ORDAINED:January, 21, 1991 Church of Christ in Nigeria (COCIN), Headquarters in Jos.
PERSONAL DETAILS
Date of Birth: December 1, 1963.
Married to Chundung on the 4th April, 1987.
Children: 3 Joshua, Dapam (28 years old)
Jeremiah, Dadung (26 years old)
John, Dakim (19 years old)
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS ATTENDED WITH DATES
- The Nig. Baptist Theo. Sem. Ogbomoso/Unijos Ph.D. Systematic Theo. 2007
- Theological College of N. Nigerian, Bukuru M.A. Systematic Theo. 1992
- Jos ECWA Theological Sem. Jos B.A. Theology 1988
- Climax Computer College, Lagos Diploma in Computer, 2003
- S.P.S. Keffi Remedial Studies 1983
- St. John’s College Jos WASC, 1981
- St. Marks Primary School, Barkin Ladi FSLC, 1976
WORK EXPERIENCE
- Teacher St. Marks Institute of Commerce, Zawang 1981
- Youth Pastor Christ New Life Church, Vom 1984-1986
- Pastor COCIN CC Raholayal Fass 1987
- Vice Principal Bible School, Foron 1987-1989
- Chaplain Dalo Mem. High Sch. Foron 1989-1990
- Principal COCIN Bible School, Foron 1990-1992
- Senior Lecturer, Gindiri College of Theology 1992-1994
- Principal Dalo Mem. High Sch. Foron 1994-1996
- Pastor COCIN LCC Ojo, Lagos 1997-2003
- Pastor COCIN LCC Badagry, Lagos 2004-2005
- Senior Lecturer, Gindiri College of Theology 2006-2010
- Adjunct Lecturer Jos ECWA Seminary Jos 2007 – 2013
- Associate Pastor COCIN Kwergoro 2007-2010
- Registrar TCNN, Bukuru 2010-2011
- Associate Pastor COCIN Rahwol Kanang 2010 -2013
- External Examiner of South African Theo. Seminary 2010 to date
- Senior Lecturer TCNN Bukuru 2012-2013
- Associate Professor of Systematic Theology TCNN 2013
- Professor Africa International University Kenya 2013- to date
COMMITTEES
- Chairman GCT magazine, 2007
- Chairman COCIN Review of questions for Ordination2008
- Chairman Berom Outreach Ministry Education Board 2008
- Secretary Curriculum Review of GCT 2008
- Member COCIN working document for ordained Pastors 2009
- Member of the committee – A working document to curb the menace of Sexual Immorality among COCIN Clergy.
- Trustee for Berom Outreach Ministries 2003 till date
- Member Library Committee GCT 2010
- Member Berom Language Translation Board
- Chairman programme Committee for dedication of Berom Bible
- Consultant Berom Dictionary Review
- Member Board of Governors Dalo Mem. High School Foron 1994-1996
- Member Board of Governors GHS/BSS Gindiri, 1994-1996
- Director AIM (NGO) Jos
- Proprietor The Salvation Nursery/Primary Schools Fan- Loh and Nding-Loh
- Member Graduation Committee GCT 2010
- Member Theological College of Northern Nigeria, Governing Council
- Member Theological Education in Africa
- Member Education Committee TCNN Staff Secondary School 2010-2011
- Secretary Academic Board TCNN 2010-2011
- Secretary Personnel Committee TCNN Bukuru 2010-2011
- Secretary TCNN Governing Council 2010-2011
- Secretary Finance and General Purpose Committee TCNN 2010-2011
- Consultant to Theological Seminary CNLC Vom 2011 till date
- Member Ph. D Committee TCNN Bukuru
- Games Coordinator/Master TCNN Bukuru
- Chairman New Life For All History from 1963 till date
- Head Department Theology, Africa International University Kenya.
- Senate Member Africa International University, Kenya.
- Dean Community Life. Africa International University Kenya.
- Patron Christian Union AIU. Kenya.
THESES AND DISSERTATION
- Pam, Gyang D. Principles of Church Growth in the Acts of the Apostles. (B. A. Thesis, JETS), 1988.
- Pam, Gyang D. Martin Luther’s Theology of Grace as seen in his Teaching on the Lord’s Supper. (M.Th. Thesis, TCNN Bukuru), 1993.
- Pam, Gyang D. The Berom Concept of Sin: A Theological Appraisal. (Ph. D) dissertation. The Nigerian Baptist Theological Seminary, Ogbomoso/University of Jos), 2007.
LECTURES/ PRESENTED PAPERS IN CONFERENCES/SEMINARS.
- COCIN Pastor and Shepherding. Presented at COCIN RCC Foron Pastor’s Conference, July 2007.
- The Christian Leader as a Servant. COCIN RCC Ropp Conference, September, 2007.
- The Relevance of Women Fellowship in the Spread of the Gospel today, RCC Ropp Women Convention, December 2007.
- The Christian Worker as agent of change in Contemporary Nigerian Society, Presented at COCIN kwergoro Workers Day, May, 2008.
- The Relevance of the Theologian in the End Times. Presented at the Annual Extension Theological College Conference in Girls High School Gindiri, August, 2008.
- The Challenges of the Theologian in the Nigerian Society. Presented at Gindiri College of Theology Seminar, September, 2008.
- The Relationship of Philosophy and Theology. Presented at GCT Seminar, February, 2009.
- Christ and Mission in a Religious Pluralistic Society: The Nigeria Environment. Presented at The National Conference of Theologians GCT, May, 2009.
- Amos: A Prophet and Theologian of the Oppressed in Contemporary Nigerian Society. Presented at Theological Education of Africa (TEA) International Conference at the Nigeria Bible Translation Trust, August, 2009.
- What to Put Off and Put On in Christ. Presented at the General Church Council of COCIN, November, 2009.
- Elders: Unity in Diversity in the Church. Presented at COCIN RCC Ropp Pastors Conference, February, 2010.
- The Responsibilities of Elders in COCIN. Presented at COCIN RCC Vwang, April, 2010.
- The Theologian in Contemporary Nigerian Society at the TCNN Graduation 2009
- Birth Registration in Christianity paper presented at the International Conference on Child Registration in Nigerian organized by UNICEF 22-26th November 2011 at the Immaculate Suites and Apartments, Wuse II, Abuja.
PUBLICATIONS
ARTICLES
- Pam, Gyang David, “Dealing with Youth Unemployment in the Church”. The Light Bearer, November, 2009.p.25.
- Pam, Gyang David, “The Relevance of Theology in the End Time”. The Light Bearer, January, 2010.p.32 (Back page).
- Pam, Gyang David, “The Teacher and the Flesh”. The Light Bearer, March, 2010.p.20
- Pam, Gyang David, “Is the Plateau person under a curse?” The Light Bearer June, 2010.p.32 (Back page)
- Pam, Gyang David, “Harmonious Co-Existence between Christians and Muslims”. The Light Bearer November, 2010.p.32 (Back page)
- Pam, Gyang David, “The Military and the Plateau Crisis”. Daily Independent, March 11, 2011.
- Pam, Gyang David, “The Christian Employer and Strike Action”, The Light Bearer, October, 2011.p.15
- Pam, Gyang David, “The Christian Worker and Strike Action”. The Light Bearer, September, 2011.p. 20
- Pam, Gyang David, “The Saviour is Born”. The Light Bearer, December, 2010.p.3
- Pam, Gyang David, “The Church’s Prophetic Role in Politics”. The Light Bearer, October, 2010.p.24
- Pam, Gyang David, “The Nigerian Church”. The Light Bearer, October, 2009.p.36 (Back page)
- Pam, Gyang David, “The Different dimensions to Jos Crisis”. The Light Bearer, March, 2011.p.32 (Back page)
- Pam, Gyang David, “Why the Military wants Jos crisis to continue.” The Light Bearer, June 2010.p.4
- Pam, Gyang David, “Matsayin Annabcin Ikkilisiya Cikin Siyasa.” The Light Bearer, November, 2010, p.16
- Pam, Gyang David, “Ekilisiya Na Nijeriya”. The Light Bearer, Ocotober, 2009, p.18.
- Pam, Gyang David, “A Nation under Siege”. The Light Bearer, February 2012.
- Pam, Gyang David, “Homosexuality its implication to the Nigerian Society”. The Light Bearer, February, 2012.
- Pam, Gyang David, “Remembering the Victims of Dogo Nahawa Masacre” Daily Independent ,March 11, 2011.p.16
- Pam, Gyang David, “Existentialism, its implications to the church” GTS Research Journal, Volume 2 N0 1 November 2014.
BOOKS
- Pam, Gyang David. Christians: Alcoholism and Drunkenness. Ijora, Lagos: National Library Press Ltd. 2000.
- Pam, Gyang David. Pray Again. Ijora, Lagos: National Library Press Ltd. 2003.
- Pam, Gyang David. Principles for Identifying a Growing Church. Ogbomoso: Adwally Systems, 2005.
- Pam, Gyang David. Christian and Sexuality. Jos: Excel Press, 2007.
- Pam, Gyang David. Kara Yin Addu’a.( Hausa translation of “Pray Again” by Rev. Benjamin Matawal of the Bible Society of Nigeria Jos office). Jos: Niri Press, 2007.
- Pam, Gyang David. African Concept of Sin: A Theological Appraisal. Jos: Niri Press, 2010.
- Pam, Gyang David. Alcoholism, Drunkenness and Drug Addiction: A Remedy. Jos: Sele Printing and Publishing House, 2010.
- Pam, Gyang David. What to Put off and Put on in Christ: An Analysis of COCIN. Bariga, Lagos: Design It Publishing House, 2010.
- Pam, Gyang David and Moses Chuwang G. If your Father was a Homosexual Bariga, Lagos: Chipat Publishing House, 2011.
- Pam, Gyang David. The Christian and Pornography. Bariga, Lagos: Chipat Publishing House, 2011.
- Pam, Gyang David. Introduction to Philosophy and Logic. Jos: Hamtul Press LTD, 2012.
- Pam, Gyang David. A Compendium of Theology. Jos: Sele Publishing House, 2012.
- Pam, Gyang David. The Pastor as a Missionary. Jos: Ade Printing Press, 2013.
- Pam, Gyang David and Davidson, Musa Lar. Soul Harvest: The Story of New Life for All at 50. Jos: Hamtul Press Ltd., 2013.
- Pam, Gyang David. Sexual Perversions An Evangelical Appraisal. Kenya: Utafiti Foundation. 2015.