Steve and Nora Braselton
When Pastor Steve began his ministry, he told the Lord “Send me anywhere but Africa!” Now, over 30 years later, Pastor Steve and his wife Nora Braselton have been called to Malawi – a small, poor African country located in the south east part of the continent of Africa. Since 2009, through the ministry of Ruth’s Shawl, Pastor Steve teaches, trains, and disciples Malawian pastors, church leaders, and men through Biblical teaching. Nora, as the Program Director for Ruth’s Shawl in Malawi, teaches, trains, and disciples Malawian women and oversees the establishment of literacy classes in the villages of Malawi.
Prior to their permanent move to Malawi, Pastor Steve and Nora served in California (USA) in pastoral ministry and counseling respectively.
WILLIAM MPENDA – opERATIONS mANAGER
William Mpenda graduated from the African Bible College with a degree in Community Development. He comes from Lilongwe, Malawi. He joined Ruth’s Shawl as an intern in September of 2018 and now serves as the organization’s Operations Manager.
ERNEST KALAMBO – yOUTH AND kIDS cOORDINATOR
Ernest Kalambo hails from Karonga, Malawi. He studied at the Natural Resources College. He first joined Ruth’s shawl as an intern in 2018 and now he works as a Youth and Kids Ministry Coordinator.
Allan Maguchu – Training and Discipleship Coordinator
Allan Maguchu comes from Lilongwe, Malawi. He studied Biblical Studies at African Bible College, Malawi. He joined Ruth’s Shawl in 2022 and works as a Training and Discipleship Coordinator.
Tamanda Sitima – Youth and Kids Ministry Assistant Coordinator
Evelys Tamanda Sitima comes from Lilongwe, Malawi. A graduate of Bachelor of Arts in Community Development and Christian Leadership from African Bible College. She first joined Ruth’s Shawl Ministry as an intern in 2021 and got on board fully with Ruth’s Shawl in 2022 as a Youth and Kids Assistant Coordinator.
Madalitso Mvula – Training and Discipleship Assistant Coordinator
Madalitso Mvula comes from Ntcheu, Malawi. A graduate of Bachelor of Arts in Biblical Studies with a minor in Education from African Bible College. He joined Ruth’s Shawl in 2025 and works as a Training and Discipleship Assistant Coordinator.
Maryam Kaluluma – Finance and Administrative Assistant
Marriam Kaluluma comes from Ntcheu, Malawi. She studied Accounting at Pact College. She joined Ruth’s Shawl in 2022 and works as a Finance and Administrative Assistant.
Please pray for the continued protection, direction, and wisdom of our Ambassadors for Christ in Malawi.