A short-term mission trip to Kenya with TEL International offers an incredible opportunity to step into God’s global mission and serve alongside the local church in a meaningful and lasting way. TEL International is a ministry focused on training and equipping local Christian leaders, empowering them to build strong, disciple-making churches in their own communities. This trip is not about temporary fixes or outside solutions—it’s about partnering with what God is already doing through indigenous leaders in Kenya and offering encouragement, support, and hands-on ministry.

Participants will be part of a team that travels to rural and urban areas of Kenya to support local pastors, church planters, and ministry leaders. The work will involve Bible teaching, leadership development, youth and children’s ministry, community outreach, and evangelism. Each team member will have opportunities to use their unique gifts—whether teaching Scripture, leading worship, organizing activities for children, or simply listening and praying with local families. The schedule will be full, the environment different, and the pace often challenging, but every moment will carry the potential for transformation—for the people we serve and for ourselves.

This mission trip is also about building relationships. Kenyan believers are passionate, resilient, and deeply committed to the Gospel. Sharing meals, worshiping together, and hearing their stories will deepen our understanding of what it means to follow Jesus with joy and perseverance. These are not just cultural exchanges; they are moments of spiritual unity, where the body of Christ comes together across borders and backgrounds.

The trip will be guided by TEL International’s long-term strategy of developing leaders who can multiply ministry in their own context. We’re not going to lead—we’re going to walk alongside. Our role is to encourage, serve, and uplift those who are already doing the work of ministry year-round. It’s about planting seeds that local leaders will continue to water and grow.

For anyone sensing a tug on their heart to go, this is a chance to say yes to something bigger than yourself. You don’t have to be a pastor or missionary to make an impact—you just need a willingness to serve and a heart open to what God wants to do through you. A short-term trip may only last a week or two, but the relationships formed, the lessons learned, and the spiritual impact can last a lifetime. Now is the time to pray, prepare, and respond to the call. Kenya is waiting—and God is already at work there. All He asks is that we go, ready to love, listen, and serve.