The Heritage of H. N. Hauge in the Slums of Nairobi November 2011 Presented by David Muturi November 2011 Presented by David Muturi

Daraja La Tumaini (Bridge of Hope) A Network of pastors from small churches in the slums A Network of pastors from small churches in the slums Vision: to empower the small churches in order to preach the gospel, transform community and eradicate poverty Working in 7 regions with over 120 pastors/churches. Working in 7 regions with over 120 pastors/churches. A Network of pastors from small churches in the slums A Network of pastors from small churches in the slums Vision: to empower the small churches in order to preach the gospel, transform community and eradicate poverty Working in 7 regions with over 120 pastors/churches. Working in 7 regions with over 120 pastors/churches.

Socio-Economic Context Poverty level is high in the country-over 50% live on less than a dollar a day. Poverty level is high in the country-over 50% live on less than a dollar a day. The Slums: shanty structures, overcrowded, no social amenties The Slums: shanty structures, overcrowded, no social amenties Corruption and mismanagement Corruption and mismanagement Injustice and insecurity is rampamt Injustice and insecurity is rampamt Low level of basic education Marginalized communities; the Maasai Poverty level is high in the country-over 50% live on less than a dollar a day. Poverty level is high in the country-over 50% live on less than a dollar a day. The Slums: shanty structures, overcrowded, no social amenties The Slums: shanty structures, overcrowded, no social amenties Corruption and mismanagement Corruption and mismanagement Injustice and insecurity is rampamt Injustice and insecurity is rampamt Low level of basic education Marginalized communities; the Maasai

Kibera Slum

Our priorities: Four main sectors of our programs

Training; BereanSafari Institute gives skills to over 120 pastors

Research & Business: Conduct business surveys : relationship btw faith and business Conduct business surveys : relationship btw faith and business

Education Books for Mathare School : support 4 slum schools- books & training teachers Books for Mathare School : support 4 slum schools- books & training teachers

Environmental Stewardship Tree Nurseries: 17,000 seedlings planted this year from 4 farms Tree Nurseries: 17,000 seedlings planted this year from 4 farms

Our Priorities Training; gives skills to over 120 pastors Training; gives skills to over 120 pastors Research & Business: conduct surveys and inform business Research & Business: conduct surveys and inform business Education: support 4 slum schools & books & training teachers Education: support 4 slum schools & books & training teachers Environmental Care: four farms tree nurseries & planting Environmental Care: four farms tree nurseries & planting Training; gives skills to over 120 pastors Training; gives skills to over 120 pastors Research & Business: conduct surveys and inform business Research & Business: conduct surveys and inform business Education: support 4 slum schools & books & training teachers Education: support 4 slum schools & books & training teachers Environmental Care: four farms tree nurseries & planting Environmental Care: four farms tree nurseries & planting

Relevance of Hauge Model The Poor; we seek to help the poor The Poor; we seek to help the poor Holistic approach: we engage both spiritual, social, & economic issues Holistic approach: we engage both spiritual, social, & economic issues Ethics: integrity, hard work, Stewardship, equality, responsibility Ethics: integrity, hard work, Stewardship, equality, responsibility Fellowship of friends: helping each other, building a team Fellowship of friends: helping each other, building a team The Poor; we seek to help the poor The Poor; we seek to help the poor Holistic approach: we engage both spiritual, social, & economic issues Holistic approach: we engage both spiritual, social, & economic issues Ethics: integrity, hard work, Stewardship, equality, responsibility Ethics: integrity, hard work, Stewardship, equality, responsibility Fellowship of friends: helping each other, building a team Fellowship of friends: helping each other, building a team

Gaining from Research A rare partnership;our work is informed by findings of scientific survey. A rare partnership;our work is informed by findings of scientific survey. 3 year survey on relationship btw faith & business by Prof. Magne 3 year survey on relationship btw faith & business by Prof. Magne Duty and calling orientation in business yields positive results Duty and calling orientation in business yields positive results A rare partnership;our work is informed by findings of scientific survey. A rare partnership;our work is informed by findings of scientific survey. 3 year survey on relationship btw faith & business by Prof. Magne 3 year survey on relationship btw faith & business by Prof. Magne Duty and calling orientation in business yields positive results Duty and calling orientation in business yields positive results

Gaining from Research We now tell our people: integrity, hard work are the key to success. We now tell our people: integrity, hard work are the key to success. Refuting deceptions- prosperity gospel is bad for business Refuting deceptions- prosperity gospel is bad for business Credibility of our work Credibility of our work We now tell our people: integrity, hard work are the key to success. We now tell our people: integrity, hard work are the key to success. Refuting deceptions- prosperity gospel is bad for business Refuting deceptions- prosperity gospel is bad for business Credibility of our work Credibility of our work

My opinion Holistic approach to life is very draining & progress is gradual Holistic approach to life is very draining & progress is gradual But we are committed to bringing hope to the poor. But we are committed to bringing hope to the poor. A model to rally our work around is very helpful A model to rally our work around is very helpful Holistic approach to life is very draining & progress is gradual Holistic approach to life is very draining & progress is gradual But we are committed to bringing hope to the poor. But we are committed to bringing hope to the poor. A model to rally our work around is very helpful A model to rally our work around is very helpful

Conclusion Hauge model could be closer to Africa than Norway today. Hauge model could be closer to Africa than Norway today. We are grateful for our partners in Norway led by Oistein Garcia de Presno and Prof. Magne We are grateful for our partners in Norway led by Oistein Garcia de Presno and Prof. Magne Celebrating ‘the little success’ Celebrating ‘the little success’ Hauge model could be closer to Africa than Norway today. Hauge model could be closer to Africa than Norway today. We are grateful for our partners in Norway led by Oistein Garcia de Presno and Prof. Magne We are grateful for our partners in Norway led by Oistein Garcia de Presno and Prof. Magne Celebrating ‘the little success’ Celebrating ‘the little success’