Raising Kingdom Men
“But as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.” — Joshua 24:15
KAMA Ministry About Us:
As in all other Anglican churches, the church has an
umbrella body for men’s ministry known as the Kenya
Anglican Men’s Association (KAMA). The Association
was formed to champion men in exploring their deeper
relationships with God and their families. KAMA is
headed by a chairman who is also a member of the PCC.
He is elected atthe Bi-annual General Meeting ofthe
Association.
The KAMA Goals
To promote God’s Kingdom and set forth His glory.
To help its members grow in spirit, mind, and body, and be nurtured in faith for every good work.
To encourage members to play an active role in the mission of the Church.
To promote Christian principles in national, civic, and community life.
To encourage members to undertake acts of Christian service for the distressed, disadvantaged, and disabled.
To encourage members to use the gifts God has given them as good stewards of His varied grace.
To encourage members to use their resources in supporting the work of the Church at all levels.
To encourage Anglican lay men and women to play positive roles as Christians in the political, social, and economic life of the nation.
To honor the institution of marriage as ordained by God and to promote Christian family values.
To promote Christian fellowship, love, and unity in the Church and society, and to foster spiritual enthusiasm among members.
KAMA Objectives
The KAMA objectives are:
a. To evangelize fathers.
b. To recruit fathers as members of KAMA.
c. To financially support the work of the Church.
d. To organize a Rite of Passage for the boy child at the end of each year.
e. To promote Christian fellowship, love, and unity, and to undertake acts of Christian service to the less fortunate in society.
f. To encourage members to use their resources in supporting the work of the Church at all levels.
From a survey carried out by the Church in 2022, it was estimated that 68% of church members were familiar with KAMA objectives (see Figure 4).
The survey further revealed a very low level of interest (24%) among members in joining KAMA. However, it was estimated that about 6.7% of respondents were willing to join KAMA but had not yet solemnized their weddings. This is highly encouraging and indicates the need to share more information about KAMA and its objectives in order to attract more members.
It also points to the importance of giving special attention to young couples and newly married families, particularly in the areas of parenting and embracing the ideals of the Church, including the responsibilities of fathers and mothers.
KAMA Strengths
The strengths of KAMA are:
a. The church has a large number of men members/
congregation working together for a common
purpose.
b. Men’s advocates to all men to take up their role in
the church.
c. Easy Access to the clergy
KAMA Weaknesses
The main KAMA weaknesses include:
a. Composed mainly of the old generation.
b. Inadequate men participation in evangelism.
KAMA Opportunities
The opportunities of KAMA are:
a. Many men church elders who can be mentors to
the young people.
b. Men willing to participate in church activities and
c. Men with different skills and professionalism.