December 2025

Chip and Chari’s recent U.S. trip has been both demanding and fruitful, as they travelled across multiple states reconnecting with friends, family, and ministry partners. The journey, though physically taxing, has provided meaningful opportunities to share about Ukarimu Ministries, raise support, and participate in missions engagements. From Thanksgiving gatherings to speaking at a missions conference and visiting supporting churches, each stop has strengthened relationships and encouraged the work back in Kenya. Grateful for good health and provision throughout, they look ahead to completing the remaining visits before returning, thankful for the continued partnership that sustains the ministry.

This year, we launched Reality Check Mid-Journey, a new marriage program for couples in mid-life, after an unexpected shift from our usual newlywed focus. What began with one interested couple grew into a group of committed participants seeking to strengthen their marriages. Through practical sessions on communication, conflict, values, parenting, and life transitions, couples engaged deeply and supported one another. The journey was impactful, with testimonies of restored relationships—including one couple who chose reconciliation. Encouraged by the feedback and growth witnessed, we look forward to refining and establishing this program as a regular offering for couples navigating mid-life together.

Stepping into leadership at Ukarimu, celebrating the graduation of our 2021 student cohort, and navigating our own “mid-journey” as a family—this season has truly been a whirlwind of God’s faithfulness. Your steadfast partnership has been our anchor. Dive into our full update to see how your support is actively shaping futures on campus, in our community, and within our home as we look ahead to 2026.