Katherine Brooke Longo, MSN, RNChurch at Rock CreekFall 2011

Our purpose is not to fix Kenya, but to help Global Field Evangelism (GFE) advance the mission that God has given to GFE in Kenya.

“If medical missions are to be an effective tool for advancing the Gospel, and not random acts of mercy without a message, it must be strategic.”-Keith Bucklen

CulturalLogistical

MentalPhysicalRe-EntrySpiritual

Team

Must be our TOP priority

Must maintain a growing personal relationship with Jesus Christ

Begin praying RIGHT NOW!

We have Kenyan nationals praying for us

30 day spiritual preparation list of scripture

Statement of Faith

Begin preparation & planning now

Be sure you have the time off work & your family has a plan

Establish realistic expectations of roles in Kenya

Establish realistic expectations of inconveniences in Kenya

Get immunizations and preventative meds

Exercise regularly

Review and understand Food & Drink Safety Guidelines

Complete & return Emergency Information form

Plan for clothing & shoe safety in Kenya

An introduction to Kenyan culture PPT

Begin to learn some Swahili

Read about Kenyan history

Read about Kenyan current events

Choose movies related to Kenya & Africa

Planning since last trip, but we must be “fluid”

Kenyans have helped us know what we can do

4-5 clinic days planned

K.I.S.S. model of diagnoses

Many roles BESIDES health care provider

Introductions & Prayer Requests

Post to Facebook group

Read books together

Pray for each other by name

Attend regular meetings

Sign & Return Team Covenant and Code of Conduct

Any unused supplies/meds will be left in Kenya

Expect “reverse culture-shock”

Expect that you will be changed!

Begin journaling now!!

Save the date: March 18, 2012