Malcolm Barnett Collins died on September 4, 2023, in Clermont, FL.  He was born on July 23, 1946, in Sollihul, England and adopted by the late Tom and Ruth (Barnett) Collins. He was raised in Kenya, formerly British East Africa. He graduated from Rift Valley Academy in 1964 and Westmont College in 1968. He was honored as the 1000th graduate of the Fuller School of World Mission in 1989.

Malcolm was known for his gentle spirit and love for everyone he met.  His commitment to welcoming people into the "great big love of Jesus" led him to the front lines of building cross-cultural community and inter-racial connections with Africa Inland Mission in Kenya from 1977 to 2001, then with East African immigrants in the U.S.  More recently, he took great joy in joining his friends via Zoom or in person to celebrate and pray for the work of God around the world.  Malcolm saw the image of God in those around him - as an editor with Gospel Light Publications in California and beginning the Rendille Bible translation work in Kenya. He helped found the AIC Missionary Training College which equipped African pastors and their families for cross-cultural ministry, and when he returned to the U.S. he taught ESL and supported many individuals through their U.S. citizenship journey.  Malcolm loved the U.K., the land of his birth; Kenya, the land where he spent much of his youth and adult years, and the U.S., where he met his wife, Barbara and spent the last 20 years of his life.

He is survived by Barbara (Miner), his loving wife of 47 years; his children: Shawn (Kristine), Gregory (Jenny), Michelle, David (Shannon), Daniel (Nicole), Stephen Deion, and Joanne, and his grandchildren: Cassia, Charis, Clare, Elise, Jonah, Luce, Madison, Nathan, and Reagan. In addition to his parents, Malcolm was predeceased by three "angel baby" grandchildren in 2004 and 2010.

A memorial service will be held at Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church, 13600 Caspian Ln, Clermont, FL 34711, on Saturday, October 14 at 10:00 a.m. EST. The service will be livestreamed from https://shephillsclermont.org/. It will be followed by interment at the AIM Retirement Center (1000 Media Rd, Minneola, FL).

In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation in Malcolm's name to one of the following Ministry Projects through Africa Inland Mission:

African Missionary Assistance: https://usgiving.aimint.org/project/african-missionary-assistance

Rendille Ministries: https://usgiving.aimint.org/project/rendille-ministries

AIC Missionary College: https://usgiving.aimint.org/project/aic-missionary-college-eldoret