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January 2010 Evangelistic trip application form History of Calvary Ministries Outreach, Int’l A Letter From Pastor Gene
In 1985 my family and I answered the call of God to take the Gospel of Jesus Christ to the Maasai tribe of Kenya, East Africa. Between 1985 and 1987 we planted 4 churches. Upon returning to America in late 1987, Calvary Ministries Outreach, Int’l was incorporated in the State of Indiana for the purpose of continuing the work that we had begun. Calvary Ministries is an interdenominational organization dedicated to reaching the un-reached with the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Since that time, Calvary Ministries has assisted in starting over 70 churches in Maasailand. We support pastors, evangelists, have schools in our churches, support the teachers and have financed the education of many pastors. We have seen tens of thousands of people come to know Jesus as their Lord and Savior.
In the mid 1980’s the Lord had given us a vision for a Bible College in the bush of Maasailand. Finally, in 1998 construction began in Sultan Hamud. We built a new church building, student center, dining hall with kitchen and one dormitory that sleeps 40 students. Calvary Ministries Bible College opened with its first class of students in January of 2001. The initial class consisted of 35 students from Kenya, Tanzania and Sudan. Since then, hundreds of young ministers have graduated and returned to their home areas to disciple the children of God.
In 1999 Calvary Ministries began short-term medical missions to Kenya with volunteer doctors and nurses from America. The mission was so successful and the need in Maasailand so great that medical work has become a large part of CMO’s ministry. In 2000 we were contacted by The 700 Club’s Operation Blessing and asked to partner with them to conduct a medical mission to the Maasai. During a 2 week period in October, 8,945 people were treated and 981 gave their lives to Jesus. Calvary Ministries continues to assist in providing medical assistance to the Maasai. Praise the Lord!
In February of 2005 Brian & Stacy Cloud accepted the call to the mission field and moved to Kenya under CMO. The Cloud’s had been to Kenya with us on previous mission trips and had developed a love for the Kenyan people and for CMO’s methods of operation. Their immediate responsibilities included evaluating our ministry and identifying opportunities for growth. In February of 2006 we determined that the need for our involvement in the ministry that we had nourished and supported in Sultan Hamud for over 20 years had come to an end and we proceeded to “pass the mantle” to the Kenyans.
In this move, we kept Paul Kisoso—our Bible College principal, Daniel Lengesia—our outreach evangelist and church planter, and Josephine Wanza—our cook and administrative assistant. In 2006 with Brian & Stacy at the helm we began developing new ministries in unreached areas of Maasailand. As we progress through this presentation, you will learn more about the dedicated, God-driven staff of CMO.
In July of 2008, the Cloud’s made the decision to step away from ministry and pursue other interests and we respectfully accepted their resignation. Currently, our mission is operated and managed by our Kenyan staff, headed up by Paul Kisoso. Employing the direction of both the Kenyan Board and the Board of Directors here in the United States, we are moving forward with the vision God has given CMO for the people of Maasailand. We are confident that our efforts to further the Kingdom of God in Kenya will be both effective and efficient.
Early in 2007 we were able to purchase 30 acres of land. The land is located about 9 miles from the Tanzanian border in full view of Mt. Kilimanjaro. Our plans are to construct ministry headquarters, housing for our staff, and a School of Theology. Our new location will put us in a position to reach the un-reached & needy Maasai People in Kenya and to begin ministry to the Maasai of Tanzania as well. In the pages to follow, you will see a map showing the approximate location of this property.
Our development of this newly acquired land must be initiated with the drilling of a borehole. This borehole will provide water not just for the future residents, but for the local people as well. It is our plan to provide free water to everyone who lives in this area that does not have access to fresh water. Based on initial estimates, our borehole could prove to be a substantial investment too. We currently have a most generous couple that has put in some seed moneys as well as initiate a challenge to match funds up to $500 per month. They are committed to this well being drilled and we are both thankful and blessed to have them onboard with us in this effort.
Another recent development was the registry of CMO as it’s own “denomination” with the Kenyan Government. This has allowed us to start the very first official CMO Church in the Kenyan bush. Shortly thereafter we were contacted by the leaders of other church congregations notifying us of their interest in becoming part of CMO. As of October 2008, we have some 20+ churches that have come in under the CMO ministry. Praise the Lord!
In this “prospectus” for ministry, we will present to you the vision God has given CMO to deliver the Gospel of Jesus Christ to the people of Maasailand. It is our intent to show you our plans, needs, and the opportunities that exist for you to become a partner in ministry as well. It is our earnest prayer that you will share in our God-given passion to bring the Gospel of Jesus Christ to those who need Him and through Discipleship, provide the people we are ministering to with a means for a better way of life. God is faithful!! Would you please consider helping us to be faithful by partnering with us? Rev. Gene Throop, President Calvary Ministries Outreach, Int’l Click here for printable support form
Rev. Gene Throop, President Calvary Ministries Outreach, Int’l |
