GO Kenya
ANSWER THE CALL TO GO!
We are excited that you are interested in going to Kenya! We are sure there are a
myriad of questions swirling in your mind, so we compiled these guidelines to assist
you.
Opportunities to GO:
Hybrid Opportunity (1-6 months)
Long Term Opportunity (1 year +)
Going for a few weeks or a few months will give you an opportunity to see the country,
find your fit, and hear from God on his plans for you. The opportunities are available
anytime in the year, so you can schedule around your school, work or other
commitments. You can travel alone but we recommend that you go with a friend(s) as a
team.
MINISTRY OPPORTUNITIES
Several opportunities are listed below, however, there may be the possibility to create
your own ministry based on your skill sets and what God is leading you to do in
conjunction with our local contacts.
• Bible, discipleship training and life group visits
• Village evangelism
• Youth, children’s and orphanage ministry
• Women’s ministry
• Help in organizing social welfare activities and church activities
PREPARE TO GO!
LEARN THE CULTURE
For going to Africa, we recommend you research…
• What other religions/spiritual practices are common?
• How are the tribes categorized?
• What are other culturally important things?
LEARN THE CUISINE
Ugali, Chapati, Rice, Sweet and Irish potatoes, vegetables, fish
LEARN THE LANGUAGE
You, of course, can better learn the language once you arrive in the country and get
immersed in the culture. However, it wouldn’t hurt to learn a couple of basic phrases:
• Hello! How are you? Jambo! Habari Ghani?
• How much is this? Ni peas ngapi?
• My name is ____. Jina langu ni______.
• I want this. Nataka hii
• Can I use your phone? Naweza kutumia simu yako?
• Jesus loves you. Yesu anakupenda
• God bless you. Mungu akubariki
• What is your name? Jina lako ni nani?
• It’s nice to meet you. Ni vizuri kukujua
• Numbers 1-10. Moja, Mbili, Tatu, Nne, Tano, Sita, Saba, Nane, Tisa, Kumi.
CLIMATE
The temperature is typically between 77F to 90F degrees during the summer season
and during rainy seasons it’s from 60F to 70F degrees. VISA OPTIONS
Kenya gives you a visa at the airport when you come into the country. The cost is $50
and more information can be found online at http://www.kenyaembassy.com/visa.html
FINANCES
Round-trip Airfare $1,400 to $1,800
Here’s a quick breakdown of how much money you will need per month in country:
• Food $300.00
• Accommodation $250.00 - $350.00
• Transportation $30.00 - $50.00
• Ministry work -$100.00
• Phone $30.00
• Utilities $70.00-$80.00
TOTAL: $800-1,000 per person per month
BUILDING YOUR SUPPORT
These people can consist of friends, mentors, leaders, pastors, family. They’re the
people who care for you. Have a talk with each of them separately. Tell them you need
to be accountable. You need their prayers. Let them know how you hope to get their
support.
KINGDOM PRINCIPLE: YOU REAP WHAT YOU SOW
This may sound counter-intuitive, but the first thing you should consider doing is giving.
As you begin asking for support, pick a missions organization whose mission and vision
you support and give an amount the Holy Spirit leads you to give. The paradox of God’s
kingdom principles stays true here: Give that you may receive.
First of all, keep in mind: There’s no harm in asking. So don’t be afraid to ask.
As you build your support base, don’t just stop at asking for prayers, counsel and
support. Mention your financial need too. Ask them if they are willing to give. Don’t
specify an amount. Don’t call it a “one-time gift”. Just ask if they could give.
This is you bringing them in on the vision God has placed in your heart. This is you
enabling people who can’t go or aren’t called to go to become part of the work in the
mission field.
Also, note that your supporters aren’t just limited to mentors or spiritual leaders. This is
anybody willing to support you in your desire to “go”. So… go!
WHAT CAN YOU EXPECT FROM VICTORY FAITH?
• Prayer support
• Financial contribution processing
• In-country contact and integration
• Zoom calls and checkins
READY TO GO?
If you are interested in working with us as a hybrid or long-term missionary, please send
the following in an email to [email protected] :
• A full-page description of yourself.
Tell us about who you are, why you want to come, what’s in your heart and how you
think you can help reach the unreached.
• 1 recently taken photo of yourself