Kenya October 2025 re-cap - 2nd Dec 2025
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Big Mission Feedback & Surgery News - 3rd Nov 2025
Allow me to start by saying a huge thank you to all of you who diligently prayed and gave towards this mission. Without you none of this would have happened. And without your prayers we would not have the testimonies we do have.
The team we took this time was 14 including children and every member was a fantastic God given addition. This was the first time the big tent went up. It was the fulfilment of a 6 year vision ... More information >>
Grace's Three Months with Kings Army in Orlando - 16th Oct 2025
Looking back with nothing but immense gratitude for the 3 months I spent in Orlando and the doors that it opened. An added huge thank you to Scott and Jaye for welcoming me into their home!
This trip was life changing for me.
An honour to be a part of Kings Army and to continue to run with some of the greatest people I know!
To those who prayed and sowed into this trip, thank you. It is appreciated more than you know. Since being back it’s been a busy few months, I’m definitely a little late but thought I’d share the few pictures I had! ... More information >>
On Way Home - 13th Oct 2025
Left: Worn out, hit the wall and bounced off but we are finally on our way home. Squeezed on a tiny Rwanda air plane on route to Kigali praying we don’t miss our connection with the one hour layover.
Right: Brand new nearly empty plane on the way home. Praise the Lord. Got some sleep too!!
Mission tip: Don’t ignore the Holy Spirits lead! - 13th Oct 2025
A couple of days ago I felt I should change my flights today. I previously had a connecting flight in the afternoon with a short layover before flying home.
I called and moved to an earlier flight.
It seemed unnecessary to get up early, but I obeyed. This morning we heard that all flights are delayed except for this early one. I would have missed our international flight!
Thank you Lord
Beautiful Spot - 12th Oct 2025
Blessed to have a few hours in such a beautiful spot after a fruitful mission accomplished. Blessed and looking forward to being home too
Saying farewell to Bishop and his wife - 12th Oct 2025
Saying farewell to Bishop and his wife in Mombasa before travelling home tomorrow. We believe things are being birthed here. Thank you Lord
Public Holiday in Kenya - 11th Oct 2025
Jesus at the Door Training in Mombasa - 11th Oct 2025
Jesus at the Door training in Mombasa!
Going well Praise the Lord
An army of evangelists is being birthed here!
Things You See In Mombasa - 11th Oct 2025
Dancing Mombasa Style - 10th Oct 2025
Wonderful Revival Night in Mombasa - 9th Oct 2025
Looking ahead to the Tent Mission in Oct 2026 - 8th Oct 2025
Very Sick Young Man Healed - 8th Oct 2025
We visited a hospital in Navakholo. This young man was unable to gain consciousness and seemed to have some kind of severe bowel blockage.
There was no chance of surgery. He was on the verge of a very painful death. We prayed as a team.
We heard today he has been discharged and is completely well! Thank you Lord!
Testimonies on the Mission - 8th Oct 2025
Salvation in the jungle - 8th Oct 2025
The car broke down in the middle of the jungle. Then came a bus of school children out of the blue. We shared a gospel message, 46 responded! Then we gave them all a follow up card and a lollipop for the journey.
Now the car is fixed again
A rest day on missions is still an opportunity
It rains in Africa - 7th Oct 2025
Left: It rains also in Africa.
Right: The dutiful photo of the team taken at the eqautor
Andy heads back home - 7th Oct 2025
So sad to wave Andy off at the airport. The first of our team heading home after a fruitful mission
Steve - Feedback video - 6th Oct 2025
FEEDBACK
Testimony receiving eye sight - 5th Oct 2025
Left: Testimony - Lady receiving eyesight
Right: Our new combine harvester is in full swing tonight!
Praise the Lord! - click images to view each video.
Steve preaching in main church - 5th Oct 2025
Preaching in the main church near to the tent revival this morning. Then back to the tent later
Sunday School Class in Navakholo & Kakamega - 5th Oct 2025
Left: Taking taking a rural Sunday school class in Navakholo this morning
Right: Sunday school in Kakamega (video).
The Vision For The Big Tent Fulfilled - 4th Oct 2025
4 years ago God gave me the vision for the big tent.
I changed the logo to this.
Our new tent is truly a fulfilment of that picture, only realised today.
Looks so similar
After the Altar Call - 4th Oct 2025
This picture was taken from the back of the tent as the alter call was made Praise Jesus for a wonderful response
The Altar Call - 4th Oct 2025
Night 4
The response to the gospel
A Full House Tonight! - 4th Oct 2025
A full house tonight
About to preach the gospel on night 4
Keep us in prayer
Revival and Discipleship Meetings, Mombasa - 4th Oct 2025
Please be praying for next weeks mission in Mombasa
Bless you all
GOSPEL TENT AND CRUSADE MEETING 2025 NAVAKHOLO || DAY 3 3/10/2025
GOSPEL TENT AND SPORT CRUSADE MEETING 2025 || MUREGU MARKET
GOSPEL TENT AND SPOT CRUSADE MEETING 2025 NAVAKHOLO
The Lord is in His Tent - 2nd Oct 2025
79 years old
Rapping in Swahili in Kenya
Age is just a number
First Day of the Tent Mission - 1st Oct 2025
Fruitful first day in the tent today. Thank you for your prayers we saw an amazing response to the gospel!
The Tent is ready! - 1st Oct 2025
Left: The view around the New Operation Hope Tent.
Right: Some fancy footwork here!
The new Operation Hope Tent ready
Witnessing Jesus in the Market Place
Gathering the Crowds - 30th Sept 2025
Our Singer is busy gathering the crowds to hear the gospel
Tent Building - 30th Sept 2025
Great morning, Youth Crusade
Flying solo at Sunday School
Alex gave his life to Christ
Meet Alex the guy in white and red. He has been addicted to drugs and came to the church seeking and withdrawing... more >>
Joy in the Lord
Sunday at Word of Faith Centre Kakamega - 28th Sept 2025
Today I’m very blessed to be ministering at the Word of Faith centre in Kakamega county. more >>
BIG TENT KENYA 25 - Tent Revivals
Testimony for Encouragement 26th Sept 2025
When God told me to put this big tent crusade on, I had no real way of financing it.
As a ministry we had around £1000 in the bank
I sought to bring a partner ministry in to share the cost and ministry. God said no, they pulled out... more >>>
On the Way to Kenya 25th Sept 2025
The journey to Kenya begins with a first flight to Kigali Rwanda. By tomorrow evening I’ll be setting up the mission base in Kakamega with Jill Wilkinson and the rest of the team will arrive from Saturday... more >>
Gospel Tent Crusade - 30th Sept - 5th Oct 2025
Keep us in your prayers as we head out tomorrow to start our crusade in Kenya
Gospel Tent Crusade - 30th Sept - 5th Oct 2025
Here is a brief talk from Bishop Raphael who is planning our crusade. Afterwards you will see the land we’ve hired for the big tent. As I watched I shed tears, imagining what God can do. Just imagine that He fills this field with lost people! The tent would be too small! Keep praying for us please, for the lost to come from every direction to find Jesus!!!
Gospel Tent and Spot Crusade - 30th Sept - 5th Oct 2025
Please keep praying for us as we continue to prepare for the Big Tent Kenya campaign. The whole sub county is being mobilised via the Navakholo Pastors fellowship. This Tuesday many pastors and leaders are meeting in a huge gathering to pray and plan to fill the big tent, Praise God!!!
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About us
Operation Hope is the ministry of Stephen and Lisa Pilkington
They have both been in ministry since 2007, Stephen graduated from Mission Bible School with a BA Hons in Theology and Missions. They have pastored churches, planted churches, hosted evangelistic and prayer based events around the country. They have been used in many other countries around the world in missions, leading thousands of souls to Christ, seeing countless miracles and healings as well as being privaliged to have set up an orphanage in Kenya. They are currently based in North Wales and are active in the region, believing God is about to move in a wonderful way.
Steve and Lisa firmly believe that all fruitful ministry should start with prayer, and is empowered by a lifestyle of prayer. Since 2008 they have been involved in and running Houses of Prayer everywhere, or Hope as it is known. Rather than making plans and asking God to bless them, it is their practice to seek God first, align with His plans and prayerfully partner with Him. Operation Hope is simply the outworking of all that God has commissioned them to do while in the House of Prayer.
Please take time to look through the different pages and see some of the activities they are currently involved in. God has been gracious to give Operation Hope all that is needed to bring tent missions and concentrated evangelistic events to your community here in the UK. Check the pages and contact us for more information. Stephen is available to visit churches to preach, inspire or offer strategic Kingdom training.
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