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Reach out to us for more information about Nuru Ya Mapendo and how you can be part of our mission.
General Enquiries
727-793-7970
[email protected]
Office Address
USA/ 37506 Picketts Mill Ave, Zephyrhills, FL 33542
Africa/ 79 Ave Luapula, Kasenga DR Congo
Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to common questions about Nuru Ya Mapendo and our ministry.
Nuru Ya Mapendo is a holistic ministry that supports and encourages pastors, shares the Good News and grows the Kingdom of God in Kasenga, DRC, Africa.
The ministry focuses on sustainable growth practices related to food and animal production to improve quality of life and minister to the spiritual needs of the recipients.
Nuru Ya Mapendo supports the Kasenga District of the United Methodist Church and the community of faith where Jesus Christ changes lives.
You can get involved by donating, volunteering, or contacting us for more information on how to share the love of Christ.
Prayer is needed not only for the missionary and the ministry, but also to open our hearts to God’s teaching about taking the gospel into the world and His teaching about giving. Scripture tells us in a variety of ways that He wants us to be a giving people. He also wants us to be involved in the Abrahamic Covenant in Genesis 12 of seeing that “all nations will be blessed.” Our involvement grows when we respond to God’s desire that all nations come to know Him.
Kasenga is a district but also a town, and the closest port to the large city of Lubumbashi on the Luapula River. The rural town of Kasenga is home to about 2,000 residents. The Kasenga district encompasses 5,000 sq. km- or 1930 sq. mi. The geography is best described as Savannah (tall grassland), with a temperate climate, sparse pockets of trees, and both a dry and rainy season. Poverty is prevalent and malaria is a common and frequent disease. Roads are in poor condition and transportation at its best consists of bicycles and motorcycles.
Jane Wise will serve as a full-time volunteer missionary, operating as liason to U.S. partnership, pastoral support, project coordinator, fundraising, and leadership.
Rev. D.S. Sylvain Ilunga Tshikala will serve as liason to the District pastors and churches in addition to his regular responsibilities as a District Superintendant. Sylvain holds a degree in Theology from Africa University, Zimbabwe.
Melissa Dexter (upon establishment of 501(c)3 status) will serve as Operations and Finance Director for the US ministry office. Ms Dexter holds a B.S. in Finance and International Business from Xavier University and a Master’s degree in Finance from Wright State University.