The Leadership/Ministry Team
Geoff and Linda Simpson came to Kenya as missionaries in 2012 with their two children, Christian and Faith, who were about 13 and 10 years old at the time. They (including Christian and Faith) quickly found themselves investing in children and especially teenagers in an area of Kenya called Ongata Rongai. What started as a band of teenagers finding their way in life has become an entire ministry family of young adult ministers who are dedicating their lives to pouring into youth in several areas of Kenya. Geoff and Linda mentor and guide these young adults as they are being a light and testimony to communities of children and teenagers. Together, over 1000 young people are being ministered to each week. Geoff and Linda's goal is to disciple people who will disciple people to be followers of Jesus. They are grateful to do that in Kenya where the Lord called them.
This group of wonderful young adults focuses on ministering in an area called Olekasasi where they teach, mentor, counsel, support, and guide many young people from littles to older teenagers. They help run two youth community centers in this area for the children and the teenagers to come to learn and grow. They hold a tutoring program at both locations and have Bible studies weekly with them there. They also have plenty of life-giving activities for them like retreats, team games, debates, academic challenges, and the arts (dance, music, drawing).
Austine, Sheila, and Felix have dedicated their lives to full time ministry and received a two year degree in Biblical theology. Grace Mercy and Stephen are in university while they serve every moment they have, and Ian is pursuing music and graphic design while he serves the youth in the community often.
Some of the guys also have a football (soccer) ministry locally to reach those who may not come to the centers so they can reach them where they are at.
This great group focuses much of their attention in Ongata Rongai. They are running a community youth center there, holding Bible studies and life skills classes, helping support the students in their schooling with enrichment lessons and homework support, and mentoring and guiding many teenagers in the area who struggle with broken families, hopelessness, and a challenging environment to live in. They hold plenty of productive activities for the youth like football, games, tournaments, retreats, debates, academic symposiums, etc.
Sam, Joyce, Dennis, and Tony have committed to do ministry full time. Sam and Joyce received a two year degree in Biblical theology, and Dennis and Tony are studying social work and development while serving full time. We have recently brought on Dorris and Agnes (both disciples from our program) to be the social worker and counselor, much needed additions to our ministry program. They are meeting with many families and students, helping them to resolve issues, caring for their needs, and helping to run a recovery program for several of the mothers in the area.
These guys have been called to various places to serve, from western Kenya to eastern to...well, out in Timbuktu kind of. They are running youth programs, sharing the gospel with many, being mentors, and caring for children at orphanages.
Peter studied social work and development, David and John studied Biblical theology, and Harmilton and Noah are finishing their 2 year degree in Biblical counseling.
These great guys have been attending college full time while serving at the youth centers every Saturday and whenever they are free from school. They are awesome teachers for the children and great examples to the teenagers that they can succeed and have great futures if they continue to make wise, godly choices as they follow the Lord. All of these guys started off as young teenagers in our program and have grown to be impactful and mature young adults.
Some of their studies are mechanical and electrical engineering, and electrical studies.
These young ladies have been examples to the many young girls and teens in need of role models. They lead Bible studies and discussions with the teens and teach the children in God's Word, in school subjects, and how to live wisely. They are confident in who they are in Christ and that shows by everything they are doing in the community to change the lives of other girls. They have mentoring sessions with the girls, coach them in football, and sit with anyone who needs wise counsel.
Jedidah is now a professional teacher, Rachel and Linda are studying social work and development, and Rebecca and Faith are studying hairdressing and beauty. And when they are free from studying, they are pouring into the youth.
This is our current group of interns serving with us in ministry. When students graduate from high school, we carefully select a group of them to become one year interns with us to get practice serving in youth ministry, leading, discovering more about themselves, learning to sacrifice, and living for eternity. After the year is complete, they usually attend school for higher learning to prepare them to support themselves and make a marked difference in this world.