My name is Joy Kangai. I have been serving as STEM Chaplaincy at Africa International University, Karen.
I have enjoyed being part of the spiritual formation activities on campus through the Christian union and the chaplaincy department. My highlight has been the one-on-one mentorship with students, interaction with international students, and faculty members which enriched my ministry.
STEM Chaplaincy offered me a chance to participate in visitations to faculty, staff, and students, during times of merry and distress. Through this, I have grown to appreciate the value of being available to people at their most vulnerable moments, at times even without saying a word, just offering the gift of presence. I have experienced growth in my spiritual life. I have been challenged to live each day as if it’s the only one I have, to preach each sermon as if it were my last, and find joy in the small mundane daily tasks. I remain indebted to the mentorship, wisdom, and advice of the University Chaplain at AIU.
My abilities in public speaking, training, teaching, sermon preparation and mentorship have been sharpened in STEM. In addition to that, I have acquired more administrative skills. I look forward to utilizing the skills, experience, and knowledge gained from STEM to be a better communicator, planner, spouse, mother, colleague, and steward of God-given abilities to serve God’s people wherever He sends me.
My heartfelt gratitude to all people who have mentored me, coached me, supported me, and cheered me on to become a better version. I admired the university culture at AIU and desire to go back someday to pursue further studies in Community Development.
The joy and fulfillment that comes with witnessing a transformation in the lives of students are unexplainable. FOCUS Kenya has deeply impacted my life from campus days and even while serving on the staff team. It is therefore my prayer that the vision and mission of FOCUS Kenya shall be kept alive. May FOCUS Kenya live long and may the seeds sown in me grow to bear fruits, displaying the Kingdom of God on earth.
