God called us as church planting missionaries to Kenya, East Africa, and we are thankful that we have had the privilege of serving as missionaries since June of 1997 (when we started deputation). We finished deputation and were on the field by April of 1999, when we started our first ministry in Kenya.

Our main focus in Kenya is reaching the lost with the Gospel by planting indigenous churches that have continually reproduced themselves and by training faithful men “who shall be able to teach others also.”

We are sent out by Bible Baptist Church in Jacksonville, Arkansas. I served on staff at this church during my internship for one and a half years (before our time of deputation). Baptist International Missions, Inc. (BIMI) is our mission agency.

We are excited about the ministry that God has called us to, and we pray that you would consider helping us continue making a difference in Kenya with the Gospel. If you have any questions, feel free to contact us.

For Souls in Kenya,

Luke and Tonya Shelby
Your Missionaries in Kenya