Mzee

Mzee (Mm-zay) is a KiSwahili word with abundant meaning – mature, wise,
elder, respected – not as much, how old you are -- more, how much you know.

Samson Kisia is a mzee among Baptists in Kenya and we have come to listen and learn.  He has been planting churches, discipling and mentoring Christians for over 40 years.  He holds the office of Chairman of the Trustees of the Baptist Convention of Kenya.


National pastors and churches with a heart for reaching the unreached partnering together with U.S. pastors and churches with a heart for reaching the unreached is an effective way of spreading the gospel and planting new churches across Kenya and East Africa.

As we discuss reaching those unengaged and unreached people groups, the question is asked, "What is the greatest challenge for you when going?"

He says, “When I go on a mission and meet a person; I must get to know that person. As I come to know him, I must find scripture that will speak to the heart of that person to lead him to Jesus.”  He continues, “You can’t effectively teach or learn to do missions, you just have to go out and do it.”



"Many groups go with their own agenda. They have so much to do; they don’t sit and listen," remarks Kisia,  "It is important to stay in their home, this is when you truly come to know them."
Kisia continues, “It is important to listen to the heart of the people and get to know them; when you understand their needs, you can show them that Christ is the answer.”

Pray for Pastor Kisia as he prepares to leave for a three week mission trip to Burundi, taking nine others with him. His mission is to be a witness of God’s love and grace to everyone he meets and plant new churches.