Country Profile #5: Kenya
Facts:
-Population: 40.8 million
-Capital: Nairobi
-Languages: English, Swahili
-115 people groups
-31% unreached
-Religion: 82% "Christian," 48% Evangelical
Ministry:
-Kenya is a country of much diversity, so the ministry here will contain much diversity. Work in the cities will include assisting local churchs and pastors in their ministries and helping them launch new ones.
-As there are in every country I will be visiting, many orphans exist in this country. We will love on these children and bring assistance to those who care for them.
-Even though the capitol, Nairobi, is a modern city, many Kenyans live in the bush in third world conditions. We will assist villages in community development projects.
Pray:
-Many political issues are currently impacting the Church here, and are increasing daily. Pray that believers here stand strong and unite in the face of controversy.
-Pray that the Lord blesses our time in this country and that we see many come to know him as Lord of their lives.
-Pray for my team and squad that we will not be distracted my legalistic issues, but that we stay focused on the main purpose for why we are there.
