Rev. Dr. Gideon Ngi Nganyu

Dr. Gideon Ngi Nganyu is a Cameroonian clinical psychologist, academician, practical theologian, pastoral counsellor and higher education leader. His work unites the healing of individuals, the strengthening of institutions and the transformation of communities — a rare interdisciplinary profile bridging psychology, theology, education, leadership and pastoral ministry.

Born on 4 April 1987 in Ndu, North West Region of Cameroon, he is married to Delphine Giwe and together they are blessed with children. His personal and professional journey has been shaped by a strong sense of calling to serve both the church and society through compassionate care, intellectual engagement and visionary leadership.

He earned a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from Africa International University in 2026, and a Ph.D. in Practical Theology from Revival Bible University, Lagos (2024), where he lectures and supervises end-of-course papers. He also holds an M.Sc. in Anthropology from South Harmon Institute of Technology, Haiti (2024), a Master's in Pastoral Care and Counselling from the Nigerian Baptist Theological Seminary (2021), and a B.A. in Pastoral Care and Counselling from ECWA Theological Seminary, Jos (2015), alongside theological formation at the Cameroon Baptist Theological Seminary and ordination credentials from the Cameroon Baptist Convention.

He is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Hope Restoration Mental Health and Counselling Clinic, established in 2023, which provides holistic mental health and counselling services responding to both community and faith-based needs — combining psychological care, pastoral sensitivity and community restoration.

He has a deep heart for the empowerment of orphans, widows and the underprivileged, and has established a vocational training centre that equips young people with practical skills — beginning with fashion designing and hair dressing — to restore dignity, create opportunity and promote sustainable livelihoods.

He serves as Associate Pastor of Bayelle Baptist Church, contributing through preaching, teaching, discipleship, counselling and congregational care. Earlier pastoral assignments include Kumbo CBC Church, Nso Field; Senior Pastor of Berean CBC Church, Mbawnso; and Association Pastor of Mbawnso Association, where he coordinated ministry across six churches. He was also Youth Adviser in Nso Field, mentoring young people in discipleship, leadership and moral formation.

As an academician he has lectured at Africa International University, HIPEP and International Leadership University in Yaoundé, teaching Introduction to Psychology, Geriatrics, Cross-Cultural Psychology, Ethical and Legal Issues in Counselling, and Adult Psychopathology. His teaching is marked by scholarly rigour and a desire to equip scholars, counsellors, ministers and practitioners for the realities of African contexts.

His research centres on clinical psychology and faith integration, trauma and stress, Christian psychotherapy, mental health in African contexts, community-based psychosocial intervention, and theological education for contextual ministry. He has published 21 peer-reviewed articles and authored books including Healing the Healers, Guarding Your Calling and The Pastor's Wife Check Book.