The study environment is very good. As this help me to be closer to the library and resources needed for my studies. I went to school in Windhoek but could not finish schooling. With the help of God in 2012-2013, I finished Grade 12 in Windhoek Central Prison, with the help of Namcol the Namibian College for Open Learning.
I did an Alpha-course in 2011 and 2014, while still in Prison. I grew up in the Dutch Church (Uniting Reformed Church) in Khomasdal ,Windhoek. I was part of children’s Bible Study and Adventure group. And later on I became an active member of the Youth Ministry of the Church.
When I was involved in a serious motor vehicle accident, 1997, I did stmt (short term missionary training) with youth for Christ. In 2007-2009 I joined foundation for Cross Cultural Education, and at that time my mom died and I left.
3. Faith Testimony I become a Christian many times in my life while growing up, but in 2011, while in prison. God used two Missionaries from Germany to present the Gospel to me and that day I accepted Jesus Christ as my Lord and Savior of my life. God means everything to me. I thank God for coming into my life and now I cannot live without Him. I did everything in life that had no value or that could fill the emptiness inside me. I want on to help and reach out to other young people who struggle with Drug Issues and no hope for the future.
4. Study
Currently, I am doing the Certificate of Theology at Nets (Namibia Evangelical Theological Seminary). I am aiming for the four years Bachelor of Theology Degree at the same institution. This degree is recognized by the Namibian Qualification Authority as a level seven (7) qualification. For me this will help me reach out more and be helpful and useful l in the future to be able to become a Pastor of a Congregation and to be able to do counseling.
I have no sponsors or anyone supporting me financially at this stage.
5. Note to Sponsor
Dear sponsor I would like to ask humbly for your generous and kind assistance is much appreciated and would not be wasted. I know where I have been taken from. I know my purpose in life. God could have chosen someone else to study at Nets, but He chooses me. I am grateful and will work hard to achieve His goals for my life. You can contact me on my email address provide above.
