Contact: G.T. Stirkeland, Bob Boyd Evangelistic Association, 757-409-0348

NORFOLK, Va., Jan. 7 /Christian Newswire/ -- In the midst of wide-spread chaos, death and destruction in Kenya, the Norfolk-based Bob Boyd Evangelistic Association (BBEA) is aggressively pursuing a program of aid and outreach that addresses the challenges of tribal conflict and AIDS that are at the heart of today's African crises.

In riot-torn cities such as Eldoret, Kisumu, Webuye, and Kitale, tens of thousands of students are finding a way to overcome tribal barriers and the deadly plague of AIDS. Under the leadership of BBEA, "Schools of Discipleship" have been created where students meet in classrooms after school hours.

At these "schools," young men and women learn respect, compassion and understanding for those from different tribal backgrounds. They also learn to reject ancient tribal customs that include circumcision rituals and indiscriminate sex. A tangible result has been a notable decrease in the spread of HIV/AIDS among school- age children in Western Kenya.

Dr. Boyd and his team trained and equipped a Kenyan leader, John Matei, to head the African program. Since 2003, participation has grown from 10 students to over 21,500. "The people of Kenya are in our prayers every day," said Bob Boyd. "We know that in the midst of chaos there is always hope through God."

Dr. Bob Boyd is the founder of the Bob Boyd Evangelistic Association. He graduated from the College of William and Mary and Dallas Theological Seminary and earned his doctorate in biblical communications at Asbury Seminary. He led a growing church near the site of Walton's Mountain before joining Campus Crusade for Christ as an international speaker. Boyd, his wife Mallory and a small team began the BBEA in 1997and now lead large evangelistic events around the world. Boyd has spoken to millions of people at these campaigns and on radio and TV. The Boyds have four sons and live in Norfolk, Virginia near their international headquarters.