Let me first introduce myself in two ways. In the states, I am called Jim Cooper. Yet, my Kenyan friends call me Jimmy. I am a missionary who lives in Kitale, Kenya and serve the men, women, and children from the Kipsongo Slum. I am excited to tell you that God opened my mind and heart to serve with Pastor Richard and Hellen Makani and their mission-minded team in Kitale. Of course, such a call did not occur overnight. God prepared me in many ways, including two short-term mission trips to Poland and Los Angeles, one year-long mission trip in Belize, Central America, a degree at Central Baptist College in Bible with an emphasis on missions, and a three-month clinical in Ghana, Africa. It was the three-months in Ghana that God made clear His desire for me to serve in Africa.

Pastor Richard and Hellen Makani are the founders and leaders of the ministry. They are very mission-minded people with the heart of a servant. The Makani's have three children - Mercy, Mike, and Faith. The Makani's have answered God's call to serve the men, women, and children from the Kipsongo Slum. They have also answered God's call to plant churches, spread the gospel, build disciples, and encourage people to accept Christ as Lord and Savior. God called me to support the Makani's in their ministry. I am blessed by their leadership and find great joy in working with Pastor Richard and Hellen and all the ministry team. There is much to do. However, there is nothing more important than the love of Christ that the Makani's ask that we all share.

I moved from my Arkansas residence in Conway, AR February, 2008. My home has been with the children who live in the Seeds Children's Home, an orphanage for 40  (at the present time) children from the Kipsongo Slum. You might ask, "What is my role?" I serve in many capacities that include the Seeds Children's Home, the Bread of Life Feeding Center, the Seeds Academy, Bible Training Center, and the Chicken Business Project.

Isaiah 6:8 "Then I heard the Lord asking, "Whom shall I send as a messenger to my people?  Who will go?" 

And I said, "Lord, I'll go!  Send me."