S2E1: Faith, Farming, and the Maasai People| Heather Dellamater

What happens when a family prays a dangerous prayer: “Lord, is there something more?” For Brian and Heather Dellamater, that question led them from a comfortable life in the U.S. to a pioneering ministry in rural Kenya. Through Kijani Farm, they’ve created a gospel-centered community development project that brings education, jobs, discipleship, and hope to the Maasai people — one of Kenya’s most marginalized groups.In this first episode of season two of The Go and Send Podcast, Heather shares about the challenges of starting from nothing, the power of relationships in ministry, and how God has used their family’s unique gifts to advance His Kingdom. Her story is both inspiring and practical, reminding us that missions is about faithfully loving people wherever God places us. Subscribe now to stay up to date on The Go and Send Podcast!Contact us at [email protected] & Links:Kijani Farm Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/kijanifarmGlobal Outreach International: https://www.globaloutreach.org/Global Frontier Missions training: https://www.globalfrontiermissions.org/The Commission newsletter by David Platt: https://radical.net/the-commission/When Helping Works by Michael Bamwesigye Badriaki 00:00 – Intro to Heather Dellamater and Ministry in Kenya01:00 – Who Are the Maasai People and Why Are They Marginalized?03:00 – Generational Changes in the Maasai: Tradition vs. Technology07:00 – Heather’s Upbringing in a Christian Home and First Prayers for “Something More”09:00 – Moving From Comfort to Calling: The Prayer That Led to Missions11:00 – Early Short-Term Ministry in Nairobi and Discovering Their Gifts13:00 – Learning to Start with “Open Hands” and God’s Training Ground16:00 – Preparing for Long-Term Missions: Education, Skills, and God’s Timing20:00 – The Invitation That Confirmed Their Call to Kenya23:00 – Why Support Structures and Mission Agencies Matter25:00 – Arriving at Kijani Farm with Nothing but Faith and a Newborn28:00 – Early Challenges: Hostile Neighbors, Security Struggles, and Building Trust30:00 – The “Fence Story” and How God Used Their Toddler to Bring Peace33:00 – Turning Conflict Into Discipleship Opportunities with Neighbors36:00 – Starting Ministry with Water, Bible Studies, and the Book of Ruth38:00 – The Role of Relationships: Weddings, Funerals, and Life with the Maasai41:00 – From 12x12 Preschool to Four Schools: The Growth of Education at Kijani Farm45:00 – Feeding Programs, Government School Partnerships, and Discipleship Opportunities48:00 – Bible Study Progression: From Genesis to 1 Samuel with the Maasai Women50:00 – Holistic Ministry: Jobs, Discipleship, and Sustainable Development53:00 – Stories of Transformation: A Violent Drunkard Becomes a Faithful Worker57:00 – Shaping the Next Generation of Maasai Leaders01:00:00 – Advice for Young People Discerning a Call to Missions01:03:00 – Final Encouragement: Love the Lost and Trust God Fully To learn more about SonSet Solutions, go to our website or follow us on social media @SonSetSolutions.Website: https://www.sonsetsolutions.org