Mustard Seed House Expansion is Underway!
Mustard Seed House is a Christian ministry that provides care and support for families in Kenya with children who are sick.
Phase 1 construction began in September 2025, and we praise God who has provided every step of the way! Phase 1 will be completed in June 2026.
Phase 2 will expand our capacity to 192 guests each night, making room for even more patients and families traveling from across Africa in search of healing. Every day and every dollar counts — because through this expansion, each guest will not only receive care and comfort but also hear about the true healing that only Jesus can provide.
THE HEART OF THIS MISSION
The Patients Who Inspire Our Calling
Every year, thousands of patients travel from across Kenya and beyond seeking care. Their stories remind us why we must keep growing—to make room for more families in need of healing and hope.
CARDIAC
Glory from Congo
NEUROSURGERY
Judith from Kenya
ONCOLOGY
Joy from Kenya
ORTHOPEDICS
Naishorua from Kenya
PEDIATRIC SURGERY
Yanis from Kenya
CARDIAC
Issa from Sierra Leone
What is the problem and opportunity?
By 2027, the demand of suffering patients and their families will be FIVE TIMES (5x) the capacity of Mustard Seed House Tenwek
Why are so many patients coming to Mustard Seed House?
Patients travel from all across Kenya, and all across Africa, to receive treatment at AGC Tenwek Hospital
Why is Mustard Seed House so important?
Mustard Seed House is more than accommodation and meals for impoverished patients in need of medical treatment
We care for the sick and suffering in Jesus’ name
Mustard Seed House is a place where patients hear the Gospel, and where families feel the love of Christ. They encounter a caring community that provides support during some of the most difficult times of their lives.
Where are patients hosted today?
Patients and their families are hosted in two rented houses within walking distance to the hospital
Established in 2021
Mustard Seed House Tenwek began hosting patients and their families in a small, 3-bedroom house close to AGC Tenwek Hospital. We quickly reached our nightly capacity.
Nightly capacity of 24 guests in 3 bedrooms
Expanded in 2024
When the original Mustard Seed House was completely full, and more suffering children arrived, we did our best to make room for them. God provided, and we rented a second house at Tenwek which added three additional guest rooms.
Nightly capacity of 48 guests in 6 bedrooms
Our Vision
Today, our official capacity in rented houses is just 48 guests per night. These houses are overcrowded and out of space. Yet by 2027, based on the growing number of patients traveling to Tenwek for medical care, we will need the capacity to host 250 people every night.
To meet this need, we have carefully crafted a Master Plan—one that expands our capacity while preserving the Gospel-centered hospitality that makes Mustard Seed House a life-changing experience. This plan will allow us to welcome 250 patients and caregivers each night with shelter, meals, prayer, and the love of Christ.
Here’s the path forward:
- Phase 1 (now under construction): expands capacity to 130 guests nightly.
- Phase 2: builds additional housing, increasing to 192 guests nightly.
- Phase 3: completes the vision at 255 guests nightly, as we fully transition out of rented houses into permanent homes.
As we celebrate the groundbreaking of Phase 1, we are already mobilizing resources for Phase 2, trusting God to provide so that no family seeking healing is ever turned away.
Photos from our Groundbreaking
2025 Match Met: Thank You for Making Room for More
By God’s provision, our $200,000 matching goal was fully met and then doubled to $400,000 through a generous matching commitment. More than 100 partners gave, prayed, and helped launch Phase 2 of the Mustard Seed House Expansion to care for sick and suffering families in Kenya.
Check out the construction progress.
Other ways to give
There are several ways you can support Faith Aid’s Room for More Capital Campaign.
ACH Bank Transfer
If you’d like to give via ACH bank transfer, please use the link below to set up your payment. This method has lower processing fees, allowing more of your gift to go directly to ministry. Please note that ACH transfers may take a few days to process before appearing on our records.
Foundation or Donor Advised Fund (DAF)
If you are involved with a foundation or a Donor-Advised Fund, you can recommend a grant to Faith Aid. It’s a powerful way to extend your impact and provide life-saving treatment for children in need.
Appreciated Stock or Required Minimum Distribution
By donating appreciated stock or directing a Required Minimum Distribution from your IRA, you may receive significant tax benefits while helping sick children receive the care they urgently need.