The Republic of Kenya
It has been almost nine years since my last short term missions trip. Often times I’ve missed being a part of these trips. But other responsibilities arose and while I have been invited on many since then, it never seemed to work out.
Recently, I received an email from Dr. David Wyns, director of the missions group (Barnabas Ministries) I have worked with in the past (in going to Guatemala, Honduras, and Zimbabwe). As you can see from the headline, he asked me to be part of a team that will travel in early June to KENYA … and I have accepted the invitation!
Right from receiving the email, I admit to being truly excited by this opportunity to minister to the church leaders there. Among the poorest nations of Africa, Kenya is also a place where Hinduism and Buddhism flourish. But praise the Lord, the Kenyan church is growing and I will have the privilege of sowing into the lives of those God has raised up to lead His work in that harvest field. While there, our team will conduct two pastors’ seminars—one in the capital city of Nairobi and the other in Mombasa (see the map provided). Additionally, the team will have the opportunity to speak in various area churches.
Although it has been a while since I went abroad, my philosophy about these trips has not changed. I go as a member of the body of Christ from the place I call home—I go as your representative. I ask that you partner with me in covering this entire trip in prayer. Pray that the pastors who will be attending be given the means and ability to do so. Many of them will travel great distances to be in either seminar at great sacrifice. Also, pray that the Lord give me something for them—the specific thing or teaching He wants me to communicate. From the outset, I want this trip to be about the Lord Jesus receiving ALL the glory, praise and honor!
I will update this blog at regular intervals as the trip’s departure draws near. I will provide you with information and insight to the nation and people of Kenya, helping you to better connect with our brothers and sisters there as well as giving you detailed information with which to pray for them. We can learn about and explore Kenya together!
In addition to prayer partners, I also need your financial support — not only to help with my costs but to be able to assist area churches there. Please consider partnering with me in any way you can. As I move forward, I’m excited about discovering and sharing Kenya with you!
