Kip and Rachel Chelashaw
Whilst most Kenyans identify themselves as Christian, many people do not fully understand the gospel or how the whole Scripture points to Christ. As a result, many remain unchanged by the good news and few are seeking to reach those of other religions.
Sadly, many churches are worldly, have a focus on miraculous events, and claim that financial success will follow those who give to the church. Multitudes are deceived – without Christ and without hope.
Our burden is to see churches which teach the whole counsel of God, which regularly break bread together, which are concerned for the needy, and which reach the lost with the gospel.
It would be a delight to see Kenyan churches whose members are striving to know Christ and to enjoy Him forever, seeking first His kingdom instead of material prosperity.
Making disciples, giving something back
As a Nairobi native, and aware of its strategic location and significant influence in East Africa, Kip’s heart (as well as Rachel’s) is burdened to serve the Lord Jesus Christ there by proclaiming the gospel, making disciples of all peoples and tribes and teaching them to obey all that Christ has commanded.
During his 20 years in the UK, Kip’ was equipped with faithful Biblical teaching, particularly through the Cornhill Training Course and at Oak Hill College. He is now seeking to give back some of what he has learnt as he teaches at iServe Kenya and, since late 2020, leads a church plant in their home – Christ Church Loresho.
This part of the city has a dense population being close to a large slum, and already the house is filled on Sundays with over 50 people from both middle-class areas and the slum. They are currently seeking a more long-term venue where we can establish this work.
Rachel grew up in Africa with missionary parents. She has worked in a muslim context and as a nurse. She is now focused on the children (Elijah, Ezra, Susanna and Bethany) and also leads a Sunday school, which attracts over 100 children each week, mostly from the local slum.
Discipleship and training leaders is a big part of what Kip and Rachel are seeking to do, so that the church may be equipped to reach even more children and adults of all different backgrounds with the good news about Jesus.
The Sunday school (pictured) attracts over 100 children each week, mostly from the local slum.
