The Changing Face Of Christ Faith Evangelical Church

By Sharon White


God has been speaking to the people of Homa Bay through a special messenger. Christ Faith Evangelical Church under the stewardship of Pastor David Oloo has been serving the lakeside town for over a decade now. God has prompted this ministry through its shepherds to take on a new name. It is now being referred to as Good Shepherd House of Worship.

In 2010, the church building had its foundations laid on Asego Hills in the western regions of Kenya at a place called Homa Bay. The structure stood on a plot of land whose size is approximately 50ft by 100ft. The support of an American Christian who dedicated profit from his business to the project was crucial in its completion. The member took the project as a way to thank God for enabling him to prosper in business. It was his own unique way of bringing Christ closer to people.

In 2011, a chapel with the capacity to hold over 600 people was completed. The sponsor from US was thankful because God provided him with substantial sales that enabled him to fulfill his promise to the people of Homa Bay. To the well wisher, God was fulfilling his promise through a thriving business that could support missionary work in Africa.

The shepherds wanted to provide a decent place for the faithful to worship. The name was not clear from the beginning, explaining why they settled for the evangelical ministry, a name that has served them since foundation. At the prompt of the voice of God, this name has been changed to Good Shepherd House of Worship. The faithful are elated and ready for the new encounter with God.

The current minister is a youthful man called Pastor David Oloo. He took over the work from Bishop Nashon who is also his father and mentor. Under the guidance of the bishop, Pastor David has served for years and risen to the rank of Senior Pastor. The responsibility to steer this ministry to the next level lies in the hands of the youthful minister.

The church runs an orphanage that has been providing shelter and care to children. These are children whose parents have succumbed to the deadly AIDS scourge. Their extended families are so poverty stricken that adding an extra member will be too heavy a burden for them to bear. The pastor and fellow shepherds have therefore taken it upon themselves to provide for the children.

The needs of this family that was originally small and manageable have increased. The children have grown and now require more than food, shelter and cloths. They also require a way to guarantee a better future through quality education. Some have already joined vocational institutions to curve a better future for them and their families. All these are needs that require a huge muscle in terms of resources.

A lot of children and families have found hope and refuge at The Homa Bay Orphans Life Resurrection Center. They consider this home as a well from where they get spiritual nourishment. It has taken the support of well wishers to get to where they are. The support has been in form of cash and kind and is transforming their lives. Other duties performed by the ministry include outreach to neighboring villages through crusades which continue to transform souls.




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