Africa Inland Mission’s GO 2025 programme

From June to August 2025, Africa Inland Mission’s Eastern Region office once again ran their two-month summer programme for new missionaries, on the Kenyan Coast.  The GO programme is designed to provide short-term opportunities for new missionaries to engage, be encouraged and be trained.  This year’s programme had 12 participants from 5 countries (Ethiopia, Zambia, Brazil, Kenya and Australia).

Some of the activities the team were involved in:

–  school ministry and teaching English,

–  outreach in the community,

–  home visits, Bible clubs/fellowship with teachers,

–  open-air meetings, Sunday school, preaching, women and youth ministries.

–  helping in the construction of a church building

–  teaching the word of God and encouraging people about the love of God

–  teaching about discipleship techniques

Quotes from some of the GO participants about what they learned:

• “to seek God and ask for His help in ways I never did before.”
• “A very practical reminder that even when I don’t feel it, I am still completely dependent on God.”
• “We were intensely dedicated to Prayer and Bible Reading, and that really brought me closer to God.”
• “Through the challenges and struggles, I could see God revealing Himself to me and I praise Him for that!”
• “I learned to delight and rejoice in the Lord and in His presence. I learned to deeply depend and trust in God. I was reminded of the power of His word and the importance of having a good faith foundation to build on.”

Quotes from some of the participants about their future plans:

• “The experience has stretched my understanding of global missions and stirred a deeper passion in me for strategic engagement in cross-cultural contexts.“
• “It exposed me to see the needs and the available opportunities to expand the kingdom of God, not only locally but also cross-culturally.”
• “I plan to take a more active role in shaping and expanding the missions vision of my church. by mobilizing others, especially youth, through discipleship, exposure trips, and training programs.”
• “I also want to advocate for better preparation and strategic planning in how we support and send missionaries—logistically, spiritually, and emotionally.”
• “I believe this journey has transitioned me from participant to mobilizer, and I now carry a greater responsibility to activate others for the Great Commission.”
• “To encourage discipleship trainings and ministry since we don’t have one in our church.”
• “AIM has taught me a lot and given me opportunities to learn. As I go back to college, I can say that mission work is what I would do if asked to choose other options.”
• “After my experience I want to help my church to develop a stronger missions mindset by sharing my experiences, testimonies, and lessons learned.”