Missions in Kenya: Reaching Youth Through Soccer and Discipleship With Reuben Gitonga
About this episode
Reuben Gitonga discusses his ministry in Kenya, focusing on reaching youth through soccer and discipleship.
How do you reach one of the youngest populations in the world with the hope of the gospel? In this episode of The Missions Show, Alex and Scott welcome Reuben Gitonga, a Kenyan ministry leader serving with ABWE. Reuben shares his remarkable journey from growing up in Nairobi to leading a ministry that uses soccer, discipleship, and local church partnerships to reach young people living in Kenya's underserved communities. The conversation explores the unique opportunities and challenges facing Kenya's next generation, where many young people struggle with poverty, fatherlessness, and limited access to biblical teaching. Reuben explains how sports open doors for long-term discipleship, education, and gospel-centered community, while sharing powerful stories of transformed lives. Key Topics Reuben's testimony and call to ministry in Kenya Reaching Kenya's youth through soccer, discipleship, and local churches Addressing poverty, education, and family brokenness with the gospel Stories of life transformation through his ministry A vision for gospel saturation and church planting across Kenya Support the work that Reuben is doing in Kenya. Pray or give to his ministry here…
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