The blast team

Fueling the Mission: A New Season of Connection and a Bus for BLAST

June 20, 20252 min read

A California Visit & a Divine Opportunity

While visiting California in November 2024, we had the joy of reconnecting with many of you—friends, churches, and longtime supporters who have faithfully stood with He Is the Remedy. We came not only to catch up, but to share something exciting and urgent: an opportunity to fuel our mission in Kenya through the purchase of a ministry bus.


Why a Bus?

As you may know, our BLAST Evangelical Team—Building Lives Around Sound Truth—has been serving across Kenya, bringing the hope of Christ to youth and remote communities. Whether through outreach events, discipleship, delivering food during drought, or organizing football matches that open doors for ministry, this team has become a powerful force for the Gospel.

But one barrier kept slowing us down: transportation.

Right now, we rent two vans, pay drivers, and cover high fuel costs just to move our footballers to away games. The same challenge affects every outreach trip and food delivery we attempt. It limits what we can do and how far we can go.


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A Sustainable Solution

To solve this, we’re raising $35,200 USD to purchase a used bus—a reliable, long-term solution that would multiply our impact while reducing monthly costs.

Here’s what this bus would allow us to do:

  • 🌍 Reach more remote villages with consistent discipleship and Gospel outreach

  • 🚛 Deliver food and critical supplies to areas facing drought and food insecurity

  • ⚽ Cut costs and provide safe transport for our youth football team

  • 💛 Maximize our capacity to serve, while honoring every donor’s gift through wise stewardship

We are committed to financial responsibility, which is why we’re not purchasing new—we’re investing in something sustainable and cost-effective.


We’d Love to Meet You

While in California, we’ve been connecting with supporters in person and would love to keep the conversations going. If you, your church, or your fellowship group would like to hear more about what God is doing in Kenya—or how you can support the Remedy Fund, help fund the BLAST Bus, or explore short-term volunteer trips—we’d be honored to connect.

Simply reach out to us, and we’ll find a time.


How You Can Help

If you’d like to help us reach our $35,200 goal and get this bus rolling, you can donate directly to the BLAST Bus Fund at:
👉
HeIsTheRemedy.org/DONATE

No gift is too small. Every donation moves us closer to reaching more people with the love of Jesus.


Thank You for Walking with Us

We are so grateful for the ongoing encouragement, prayers, and generosity we’ve experienced from this community. You are truly part of what God is building in Kenya.

Together, we are building lives around sound truth—and now, we’re believing for a bus that will carry that truth even further.

Russ and Maria Baker are the driving force behind He is the Remedy, a ministry focused on transforming lives in Kenya through three core pillars: Faith and Discipline through Football, Life Skills and Outreach through Farming, and Community Empowerment and Evangelism. With a deep commitment to building relationships and fostering sustainable change, they work tirelessly to raise up Kenyan leaders, share the love of Jesus, and empower communities to thrive. Their mission is to bring hope, faith, and tangible support to those in need, creating a brighter future for the entire community.

Maria & Russ Baker

Russ and Maria Baker are the driving force behind He is the Remedy, a ministry focused on transforming lives in Kenya through three core pillars: Faith and Discipline through Football, Life Skills and Outreach through Farming, and Community Empowerment and Evangelism. With a deep commitment to building relationships and fostering sustainable change, they work tirelessly to raise up Kenyan leaders, share the love of Jesus, and empower communities to thrive. Their mission is to bring hope, faith, and tangible support to those in need, creating a brighter future for the entire community.

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