As I stood before the congregation on a hot Sunday morning in Ongata Rongai, I could see the worry etched on their faces. Our community’s farmers had been struggling with an unprecedented drought, and I knew I couldn’t avoid the topic any longer. After 15 years as a farmer, church elder, and pastor, I’ve found…
I want to tell you about taking care of God’s creation. I have spent many years studying what the Bible says about stewardship. I also help our church members learn how to protect the environment. My story began in Meru in Central Kenya. My dad loved nature and he taught me how every tree and…
A Calling to Steward God’s Creation I’ve been interested in environmental theology for years. Every day, I see more signs that our Earth needs help. The ice caps are melting. The air in big cities is getting dirty. Our beautiful coral reefs are dying. These big problems can feel scary. But I have good news…
As a Christian, I have studied climate change for years. I want to share something important with you. In October 2021, the World Health Organization conference made a big announcement. They said climate change is now the biggest threat to human health around the world. This news hit me hard. As I heard this, I…
Last month, I stood at the edge of a cliff near my favorite beach in Mombasa. The ocean stretched out before me. The sun was setting, painting the sky orange and pink. In that peaceful moment, I felt close to God. But then I looked down at the beach. Plastic bottles and bags covered the…
When I was little, I loved spending time in my father’s farm. He taught me so much about taking care of plants and animals. He would always tell me that God gave us this beautiful Earth to protect. My dad would read to me from the Bible. He loved Genesis 2:15, where God puts Adam…