05/29/2026
This week, our team is in Gusii Land, Kenya, training and preparing local leaders for the upcoming mission in July. Our hope is to reach 1.5 million people through equipping and activating the local church across 70 districts to preach the gospel and invite the masses to a gospel festival.
When we arrived at the venue, we expected 500 leaders waiting for us. This was not the case…
Over 2,200 men and women traveled from all across Gusii Land to be equipped. There were not enough seats - some sat in the aisle while others stood for the entire meeting. Their hunger is real. Their devotion is real. Their zeal adds fuel to the fire: we expect this to be our best mission yet.
A key part of the trip was meeting with the governor to ensure the mission advances smoothly. If the local government backs the mission both in word and deed, it guarantees we can reach every corner of this city. If not, it becomes increasingly challenging to preach the Gospel effectively.
We are pleased that the meeting with Governor Simba Arati and the Deputy Governor Elijah Obebo of Kisii County went extremely well, and we are sincerely thankful for their warm reception, visionary leadership, and strong devotion to the welfare and transformation of the people of Gusii Land.
We shared the mission details with them, and they were met with joy and anticipation.
The Governor published the following after our meeting:
Kisii County will host a powerful Gospel Mission in partnership with over 2,100 churches across Gusii Land. SHINE is mobilizing more than 10,000 missionaries and volunteers across all 45 wards for a week of spiritual renewal and community transformation.
The mission will feature:
• Free medical clinics
• Legal aid services
• Youth mentorship & sports outreach
• School & university engagements
• Prison and hospital ministry
• Market crusades and stadium gatherings
Beyond the spiritual impact, this movement will strengthen youth empowerment, social cohesion, peacebuilding, and local economic activity.
All this is proof of incredible momentum in Gusii Land!