February 13, 2009My LifeMy name is Gatluak Duop Dieth, the meaning of my name is” Hut” it was where you could keep your cattle. It made up with grass since our people were still backward. They have been using the grass to built where they would live and their cattle. My father had been finishing his Hut and I was born with in the same year. He calls me that name because it would be his recognition for hard work he did finish his Hut. He would never forget that years.My father had four wives and he was a great leader began from his family. He used to tell me that leadership was began from your family and carried it to the people. Because when you did not care for your family. How would you care for other people? I’m fromNuer tribe in South Sudan. I was born in April 4, 1971, in the Village call Jingmir, it was locate in South East Nasir in South Sudan. It was 25 miles away from Nasir town.My father died in April, 1980, he was lay to rest in Jingmir. When he was buried, his body was buried in side the house.Because it show that he was a great leader, and he would not be buried in any place rather than house. I Started my education in 1984, in Jingmir Presbyterian Church. I learned Nuer language and some of an English Alphabets. I was concentrated to learn Nuer very well, of course I did it. InApril 1985, I came to Itang Refugees Camp in Ethiopia.I started my education again in (Bathe town). Both English and Nuer. I was working very hard it was in the Presbyterian Church. In July 1987, I passed with Ethiopian Enterance Examination (EEE). Which would determined you that, you would be ready for Junior level. In 1989, I passed to Gambella Secondary School. Which was 9th grader to 10th. During over threw of Mangestu Hailemariam in 1991. He was a president of Ethiopia. I went to 11t in Western Illubaboor called Bonga Secondary school. In 1992, I left Ethiopia and came to Kenyan Refugees Camp Walda. Then I moved to (IFO Camp) in Kenya.In August 26, 1993, I came to United States as the Refugee.I continued to pursue my education. I went to Seminary call Christian Life School of Theology (CLST), it was January 1996.In May 1998, I graduated with my Associated of Theology. I received my Bachelor of Theology in 2000. In 2002. I completedmy Master of Theology and I was ordained on Nov 10, 2002. I earned my “Master of Divinity” (M.Div.). I had receive my two Diplomas of Micro Computer and Network Computer. From the Tennessee Technology Center at Harsville. I attended “River Land Community College” in Minnesota.I was married my lovely wife Mary Nyadhan Mangok, in January 1998. She comes to United States in Dec 12, 1999. God bless us with our beautiful children and I always admired her. She was very sincere women I never known. I was a founder of a “ Sudanese Christian Community Church (SCCC). In February 16, 2003, in Gallatin, TN. It was my first Church I Pastor. I am working now to get my doctorate of Theology( TH.D). I love to Learn so much. That why my journey take too long. May God bless you.
