The diocese of Mount Kilimanjaro is very large, and expands over more than 100,000 kms which is about the size of Pennsylvania. The diocese includes several of the country's major National parks including the Serengetti plains, and one of the wonders of the world, the Ngorongoro crater. The tallest mountain in Africa, Mount Kilimanjaro, locally known as "Kili" is also found within the diocese. Although many different tribes and cultures are found throughout the diocese much of the diocese is rugged Maasai lands and small bush communities.

The diocese is thriving with church planting happening all around in the city of Arusha and way out in bush communities.

Tanzania is a terribly poor country, in fact it is estimated to be the second poorest country in the world. Many families and children go without food and clean water daily because they cannot afford it. 25% of children die before the age of 5, and most of those deaths are from preventable causes. The number one killer of children is malnutrition, and the second leading cause of death in children is Malaria. Malaria is treatable, but most people do not have the $8 to treat this infection so it has devastating effects.

There are many different tribes with in the diocese and with many different languages and traditions. However the most important and cheriched conecpt to Tanzanians of “Karibu” or “welcome.” is found where ever you go. The Tanzanians show immense hospitality to any visitor that comes to them, and welcomes them into their home and family warmly. Visitors are truly seen as a gift from God and are greatly respected, and valued. Tanzanians will go to great lengths to ensure that all visitors feel welcome and are well fed. On many occaisings a Tanzanian has given their only food or water to visitors while they go without either. It is certainly a degree of hospitality and generosity not often seen in North America.