DNK International By Our Correspondent, Kapsabet
Pastor Selina Jelimo Wekesa is increasingly gaining recognition for her involvement in marriage counselling and family guidance, extending her pastoral ministry beyond the church pulpit to address challenges affecting families and relationships in society.
Based in the North Rift region, Pastor Jelimo has also reached communities in parts of South Rift, Western Kenya, including Bungoma County, where she engages women and other audiences in discussions centred on marriage, family relationships and Christian principles.
Through her sessions, she draws on biblical teachings to encourage stronger relationships, nurture healthy families and help individuals and couples navigate challenges that arise in marriage.
Her engagements have brought her into conversations with women, couples, parents and individuals seeking guidance on family life and relationship matters.
These discussions touch on issues such as communication between spouses, mutual respect, conflict resolution, trust, forgiveness, parenting and the shared responsibilities that come with marriage.
For Pastor Jelimo, marriage and family guidance represents an important aspect of pastoral ministry, offering an opportunity to address concerns that people may find difficult to discuss openly.
Her work reflects the role faith based leaders can play in creating spaces where individuals can seek counsel, reflect on their relationships and explore practical ways of addressing family challenges through the lens of Christian teaching.
According to information received by Daily News Kenya-International, Pastor Jelimo’s involvement in marriage and family guidance was influenced, in part, by complaints and concerns brought to her attention by members of the public, including matters relating to gender based violence (GBV).
Such concerns according to her highlight the importance of raising awareness about violence within relationships, promoting respect and encouraging people experiencing abuse to seek appropriate support.
Gender based violence (GBV) remains a serious social concern that requires a coordinated response involving families, community leaders, faith based organisations and relevant support services.
While pastoral counselling can offer emotional and spiritual support, cases involving abuse may also require professional assistance and intervention by the appropriate authorities.
As conversations about marriage, parenting and family wellbeing continue across communities, the work of faith leaders such as Pastor Jelimo underscores the importance of addressing relationship challenges with compassion, responsibility and an awareness of the realities facing families.
Her growing public profile in this area places her among the voices engaging communities on the intersection of faith, marriage and family life, with an emphasis on strengthening relationships and encouraging healthier homes.
Through her reported counselling engagements and community outreach, Pastor Jelimo is bringing discussions about marriage, relationships and family challenges into spaces where people can seek guidance, share concerns and reflect on the values that sustain family life.
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