Patrick and Alexis McClure

Patrick and Alexis McClure

Nairobi, Kenya

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Patrick and Alexis McClure have always loved working with kids and schools! They met during college working for a Christian sports ministry, both completed bachelor's degrees in education (Patrick at Azusa Pacific; Alexis at Seattle Pacific), and Patrick earned a master's in teaching as well (SPU). They both taught in the Seattle area for a while - Patrick in middle school, Alexis in Kindergarten - and began raising their family.

But then, God began nudging Patrick towards school leadership, and he went back to SPU for a couple of years to earn his principal certificate. From there, he got a job as a middle school assistant principal in Lynden, WA. After 5 years in that role and once their fourth child was born, he then was offered a great job as an elementary school principal. It was only a year into this "dream job" that again God started nudging Patrick to a completely different idea of what He wanted for them - Uganda!

After a two-year discernment and preparation process, the McClures moved to Bundibugyo, where Patrick became the Director of Development at Christ School Bundibugyo. During his three and a half years there, Patrick helped develop the school academically, spiritually, and in its leadership practices. Alexis taught at Rwenzori Mission School (for missionary kids) and also developed a local primary teacher training program for phonics and literacy practices.

Now, God is leading them to move to Nairobi, Kenya to join a Serge team. There, Patrick will partner with the country director of the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) to develop school leaders, train teachers, and nurture authentic Christian schools across all of Kenya. Their children (Beckett ‘09, Adrienne '11, Zane '13, and Hadley '16) will attend Rosslyn Academy - a Christian international school in Nairobi with American curricula. They are looking forward to participating in God's movements of "grace at the fray" in Kenya.

McClure, Patrick & Alexis

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