WHERE WE WORK
ACO operates from two hubs in underserved areas outside of Nairobi - Eldoret, in the Highlands, and Kilifi, a small fishing village along the Islamic coast.
Each hub integrates three key initiatives: Campus Ministry, Community Care & Unreached People Groups. Collegiate students are at the corer of our mission, driving meaningful ministry that brings harmony between the three areas.
Reaching a Country, a Continent, & the World
123
ACO Students sent out to other continents to share the Gospel
58M
people live in Kenya today
92M
will live in Kenya by 2050
40%
of Kenya's population is under the age of 15
35%
of people in Kenya live in poverty
70%
of Kenya's population lives in rural areas
Spiritual Landscape
IN KENYA
As Kenya's population continues to grow, so does the urgency of sharing he Gospel.
In Kenya, Christianity often blends with traditional African practices. Many believe access to God requires an intermediary - whether a spiritual director or a witchdoctor. This misconception creates a barrier to understanding the Gospel's transformative truth: we have direct access to God through Jesus Christ.
Therefore, at the forefront of everything we do is introducing people to the PERSON of Jesus. We am to guide individuals to cultivate, what we call, foundational intimacy - building a direct and personal relationship with Jesus through quiet time, prayer, scripture, fellowship, and service.
Foundational Intimacy
Quiet Time
Learning to pause, reflect, & connect with God
Prayer
Building a habit of daily conversations with God
Fellowship
Growing in faith alongside a community of believers
Scripture
Equipping individuals to read, memorize, & apply God's word
We then move students into a place of PURPOSE, through serving
Our mission begins by ENGAGING those we encounter with the Gospel. Then we EQUIP individuals to strengthen their foundational intimacy, intentionally EMPOWERING them to serve where God plants them. Our goal is to shape a generation that carries the message of Jesus across Kenya, Africa, and the world.