Jeff & Peg Heidorn
Josh, Julie, Jodi, & Jake
AIC Gatab
P.O. Box 21028
Nairobi, KENYA
EAST AFRICA
The Heidorns live in Gatab, Kenya a village of about 5,000 Samburu people located on Mt. Kulal in Northwestern Kenya, near Lake Turkana. Gatab is a two day drive from Nairobi where they regularly return to purchase a 2-3 month supply of food, fuel, & building materials. They are originally from Wheaton where they became members of Grace Church of DuPage. Having served in several ministries, the Lord began to place a call on their lives for foreign missions.
In Gatab, Jeff serves as an elder in the local African Inland Church. The church is attended by about 100 and was established about 30 years ago. The church is pastored by a Samburu pastor, Job Learmo who desires that Biblical teaching be given priority over cultural traditions. Jeff is active in teaching and shepherding the church as well as leading the youth ministry of the Gatab Africa Inland Church.
He is also managing Haven Home, a children’s home for about 55 kids from outlying areas who otherwise would not be able to attend school. Haven Home provides a Christian environment for these young people from many of the immoral and destructive tribal practices. During their time at Haven Home these children are taught daily from the Word of God as well as lead by Jeff and Peg in Christian leadership and example. Peg assists with responsibilities at Haven Home, is involved in a weekly Ladies Bible Study, and she teaches the Sunday School class for teenage girls at the church.
Additionally, Grace Church leaders have had the opportunity to minister in Gatab. The primary means of ministry has been to speak to the Youth Group and to conduct seminars for Church leaders who represent several churches in the Gatab area.
