Kenya
Trip Dates
July 6 - 22, 2026
Registration opens soon!
Age Requirement
Completed 10th Grade and up
(by the time of the trip)
Designed for
Youth groups and
Individual students
Trip Description
You'll work alongside a church planter, Jeff Bys, and his family in small farming village. Jeff and his team have an 8-acre piece of property where they run a church, a children's home, and a school.
The church (Mercy Baptist Church) has about 70 members, but attendance on Sundays is about 600. The children's home houses 130 kids, ages 6 months up to 20 years. Some were street children, some are single orphans (lost one parent), some are total orphans, but all of them are considered at-risk children.
You will be participating in many of the daily activities of the church and school. This may include activities with kids at the school, Bible lessons, morning chapel service, evening Bible studies, and family worship. There will be a lot of opportunities to get to know many of the children who live at Mercy Home and students who attend MCA, having Gospel conversations with them and showing them the love of Christ.
Safety
At iGo, safety is always a high priority and we take extensive measures to ensure the success of the students on our teams. From registering every student with the embassy, to giving all our leaders training, we do everything in our power to minimize risk and be prepared for any issue that might arise on the field.
Cost
The cost for this TBD but will roughly be $3300* (all inclusive). It covers meals, lodging, airfare, training, in country transportation, travel insurance, etc… everything but souvenirs. We provide all team members with a fundraising guide upon acceptance and other helpful resources.
*Due to the volatility of fuel prices and their effect on travel costs, we can not provide the exact cost until closer to the trip dates.
Supervision
Caroline Jacobs and Bailey Sanderford will be the trip coaches (iGo staff members who guide you through the entire process). They will be your main contacts leading up to the trip. This team will also have several youth ministers and other adults traveling and serving alongside the students.
All iGo teams serve under the direct supervision of local church planters, missionaries, and other field staff.
Training
The first two days of your trip will be a stateside training program called Base Camp. The two primary focuses of Base Camp are:
- Spiritual Preparation: Teachings that will give you a biblical framework for missional living.
- Cross Cultural Training: Simulations and activities that will enable you to cross cultures effectively.
Application Process
To apply for this trip, click the "Start your Application" button above. You will be redirected to a different site and asked to create an account. You should be able to create an account and complete the application in about 10 minutes. You can save your progress and come back to it if needed.
" Declare His glory among the nations, his marvelous works among all the peoples! "
Psalm 96:3
