Furaha ya kuzaliwa (happy birthday)
This trip just keeps getting better and better. The second conference is on the go and the Lord is making a way.
We had a significant meeting on Monday with the leadership of the Mundika pastor’s fellowship. They have been busy starting their own businesses over the last year, such as horticulture, dairy farming and pig rearing. Pamellah and I went and visited their farms to investigate and see what resources they need most.
It is very difficult to earn a living as a pastor here. With the majority of congregations unable to support them financially, the pastors must look elsewhere, putting a lot of strain on their time and energy. With the proper strategic investment, these micro-businesses have a real potential to take off. This will free up a lot of their time for doing ministry. But it doesn’t stop there. They are committed to building up their churches and communities through these businesses. For example, Albert – an avocado and banana farmer – donates his proceeds to a church fund that pays for the education of children in their church. It could have a mega trickle-down effect, and potentially transform a region.
Albert and his bananas
In other news, the second conference is going strong. Deenie has been meeting with and encouraging the women, and Jeremy is speaking on unity between denominations.
It was Anne’s birthday today!! Things are going so well within our team. It was a special chance to celebrate, eat some cake and have a laugh.
A Kenyan tradition is to soak the birthday girl in water. Tom got around this.
Pat Cummins is a legend.
Please pray for wisdom in how best to support the businesses of these pastors. Pray for continued revelation during the conference. We thank God for fertile ground.
Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. (Galatians 6:9)
