The Unseen Congregant
Not Diagnosed, but sick “Any slight change in one’s thought progression that may cause them to think they are not worth this life or to start imagining or planning their downfall is an indication that stress has gone too far. There are many words used to describe this situation; pressure, stress, depression, suicide, and many
- Published in Integral Missions, Mental Health
What I wasn’t told when joining Campus
Joining a college or university is an exciting journey, it is always a dream come true. I still remember with nostalgia the day I received my admission letter to the university. Unlike these days of portals and online registration, we received a booklet of admission documents via the postal office. There is something unique about
- Published in Anza Fit, First Years
Responding to Police Abuse of Power
Human Rights Watch reported at least six people died from police violence during the first 10 days of Kenya’s dusk-to-dawn curfew imposed on March 27th to contain the spread of Covid-19 (Kenya: Police Brutality During Curfew, 2020). According to International Justice Mission Kenya, 1 in 3 people experienced police abuse or harassment in 2018. In
- Published in Integral Missions
Kevin Birech
I am Kevin Birech, the STEM staff at UoN Kikuyu Campus and Presbyterian University of East Africa CUs. I joined STEM with a lot of expectations among them sharing the joy and the truth of the gospel by presenting it in the most exciting way possible. I desired to develop conversations and relationships as a
- Published in STEM 2019/2020
Maureen Wangui
The thought of going to Norway had never crossed my mind and I had never desired to live abroad. When I started sensing the call to serve as a missionary in Norway coming, confusion set in my heart. In the midst of this anxiety I made a commitment to God that if He called me
- Published in STEM 2019/2020
Esther Maina
The call to go for the exchange came at a point where I was so determined to go back to school for further studies. I did not want to just say yes because I knew it was not deemed to be an easy experience. Eventually, I said yes to a journey of faith, quite scared,
- Published in STEM 2019/2020
Neema Apondi
I am Neema Apondi. Serving as the STEM staff Kibabii Christian Unions. Talking about the one year experience is a testimony. From the beginning, it seemed so long a journey. It has however turned out to be a journey of the discovery of God’s hand at work, co-working with Christ Jesus, and learning to depend
- Published in STEM 2019/2020
Andronicus Munyoki
My name is Andronicus Munyoki STEM Staff at the University of Nairobi Upper Kabete, AHITI, and K.N.P CUs. STEM has provided a good opportunity for me to share God’s word with and amongst Students. My high moments have been those spent with students in various activities, e.g. Evangelizing, bonding, retreats, sisters’ fellowships, missions, trainings, facilitation,
- Published in STEM 2019/2020
Odal Merceline
My name is Odal Merceline Akoth , I’m born again and Christ Jesus is Lord overall in my life.I take this great opportune moment to thank God for the great privilege he granted to me to serve as STEM Staff among the students in North Rift Region, Kitale C.Us; Moi University Eldoret West Campus Christian
- Published in STEM 2019/2020
Edward Musungu
I had always believed that Short Term Experience in Ministry, STEM was meant for extroverts, being an introvert and a strong phlegmatic, I couldn’t imagine that one day I will be joining FOCUS Kenya. I thank God Almighty for such an opportunity. My character has been modeled; my personal organization skills have been enhanced. I
- Published in STEM 2019/2020