• DTL, Bakke Graduate University, Seattle, WA

• MA, Azusa Pacific University, Azusa, CA

• BA, Addis Ababa University, Addis Ababa

Professional Experience: Bekele was born and raised in Ethiopia. He has held diverse leadership positions in government as well as non-profit organizations. His significant professional contributions include the creation of the Emerging Leaders Initiative (ELI) of Africa, the launching of the Global Alliance for Church Multiplication (GACX), the development of the Global Church Movements (GCM) of Campus Crusade for Christ International, and the design of Ethiopia’s 100-year strategic vision on national transformation.