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I was the Facilitator for the first New York City cohort, and at the time, I was working in theological education on Christian leadership formation, so it seemed like a natural fit. What I discovered, though, was something quite different from my “day job.” While the content and topics of the curriculum was a crucial part of our gatherings, it was the community of mutual care and support that made the content relevant, not the other way around. And second, having three years of strong bonding created an extraordinarily resilient community that, in turn, was able to build up resilience in our leaders. I think every member of my cohort went through significant seasons of both joy and heartache, professionally and vocationally, during our time. And the cohort, in turn, lived out the exhortation of Romans 12:15, “rejoice with those who rejoice; weep with those who weep,” with a depth and integrity that I have rarely experienced, and often doing both in the same gathering. It was a privilege and a blessing to me and my own faith and ministry to be their facilitator, and I am eternally grateful to the Ministry Collaborative for calling me to that work!”
“It was unlike anything I’ve ever experienced. It was unique to my particular situation. It was needed, appreciated and healing. It was affirming. Most valuable was the unspoken understanding of what we all were facing in our ministry context. There was a sense that we could finish each other’s sentences. Solidarity and empathy.”
Graduation Date:
May 23, 2021
“It was unlike anything I’ve ever experienced. It was unique to my particular situation. It was needed, appreciated and healing. It was affirming. Most valuable was the unspoken understanding of what we all were facing in our ministry context. There was a sense that we could finish each other’s sentences. Solidarity and empathy.”
Graduation Date:
May 23, 2021
“I truly looked forward to this every week. The discussion topics, activities, and small group conversations were all very rich and meaningful. This experience gave me space to reflect on what’s happening right now in my congregation and community. It helped me to think about what might be next in my own ministry. It offered some very concrete ways I might work on equipping leaders in my congregation. I really enjoyed meeting colleagues from different places, denominations, and contexts–and learning from their experiences and reflections. I also appreciated hearing further conversation and reinforcement in the podcasts.”
Graduation Date:
July 14, 2021
“The experience was, in one word, enriching. It was timely as well. I was at a critical point in my own ministry and this literally breathed life back into me. The time went by so fast that I didn’t even realize two months had passed. To be able to share that type of camaraderie with other preachers, and realize that my struggles are not isolated, was liberating.”
Graduation Date:
March 18, 2021
“It was great to find confirmation and affirmation of my ministry through the voices of other pastors. I particularly enjoyed the focused time on talking about each of us as individuals and pastors, and not so much on what our churches look like.”
Graduation Date:
January 31st, 2020
Kelvin Orina
Posted at 04:13h, 22 JanuaryHello In Christ Jesus.
I trust this message finds you well. My name is Kelvin Orina, and I am blessed to serve in the Children Welfare Department of Hope and Love Foundation Kenya. We are a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting vulnerable children by providing care, education, and opportunities to help them lead better lives.
Every child deserves love, care, and a chance for a brighter future. Sadly, many in our community face immense challenges, including poverty, lack of access to education, and inadequate support systems. At Hope and Love Foundation Kenya, we are committed to bridging this gap and giving these children a chance to thrive.
You can learn more about our work here: Hope and Love Foundation Kenya (you’ll find me listed under “Our Team”).
Today, I humbly reach out to you with an open heart. We cannot do this alone. Your kindness and generosity can make a world of difference in the lives of these children. Whether it is a small donation or ongoing support, your contribution will go directly toward providing them with the care and opportunities they deserve.
Please join us in this mission of hope and love. Together, we can transform lives and give these children the future they dream of.
Thank you for taking the time to read this. Your support means everything to us.
With gratitude,
Kelvin Orina
Hope and Love Foundation Kenya
https://hopeandlovefoundationkenya.org/
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