Mission KENYA
If you are looking for a unique, challenging, and perspective-shifting opportunity to serve God across the world and across cultures, this is it! Mission Kenya offers a short-term missions experience for church members or regular attendees. This is an intense yet exciting way to see how the body of Christ functions and how God can use you to make a difference in others' lives.
Our Plan
We are excited to take a second team to Kenya this coming July. This team will primarily be based in Kisumu (a city in western Kenya on the shore of Lake Victoria) with Pastor Chris. Their ministry will support Perazim Church by helping run community outreach camps and supporting ongoing ministry in local prisons, schools, and neighborhoods. Our ministry is influenced by the gifts and skills of our team members. The team will also spend time in Nairobi visiting churches and ministries, and will go on an overnight safari with a chance to see lions, elephants, zebras, giraffes, etc.
our Partner
Brian McKeon is our Discipleship and Outreach Director. His wife, Hellen, was born and raised in Kenya, and worked in music ministry with our host church. The McKeons have been involved in missions for quite a few years. For our trip, the primary receiving church would be New City Nairobi, pastored by Dr. Joe Muutuki, where Brian is an elder. We will work work closely with Perazim Gospel Church Kisumu, pastored by Chris Oyucho.
What you should know
This trip is for you if…
- You are a member or regular attendee going into 12th grade or older - teenagers in 9th grade and above may attend with a parent or guardian.
- Looking for an exciting way to challenge yourself and grow in your faith as you experience and serve people from a different culture.
What is the trip?
When would we go?
What is the cost?
- Spend several days in Nairobi visiting New City Nairobi, a church started by Kenyans that reaches across cultural boundaries. The team will visit and build relationships with refugees, people with disabilities, and church members.
- Travel to Kisumu to support outreach and ministry with a local church partner. The specific ministry will be shaped by the team's skills and experiences, but will likely include running camps in the community and in a children's home, sharing the Gospel in schools and prisons, and helping church members pray for their neighbors and communities.
- Go on an overnight safari to the Amboseli National Park, located at the base of Mt. Kilimanjaro.
When would we go?
- July 23-August 7
What is the cost?
- $4,000 per person for church members (we will raise support together for the entire team).
What else?
- If you're interested, what's your next step?
- Attend the Interest Meeting after church on November 1 or 8. Click the button or go to the bottom of the page to complete the trip application.
- Training: We will have training meetings throughout the year, which you must attend to participate in the trip. See the website information below for training meeting dates.
- Passport: If you don't have a current passport (it must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your return date and have at least 2 blank pages), please start this process now.
- Questions: If you have any questions, please contact Brian McKeon (brianm@princetownchurch.com), and we encourage you to talk with previous team members as you think and pray about going.
What can you expect?
- Your life might be changed, and you might have an incredible impact on others as well.
- DO NOT expect this to be a casual vacation. We won't be staying at 5-star resorts.
- Kenya is a nation listed as a "Moderate" risk for travel. There is some crime, but our trip's risk level is low. We will be avoiding unsafe areas and situations.
- You can expect to be stretched and pushed in your capacities. There will be times in the trip that will require physical and spiritual exertion. Please make sure you are in good physical, mental, and spiritual health if you plan to participate.
- However, you can also expect to see the Lord show Himself, His good works, and ultimately His glory in powerful and life-changing ways throughout this experience.
