Events and Gatherings

The Presbyterian Church of East Africa hosts a Kenya Mission Conference every three years in Kenya.  In other years, the Kenya Mission Network hosts a Conference in the United States.  This page provides reports from Kenya Mission Network Gatherings in 2016, 2018, and 2019, as well as the 2017 PCEA International Partnership Conference in Nairobi and the 2020 PCEA Kenya Mission Conference in Mombasa.  See the “Welcome” page for more information about the virtual 2021 Kenya Mission Network Conference.

 

The 2020 PCEA Kenya Mission Conference - Mombasa, Kenya

The PCEA Kenya Mission Conference was held in Mombasa, Kenya February 11-14, 2020. This conference is sponsored by the Presbyterian Church of East Africa in Kenya every three years in the month of February. PCEA Clergy and leaders are joined by international mission partners to share fellowship, ideas, concerns, and faith. This year’s theme was “Abundant Life, Holistic Ministry.” For more information, visit the links below:

Conference Overview by pcea director of mission Rev. Dr. Robert Waihenya Ngugi
conference welcome letter from PCEA deputy director of mission rev.lauren Kariuki

2019 Kenya Mission Network Gathering - Alexandria, Virginia

The 2019 Kenya Mission Network Gathering took place March 28-30 at Westminster Presbyterian Church in Alexandria, Virginia. This conference’s theme was “Education in Kenya: Lighting the Fire”- it commenced with dinner on Thursday, March 28 and concluded midday Saturday, March 30. Mission capabilities grew, ideas were exchanged, relationships were strengthened, and faith was nurtured! Many thanks to our wonderful hosts at Westminster Presbyterian Church, to all on the KMN Council who created a very meaningful program, and to all the dedicated presenters and participants from the USA and Kenya. Enjoy the slideshow of photos above, or click on the following buttons to view the conference Agenda, speaker biographies, and presentations.

2019 Kenya mission network gathering agenda
speaker biography - rev. Lucy Wambui Waweru
keynote address by rev. Lucy Wambui Waweru
speaker biography - rev. Robert Waihenya Ngugi
ways of partnering and working with pcea church - rev. Robert Waihenya Ngugi
models of business financing in Kenya

Stu Ross and Rev. Kamau Thairu
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Dallas 2018 - Kenya Mission Network

The 2018 Kenya Mission Network conference took place at Highland Park Presbyterian Church in Dallas, Texas, February 8 through February 10. The conference theme was "Doing Mission in a Changing Cultural and Political Setting." Mission experiences, new perspectives, fellowship, and worship were all joyfully shared. Thanks to our hosts at Highland Park Presbyterian Church for their wonderful welcome and beautiful facilities! Click here to read an article from the Presbyterian News Service about the conference. Click on these buttons to view conference presentations (some will load slowly due to large file sizes):

Nancy Collins - Greetings from pc(USA) world mission
Sharon Secor - Model for community development and pads project
stu ross - planning a mission trip and completing a project in kenya
Robyn Davis Sekula - send a cow
Ed Parker, David norman, james munthali - Microfinance and mission

Nairobi 2017 - International Partnership Conference - Presbyterian Guest House

The 2017 PCEA International Partnership Conference took place February 20-23, 2017 at the Milele Conference Center in Nairobi.  We worshipped our Lord together, strengthened our relationships, and deepened our learning about effective and meaningful mission work.  The Conference adopted the following updated Best Practices for Mission Partnerships.  The practices outlined in this document can be very valuable in establishing and maintaining your mission partnerships:

Robert waihenya - final report of the 2017 ipc in Nairobi
Attendees at the Nairobi International Partnership Conference

Attendees at the Nairobi International Partnership Conference


Attendees from the Detroit Presbytery at KMN 2016

Hilton Head Island 2016 - Kenya Mission Network

Here are presentations from the 2016 Gathering at Hilton Head Island, South Carolina:

Gaye list and pede self - nurturing partnerships
Debbie Braaksma - mission trip planning
Don Shaw and Cyprian Guchienda - African money matters
greg allen-pickett - principles of sustainable community development