Brian Ocharo
Hidden and shallow! Those two words describe my state before I joined STEM. To begin with, I was convinced that I was inadequate in handling the scriptures. Then, I was afraid of being embarrassed for not being as sharp as the other FOCUS staff I knew were. When I was invited to join STEM, these two issues were heavy in my heart. However, in the depths of the trenches of my fears, the Lord lit my darkness. He gave me friends, co-workers, and neighbors with golden hearts in FOCUS.
The STEM house in my station was a timely blessing. The building I have been staying in also houses a few colleagues and FOCUS associates. Since we were all men of the same age, it was easy to start a fellowship with them. We would stay up until late nights on Sundays to discuss several theological topics. We talked about our lives, our experiences, our joys, and our troubles. In addition, we discussed sermon topics that we shared in the CUs. I looked forward to Men’s Club discussions because they intrigued me to discover scriptures more.
This kind of fellowship has been characteristic among my teammates in Southern Nairobi Region also. They have spurred my passion for reading the word of God and exploring theological books. My character has been significantly changed by scriptures and from all the spheres of accountability. Moreover, I am better at sharing God’s word and doing apologetics.
I gained numerous things through STEM. Among them is the chance for peer mentorship from colleagues. I have learned to be selfless and generously and lovingly invest in accountability fellowships. God used these friendships to point me to Himself and His word. I look forward to stirring this kind of influence in the next phase of my life.
