Day 10 – Kanita Benson

February 10, 2021

This devotional is part of the Black Missionary Heroes Past and Present Series.

Kanita Benson

Missionary and Strategist in Delaware, USA

Read Esther 4:12–17

Kanita Benson is the founder and president of She Saves a Nation, a missions organization dedicated to empowering refugee girls as leaders. Her works extends across Kenya, Uganda, and Thailand. She Saves a Nation provides trauma healing, educational empowerment, and mentorship and leadership development for young girls who are the future leaders of their nations. Kanita was the 2019 award recipient for the Betsey Stockton Award from the National African American Missions Council.

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Time for African American Missionaries

While teaching a group of Ugandan church leaders, I mentioned how few African Americans were engaged in global missions. Okiru Ezekiel jumped up and shouted, “Tell them to come!”

Missio Nexus October 1, 2004

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Time for African American Missionaries

While teaching a group of Ugandan church leaders, I mentioned how few African Americans were engaged in global missions. Okiru Ezekiel jumped up and shouted, “Tell them to come!”

webmaster October 1, 2004

Aerial view of a large refugee camp with numerous tents and shelters.

Healing the Wounds of Trauma

By Harriet Hill | In 2001, a small group met in Nairobi to put together materials to respond to traumatized people in war zones across Africa. This program and its materials have spread around the world. First, the history and development of the program are presented. Then, the article reports research findings on the program’s effectiveness in relieving trauma symptoms, developing spirituality, and increasing coping skills. The article closes with insights into why this approach has been so successful.

Missio Nexus April 15, 2026

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Esther as a Model for Doing Mission without Mentioning God

The Book of Esther reminds us that even when God’s name is absent, mission can still take place. Our commitment to living with missional intentionality through thoughtful cultural engagement is a powerful tool of proclamation.

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Welcoming the Stranger

Presenter: Matthew Soerens, US Director of Church Mobilization, World Relief Description: Refugee and immigration issues have dominated headlines globally recently. While many American Christians view these…

webmaster October 7, 2018

Kanita Benson

Missionary and Strategist in Delaware, USA

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