Move through five turning points—from engineering and a call to ministry to a homecoming that set a wider work in motion.
01
1970–1990
The engineer
Stephen Mohota works as a mechanical engineer at John Deere—two decades shaped by precision, craft, and the discipline to move a complex idea forward.
The work teaches a lasting rhythm: understand the need, build with purpose, and keep improving what serves people.
02
A call to serve
Build the church
He leaves his engineering career for ministry and plants and pastors Trinity Worship Tabernacle in Kiamunyeki, Lanet-Umoja, Nakuru, Kenya.
A small church begins to take shape—not only as a building, but as a gathering place for worship, teaching, and community.
Photo noteA dedicated frame is reserved for the original historical church photograph when it becomes available.
03
Prepared to teach
The first open door
After years of pastoring, Stephen seeks further study to become a stronger teacher and pastor. He applies to three schools and prays that the first full-ride offer will guide the decision.
Ozark Christian College in Joplin, Missouri, is the first to offer a full ride. The journey turns from Kenya toward the United States.
04
A decade in the U.S.
Study and ministry
Stephen earns his undergraduate degree at Ozark Christian College, then a master’s degree at Nazarene Theological Seminary in Kansas City, Missouri.
Through all ten years in the United States, he also pastors a church in Fort Scott, Kansas—learning and leading at the same time.
05
Home to build
The work widens
Stephen returns to Kenya, serves his original home church, launches Cross Power Agape Ministries, and begins the children’s home journey.
Land. A well. Dormitories. Solar power. Each new layer becomes part of the wider work now underway.