Kenya

ABOUT

James and Chao Wanje have spent more than a decade strengthening the church in Kenya—equipping pastors, investing in communities, and raising up leaders to faithfully share the gospel. 

Through Bible-centered training, their ministry has helped establish and support churches across an under-resourced region where access to theological training is limited, and the need is great.

HISTORY OF FIELDER'S INVOLVEMENT

There’s something powerful about the way God connects people across the world around a shared purpose.

When James and Chao became part of the Fielder family, it became clear that God was writing a bigger story—one that connected what He was doing here with what He was already doing in Kenya. As they have invested in our church, we have partnered with them through prayer, generosity, and multiple trips.

And we’ve seen it firsthand: when God connects two movements, He multiplies their impact far beyond what either could accomplish alone.

THE NEED

In the coastal region of Kenya, Bible-centered churches are scarce, and the need for trained leaders is urgent.

Over the past 11 years, the Wanjes have equipped more than 500 pastors. Yet nearly 95% of pastors in this region still have no formal biblical training—many have never been discipled.

To meet this need, they have acquired property that will serve as both a church and a training center—equipping pastors to lead faithfully and multiplying church planting across the region.

This project will unfold in three phases, and our focus is helping fund phase one—$300,000 to cover the cost of the building and initial furnishings needed to begin training and ministry.

This center will also serve women and families through initiatives like She Stands, combining practical care with gospel-centered discipleship.

Your generosity helps equip leaders and multiply the gospel for generations to come. If you have any additional questions, please reach out to missions@fielder.org.