We are about one week into our orientation training here in Nairobi
The training takes place at CORAT Africa [the Christian Organizations Research and Advisory Trust of Africa], a Christian hotel and conference centre in the outskirts of Nairobi.
There are about 35 people on the training course, comprising a wide variety of nationalities, including Swiss, British, German, Malagasy, Taiwanese, Brazilian, Canadian and American.
About one fifth of the group will be going to the Rift Valley Academy, either as teachers or dorm parents, so Lesley and I are able to get to know some of our future colleagues.
The rest will be going on to a wide variety of situations in various African countries. Some are embedded within local communities, learning the local language, and encouraging local Christians in the setting up or development of local churches. Others are setting up local businesses and inviting people to learn about Christ through friendship and local contact.
In all cases, there is a big emphasis on respect for the local culture, and on equipping and empowering the local African Christians and churches.
On Saturday morning we hiked up the local Ngong hills, and caught a glimpse of the Rift Valley through the clouds.
In the afternoon, we walked to the local shopping centre, to buy Kenyan sim cards. We were glad our walking companions were on the other side of the road.
After training finishes, there is a chance to relax in the gardens of the centre. We are very blessed.
Proof of the pudding 
Leave a comment