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GOA VISION 2018 – 21 MONTHS EVALUATION AS AT 31st DECEMBER, 2014

GOA Financial year starts from 1st April of every year and ends on 31st March of the next year.

The Strategic plans under review run from 1st April 2013 to 31st March 2018.

GOA has four Vision Areas- Church Growth, Compassion, Peace Building & Conflict

Resolution and Leadership Training & Development. These four Vision areas are manned by

The Governance and Administration Department.

1.0 GOA Church Growth Vision Area

Core Value: Embrace People- Because people matter to God and Christ died for all people; we treat all people as His children while fulfilling the Great Commission – making disciples of all nations.

The GOA Church Growth Ministries are actively implementing the Great Commission to

increase the number of people who have a saving faith in Jesus Christ and leading them to

Spiritual maturity. 130 churches have been planted in Kenya, Uganda, Burundi and DRC Congo.

The GOA Mission to the unreached communities in Kenya such as the Turkana, Samburu, Boran

and Orma people has given new life and hope to the marginalized communities. 1.1 We envisioned the construction of 50 permanent new church sanctuaries by 2018. The buildings

will be spread throughout all of the GOA administrative regions. The permanent church-sanctuaries constructed out of the targeted 50 for the five years are 15. Every year, we are supposed to construct 10. Six brick-making machines have been bought and dispatched to the Regions to enhance construction of permanent buildings.

Newly constructed GOA Lokori Church Newly constructed GOA Kalkol Church

The six machines were bought and supplied to Budalangi, Mwanyani, Nyeri, Kano, Kamnyong’ole and Nunguni Churches.

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The regions having the above machines have started by constructing simple structures at church compounds to enable them do the marketing of the bricks. So, this project of bricks making has not started generating any funds.

1.2 We envisioned a ministry that is leading unbelievers from areas currently un-reached by the

gospel into a personal relationship with Christ. We aim to have new 4000 believers baptized in the un-reached areas by 2018. About 800 people have been reached by the GOA churches in the unreached areas. Some of them have not been baptized but are going through the new believers classes. The well that was drilled among the Turkana who are an unreached people group at Nabwelipus in Lodwar-funded by Midway Church, Carolton Villa Rica, Georgia-USA has attracted many people from the community to the newly planted Nabwelipus GOA Church.

Impact: Nabwelpus Well

The well at Nabwelipus now serves more than 5000 people with water. Some people walk a distance of 10 miles to get water from this well. The pastor of Nabwelipus GOA church with the help of other GOA churches from this region held a 2 days gospel campaigns that saw people make decision for Christ. They are now members of GOA Nabwelipus church.

The church was planted towards the end of last year, 2013 with only a couple of members but now the congregation has grown to more than 200 members especially with the drilling of the well which was a great need in this community. Some members openly remarked that God has remembered them.

The launch of the completed well by the area Member of Kenyan Parliament Mr. John Loyedepe Nakala.

Though not envisioned in the 5 year Strategic Plans, the Impact of the water and the Church has created a need to build a school in the community.

1.2.1 Water Boozer – We envisioned the purchase of a lorry with a tank (water boozer) at a cost of Kshs 8,454,000 ($ 100,675). The Project is part of GOA Church growth outreach programme to the unreached peoples of Kenya. The project is meant to provide water to the communities in those areas at an affordable fee while at the same time sharing the Gospel with them. This has not been done due to lack of Finances.

1.3 We envisioned a ministry that brings the un-churched into existing fellowships of believers

in established areas. 1.3.1 We aimed to have new 3000 church members attending existing GOA churches by 2018.

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About 600 people from the reached areas have joined GOA churches. Some have been baptized while others are undergoing the discipleship classes.

1.3.2 The new members will have received basic discipleship training within one year of joining.

Discipleship classes are taking place within GOA churches. There is no common discipleship material but different churches are doing it differently.

Impact: Motorbike for Goa Kiu Church

The pastor from Kiu Glory Outreach Assembly Church has been using the motorbike to travel from his home to the church, a distance of 25 miles to pastor the church that was planted some three years ago. The motorbike has been of great help because many times he could walk long distance because of lack of public transport. The church has continued to grow impacting the community.

Of late the pastor has not been feeling well and is admitted at one of the hospitals in Nairobi. He is diagnosed with a malignant tumor at the back of the shoulder. He is still in Hospital and is waiting for the church and the community to mobilize for funds to pay his hospital bill so that he may be discharged.

Pastor Gregory receiving his motor cycle 1.3.3 We envisioned the planning of Medical camps in line with available partnerships to

enhance outreach missions which are relevant to the communities. This has been done in conjunction with other Vision Area Directors (Compassion and Peace Building), such as the Mt Pisgah UMC Medical Camps of July 2013 and July 2014 at CCRC in Joska, Wendani School in Nairobi and Beat the Drum home in Mai-Mahiu, Naivasha. More than 1,000 people were preached to and about 50 persons converted.

1.3.4 We envisioned Missionary support for those in unreached areas-serving the unreached people groups. Our Missionary – Peter Wagura in Tana River Delta has been supported for the last 18 months.

1.3.5 Gospel Crusades have been used to reach out to people in places like Nabwelputh, where the well was dug and at Njambini Trading Centre during the Family conference. The impact has seen conversion of new souls and increase in numbers of church attendances.

1.4 We envisioned a ministry that assists small fellowships of believers to establish new church bodies in our communities. 1.4.1 We aim to have 300 newly planted churches operating by 2018. 13 new churches have been planted for the last one and half years.

1.4.2 These new churches are being led by trained and competent pastors.

1.5 We envisioned a ministry that assists new church bodies to become mature, fully functioning,

self-propagating, self-supporting and self-governing churches.

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1.5.1 We aimed to have 300 of our existing churches operating with the requirements for “Fully Mature” status.

About 100 GOA churches have attained the requirement for “Fully Mature” status. They are led by GOA pastors, have church boards, they are growing numerically etc.

1.5.2 These churches will be actively involved in planting new church bodies.

13 New churches have been planted –which illustrates the maturity status of these mother churches.

1.5.3 GOA International Family Conferences – We envisioned five conferences by the year 2018. In April 2014, the GOA Family gathered at Njambini Boys in Kinangop for the International conference that saw representation from Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi, USA and Switzerland. The conference had great impacts and contributed positively towards maturation of participants and their churches.

1.5.4 GOA International Children Conference – The GOA Fraternity worldwide gathered at Karatina Girls in August 2014 to impact our children at the conference. The disposition of Faith and Talent was so eminent that we felt fulfilled. This is one out of the five conferences that are planned in GOA Vision 2018.

1.5.5 GOA International Youth Conference – We envisioned five International Youth Conferences by the year 2018. One conference was done in Dec 2013 and another one in December 2014.

1.5.6 We envisioned the Empowerment of Pastors and Church Leaders. GOA Leadership Team has been travelling within and outside of Kenya to all the Regions and churches where our Leaders and Pastors have been involved in Vision Casting of the GOA Vision 2018 and compliance with the Local Churches returns guidelines.

1.6 We envision a Church Growth department that is self-sustainable.

6 GOA administrative regions have been supplied with brick-making machines by GOA Headquarters in collaboration with GOA partners. The regions having the above machines have started by constructing simple structures at church compounds to enable them do the marketing of the bricks. So, this project of making bricks has not started generating any funds.

1.6.1 Impact: Sports Evangelism

GOA recruited two interns, Paul and Baraza who joined us in April 2014 from Kenyatta University. During their Internship, they participated in visiting Tumaini, Rhema, CCRC and Kieni children homes where they introduced new sports and engaged the children in various Sports activities. At Tumaini, nearly 200 participants came from the Children’s home, the Primary and the High School sections. At Kieni- the 24 Children and about 15 neighbors participated in the events while at CCRC, all the children, the neighbors and the nearby school took part in balloon games, football, volleyball and other assorted games. They used the world cup season to broadcast the games through the church, launched volleyball, swimming and roll-ball at the GOA Wendani Church. During the Family Conference and the Children conferences, they engaged us in Team-building activities and various new and existing sports activities. At the Family conference in Njambini, more than 300 people participated in Sports activities such as football, volleyball, dance, team-building and field events. The team building and Sports activities will continue from time to time during the other up-coming national events such as the youth Conference in December 2014. They launched soccer tournament in Marsabit country and will continue to do so in other counties. It became necessary to absorb them as part of our Staff Team with Paul taking up the Leadership Assistant post and Baraza taking over the position of a Sports co-ordinator.

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Sports  Evangelism  at  CCRC      

There are plans to introduce more in-door games in various GOA homes, schools and churches. The Sports Evangelism events will go a higher notch in securing certain sustainability projects such as Spectating charges and Training Programmes.

Many new people have joined the churches: at GOA Kahawa Wendani, new membership has been realized during and after the world cup events that were shown at the church. Eventually, the reaching out to the un-reached peoples as well as within the established churches will be greatly achieved through sports Evangelism, as envisioned in Vision 2018.

1.6.2 We envisioned the purchase of Tents and chairs for hire at a cost of Kshs 605,000. ($ 7,562) This has not been done due to lack of finances.

1.6.3 We envisioned the construction of a Rental House at Isinya at the Church plot at a cost of Ksh 6,994,209/ ($ 87,428). This is one of the projects aimed at raising funds localy for the Church growth department to help attain the sustainability goals envisioned in GOA Vision 2018. This has not been done due to lack of finances.

2.0 GOA Compassion Vision Area

Core value: Compassionately serve: Jesus has given us the model of caring for the poor and

suffering, which we strive to follow to the best of our abilities. GOA Compassion Ministries impacts communities by improving the quality of life of those at

greatest risk especially children, the homeless and those impacted with HIV/AIDS. We care for more

than 400 orphans in 8 GOA homes. One of the 8 homes is purely for the HIV positive children who

are being cared for in small families of 5 kids living in a cottage under a caring mother. In an effort

to reduce the costs of education and bring up Godly Children, GOA has three full primary schools

and one High School. The first three kids that GOA Homes admitted when the first Home was

started are all in Universities preparing to be self-supporting. 2.1 We envisioned a ministry that intentionally commits to the value, dignity and integrity of every

person by focusing on the neediest members of our communities. More than 60 widows are

being cared for and we envision recruitment of more vulnerable cases in the future.

369 children in the 8 homes have been fed, educated and clothed. New children are being

admitted and a new home started at Mwanyani in Tharaka Nithi County. One extra school was

started at Wendani in Nairobi and all the other schools are fully operational with more than

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1500 pupils and students.

2.1.1 Tumaini Children’s Home: Cultivation of maize on a 4 acres

piece of land is on-going. The cow yields have been improved

and some milk is being sold to Muki Sacco. The bakery has

improved such that cakes and bread are being baked daily at the

complex mainly for students’ breakfast. The home has been

given a new face-lift by being repaired by the Cumberland Community Church Mission of

April 2014. The leaking roofs have also been repaired and kids’ rooms have been divided to

accommodate more children in line with Vision 2018 that aims to raise the number of

children in our homes to 750 by the year 2018.However, the obstacle has been the limited

number of sponsored children. Many of the Children have no sponsors.

2.1.2 Strong Tower Children’s home: The Green house has

improved. Drip irrigation is on-going on a ¼ acre of Land

where greens have been planted, by the end of the year ½

an acre will be under drip irrigation. The envisioned

Manager’s and Boy’s Toilet has not yet been constructed.

We are still looking for funds to enable us construct the

toilet. 25 of the Children are currently in high School and we are experiencing challenges in

paying for their High School Fees.

2.1.3 Christ Compassion Rehabilitation Centre (CCRC)

The challenge of torn beddings was addressed.

Funds received from GOA Switzerland were able

to buy 24 mattresses, blankets and bedcovers. 26

children have been taken care off this includes 4

new children that were recently rescued and placed in

the home. CCRC has been on temporary buildings, we recently received funds from GOA

Switzerland. Construction is on-going for the dormitory, kitchen and staff houses. When

completed, it will enable admission of 100 new boys in line with Vision 2018 that seeks to

increase the number of children in all our homes to 750 by the year 2018. Local donations

from GOA Wendani have helped put gutter and collect rain water. 30 chicks have also been

donated by the same church. We hope to raise the chicken project to higher height to help

cater for operating expenses.

2.1.4 Kieni West Children’s Home: Four toilets have been constructed in

July 2014. A dining hall and sewer system is under construction as

from August 2014. This will enable admission of more children in

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realization of Vision 2018. So far, six new children have been admitted

into the home.

Three dairy goats were donated to the home by a volunteer from

Swizerland. We envision a time when the home will be self sufficient with

milk. This will help the home sustain the children health in the most

professional manner.

Salon project is beeing funded by Sheila-GOA US. though we have

had problems with installation of power, however the power has

since been done and we are set to begin the business on 1st October.

This is a project that will help meet the home running expenses in

the long run.

We would not have qualified for registration with the governemnt

without proper sanitary facilities . The construction of a VIP toilet

was funded by GOA Swizerland through volunteer service. We now

pass the test on public health.

In the month of July we celebrated the launching of Kieni dinning

hall ground breaking. The construction is underway. We currently

do not have enough funds to complete the building .

Funds received from GOA Switzerland

enabled us to do major repairs in our dorms that were very bad.

2.1.5 Rehema Girls Rescue Centre: Dairy farming has seen improvement in yield-8 kg of

Milk per day. Cereal Farming of 1 acre of maize is on-going. The Green House that

was envisioned is not yet built due to lack of funds.

2.1.6 Rhema Children’s Home: 1 acre of land has been hired for farming. Neither cow

nor Land has been bought as envisioned due to lack of finances.

2.1.7 Beat the Drum Home: The Zero grazing units have been

improved. Farming of local breed chicken continues with 20

Layers. One dairy goat has been bought and a structure

constructed for the goat. 5Toilets have been built. No new

cottage has been built as envisioned due to lack of funds.

We were able to do one season of tomatoes

before the dry spell. The greatest challenge at the

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home is water. No better source has been

identified. Our cow calved in the month of June.

The calve is a high breed and we believe we will

realize higher yields of milk at the time of

maturity. In this year a dairy goat was bought which is helping us feed the children

with nutritious milk. We also constructed the sheep pen.

The challenges in this home include lack of enough care givers in form of matrons for

the cottages. We seek funds for the employment of more care givers to make use of

the existing cottages and later, upon availability of funds, to construct more cottages

as envisioned in the Strategic plans.

2.1.8 Maggie School – Akatuman (Turkana): The school has about 916 pupils and 8 teachers.

The kitchen, Store, borehole and farming projects have been completed. The school also

benefited from the Constituency Development Fund kitty where 4 classrooms were

constructed in realization of the much needed local funding from the Kenyan communities

and firms. The school is generally doing well and is in need of more teachers in view of its

large pupil population. Two years from now, the students in Class six will be sitting for their

Kenya Certificate of Primary Education Examinations. We will then need funding for their

High School Education. 2.1.9 GOA High School: Construction of four Classrooms- two classrooms has been completed

and ready for use. The other two are on-going. The Laboratory equipments have been bought

in preparation for the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Examinations.

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The new classrooms Lab in preparation for K.C.S. Exams

Classrooms under construction The new toilets

2.1.10 GOA Education Centre- Tumaini – The Children will continue with their Education. We

have struggled to maintain their operational costs and availability of funds will help us do

better. Neither Administration Block nor Teachers’ Houses has been constructed due to lack

of funds. The school operations continue with nearly 100 pupils and 13 teachers.

2.1.11 GOA Education Centre- Wendani – The School currently has 28 pupils who are manned

by 3 teachers and 2 workers. It has Pre-Primary Section that Covers Daycare, Pre-Unit and

Primary section for classes from Std1 to Std 4. The school envisions enrolment of more than

50 pupils in Jan 2015 and to continue the classes up to at least Standard four. There are plans

underway to start chicken and vegetable projects.

The School Project was started on borrowed money to secure the one year lease of the

premises and begin it’s operations. The school was started on borrowed funds to lease the

premises, pay goodwill, buy initial stationery and school equipment and to begin it’s

operations. So far, Kshs 1,108,100 ($ 13,851) has been spent. An additional Ksh 1,045,260 ($

13,065.75) is needed to secure its current operations, buy needed furniture and school

equipment and sustain it. In total, what the school needs to run is Kshs 2,153,360 ($ 26,917).

With about $2,000 per month, the school can secure it’s operations for the current and

upcoming period ($ 1,000 per month) and also pay back the funds that were borrowed by

installments ($1,000 per month.) for at least one year.

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GOA  EDUCATION  Centre  -­‐  Wendani        2.2 We envisioned reaching out to more than 500 people to the GOA Savings & Credit Co-operative

(Sacco) and Member Deposits of more than 10 Million shillings to help realize the Micro

Finance and poverty reduction goals. There will be a reduction in poverty levels in our

communities. More than 3000 Children at risk will be cared for in ways that ensure they become

emotionally stable, responsible and productive citizens.

We have attained 205 active members who are building their financial capacities by saving

and borrowing through the Savings & Co-operative (Sacco) system.

2.3 We envisioned our clients practicing improved life skills including; health, nutrition, literacy, civic responsibility and family life management.

Impact

KCPE Results for children from our homes

All the Children from our Homes who sat for Class 8 Exams (Kenya certificate of Primary education –K.C.P.E) passed and should be admitted to High Schools. So far, one of the above pupils is a benefiary of the “Wings to Fly” Scholarship program awarded by Equity Bank of Kenya due to their exemplary performance.

KCSE Results (2013) of Children from Our homes-who have since been forwarded to our Leadership department. All the 24 Children from our homes who sat for Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (K. C. S. E) in 2013 performed well with two of them obtaining Straight A’s- Moses Kinyanjui and Carolyn Njambi.We are expecting to get good Grades in the KCSE of 2014.

2.4 We envisioned our clients of all ages being more spiritually mature having a greater reliance on

God to deal with their circumstances.

Spiritual nurture in form of fellowship, bible studies and Prayers, guidance and counseling as well as Academic Developments continue to mold the personal lives of most of our children at the homes as envisioned in the strategic plans.

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2.4.1 We envisioned a widow’s programme that positively impacts the lives of it’s members.

We have more than 60 widows who jointly partake of projects meant to empower them and

alleviate suffering. Recently the group was registered by the Kenya government for economic

empowerment and aims at accessing to available funds from local authorities, the government

and local Non-governmental organizations.

However, the group’s concentration has been to buy chicken for each member who, in turn,

contributes eggs as a way of saving. The next level of empowerment will be for the group

members to buy sheep for each other and contribute lambs in a savings plan.

The overall impact has seen positive impact on improved livelihood due to improved earnings.

The churches where these members attend have been receiving vibrant fellowship due to their

contributions and stewardship.

Sustainability

2.1.12 Mt Kenya Glaciers

Mt Kenya Glaciers Project was envisioned @ Kshs 19,390,000 ($ 242,375) and was

targeted to generate about Kshs. 250,000 ($ 3,125) per month. So far, Ksh. 1,195,900

($ 14,949) has been spent to pay partly the cost to acquire the plant, buy bottles, seals

and labels and run the plant by paying rent, workers and office expenses. There is

needed Kshs. 2,234,100 ($ 27,926) to complete the plant purchase from the previous

owner, buy production materials and service the initial operational costs so far

incurred. This was reffered to as Phase I of the water project. The next Phase (Phase

II), is envisioned to take the plant a notch higher by automated production at Ksh

15,960,000 ($ 199,500).

New machine at the plant Bottling water at the plant

Numerous challenges have been encountered. When the machine broke down, the seller

(previous owner0 compensated us by buying another machine. The high costs of production

have been encountered due to high costs of production materials and transport costs. There is

a recommendation is to consider re-locating the plant to Nairobi help reduce the cost of

production. Competition has also meant that the more established competitors use their

economies of scale to reduce the costs of production and lower the prices to our

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disadvantage.

Though our first nine months of the business reflects a loss, and a deficit of the net cash

outlay, we are still very optimistic that this is a viable project and sustainable business. Our

optimism is based on the fact that we will implement the recommendations and work out a

recovery plan as we forge ahead. We have already impacted the lives of many by provision

of clean drinking water, employed people, interacted with technical experts and are working

on the recommendations for increased production. An amount of Ksh 2,470,000 ($ 30,875)

would not only help complete the purchase of the plant but also maintain its operations,

increase productivity and maximize returns. Out of this amount, Ksh 845,750 ($ 10,572)

would go towards re-payment of debts as a result of the operational deficits and the balance

of Kshs. 1,624,250 ($ 20,303) will go towards the completion of the purchasing of the

business from the previous owner, purchase of bottles, seals and labels.

3.0 GOA Peace Building and Conflict Resolution

Core Value: Pursue Peace “We will strive to build peace and bring an end to conflict in our communities.”

GOA Peace Building and Conflict Resolution impacts communities by resolving conflicts

and peace building in families, tribes and nations. Over 40 families were resettled during the

2007/2008 post election violence. In 2012/2013 the GOA Conflict Resolution department

under the leadership of GOA Kenyan Missionary in Garsen has responded to the Tana River

Delta conflicts by providing emergency and relief services. Peace initiatives are still on-going

in Mathare slum which has in the past been a hot spot. 3.1.1 Family Seminar. We envisioned reaching 10,000 families through holding one family

seminar in our eleven regions, each having about 100 people and other seminars in our 130 churches by 2018.

In the 21 months we have reached out to 571 families through the Family seminars and we

need to reach to other 9,429 more families as we meet the targets envisioned in GOA Vision 2018.

Impact: Many families have reconciled. A testimony from one pastor is that since we held the seminar in his church, he has not handled a family conflict. The families learnt ways of solving their issues after learning about communication and other topics.

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3.1.2 Counseling for Church Members and others

We envisioned reaching 5,000 individuals and groups through counseling by 2018 Impact: In 21 months, we have reached 2,161 through group counseling and individuals in churches, schools and so on. Through these counseling sessions, we continue to reach out to the Youth which, in Kenya is over 70% of the entire population.

Team  of  participants  at  St  Georges  Sch                                                                                        Counseling  session  at  St  Georges  Sch.        3:1:3 Conflict Resolutions among Tribes.

We envisioned holding peace seminars in areas prone to conflicts like Marsabit, Tana Delta, Turkana, Samburu etc. In the 21 months, many peace seminars have been held in this areas, both psychological and physical support has been given to victims of conflict e.g. in Mpeketoni, Tana Delta etc. Many conflicts were resolved during the empowerment visits.

Pst Achuka of Turkana was empowered with a motorcycle donated by Midway Church. 3:1:4 Conflict Resolutions in DRC Congo

We envisioned having peace activities, family seminars, counseling etc in DRC Congo.

 

Marsabit  Peace  building  session  

 

Pst  Achuka  receiving  his  motorbike  

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This has been rolled over to the current and subsequent periods. 3.1.5 Conflict Resolution in Burundi

We envisioned having peace activities, family seminars, counseling etc in Burundi. In 21 Months conflict issues have been resolved; 103 cases have been dealt with which includes, conflicts between pastors, land issues, organizational issues, killings, tribalism etc 17 divorce cases were reported to the leader.

3.1.6 Conflict Resolution in Rwanda We envisioned having peace activities, family seminars, counseling etc in Burundi. This has been rolled over to the current and subsequent periods.

3:1:7 Cultural diversity celebrations

We envisioned having one cultural celebration per year and many others in individual churches and during occasions like annual conferences.

3.1.8 Guest House Project – We envisioned the construction of a Guest House for Sustainability.

Land has been indentified at the Strong Tower Home. After annual evaluation of 31st March 2014, it was directed that the Guest House be split in four Phases starting the current year 2014/2015. Phase one of the project requires Kshs.. 20,000,000 ($ 250,000) and entails 20 self contained rooms, One Office suite block with 20 offices, Shop, store and kitchen area. In addition to the rooms was the Lounge area, conference rooms and Office Furnishings. Phase two; Three and four were to cost Kshs. 100,000,000 ($ 1,250,000) in an average cost of Ksh 33,333,000 ($ 416,662) per Phase. The Director of Peace Building is planning to meet with the Architects for drawings and bills of quantities. Apart from the available land, we have no funds to continue. We appeal for Funding to enable us kick off the project.

3.1.9 Ripen Programme We envisioned having ripen programmes once a year in Vision 2018.

Plans are underway to have one in November 2014.

4.0 GOA Leadership Development Vision Area

Core Value: Embody Godly Leadership

Our ministry will function with excellence in spiritual leadership.

GOA Leadership Development has been impacting communities through International

a  Maasai  cultural  dance  

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Leadership Institute training program. More than 18,000 Leaders have been trained. The

successful trainings of these Leaders have made us receive a Global Award in March 2011 to

date in Leadership Training where the ILI East Africa emerged the top around the world.

History Makers, a program for emerging leaders has trained many Young and Emerging

Leaders while GOA Global University (GGU) has trained many Pastors. GGU is currently

Training about 30 Pastors and Leaders through the Certificate and Diploma Programmes.

The GOA University students Alumni Association (GUSAA) has more than 50 active

Members who participate in mentoring and coaching processes of their members.

Experienced leaders are impacting the future generations of Leadership by mentoring and

coaching emerging leaders. 72% of the Kenyan population is below 30 years. GOA

Leadership department has helped to fill a potential future leadership vacuum.

4.1 We envisioned a ministry where 33,600 leaders at every level in the organization are well grounded in the widely accepted 8 core values of a Biblical leader. The vision for 2018 is to teach ILI/ HM to 30,000 leaders. Last year we trained 7,150 leaders in East Africa and the smart goal for this year was 8000 leaders. So far we are at 5.501 so a total of 12,651 many more trainings have been planned all over East Africa.

History Makers session

Monicah & Ben Bachelor’s Degree Graduation from Daystar University

Impacts: Alumni Summits

In 2013/2014 2 summits has been done in Rwanda (May) and in Kenya (September).The summit in Kenya was attended by 15 top multipliers of HM throughout the country while in Rwanda 25 ILI Alumni attended. In 2014/2015 there has been one ladies summit in Kenya, three history makers’ summits in Kenya and one in Uganda-All bringing together 200 top multipliers together for prayer, evaluation and motivation.

 

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Training l e a d e r s continued with passion w i t h ILI Alumni planning regional conferences in many parts of East Africa. We anticipate more regional conferences in the remaining part of the year. The History Makers has continued to gain momentum within East African countries. In Kenya we have launched a history maker’s society movement with a vision to equip young leaders to change history through the power of the gospel. We have plans to launch the movement in all 47 counties of Kenya. So far we have launched it in six counties; Nyeri, Meru, and Marsabit. In the three counties, we have very able leaders of the movement who are very passionate and will move the History Makers vision throughout the county with the support of our national office champion and director.

It was exciting to hear how great the impact of the eight core values is both to the people and also to the delegates they have trained. The result has been more multiplication.

As a clergy from Anglican Church of Kenya Kajiado diocese attending the ILI National conference. It was a spiritual clinic with a through spiritual diagnosis that healed and empowered me to go with confidence and accomplish the great commission. Rev. Protas Simiyu Barasa.

I thank God for the well planned and inspiring ILI conference.it has really revolutionized my Christian role as a servant of God. The teachings will help me to bring more people to Jesus. Rev. George Wakere from PCEA Nakuru.

Sustainability

Most of the regional trainings have been locally funded by the ILI/ HM alumni and the National offices. We still hope we can be able to sponsor a National. We have also been able to print the ILI books with local funds. Faith promises have been encouraged for during local trainings by asking the alumni to make Faith pledges and honor them through mobile money transfers, M-Pesas.

4.2 We envisioned a ministry where leaders are highly skilled and effective in sharing the

gospel and providing counseling for conflict resolution, marriage and family life and civic responsibility. The vision for 2018 to launch three mentoring programs for Men, women and for the university students at the national level then go down to all the GOA regions. These programs require time to meet and connect mentors and mentorees and continue with the process at the regional level.

GUSAA (GOA university students and alumni associations mentors both the university students as well as the others in high schools and in the homes. Men and women mentoring programs meet at both individual and group levels for mentoring. University mentoring program has been launched and is on and running. This has helped us to provide them with the support they need and to not only fund their education. Some of our post-secondary students had no idea what the way

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forward would be for them after high school but so far, majority have already identified and joined different institutions of high learning. These mentoring forums have also helped build long term relationships with them.

4.3 We envisioned a ministry where 140 young adults from the various homes or low income church families are placed into post-secondary institutions. As at now, Dec2014, two have finished and graduated, these are; Ben Mwendwa and Monica Wairimu. 10 are yet to join colleges of their choice. 3 of the students will complete their studies this year and will wait to graduate next year; Josphat, Ephantus and Cecilia. All existing students will continue their training through the January semester in 2015 and the others who are waiting to join will join before the end of this year. The training progressed well with noticeable impact among the students and ministry. The students’ performance has improved. Only those of the students are sponsored. We are raising funds of all the other 16 and also for those who have not joined yet.

We will continue striving to raise funds for those who are in training but so far we have not secured enough funding. Impact Report: Testimonies from Post Secondary Students From Monica; “it has been a long journey since 2003 when I joined Tumaini. This day was not clear because it seemed so far but today I lack words to express my gratitude to God for being so good to me. I have made a lot of mistakes on the way, had a lot of good times, other times I felt like I want to give up but his mercy and love have brought me to this day of graduation. My gratitude also go to GOA family for allowing God to use them. To the sponsors that gave their finances from Switzerland and USA and from other parts of the world, may the lord bless you. Being in school impacted my life in a lot of ways especially the need to trust in God. The other impact is the ability to make decision on my own as a measure of maturity. Electronic media a course that calls for a lot of repetition and doing things more than one time has taught me patience. May God bless everyone who contributed to my success. Thank you and May God bless you.”

Sustainability All students have been able to contribute though in a small way to their education. Some have even worked part time and put their income in their education. We have also applied for the government loans waiting to be approved. We are also making monthly contributions aiming at starting an income generating project which will help us pay fees for some of the students.

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4.4 We envisioned a ministry where 30 GOA leaders are skilled in the areas of their work placement.

4.4.1 GGU (GOA Global University) continues to impact 35 leaders in Tharaka. The plans were to have a class in Tharaka of about 40 certificate and diploma students and to build two classrooms and a kitchen.

Impact Report: Testimonies from the students My name is John Nyaga. I am a student at GGU here in Tharaka. I am so glad for the opportunity to study in my own community which would otherwise be impossible if it was further away. I have always desired to be equipped for ministry and I gratefully take the opportunity that has been brought to us here. It is very expensive in Kenya to pay tuition in a theological college and beyond my ability to pay but praise God for CGT and GOA. I also thank the facilitators who tirelessly come to teach us every month. Their effort is evidence that God has called them to help us. I will commit to do my best in applying the teachings I gain from this school to my ministry. Long live the partnership between CGT and GOA.

I am thankful for the CGT church for supporting this school. The teachings are very helpful to me as a pastor and they have opened my mind. After learning the course of evangelism, I formed an interdenominational evangelistic team where we are going to different places to evangelize. As a result, we have lend many people to Christ and lend them to churches where they are disciple. Thank you to GGU for teaching me how to be involved in the great commission. I feel more useful in building the kingdom of God. Pastor Peter Murauko.

The training I have received at GGU has really helped me to become a biblical leader. I have also learnt how to prepare and preach bible messages and I have realized the many mistakes I have been making in the past. God bless CGT for having a burden to equip leaders in Africa for them to effectively serve. I am a beneficially of your generosity and I promise you that you have not only touched and Changed my life but also the lives of the many others under my leadership. From this school, I will be a better disciple of the Lord Jesus Christ. Thank you again for your support. Peter Mwithi Japheth

Sustainability A few students have started contributing the little commitment fee. We still follow-up with others so that we may at least get the funds to print the books. We are also looking for land and funds to put up the school and some dormitories to avoid renting sleeping rooms every month. 4.4.2 Technical School- The Project has not kicked off due to lack of funds. 4.4.3 Printing Press – The Project was transferred from Governance & Admin

Department and will soon be initiated in a small way as we look for funds.

4.5 We envisioned a ministry where cell leaders are equipped for effective cell leadership.

60 cell leaders trained in GOA and beyond. Almost all the GOA churches are practicing Cell. GOA collaborates with cell UK to do the training. The heart of the

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cell training is loving God, loving others and loving the lost. Cell training has worked in GOA and other churches all over Kenya. The trained people are now in a position to use the cell training manuals and to offer the training. This training covers basic skills for cell facilitation within a small group resulting to developing leaders and deepening discipleship. The vision 2018 to provide cell training in GOA regions that has not been trained: Meru, Lodwar, Samburu and regions beyond, and also to connect every member of GOA to a cell group. This training requires 3 levels of 1day training in a space of 6 weeks between the trainings to allow practice and follow up. Impact Three churches have been started within GOA through cell; in Kinangop and KEM regions. Cell leaders have developed the skills required by GOA and beyond to fulfill their vision and carry out various ministries with excellence and effectiveness. They also multiply themselves which has resulted to more disciples for Christ. Each training will be one day for three times in a space of six weeks.

Sustainability Cell trainings are sponsored by local churches.

5.0 Governance & Administration

Core Value: Godly Stewardship-Our ministry will function with excellence in providing oversight, governance and management practices which are rooted in spiritual principles.

5.0 We envisioned a Ministry that is governed by a group of Godly, committed, well-trained,

competent men and women.

5.1 The Board of Governors accepts full responsibility for oversight of all the activities in the

ministry. Six active board members have continued to serve in the Ministry. The board continues to meet once in every three months and when necessary.

5.1.1 The Board has continually cast and refreshed the vision of the ministry. 5.1.2 The Board has effectively monitored the Executive Director by considering

the degree to which the vision of the ministry is achieved and if the results were obtained within the ethical standards set by the Board.

5.1.3 The Board has ensured that they are well informed of the environment within which the ministry operates and of the vision held by the membership and clientele of the ministry.

5.1.4 The Board has assisted in the mobilization of financial and human resources needed for the continuance of the ministry. Since February 2014, the executive Director has been operating on a borrowed car. The board has resolved to buy him a car by asking at least 540 people who can contribute Ksh. 5,000 (about $ 100) each. The Board has struggled with the issue of raising salaries for the GOA Head office Staff to date. GOA Switzerland has continued to offer help at those difficult times. The board has initiated a sustainability project that will help contribute funds towards this.

Sustainability:

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Mwea Horticultural Project:

The Horticultural project has been funded fully at Kshs. 680,000(USD 8,500).The amount was donated by Mt Pisgah UMC. The funds are fully spent in anticipation for the harvest which will enable us to sell the farm produce and realize cash returns. The project kicked off on 27th May 2014. So far, the tomatoes are budding as they are being propped for better yields, the green peppers are flowering and the water melons are developing. The maize will be grown after the water melons have been harvested. It is expected that the farm produce will be sold upon harvest and the returns realized be utilized to further more farming in three cycles per year and surpluses be tapped for the GOA Admin sustainability purposes as envisioned in the GOA Vision 2018.

Tomatoes  at  the  Farm                                                                         Water  Melons  at  the  farm    

 5.2 We envisioned a Ministry that has adequate administrative capability to support the

activities in the field and operates under effective and efficient management principles. Farming at Githabai was envisioned in Administration Department at a cost of Ksh 3,350,000 ($ 41,875).Due to lack of funding and the fact that we have a readily available land; it became necessary to start small by digging a dam at the farm to be able to collect water for the bulls and cows at the farm to use for drinking. Two bulls were transported to the farm from Mai-Mahiu and so far they are doing well. An amount of Ksh 110,000 has been used, being part of 10% Administration retention fund, to start up the project. Crops have been planted in part of the farm. When the rains come, the dam will be filled with water and the crops will bud. We will then wait about three months to realize crop yields as we carry out weeding and other procedures. The amount needed to catch up with the farming that is on- going is Ksh. 210,000. This will help buy two more bulls and perform weeding and crop nurture activities. However, the amount needed to complete this project is Ksh, 3,240,000 ($ 40,500) to realize it’s 5 year Strategic plan.

5.1.2 Ministry Bus We envisioned the purchase of a ministry bus that will enhance transportation and generate Income by way of hire to other clients. This has not been done due to lack of funds.

5.2.1 We envisioned a ministry whose financial systems are accomplished with

integrity, accountability and transparency.

5.2.1.1 We envision an adequate input from our International Development

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partners. Our International Development Partners have continued to offer the much needed support and we encourage them to continue doing so.

5.2.1.2 We envisioned a ministry that has Local Church financial contribution to the Administrative activities. GOA Churches continue to submit 10% tithes to Head Office. Our Empowerment Missions have enhanced the process.

5.2.1.3 We envisioned a ministry that provides excellent financial oversight

and accountability to all of our GOA departments.

The 5 year plans have been communicated to all the GOA members and partners. A team from GOA Head Office has been going round to ensure communication from the Office is effectively done. Disbursements of funds are done as received with adherence to accountability of disbursed funds through project phases. Upon successful completion and accountability of a project phase, more funds are released for the same.

Accountability measures are carried out through constant monitoring and evaluation as well as audits and verifications of the financial records in our institutions.

External Audits has is starting soon for the years of income 2012/2013 and 2013/214.

5.2.2 We envisioned a ministry that effectively communicates its mission and vision through production and distribution of quality promotional materials both locally and internationally.

GOA Media Communications has strategized the way forward on Communicating the GOA Ministry locally and abroad. During our empowerment missions, much has been done to communicate the GOA Vision 2018 and network the ministries.

The GOA Communications Strategy Team meets regularly to design and source for the relevant promotional materials. The Team consists of Mr. Lee Karuri, Mr. Kithinji Nyaga, Mr. Mbugua Gecaga and Bishop David Thagana and other skilled volunteers.

The Mandate of the Committee includes the designing of the new GOA Website and communicating the GOA Vision especially in Kenya (locally) in line with Vision 2018 on the local funding.

5.2.3 We envisioned a ministry that promotes effective internal communication

through the use of leading edge Information and Communication Technology.

GOA communicates by holding meetings at different levels of accountability. The Head Office staff meets every Tuesday for fellowship, reports and prayers and to communicate openly on current organizational steps.

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A server has been installed for the facilitation of networking and data storges/exchanges. Internet Rentals have sourced cash that helps to sustain Internet costs. We require more Equipment to increase the capacity of offering Internet Rentals.

5.2.4 We envisioned a ministry that functions with excellence in Human Resource

Policy. 5.2.4.1 We will ensure that the organizational structure serves to ensure

accountability at all levels of operation. The GOA Organizational charts provide clear lines of accountability and levels of operation and general oversight is provided by the Vision Area Directors

5.2.4.2 We will ensure that all levels of management are evaluated on an ongoing basis to ensure the desired ministry ends are achieved. Constant Evaluations are being carried on and this Report is part of the evaluation process.

5.2.4.3 We envisioned a ministry that utilizes volunteers to build staff capability while enhancing an awareness of GOA Ministry internationally and promoting missions among youth. Out of the envisioned 150 Volunteers in 5 years, we have had 40. One from Burundi , Three from Kenya and 35 of them are from GOA Switzerland and one is from the USA, being a missionary at SIM who works with us in Media Department once a week .

Impact:

GOA has envisioned the effective deployment of Volunteers and Interns as a sustainable way of securing the much needed Human Resource Capital. They discovered their gifts and talents during their time with us and many of them would wish to come back and work with us.

Volunteers  at  a  children’s  home                                                           Volunteer  Programme  in  Switzerland    

 5.2.4.4 We envisioned a ministry whose staff are qualified, motivated and

capable of fulfilling the vision of their respective departments. The Board is a Team of qualified Professional who provide independent opinions on our operations based on acceptable international standards. Training Programmes for Board of Governors and Vision area Directors are planned and will constantly be effected to promote like-mindedness and pursue the common courses of GOA Vision 2018 Strategic Plans and beyond.

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The Executive Director and his Assistant are holders of Masters Degrees. The Vision Area directors and the HR Manager are holders of Bachelor’ degrees who are pursuing or to pursue Masters Degrees. The Accountant is a CPA (K) and his assistant as well. All the other staff are pursuing relevant courses and some are holders of Degree courses, Diplomas and Certificates. Professionalism is emphasized in the GOA Staff Team.

We have had challenges and subsequent breakthroughs - The accountant, who had been sick since April 2014 has recoverd and resumed work and a new Accounts assistant has been employed to replace the one who left. The Director of Compassion, who was in India attending to his wife, has now returned to Kenya and will report early Next month.

We have strategized on countering such challenges by rolling on a Medical Scheme. Our pension’s scheme is in also been effected. These measures are meant to bring further motivation to our staff as they fulfill their duties.

5.2.4.5 We envisioned a ministry that promotes public relations and customer Care to our staff and clients locally and internationally by provision of excellent hospitality.

We continue to welcome guests and occasionally give them opportunities to share with us in our Tuesday Fellowships. Hospitality takes place by way of Office Tea, water and refreshments and will go a notch higher in meals preparation and catering Services as a sustainability project.

5.2.5 We envisioned a ministry that avoids donor dependency and operates with financial sustainability. Sustainability Programmes have been strategized to help generate more

funding. For example funds are being raised locally for the re-location

Project which is aimed at transferring the GOA Head Offices from it’s

current rented place to the new plot at Wendani. The funds raised have been

used to put up temporal structures for the worship, Sunday school,

caretaker’s house, floor and some equipment.

Since the year 2002 when GOA moved from Ndunyu-Njeru to Nairobi, it

has been operating on rented premises. Currently, the Head Quarter church

is in a tent pitched at the new plot that was purchased in preparation for

construction.

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Financial Evaluation for the Last 21 Months

Church Growth Department

Capital Operating Sustainability

Budgeted 53,302,480 17,972,550 16,825,409

Achieved 6,768,868 7,464,426 528,000

Balance 46,533,612 10,508,124 16,297,409

PEACE BUILDING & CONFLICT RESOLUTION

Capital Operating Sustainability

Budgeted - 10,992,950 122,435,800

Achieved - 1,208,160 Nil

Balance 9,784,790 122,435,800

LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT

Capital Operating Sustainability

Budgeted 7,760,000 210,532,400 38,683,840

Achieved Nil 13,729,345 50,000

Balance 7,760,000 196,803,055 38,633,840

ADMINISTRATION

Capital Operating Sustainability

Budgeted 34,700,000 57,742,000 15,905,000

Achieved 2,396,000 17,459,261 679,000

Balance 32,304,000 40,282,739 15,226,000

Compassion

Capital Operating Sustainability

Budgeted 89,634,008 204,930,415 15,274,415

Achieved 10,700,000 35,379,788 1,278,215

Balance 78,934,008 169,550,627 13,996200

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  Year    2013/2014    

Apr-­‐  Nov  2014  

21  months  Review    

Amount    in  USD    

%    Funding    

GOA  Switzerland     27,109,520     20,036,977     47,146,497     589,556     44.94%    

Mt.  Bethel  UMC     378,000     73,000     451,000     5,638     0.43%    

The  Rosser  Foundation     3,819,268     2,825,360     6,644,628     83,057     6.33%    

ILI  East  Africa     4,356,800     4,551,439     9,063,919     113,298     8.63%    

Cumberland  Community  Church     3,144,000     406,950     3,550,950     44,387     3.38%    

GOA  USA     4,339,520     3,395,382     7,734,902     96,686     07.37%    

Mt.  Pisgah  UMC     2,815,760     769,520     3,585,280     44,816     3.42%    

Midway  Baptist  Church     -­‐     2,273,000     2,273,000     28,413      2.17%    

Bright  Point     4,846,480     3,099,194     7,945,674     99,320     7.57%    

Heart  for  Children     2,119,680     -­‐     2,119,680     26,496     2.02%    

Local  Funding     1,629,846     1,489,516     3,119,362     38,992     2.97%    

10%  Admin  Retention     5,455,887     5,836,650     5,836,650     141,156     10.76%    

Total     60,014,761     44,756,988     104,771,741     1,311,815     100%    

VISION AREA AMOUNT BUDGETED(Kshs) AMOUNT IN (US $)

Church growth

16,878,148

210,977

Compassion

76,005,671

950,071

Peace Building & Conflict Resolution

46,491,140

581,139

Leadership Development

52,106,480

651,331

Governance & Administration

9,817,432

122,718

TOTAL

201,298,871

2,516,236