About Kennedy
My Story
My name is Kennedy Obilloh from Kenya and currently a student at International Theological Seminary California, USA. Towards the end of my first year at ITS, I was appointed as the Chaplain, a role in which I am responsible for organizing students’ chapel services, participating in the seminary’s Executive Committee meetings, and providing spiritual guidance and oversight to the student body.
Professional Background
I completed my primary school education at Nyamuga, then continued to Waware Secondary School for high school, both of which are located on Rusinga Island, Kenya – my place of birth.
I later joined the University of Nairobi in 2014 to pursue a Bachelor’s degree in Economics and Statistics, graduating in 2018.
After my graduation, I worked in research-related positions in three different Non-Governmental Organizations in 2019. My duties encompassed data collection, entry, cleaning and analysis.
In the year 2020, I worked with the ministry of lands under a non-disclosure agreement for one year.
Transition to Ministry
While I was working in the government ministry, I felt the call of God to join full-time ministry. After seeking out missions organizations, I landed iServe Africa, a Christian organization which trains young professionals faithful bible teaching and servant leadership. As a ministry apprentice I served in the capacity of an operations assistant, in 2021. As the operations assistant, I primarily helped with processing apprentices’ payroll and data management.
Additionally, I actively participated in the music ministry at Grace-Point Church, iServe Africa’s church plant. Furthermore, I had the privilege of teaching God’s Word during the Sunday morning Swahili service.
Theological Education
During my time at iServe Africa, I recognized the need for formal theological training. For this reason, I applied for admission at Africa International University (formerly Nairobi Evangelical Graduate School of Theology – NEGST) to pursue an MDiv in Biblical Studies. Fortunately, I started looking for sI faced struggles to raise the necessary fees and sought scholarships to complete my studies. I then got a 90% scholarship on tuition at International Theological Seminary in California, USA, where I am currently pursuing an MA in Missions and Evangelism. During my time at AIU, I also worked part-time at African Diaspora Ministries, a missions organization focused on reaching the Muslim world for Jesus, where I gained knowledge and experience in Muslim evangelism and apologetics.
My Passion for Ministry
- High Schools and Colleges’ ministry
A significant number of Christian ministers in Kenya, including myself, have a common testimony of encountering Jesus Christ during our formative years in high school or college. Since my graduation, God has instilled in me a burning passion to reach young people in high schools with the transformative message of the Gospel. Following my university days, I began preaching in colleges and universities, witnessing numerous lives liberated from the grip of sin and darkness as they confessed Jesus Christ as Lord. Upon my return to Kenya, I aim to expand this ministry, partnering with like-minded local gospel ministers, churches, and organizations to reach a larger audience, touching more lives in more schools, and fulfilling the Great Commission.
2. Missions and Evangelism Base.
I plan to start a Missions and Evangelism center, a hub which, among other roles, will serve two primary purposes:
a. Training Local and International Evangelists and Missionaries.
The changing landscape of global Christianity is marked by a significant shift in demographics, with the center of gravity moving from the Western world to the Global South, particularly
Africa, South America, and parts of Asia. Sub-Saharan Africa is strategically positioned to play a vital role in spreading the Gospel to her own unreached populations and beyond. However, many enthusiastic evangelists lack a comprehensive understanding of effective ministry. My goal is to identify, recruit, and train a new generation of young ministers, equipping them with the necessary knowledge, skills, passion and resources to fulfill the Great Commission.
b. Training Local Pastors and Gospel Ministers
Across Africa, many well-intentioned pastors and gospel ministers inadvertently distort fundamental Christian doctrines, not from malicious intent, but due to limited understanding of the foundational tenets of the Christian faith. In Kenya, for example, a staggering over 95% of pastors lack formal theological education. To address this knowledge gap, I aim to equip local pastors with essential skills in Bible interpretation, providing a solid foundation for accurate teaching and effective ministry.
3. Open-Air Crusades.
In the African countryside, traditional evangelism methods like tent revivals and open-air crusades continue to yield remarkable results. These outreach efforts not only reignite passion for ministry and service but also lead countless individuals to embrace the salvation offered through Jesus Christ. As I pursue my calling in missions and evangelism, I plan to organize and conduct large-scale evangelistic campaigns, proclaiming the message of forgiveness and redemption through Jesus Christ to the unconverted, and mobilizing believers for impactful service.
4. Teach at a Christian College or University.
Ultimately, my vision is to establish a seminaries and Bible colleges in the rural Kenya, equipping leaders for effective ministry. In the interim, I plan to leverage my expertise in Missions and Evangelism to teach theological courses at a Christian college or university, inspiring and shaping the next generation of young leaders to fulfill God’s purpose for their lives.
