Dear Friends, Besides Thanksgiving, what makes November so special? You guessed it — the Mission Barnabas Annual Banquet! We’d love for you to join us Tuesday, November 4th at 6:00 PM at the Colleyville Center (5301 Riverwalk Dr., Colleyville, TX) for an evening of celebration, connection, and inspiration. Each year seems to surpass the last, and we believe 2025 will be no exception. Get Your Tickets HERE! Once again, we’ll gather around delicious Texas barbecue, reconnect with old friends, make new ones, and even lift our voices in a little Swahili praise. You’ll hear firsthand what God has done — not only across Kenya but now in many other nations — and get a glimpse of what’s ahead for 2026. When Debbie and I moved to Kenya 22 years ago, we could never have imagined where this vision would take us. The growth and open doors have been astounding. Sharing it all in one evening will be a challenge — but one we’re excited to take on! We believe you’ll leave encouraged, inspired, and ready to keep advancing the Kingdom in Africa. Tickets: $30 per person Table Sponsorships: $1,000 for 8 seats Sponsoring a table also helps us include special guests, volunteers, and visiting Kenyans. Get Your Tickets HERE! We can’t wait to see you! With gratitude, Ronnie & Debbie

We are so Excited to say that “The Lord has done great things for us, and we are filled with joy,” just as it says in Psalm 126:3. It has been a challenging season yet very rewarding and fulfilling. As we reach the midpoint of the year, our hearts overflow with gratitude for the incredible ways God has moved through Clarence Matheny Leadership Training Institute. What began in January with prayer and vision has unfolded into a season of remarkable impact, growth, and fresh opportunities for Kingdom advancement. We have touched so many church leaders, provided thousands of resources to the church, enrolled many more pastors in Bible college, and hosted the largest-ever Chaplains conference in the history of CMM, with 1,700 church leaders. We are stretched but really excited about what the Lord has done. Thank you for praying and supporting the work here in Africa. Here is a bit more detail on where we are so far in the year! In terms of Church Leaders Impacted From the first quarter to our most recent gatherings, God has entrusted us with the opportunity to pour into the lives of 3,691 leaders so far this year. First Quarter: 2,426 leaders trained and equipped VOSH June Meeting: 417 leaders Seme June Meeting: 375 leaders Western Kenya (Kakamega) June Meeting: 473 leaders Each number represents a pastor, a leader, a Kingdom worker who is better equipped to transform their church and community. On Training & Recruitment – Preparing the Next Generation We have welcomed 30 new students into our Bible School this year, and the momentum continues. In the coming month, we have planned to reach 1,500 pastors through our targeted training efforts. Already, we are prayerfully preparing for a powerful August, hosting two large youth camps, each expecting over 600 youth—a significant investment into the leaders of tomorrow. Resourcing Pastors – Multiplying Kingdom Tools Our Pastors’ Resource Ministry has experienced a record flow of Bibles, books, and study materials into the hands of church leaders across Kenya. In the first seven months of this year alone, we have distributed 19,766 resources—each one a tool for deeper discipleship and stronger preaching. Yes, almost 20,000 book resources to Pastors! Glory to God. Highlights from January to July: January: 3,445 resources (including 1,604 Bibles) February: 3,080 resources March: 5,006 resources (including 36 Study Bibles & 14 Commentaries) April: 2,310 resources May: 1,982 resources June: 2,840 resources July: 1,103 resources These resources are not just numbers—they are seeds planted in fertile ground, destined to produce an abundant harvest. Finally, here is what is coming: an incredible next quarter with Count Me In Teens camp expected to have 1,000 teenagers, Fearless camp with 500, youth leaders, Nation2Nation conference with 500 pastors (already fully booked), and our September leadership conference with a Powerful teaching team from Australia and Dr. Murphy Matheny. We are humbled, encouraged, and deeply thankful. Every prayer, every partnership, and every resource shared is part of the story God is writing through Clarence Matheny Leadership Training Institute. Together, we are raising leaders who will disciple nations, preach the Word with power, and shepherd God’s people with wisdom and love. “Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us…” – Ephesians 3:20 (NIV) To God be the glory for the great things He has done—and for the greater things yet to come! We Love YALL ! Bishop Chola and The CMM team.

Greetings Mission Barnabas and CMM supporters, This update comes in two parts: one from me and one from Pastor Chola. So much is happening that it won’t fit in a single email. I get to go first; Pastor Chola’s will follow soon. Update from Ronnie We want to share highlights from the ministry in East Africa so far in 2025! But first, a personal note: thank you to everyone who prayed and stood in faith with us during a recent heart issue. After a routine checkup, my doctor ordered three heart tests, which revealed four blockages. On July 23, the cardiologist placed a stent in a main artery that was 100% blocked. I could tell you several stories of God’s grace through this, but removing that main blockage was a miracle in itself. The cardiologist almost gave up — which would have meant open-heart surgery — but he said, “Suddenly, it gave way.” When I heard “suddenly,” I knew it was because of so many prayers from around the world. God gave the breakthrough through the doctor’s hands. I truly feel like I’ve been given a new lease on life. They told me I was a “heart attack candidate,” but now I feel better every day. We’ve made big lifestyle changes: no fried or processed foods, maybe ice cream once a year, daily exercise, and managing stress. I’d still appreciate your prayers as I walk this journey. Because of all this, Debbie and I won’t return to Kenya until January. I’ll miss the September pastors’ conference — my first in 21 years — and the fall Bible College semester. But our incredible CMM staff and team are fully equipped, so ministry won’t miss a beat. I’ll also stay connected virtually and work on projects from here to keep supporting the vision. Meanwhile, Count Me In is underway at CMM right now, with over 800 teenagers from across Kenya attending. On the first night alone, more than 200 gave their lives to Christ or recommitted to following Him. What an incredible thing to hear while I’m here in the States! Lastly, mark your calendars for November 4th — the Mission Barnabas Banquet ! The Kenyans will be here, and we have so much good news to share. With gratitude, Ronnie & Debbie

Building Together!! A big thank you to everyone who has helped us accomplish the vision God has given us in Africa this past year. For those who have prayed for us, visited, encouraged, and supported us, THANK YOU!! Those who give monthly, one-time gifts, or both, THANK YOU!! Those that give toward projects THANK YOU!! If not for all the above, we could not do what we are doing in Africa. We are building the Kingdom of God together. If you missed our latest update for 2024, you can see it now HERE! We have made great headway on several of the projects we have shared with you over the past few weeks. We have been able to help a good number of students attend Clarence Matheny Bible College in March. One project that we need help with is shipping the 40 ft. sea container. We are scheduled to load and ship on January 4th at the Wellspring Church warehouse. The shipping cost is $7,600. Please keep this in mind, especially if you are planning year-end giving. If you send a check, please ensure it is postmarked by 12/31. To give online: www.missionbarnabas.us/donate Last, please note next year’s banquet date is November 4, 2025. May 2025 be your best year ever, and let’s continue establishing and building God’s Kingdom together! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! Ronnie and Debbie

For the past 20 years, I’ve invited everyone to our annual Missions Barnabas banquet by stating that it is time again for our annual banquet. This year, I want to say it loudly with as much excitement as possible: IT’S TIME FOR OUR ANNUAL MISSION BARNABAS BANQUET!! We're eager for you to experience what has happened, is happening, and is about to happen. We can't wait to share exciting updates and future plans with you! This has been the first year our new facilities have been 100% open, and we have seen an increase and expansion in all areas. Seeing the explosion in ministry, facilities, and partnerships will overwhelm you. You will be blessed to see how your prayers, encouragement, and support have helped us accomplish amazing things! We are also beaming to tell you about the future plans that await us in 2025. Get Your Tickets HERE! We had to change the regular week and date for this year due to the Presidential Election and availability of the Colleyville Center. So this year’s banquet will be Thursday, November 14 at 6:00 PM (doors open). This year’s menu is from Spring Creek Barbeque, ending with their famous cobbler for dessert. We will be blessed again by several of our Kenyan staff and team. Also, for those attending the banquet, Carroll and Myrna Sprenger will have a table there for anyone who would like to donate books, musical instruments, laptops, computers, unlocked phones, pictures, etc. to be shipped to Kenya in December. Please mark your calendars as well as purchase your tickets ; $30.00 per person or sponsor a table for your family, friends, or guests. See you in a month! Come hungry; bring a friend, some books, and your checkbook or credit card! Ronnie and Debbie Matheny  Get Your Tickets HERE!

March was a very happening month at CMM. It started with a Leadership Conference with 420+ pastors and leaders, with 50% of these leaders being their first time to come to CMM. On top of that, we had leaders from 6 different nations (Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, Congo, and South Sudan. Uganda and South Sudan were represented by large numbers in their delegations. We gave brand new Strong’s Concordances to 174 first-time senior leaders. Watch their appreciation for this blessing in this video . In addition, we gave a total of 3,132 books away. Many thanks to an awesome group of conference speakers who brought heaven down, and SO many lives were touched, changed, encouraged, and empowered. Our staff spent 1-2 hours in a debrief after the conference just reading testimonies. We rejoiced, laughed, cried, and celebrated what God had done in so many lives! We were so blessed by Dr. Murphy Matheny, Dr.Brick Cliff, Pastor Dustin Aguilar, Hunter Howe, and Kathy Barton, in addition to our own Bishop Joel Chola and Evg. John Magangi as well as the CMM Praise and Worship Team. We were already pumped before the conference started as ‘Count Me In’ had just finished a 2-day outreach in a very poor area of the city, and 4-5,000 youth attended. The group from Wellspring Church literally just arrived from their flight into Kenya and went straight to the outreach. Several thousand youth were saved, renewed their commitment, returned to the Lord, and many lined up for prayer to be set free from drug addiction. 

The past 6 weeks have been a whirlwind, starting with our annual banquet, and then traveling with 10 Kenyans to several churches and groups in Texas and Mississippi. The Kenyans turned every place we visited upside down. We had powerful services as we shared the 2023 update and the songs they sang, brought the house down everywhere. During this season, we were believing God for an outpouring of support for several major projects: buying concordances, shipping a sea container, buying needed items for CMM, scholarship funds for students waiting for help, travel expenses, and finishing paying for several projects that arose from opening. So far in this fund-raising season, we/you have bought 1,004 concordances, paid for finishing immediate projects, bought kitchen utensils, musical instruments, and funds for some scholarship help, and we load and ship the next sea container on Dec. 28th (if you live in the Metroplex we will load from 7am-1:00pm…snacks, lunch and a heavenly award provided). This response comes a couple of months after funds were given to buy our transformer and build a small building to house it as well as purchasing a 20ft. container equipped and customized into men's and women’s public toilets that CMM desperately needed. In this season of Thanksgiving, our hearts are full of thanks for each of you and your heart for Africa, CMM, and the part you play in enlarging this vision. From Debbie and I and all of our CMM team, we wish each of you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! Let’s all buckle up for a great 2024 and as always, may the Lord enlarge the borders of your tent! Ronnie and Debbie PS…If you have been contemplating where you might do some year-end giving…we have the place. We are still hoping for more funding to scholarship several more students for the Bible college (25 waiting for help), extra funds to bless our staff during this season as well as purchase a commercial dryer before the next rainy season. If God prompts you to help, CLICK HERE . Or mail us at: Mission Barnabas PO Box 820734 N.Richland Hills, TX. 76182

Greetings Friends and Family, It’s that time of the year again, celebrating at the Mission Barnabas Banquet! Please mark your calendar now for Tuesday evening, Nov. 7th. We are returning to the Colleyville Center, and have lowered the cost to $30.00 a person. LaHacienda Ranch will cater a delicious meal. mb2023.eventbrite.com It promises to be an exciting time of celebration now that CMM 2.0 is open and dedicated. What a celebration this will be. We have 10 Kenyans from our staff and team that will be at this year’s banquet. There will be inspiring praise, singing, testimonies and video updates of what has happened in 2023, the year of launching our new facilities, conferences, and Bible college.

We have just finished five conferences at CMM over the past three weeks. Three of these were our conferences: 2 “Count Me In” (youth and college) and our Leadership Conference (pastors and church leaders). In total, we have accommodated 2,135 delegates. We are definitely up and running. Here are some of the highlights as the ministry explodes: During the youth camps (ages 13-19), several hundred received Christ, and many recommitted their lives to Christ. During the college-age camp (ages 20-30), powerful services and serious renewals of God’s purpose and calling on hundreds, many of them youth leaders During the pastor’s and leader’s conference, powerful teaching on “Knowing Your Purpose and Discovering Your Destiny.” There are so many powerful testimonies from the pastors. We gave away hundreds of books, plus facilitated a fantastic workshop to give out concordances and teach them how to use them. One of those in the seminar had recently been saved and had been a professor at a Muslim university. We also had 110 first-time delegates to attend a CMM conference. In other news, by God's grace, we received the funds needed (over $25,000.00) to purchase our own transformer, have it installed by the power company, and build housing for it. It should be installed any day now; even though we were told several weeks ago when we paid, that it would be installed quickly, we are still waiting. However, on Sunday, the power company came out and drilled a hole for one of the poles needed and left many parts to be used in hooking up our transformer. We are hoping this is done before Jesus returns. (Those who have helped us with this unexpected and quite large sum needed, Asante Sana!) There is so much to share with all that has been happening since we opened. So many miracles, blessings, and ministry explosion, along with God helping us through many challenging and stressful situations. You do not want to miss this year’s banquet on November 7th. Please mark your calendar, as this will be another celebration of what God has and is doing. Several Kenyans from our staff and team will be attending this year! We have a couple of projects we believe God will provide quickly. The next rainy season is in October, and we have one place that must have gutters and one area where we need a retaining wall. Both projects are $1,500.00 each. If God prompts you to help, just CLICK HERE. Or Mal us at: Mission Barnabas PO Box 820734 N.Richland Hills, TX. 76182 Enjoy some of the pictures taken over the last few weeks. Blessings, Ronnie and Debbie