Join in The Journey to Have an Impact on a child’s life
“A Father to the fatherless, a defender of widows, Is God in His Holy
Habitation. He sets the solitary in families…”
Psalm 68:5-6
Who We Are
Would you consider supporting us financially and with your prayers?
In 2013, the Terry family relinquished all their possessions, packed a few suitcases, and embarked for Nakuru, Kenya. It was an act of obedience that some might deem daring. Departing from the serene Santa Rosa Beach, Florida, neither Al nor Missy had previous experience in ministry. Al had never even been on a mission trip. However, they were convinced of God’s calling to the mission field, and declining was not an option. Thus, Hakima Ministries was born—founded on love for Jesus and a commitment to walk by faith. The Journey is a project of Hakima Ministries who is registered as a 501(c)(3) organization in the United States and as an incorporated ministry in Kenya. More than a decade of living in Kenya prepared the Terrys for the next phase of their ministry. We invite you to join us on this journey of placing vulnerable children into Christian homes.
As the ministry enters a new chapter, it seems fitting to call it The Journey. We pray that your support for Hakima Ministries will persist through The Journey. If you are a new partner, we eagerly anticipate witnessing how God will use your faith in this fresh season. Whenever you assist and nurture orphans, you are engaging in the Lord’s work.
The Journey's Mission
To meet the needs of vulnerable and at-risk children by providing a Christian home where their God-given purpose can be fulfilled.
The Problem
The Time to Act is Now! – Impact a Child’s Life
It is estimated that over 10 million children are living in some form of an institution and more than 65 million children are living on the street. The number of children living in foster care is nearly 500,000 with approximately 130,000 waiting for adoption. These statistics are staggering and continually growing every day.
“Lift up your eyes and see that the fields are white for the harvest! And he who reaps receives wages, and gathers fruit for eternal life, that both he who sows and he who reaps may rejoice together.” – John 4:35 – 36
Funding Initiative $19,475,000
“All drawings are conceptual. They are to be used as a reference. Actual construction drawings and renderings may differ at the time construction begins. The purpose of each structure will not change.”
Phase I Funding Initiative
Total Cost of Phase I $8,415,000
✔ Purchase Land
Sitework – Infrastructure
Maintenance Facility
Welcome Center
Worship Center/Chapel
First Children’s Home
Events Building – Weddings
Welcome Center
Cost $2,800,000
Central to the visitors and volunteers experience on The Journey property, will be the Welcome Center which will greet visitors to the property and serve as a central hub while with us. We want our guests and volunteers to be greeted with a facility that speaks to the values of The Journey and makes their time with us memorable. It will house a welcoming reception area, the wall of fame for our children, a showcase of success stories, and the Den, which will serve as a venue for seminars and training events, luncheons and conferences related to the ministry.
Welcome Center Interior & Floor Plan
“All drawings are conceptual. They are to be used as a reference. Actual construction drawings and renderings may differ at the time construction begins. The purpose of each structure will not change.”
Chapel - Worship Center
Cost $250,000
Nestled on the shoreline of one of the treelined ponds located on The Journey property is the chapel – worship center. It will be the center of intercessory life of the ministry and will serve as a quiet tranquil setting where any and everyone is welcome
Chapel Interior & Floor Plan
“All drawings are conceptual. They are to be used as a reference. Actual construction drawings and renderings may differ at the time construction begins. The purpose of each structure will not change.”
Children's Home
Cost $1,000,000 each
The nucleus of a child’s life at The Journey will focus around each of the ten children’s homes which will be located throughout the property. There a child will live and be surrounded by the love of Christ working through their host family, who will manage the day-to-day life within their home. These homes will be designed and conceived to manage the flow of this daily life, while surrounding the child with a sense of belonging as any child would in any normal family. The goal is simple: through the love of Christ, these children
Children's Home Floor Plan
“All drawings are conceptual. They are to be used as a reference. Actual construction drawings and renderings may differ at the time construction begins. The purpose of each structure will not change.”
Events Building
Cost $1,200,000
The Journey wants to partner with the local community to provide opportunities for support of the mission through this first-class events venue. The facility will be equipped to handle weddings, nights of worship, celebration of events all with kitchen and catering facilities to support any size event. The vision for the facility’s barn design is to provide a place that fits into the community atmosphere of The Journey while providing an exquisite setting for the events that are staged within it. By providing a first-class facility of this nature, we hope to create a revenue source for the community to partner with The Journey.
Events Building Floor Plan
Wedding Venue & Other Events
“All drawings are conceptual. They are to be used as a reference. Actual construction drawings and renderings may differ at the time construction begins. The purpose of each structure will not change.”
Phase II Funding Initiative
Total Cost of Phase II $9,010.000
Construction of Remaining Nine Children’s Homes
Construction of Pavilions
Construction of Nine Remaining Homes
Cost $9,000,000
The nucleus of a child’s life at The Journey will focus around each of the 10 children’s homes which will be located throughout the property. There a child will live and be surrounded by the love of Christ working through their host family, who will manage the day-to-day life within their home. These homes will be designed and conceived to manage the flow of this daily life, while surrounding the child with a sense of belonging as any child would in any normal family. …
Picnic Pavilions
Cost $10,000
Located near each lake on the property will be our Lakeside Pavilions. These small screened in structures will make a perfect setting for an afternoon picnic with family. Children’s homes as well as volunteers can utilize these structures to enjoy the property lakeside with built in grills and picnic facilities ready made for family fun and fishing.
Phase III Funding Initiative
Total Cost of Phase III $2,050,000
Town Center
Landscaping of Common Areas
Town Center
Cost $2,000,000
Our goal at The Journey is to be good stewards of the land the Lord provided us by creating a venue that serves the greater community. Nestled beautifully within the setting of a charming old Southern downtown, the Town Center will be a welcome destination for members of the community where they will find small shops filled with volunteers all ready to
Landscaping of Common Areas
Cost $50,000
The beautification of all communal spaces across the entire development involves the planting of trees, shrubs, and flowers to create a visually pleasing and delightful environment for residents to live in and enjoy recreational activities. The use of landscaping for privacy and sound management is both economical and displays the beauty of God’s glory.
WHY JOIN US IN THE JOURNEY?
To Extend a Helpling Hand to Children in Need – Make a Difference Where it Counts!
Stewardship Through Partnership
The Journey is working with Partners EMR General Contractor, Grand Bay Construction, and K Moody & Associates, LLC, Marketing & Website Design, Carr Riggs and Ingram, Certified Public Accountants, Pure Architecture – Paul D. Geary, AIA, NCARB, Big Oak Ranch and Planting Oaks who have supplied essential services and support for this capital campaign.
EMR General Contractor
Grand Bay Construction
K Moody & Associates
Marketing & Web Design
Carr Riggs and Ingram
Certified Public Accountants
Pure Architecture
Paul D. Geary, AIA, NCARB
