Be Free Revolution

“Cabin time is when we gathered after the events of the day & the Holy Spirit went to work. We spent hours each night studying God’s Word, His love, the spiritual blessings given to those who place their faith in Him, & the new position we have in Christ. It started with my cabin of 5 guys & quickly turned into a packed house with guys from the other cabins eager to get a taste of how sweet it is to learn such rich truths. These guys were faithful, available, & teachable. We went on until past midnight & they were on the edge of their beds.

Cabin time is where most of the relationships began, where trust was fostered. It’s where they began to experience freedom from worldly identities & truly started to understand their identity in Christ. It is clear that Be Free has & is earning the trust of these Kenyans, as they were opening up, being vulnerable & allowing others into their lives. They are not only learning how to be in a discipleship relationship, but also how to be a disciple maker. Our batteries were recharged- not by sleep but by opening our Bibles & talking about life.

Cabin time is also where we learned professionalism, being on time, & respecting others’ space & belongings. It was a chance for the younger guys to see how the older guys live. It was a hot shower and a good nights rest on a comfortable mattress, inside a locked house. It was waking together to say “good morning”, to pray together before we walked out the door & before we closed our eyes to go to sleep at night. Cabin time is where I want to travel back to.

Cabin time was proof that the harvest is plentiful. It is where I saw the benefit the donors & sponsors bring. To all of you, don’t stop believing that good things come from your donations. Keep giving these guys a chance, keep praying for them to receive Christ, to understand who God is, who they are in Christ, & how they can be the generation of males that make a great impact. Your generosity is going to a group of kids that are humble & are fighting to seek a better life. Your donations are in the hands of an organization who is stewarding their money well. God is at work & He’s choosing to use BFR. Praise God.”
-Eric Farrell

Only EIGHT kids left to fun and ONE more day until we leave for Kenya!! 🎉

We still need your help to get these kids to camp!!

Here is how to give 👇
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There are only 10 MORE DAYS UNTIL CAMP!!!!

We still need YOUR help to send the remaining 11 of our BFR Kids & Scholars to camp!

We can make this happen, together! 💪

WAYS TO GIVE 👇
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ONLY 30 MORE DAYS UNTIL CAMP!🔥

We need YOUR help to send all of our kids to camp! Each camper costs $350 to experience Ignite this year!

Let’s make this happen together!

Want to know more about camp? Visit our “2024 IGNITE” story highlight! ✨

Ways to Give:
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On the team’s final day in Nairobi, they spent time with our Kenyan team to rest and debrief. They were delighted to finally meet two BFR Scholars, Kennedy and Selina, whom they had missed on previous days. Later, they visited the Giraffe Centre, where they fed giraffes, followed by a final team dinner to reflect on the highs and lows of the week. This trip was undeniably incredible for our US team, Kenyan staff, and all the BFR Kids/Scholars! There’s truly nothing better than being with our BFR Family in Kenya, doing ministry. 💕

Craig and Rob are both traveling home today! Please keep them in your prayers as they return to their homes and families 🛬

We began the day with a visit to the site of BFR’s upcoming Ignite camps, Lukenya Getaway. The grounds of Lukenya are beautiful and the facilities will accommodate all that BFR is envisioning for Ignite. We prayed over the grounds anticipating what is to come in late August!

Rob and I are spending lots of time with our Kenyan friends from the BFR staff. Taking advantage of every moment, we encouraged one another over lunch by sharing wisdom that we’ve learned and by discussing what it means to serve as a leaders in ministry.

And then it was on to visit the young women who live at the BFR Scholars’ “Mighty House.” Rob and I coached the girls on best practices when on a job interview and actually interviewed each girl. (They were collectively poised and mature. Someone should hire any/all of them!) Then we concluded the evening with a delicious meal prepared by the girls and a family style discussion that touched on relationships, struggles, and faith. To sum it all up, there’s so much promise in the BFR circle today.

- Craig

Our first day on the ground in Kenya was full. Full of activity, full of encouragement, full of love. From the start, we were feeling the family vibe. Rob and I joined the Kenyan team for their staff meeting and we read from the first chapter of 1 Timothy. There the Apostle Paul refers to Timothy as his “true son”, expressing that there is a bond that runs even deeper than bloodlines through Christ. Inspired by that reality, we launched into our day with a strong sense of oneness.

After a trip to the local grocery and an amazing lunch whipped up by Jael, we experienced the biggest thrill of the day - an afternoon with the new BFR Scholars. This class of ten young men and women laughed and enjoyed each other through a series of games and then dug deep into a discussion about God-sized dreams.

We are helping to make preparations for Ignite in August. Several of the Scholars are going to be empowered to serve as camp counselors at Ignite. Rob and I loved having the chance to interview a few of the kids who have applied for this role today. At one point, one of the young leaders told us about the dream that God has planted in her heart. It’s a dream to care for the unserved special needs population of Kenya. The power of her dream was palpable and inspiring.

It all felt like true family, one that we are gratefully included

- Craig

They’re off! 🛫🇰🇪

Craig and Rob are headed to Nairobi to meet up with our BFR Global Team! They will be spending their week with our BFR Scholars and Kids - encouraging, challenging and loving them! It is going to be an absolute blast!!

You won’t want to miss their trip! Follow their journey here! ✨

Is Flashback Friday a thing?

If not, we’re going to make it a thing because these faces are too precious to keep to ourselves! 💕

Look at Michelle & Tracey, radiating pure DELIGHT at our Ignite Summer Camp in 2019. These are the moments and memories that make all our hard work worthwhile!

Our amazing BFR Global Team! 😍

Our Kenyan team meets in person bi-weekly to discuss all the exciting things coming up! This week’s agenda: prepping for the July trip & Ignite Summer Camp and keeping each other updated on all things BFR Kids & Scholars. We have so much in store and we are excited to share! 🌟

June is all about DELIGHT - to embrace play and joy ☀️

What does it mean to delight in something? True delight is taking great pleasure, joy, or satisfaction in something. Practically, this could mean finding joy in the Lord’s presence, worshipping Him with the talents He has given you, and finding contentment in your current season. Swipe to learn more!

Share in the comments where you find DELIGHT this summer! ✨

Celebrating Miss Dorothy! 🌟

We couldn’t be prouder of her! Throughout her time with BFR, she has been a blessing to everyone she meets. Dorothy’s dedication to her studies, kindness to her peers, and incredible responsibility and strength are truly inspiring.

She recently completed her Business Data Analytics studies at Vision Institute of Professionals and is now diving into her first month of practicals at an auditing firm in Nairobi. She’s loving this opportunity to deepen her knowledge in accounting and prepare for her future career!

These are the kinds of stories we are all about! Dorothy is working hard to create a beautiful, independent life for herself. We exist to help others help themselves, full circle. ❤️

We’re Back to School! 🏫 🎉

After a prolonged holiday break due to flooding in Kenya, the BFR Kids and Scholars are joyfully returning to their studies for Term 2! We are so thankful for the saftey of each one of them and thrilled to see them return to their normal routines!

Thank you to those who prayed with us during the flooding in Kenya! There are still many lives that have been affected by the high waters, and we will continue to keep them in our prayers! 💕

Be Free Revolution exists to help people help themselves full circle.

What does that mean?

That means we are dedicated to equipping each BFR Kid and Scholar in our sponsorship program, and even our staff, to build themselves a beautiful, successful life through education, discipleship and counseling so that they are able to help people in their communities do the same. We pray and hope this cycle continues for years to come!

There is good news for you here too: YOU can be involved in this vision! Stay tuned for how ✨

Introducing our refreshed BFR Global Team! ✨

With renewed energy and unwavering commitment, we are ready to grow our roots even deeper into our community in Kenya! We have built a well experienced team, dedicated to providing excellent care to our BFR Kids/Scholars that will help to continue our vision of breaking the cycles of poverty through education, discipleship and counseling. We will soar to greater heights together, as a BFR Family, and we invite you to join us!

Be on the lookout for new content and BFR stories! In the meantime, visit our website (link in bio) for more information about each team member!

A few of our BFR Scholars (Pictured: Melky, Freshia, Roselyn & Eugene) were able to meet with the Director and Manager of Impact Chef last week.The Director and Manager took time to sit and encourage our BFR Scholars in their career paths in hospitality!

Impact Chef is an academy based in Nairobi, Kenya, providing practical culinary & hospitality courses. We currently have four BFR Scholars studying at Impact Chef, and two of those Scholars are awaiting their internships at prestigious hotels in Kenya!

This is just the beginning of all the good work our BFR Scholars will complete in their lives, and we love to watch them grow! 💕

*In Need of Sponsorship*

If you have met them- you love them! These two cuties and best friends, Philip and Odhis, have been in our program a long time and if you have served on mission with us, their faces are likely known and loved by you.

Philip and Odhis both lost their parents at a young age and came to live at Pehucci Children’s Home with only the shirts on their back. BFR stepped in to help support them as a family unit with their school needs, basic and daily needs, emotional support, medical care and more. They are both in need of new sponsors and have moved to the top of our high need list.

Becoming their sponsor you would not just help support the needs above, but you would walk alongside their life, just like a family. You could connect to them and send them love and care. You could even serve on mission and get to know them face to face and create a meaningful relationship. That is the beauty of BFR Kids because it is more than a sponsorship- it is a family.
Our global work is not covered by large corporations so our sponsorships are crucial in covering each student’s needs and without them we cannot open up these opportunities of education and care. So our prayer is that you are able to come alongside Philip and Odhis in sponsorship so we can continue to support them in their education. It is truly a life changing program that changes it just their life but the sponsor as well💛.
If you are interested in sponsoring one of our boys here, please send us a message or comment below or you can email [email protected]

This month is always a busy one for us and our staff as we get all of our primary and secondary and even scholars back to school! Students are going into a new grade and our team gets them situated with all their school supplies, uniforms, textbooks, boarding needs, transportation and more! We have kids in 21 different schools so our team is working overtime to fulfill all the school requirements and needs for our students and ensure they get to their schools safely. It’s is a crazy awesome time that is full of smiles and excitement as you can see! We are so incredibly grateful to all our sponsors who make all this possible!!! What a gift it is to help these students receive an education!!

Before the year closes out please consider giving toward our BFR Scholar program! It truly is a life changing program and every donation allows us to continue to support our kids through colleges, universities and trade schools and empowers them to cross the finish line of their education. End of year donations help offset the higher tuitions, lodging, transportation and school needs. We are still in great need of your support and are incredibly grateful to those who have already given! We cannot do this work without your support and generosity.

How to Give:
If you choose box 74 then your donation amount is $74 via Venmo, PayPal or click this link: aplos.com/aws/give/BeFreeRevolution/scholars

What a monumental day! Our very own, Maxwell, graduated from Maseno University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Actuarial Science!

Maxwell has had an anything but easy journey. After losing his parents he lived with his grandmother in one of the largest slums in Africa. Before his sponsorship he was unable to be in school consistently. Even with those obstacles he still kept achieving high grades. Through his wonderful sponsors, he went on to a top high school where he performed exceptionally well. From there was accepted into the Bachelor’s program- a huge testament that your circumstances do not define your future!

Max, we are in awe of you. Your intelligence, faith, drive, creativity, passion, wit, and resilience are inspiring. We are incredibly proud of you and honored to walk alongside you in and through it all. We know for sure the best is yet to come.

We are grateful to their sponsors who have stood with Maxwell since day one!! Without them, this would not be possible and we are humbled by your steadfast commitment and loyalty to Maxwell!

This is one of those days you remember that God can always see what’s ahead in our lives so to keep trusting Him and keep our eyes fixed on Him because He is working all things together for our good.

Meet 4 of the 12 students we are trying to get to college! With your help filling up our Giving Tree we, along with their sponsors, can get them into colleges, trade schools, and universities across Kenya.

Reginah grew up at Pehucci Children’s Home and she became a BFR Kid at the young age of 11. She is a leader by nature, strong and passionate!

Ashton grew up in Kibera slum, in extreme poverty and difficult home life. Through his hard work he was able to go to a wonderful high school and has his sights set on college.

Mercy grew up most of her life at Pehucci Children’s Home but was able to go to a wonderful high school outside of Pehucci. She has seen much hardship in her young life, but remains kind and hopeful for her future.

Tony grew up in Kibera slums in extreme poverty and a chaotic home. Tony managed to maintain top grades, even though he could not afford to be in school consistently before his sponsorship. He finished out at a top high school with his sights on college.

Since our students are entering various colleges, the needs are more expensive- so together with their sponsors and your end of year giving - we can make that dream a reality! 100% of your giving goes toward college tuitions, room and board expenses, school supply needs, and transportation to and from their programs. Please consider joining us in this incredible opportunity to break the cycle of poverty through education!

Simply pick a box on the tree and donate that amount 🌲

Ways to give:
1️⃣Venmo befreerevolution
2️⃣link in bio
3️⃣Paypal [email protected]

Help us put ornaments on the Giving Tree!!🌲 This year we need your help more than ever and it is our prayer you choose BFR for your end of year generosity through our Giving Tree.
All you do is choose an amount in one of the squares, donate that amount and we will place an ornament on the tree!

By participating in our Giving Tree, you will be giving towards a crucial piece of BFR - our Scholars! Since most of our Scholars live in BFR Housing, education expenses and the needs are higher, end of year giving enables us to meet needs above their sponsorship
provision📚🏠.

Our BFR Scholar program not only provides education, but also leadership and life skills needed to move to the next stage of life while become contributing members of their communities.

We have 12 new BFR Scholars waiting to join various colleges and trade schools! We cannot meet all the needs required without your end of year support!

Help us to complete helping others help themselves full circle.

WAYS TO GIVE 👇
1️⃣Venmo 
2️⃣PayPal [email protected]
3️⃣Follow the link in our bio

It is with heavy hearts to share that our beloved Pastor Jane has gone to be with The Lord.

If you have ever traveled to Kenya with us then you most likely met Pastor Jane. She was a powerful presence full of exuberant love for others, especially the kids at the school she founded, Wings of Life. She was BFR’s first partner in Kenya. She welcomed so many not only into her school, but in her home. She advocated for these kids constantly and her passion was with her until the final day. We can still hear the sound of her laugh and the wisdom of her preaching and the feel of her hugs and love. Her passion for the Bible and God was contagious! She is someone whose legacy and impact will live on through generations!

We love you Pastor Jane and you will never be forgotten. We know that you are singing on the mountaintops of heaven.

This Giving Tuesday, join us in making dreams a reality for bright young minds in Kenya. Your support can pave the way for these talented students to pursue higher education and create a brighter future.
 
Imagine the impact of your donation – unlocking doors to knowledge, breaking the cycle of poverty, and empowering a generation to thrive. Together, we can build a bridge to education and provide these students with the tools they need to succeed.
 
Here's how you can make a difference:
Make a one-time donation
Become monthly giver 
 
We are working to get 12 new high school graduates to college and continue supporting our scholar housing for 37 students. Our overall goal is $30,000 but every dollar counts, and no contribution is too small. 
 
Let's come together and be the catalyst for change. Together, we can be the key to unlocking a world of possibilities for these aspiring young minds.
 
Donate now and be a part of something extraordinary!

Ways To Give
-Link in bio
-Venmo
-PayPal [email protected]