Kenya
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Are you ready for a summer of service in Africa? In Nairobi, Kenya, you will partner with a dynamic ministry of local young people to reach out to their communities. You will develop new friendships and have plenty of opportunities to share your faith and serve others - all while taking in the unique culture and sights that make it Africa!
Join the story of how God is currently moving in the lives of Kenyans. Partner with an established disipleship ministry and make some of the kindest friends you will ever have on this mission trip to Kenya.
Students 13 - 18
Staff 19+
Outreach
You will be working in and around various slums near Nairobi. Working in the slums requires a compassionate heart, a love for the African people, a sense of adventure, and a willingness to embrace the sights and smells that characterize the areas where the team will work.
You and your teammates will be involved in orphanage visitation, medical ministry, door-to-door ministry, and prayer opportunities. You’ll also work in schools to build friendships and challenge students in relationships, academic excellence, and Christian faith. Many in the West may not see “academic excellence” as a big deal, but in the slums, a good education is essential and a tangible way out of poverty.
Royal Servants has been partnering with Dice Ministries since 2015. Maurice Agunda, Director of Dice, and his staff work with young Kenyan men and women in a program centering on discipleship and utilizing practical skills training called SURGE to “encourage young people to cultivate their relationship with God, identify their unique gifts and area of calling, and develop [their] leadership skills.”
Royal Servants and SURGE will blend their students, creating a truly multi-ethnic mission experience for both. There will be lots of ministry, prayer, laughter, and new friendships as both groups learn from and work alongside each other.
Adventure
Personal development
Within the surrounding landscapes of Nairobi lie many adventures with some of the most incredible animals God has created; sightings of ostriches, buffalo, rhinos, hippos, leopards, zebras, giraffes, elephants, and lions are all possible on this trip as we will have the opportunity to visit Nairobi National Park for a Safari.
You’ll see Kenya’s culture from the inside as you get to know and make friends with the people of Nairobi. While tourists tend to view the culture of Kenya from the comfort of 4-star hotels or out the windows of deluxe air-conditioned buses, Royal Servants believes it’s essential to live and work among the people.
You’ll be sleeping, eating, and doing Kingdom work, immersed in the culture of this fantastic country and learning to value and celebrate its wonderful people. Additionally, we will experience the culture through excellent local foods, souvenir markets, and visiting "Bomas of Kenya," where we see local tribal dances and replicas of tribal communal living.
Team Dynamics
Growth
You’ll walk away from this Kenya Mission Trip and be encouraged to own your faith in new ways.
You’ll witness third-world culture and living conditions firsthand. God will use these experiences to develop in you a deeper understanding of the world's needs and challenge you to reexamine your priorities. It won’t always be easy, and you’ll learn to trust the Lord daily, but that’s where God wants you to be!
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the royal servants experience
While every Royal Servants Trip is different, some things that never change.
From Training Camp to debriefing, every aspect of our ministry is focused on discipling our students. Through small group discussions, large group teachings, and an extensive debriefing process, we want to ensure your student is not only emotionally prepared for a summer overseas but also that they are prepared to apply what they learn in the summer to their life at home.
It is important for our teams to start with a solid foundation before they embark overseas. At Training Camp, you will begin building relationships with your team, learn how to share the Gospel, and prepare for what life will look like overseas. You will leave Training Camp ready to face any challenge that may come your way.
Over the course of the summer, you will experience how transforming life in Christian community can be. Through daily quiet times and small group discussions, you will deepen your relationship with God. Through outreach, you will gain new understanding of God's heart for the world and the Church. Through being in community, you will learn how to love those around you.
After weeks packed full of ministry outreaches, you will transition into a week of debriefing. Going home after an intense summer ministry experience can be challenging emotionally and spiritually. Debriefing is a time of reflection about what you have experienced, seeking wisdom from God, and preparing for the challenges you might face going home.
Throughout the summer, you will hear teachings on foundational Christian truths. Our biblical worldview is best described as historic Christianity, and we teach from a traditional perspective on morality and values that the church has held for over 2000 years. Refer to our Statement of Faith and make sure we are the right fit. On everything else, we encourage students to seek answers from their parents and local church community.
Royal Servants takes the safety and health of each participant seriously. We go to great lengths to ensure participants remain healthy and safe throughout the trip.
Therefore, no participant is allowed to be alone in any city; Royal Servants always travel in groups of three or more, and when possible, with either a male or Summer Staff in each group. The Trip Leaders also continually monitor conditions within the host country before and during the trip. The team will be moved to a stable location if a situation threatens the team's security, whether from political or environmental conditions.
Royal Servants mission trips are led by Reign Ministries’ staff, not part-time volunteers. Our staff care deeply about students and see leadership as a privilege. Each staff member is intensively trained on how to connect with and lead students. They are fully engaged in every aspect of the mission trip, whether being involved in ministry, leading Bible studies, or just hanging out building relationships. They are intentional to ensure that each student is discipled beginning at Training Camp and through debriefing prior to returning home.
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