THE TOP

CHURCHES

in Nairobi - Kenya

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Mavuno Church

Mavuno church was initiated in August 2005 when the Nairobi Chapel multiplied into 5 congregations. The process of multiplying into 5 congregations began as an idea discussed by the elders of Nairobi Chapel in 2003.

Right from the beginning, the emphasis of the church has been on being a loving community that shares the life-changing message of Jesus in ways that are relevant, practical and meaningful to today’s generation. Mavuno desires to be a church that reaches urban young adults who would typically not attend church, and help them discover a life-changing relationship with God.

Leadership

Mavuno Church is led by a pastoral team, under the oversight of its lead pastor, Muriithi Wanjau. Pastor Muriithi reports to the elder’s board of the Nairobi Chapel churches, led by senior pastor Oscar Muriu.

 Statement of Belief

Mavuno recognizes that the Bible is Gods written word to man, revealed to and recorded by His apostles and prophets without error. The Bible is also our final authority in all matters of faith and practice.

The church also identifies Jesus Christ as Gods living Word and sacrifice for sin. God took the initiative in sending Jesus into the world so that, through faith in Him, anyone can come to eternal life and a personal relationship with God.

The Church is Christ’s Body on earth in this present age. Every person who has accepted Christ as Lord and Savior is incorporated into the church.

Mavuno also believe;

1.       Mavuno Church is not about information but transformation. Exciting worship and hearing God’s word every Sunday are the means to an end, not an end in themselves. Being at Mavuno should result in life-change for people; as seen in their work, parenting, marriage, dating.

2.       Mavuno is about ‘real people with real issues encountering a real God’. The church is keen to never be a place where people ‘play church’ as hurting people pretend that all is well with their lives.

3.       It believes that if the gospel is real, must have practical answers for the real issues that ordinary people face every day. And so Mavuno focuses on meeting people where they are in order to move them to where God wants them to be.

4.       Mavuno exists to see real people with real issues, coming to Jesus, having their lives transformed, and becoming change agents to transform society. Its six sectors of societal focus are church & mission, media & the arts, economy & business, health & the environment, politics & governance, education & family. The church focus is to enable every member of Mavuno to become a fearless influencer in one of these sectors. And as a result, our city, nation and continent will be transformed positively.

Mavuno offers classes such as:-

Mizizi: Mizizi (Swahili for "Roots") is the first 10-week-class of the Mavuno Marathon. It is tailor-made to help you connect with God, connect with Mavuno Church and connect with your purpose.

Discovery: A one year full-time leadership training that will prepare you to become the leader that God created you to be. Discovery will help you discover your gifts, abilities and passions in the context of serving with a dynamic team of leaders. Discovery is housed at Mavuno Church, the home of fearless influencers.

Mavuno is also a tech survey church and uploads its sermons, blogs online and people get to post comments, ask questions online. They also encourage people to watch the sermons online if you’re far from the church or just couldn’t make it.

They also have services for teens called the Teens Konnect and for the young ones too.

Location

Mavuno Church is located at the former Bellevue Drive In Cinema on Popo Road, which is just off Mombasa Road and next the Oil Libya petrol station

Contacts

Tel:                254 - 720-051763

254 - 20 - 2304773/4

254 - 20 - 8043211/2

Email: info@mavunochurch.org

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Jubilee Christian Church

Jubilee Christian Church was founded by Allan Kiuna in 17th January 1999, and held it’s first ever service in a small restaurant with a few people in attendance. From that time, the church has continued to grow steadily as they have continued to preach the uncompromised Word of God and encouraged dynamic praise and worship.

Vision

Where there is no Vision the People perish: Jubilee believes that it is mandated 'To teach, train and equip the Body of Christ with the Word of Faith, so that believers can live a victorious life". To fulfill the vision, they thus have a three-tier structure of the

Ministry that includes:

·         Jubilee Christian Church: The base from which all other ministries will flow. Jubilee is an independent charismatic church founded on the Rock, Jesus Christ, whose major emphasis is teaching of the Word and prayer.

·         Jubilee International Media Ministry: This incorporates publishing of books and production of videos and music. Through this ministry, they have already released books like "Created for Dominion", "Appointment with Destiny" and the latest release "Celebrate Yourself", with other titles to follow soon. The department is also in charge Television programming that is already on air.

·         International Missions Outreach: This arm of ministry incorporates The International Missions Bible Institute whose part is to train aspiring Ministers to fulfill their calling; organizing conferences, seminars and workshops for pastors and church leaders. Association of Independent Ministries which is a Non-Denominational alliance of ministries, providing a place of fellowship and exchange ideas; and a Resource Center open to Ministers and Missionaries with materials like; Books, Tapes, Bible commentaries, to help them enhance their calling.

The church is founded on the following CORE VALUES:

1.       P- Prayerfulness

2.       O- Obedience to God's Word

3.       W- Winning Mentality

4.       E- Excellence

5.       R- Righteousness

Jubilee Christian church has branches in

        I.            Eastland-Nairobi

      II.            Parklands-Nairobi

    III.            Nakuru

    IV.            Mombasa

      V.            Kampala-Uganda

J.C.C also runs schools;

§         Daughters of Zion School of Mentorship: Within Jubilee Christian Church is an arm called Daughters of Zion, a ministry cut out and tailor made to meet all needs of the woman -whether spiritual, financial, marital, esteem everything and anything to do with a woman

§         Men's School of Mentorship: “As a man you need a mentor” their tag line…At JCC, the Bishop spends time pouring his heart into his sons with regard to life, career, destiny, Calling and any area of life you may think about.

§         3 Months Full Course: That covers, Course Units Praise & Worship, Introduction to Music Theory Art of leading Worship Excellence in Ministry

J.C.C caters for all genres of people where they have services like Sunday school for the kids, teen services for teens and regular service for adults. They also stream live sermons.

Location

Jubilee Christian Church is located in Parklands on Forest Road opposite Premier Academy, and a few kilometers from the City Center.

Contacts

Telephone: +254 20 - 8085147

Cell Phone: +254 0734 - 552628

+254 719 777 222

+254 719 444 999

Fax: +254 020 – 3746429

E-mail info@jcckenya.net

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Nairobi Light House Chapel

NLC opened its doors to the first congregation of 9 adults and 13 kids on March 15th 1987. It was born out of a passionate desire in Pastor Don and Miss Amy’s hearts to raise leaders who would touch and change the un-reached peoples of this nation and region.

Though Pastor Don and Miss Amy began ministering in various parts of the country in 1975, and more specifically in the coastal zone, God gave them the burden to come to Kenya’s capital and begin spiritually developing men and women who would take on the responsibility of seeing this nation won to Christ. NLC has pursued this through key values of prayer, fervent praise and worship, a relevant word, cells, leadership training and missions.

After much prayer and preparation, NLC embraced cell-group ministry in 1994, with the goal of training every believer to serve as a minister in their home, neighborhood, and work place and beyond. Beginning with 98 cells, the cell group ministry has continued to grow and develop.

Whereas initially these cells were mixed gender and primarily geographical, today the cells are homogenous, gender based and non-geographical. This is to easier facilitate mentorship and discipleship. Many individuals’ lives continue to thrive and be changed through dynamic relationships fostered in cell groups that can be found in almost every corner of the city and beyond.

Vision

NLC's vision is to fulfill the Great Commission in its entirety. The final words of Christ have become our rallying cry and passionate desire - Winning Souls & Making Disciples. We desire to see the earth filled with sons and daughters of God, and they play their part by making it their purpose to reach the lost and the hurting, bring them into the house of God, disciple them and then send them to reach others.

Principle Of 12             

NLC's vision of Winning Souls & Making Disciples is built around the Principle of 12.

The Principle of 12 is based on Christ's model - He chose 12 individuals whom he mentored and gave the mandate to reach others. In the same way, NLC believes that every soul that comes into the House of God must be made into a disciple - fruit that remains - and there's no better way to do it than Christ showed: in groups of 12.

Their packages include:

Mandate - Raising Men: The world needs men who will stand up and take their place. These are men who will take up their God-given mandate as servant leaders and be examples of Christ likeness in every aspect of life. Such men who will not shy away from responsibility; will father their children in Godly principles, and give direction to this generation. That is what Mandate, the men’s network of Nairobi Lighthouse Church, is about.

Ladies First: Today’s woman is driven to attain an image as Executive, Super-mom, and Hot Chick, all rolled into one!  Even as she pursues this illusive dream, feelings of inferiority, the reality of circumstances, her seasons and her biological clock consistently challenge her goals.

City Lights: Lighting Up the City mainly brings together those in college, those starting off in their careers, and those still youthful at heart.  City Lights is well known in this city for its energy, passion and purpose.

Club 8:12: – High scholars Haven, Recently founded, Club 8:12 is the high school ministry of NLC. Put together with the Kenyan teenager in mind, Club 8:12 is NLC’s answer to the coolest Club for high scholars. Club 8:12 brings teenagers together in their small groups, fun events and activities while paying heed to the rigorous academic demands and strict time schedules they often need to keep.

Ignites: - Pre-teens on Fire, The word ignites means, “to set on fire” - the goal of Ignite is to set pre-teens on fire for the Lord!

Pre-teens: today are facing all kinds of demands, risks, expectations and temptations as they grow from childhood to adulthood. This is more than with other generations before! NLC seeks to provide a stable environment for them to grow, while helping them develop and take ownership of godly values. This way they can successfully negotiate the pathway towards adulthood.

Kidz House: - The Younger NLC,              children experience church in its fullness every Sunday as they engage in praise and worship, as they receive a ‘now’ word, and experience warm small group fellowship. Their conviction is that Children’s ministry is not about giving children something to do on Sunday morning while their parents have church. Thus, the full-fledged Children’s Church service they have each Sunday replicates the main adult church service but is simplified for the children’s level.

Location

Nairobi Light House is located in Industrial area on Lusaka road next to the City Stadium.

Contacts

Landline: +254 20 652 652

Cellphone: +254 718 652 652, +254 734 652 652

E-Mail: info@nairobilighthouse.com

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Nairobi Chapel

The Nairobi Chapel was established in the mid 1950’s by ex-British Army soldiers. However, by the late 1980’s, the size of the congregation had declined to a handful of families and the need was felt to indigenize the leadership and reach out to the community, especially the University of Nairobi campus.

Through the committed and visionary leadership of the Senior Pastor, Oscar Muriu, assisted by a dedicated Pastoral Staff and Board of Elders, the Nairobi Chapel has grown within the last 3 years from one congregation with 5 services to 5 congregations.

Mission

The mission of the Nairobi Chapel is to growing DEEP...to Reach WIDE. The intention is for them to be a community deeply rooted in scripture, practicing biblical values in all of life, and thereby reaching far and wide with the gospel.

Their vision is laid out in four main areas:

v      Global Church Planting - They trusting God to help them plant 300 churches around the world by the year 2020.

v       Aggressive Evangelism - 1 million to Jesus

v       Personal Transformation - grow faithful disciples

v      Missions Impact - to be a mission’s catalyst church by training and raise up leaders for international ministries; and being a model to other churches in the work of missions and church planting.

Their Ministries:

Adult Ministry: An adult is anyone from the age of twenty one, up until the time the Lord takes him/her home. Many adults are faced with numerous challenges such as parenthood, unemployment, etc.

Nairobi Chapel holds specialist seminars and crisis counseling sessions are also held to address issues of parenthood, grief, divorce and remarriage in addition to the pastoral one-on-one counseling. Again small-group ministries provide the ideal healing and growth environment. Families from different backgrounds can help and grow in the training and nurturing of children.

Youth Ministry;

GUZA (12): Is their pre-teen transitional class. The first of two transitional groups, it seeks to move the teens from a Children’s ministry mindset to a Youth ministry mindset.

CROSSROADS (13): These boys and girls go through lessons the whole year, culminating in Nairobi Chapel’s Rites Of Passage Experience (ROPES) which marks their graduation. The ROPES camp is a simulation of the African rites of passage where the initiates are isolated from community, instructed and challenged in difficult circumstances and then they are celebrated as they are reintegrated back into community. Then they mature into active participants of the TEENZ. TEENZ(14-18) : These are ROPES initiates who have been raised to the (teens) peerage. With their new found status in the community of faith, these 14 -18 year olds are obliged to live responsibly and become a positive influence in their world.

COLLEGE (19-24): This is the highest level of the youth experience. Much emphasis is placed on equipping them for adulthood responsibilities and facing the world. This is an empowered lot of youth and they feed back into the wider ministries of the church. They also form the most significant transitional group.

Children’s Ministry:  The church is commitment to nurture children of faith is underpinned by the belief that a strong children’s ministry translates into a strong social fabric.

Nairobi Chapel has been the inspiration behind five more churches and it boasts of both a primary school, theology school and many more initiatives that allow God’s work to be done.

Location

Nairobi Chapel is set on a 14-acre plot that houses both the church and primary schools and is located in Jamuhuri estate in the Ngong road area.

Contacts

Mobile: 0725-650-737, 0736-544-144.

E-mail: info@nairobichapel.org

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Christ is the Answer Ministry

Formerly known as Nairobi Pentecostal Church, It was established in 1959, as a ministry of Pentecostal Assemblies of Canada (PAOC). It was born out of the need to establish an English speaking multi racial church that is grounded in the word of God and sound doctrine.

In 2003 Nairobi Pentecostal Church changed its name to Christ is the Answer Ministries (CITAM) and registered as an autonomous independent entity under the Societies Act of Kenya. The name was derived from their motto “Christ is the Answer”.

The branches are:

1.       Valley Road

2.       Woodley

3.       Karen

4.       Parklands

5.       Ngong

6.       Kisumu

7.       Buru Buru

8.       Thika Road

Vision: To impact Kenya and the rest of the world with the Gospel of Jesus Christ through the transforming power of the Holy Spirit.

 MISSION: To know God and Make him Known through evangelism and discipleship

Their Identity:

§       Pentecostal Church submitted totally to the Blessed Holy Spirit

§       They are an English speaking Church with a target audience among the urban populace.

§       They are missions oriented, with an outreach to the wider community within their context.

§       They are a community of believers, open to people of all tribes, races and social-strata of the community.

§       They are a Church with a Ministry approach that is holistic. And seek to reach out to the whole person with the life changing Gospel.

CORE VALUES;

CITAM is committed to nurturing in its assemblies, ministries and programs with these key values

Ministry: They are committed to living, preaching and teaching the word of God. Love for God and His calling is their driving force. The power and influence of the Holy Spirit is the key agent of transformation. They value, appreciate and recognize the diversity of gifts in the body of Christ.

Leadership: They are committed to godly transformational leadership in Church and society that equips believers to participate in the Great Commission. People are the greatest asset both within and without the church.

Community: They work with and exist in a community. And believe that it is their responsibility to impact them in a holistic manner. And will stand in solidarity with those who are marginalized by society.

Family: - They are committed to building strong and effective families that serve the purpose that God ordained for them. They believe that the family constitutes a union between a man and a woman and their offspring.

Integrity: They are committed to personal integrity and holiness in the ministry. They are also committed to teaching and practicing sound Biblical doctrine.

Accountability: They are committed to a culture of transparency and accountability with their members and the general public

Excellence: In keeping with their identity and ministry target, they are also committed to a culture of excellence in all their service delivery and ministries.

The Sanctity of Life: They uphold and respect the sanctity of life from conception.

Partnership: They are committed to partnering with like-minded ministries, churches, Para- church organizations and other agencies that subscribe to their philosophy of ministry.

The church also has committed itself in educating the community and has a number of schools ranging from Baby Class- College level.

Location

CITAM NEW HEAD OFFICE Christ is the answer ministries new head office is based in NPC VALLEY RD Compound.

Contacts

Phone:                  + 254 - 20 - 890773/+ 254 - 20 - 890761/ + 254 - 20 – 892300

Cell: + 254 - 722 - 203776 /+ 254 - 733 – 333816

Email:   npckaren@citam.org

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Nairobi Baptist Church

Nairobi Baptist Church was founded in 1958 by a group of 20 people made of Africans, Asians and Europeans who took local initiatives and covenant to form a congregation of born again believers of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

In accordance with the mandate of the Holy Scripture, the Nairobi Baptist Church has over the years sought to serve God through:

A. WORSHIP: The corporate worship life of the congregation seeks to meet people where they are, bringing them to intelligent grasp and practice of the gospel and allow them to grow to Christian maturity.

B. WITNESS: The church seeks to affirm Christian witness, share the gospel and disciple believers to grow. To help them so that they are able to share the whole gospel to the whole person wherever they live and work and in so doing win others to Christ.

C. SERVICE: The church helps believers discover, develop and use their gifts and seek avenues for providing service and demonstrating Kingdom values within the church and in the wider community.

D. FELLOWSHIP: The church also believes in fellowship to facilitate unity, caring, sharing and belonging, and to address the needs of total person (emotional, physical and spiritual). The church also encourages building up the body of Christ by serving one another.

 Vision Statement: A disciple-making church that is transforming Nairobi and beyond for Christ.

 Mission Statement: To be a worshiping community of the Lord Jesus Christ that is advancing the Kingdom of God through the power of the Holy Spirit.

They undertake this Mission being careful to remain true to values that they hold so dear. Their core values that are derived from God are Word and reflect their commitment to Him and earnest desire to be faithful in their service to him and his people who are the focus of his love.

Core Values

1.       Submit to the authority of the Word of God.

2.       Cultivate vibrant personal growing relationships with Christ.

3.       Loving others and reaching the lost.

4.       Offer sincere worship and persistent prayer to God.

5.       Striving for excellence and using our gifts in ministry.

Ministry

Couple’s Ministry: This Ministry seeks to enhance the relationship between husband and wife and by extension the family through; seminars, retreats and get-togethers.

The fellowship provides counsel on spiritual growth, relationship building and mending, financial management, parenting and on all the phases of life that cycle of marriage traverses.

Manyattas (Youth Bible Studies): Youth Bible Study Groups meet every Sunday @ 09:00am. This ministry is geared towards a closer study of the Word of God and fellowship among the Youth.

Teens Ministries (LITE - Life in the External): A ministry that is specific to Teenagers. Meetings are on Tuesdays and Thursdays during School holidays. Major events: The August Youth Conference & the December LITE concert.

E x - Candidates (EX-cans): This is a transition group in between High School and College. Meetings are held every Saturday.

College Students Ministries (Christ at the College’s Heart): CATCH is a ministry specifically targeting all college students. The group meets on alternate Sunday afternoons.

Men's Fellowship: This Ministry seeks to build up men for Christ through fellowship, teaching, prayer and Small group sharing. Come join the rest of men for an existing and memorable breakfast prepared and served by men as they fellowship and laugh with another every first Saturday of the month at 7:00am.Men's Committee organizes retreats for men in church annually.

Women: The Women's Ministry endeavors to cater for the needs of women in the Church. Currently, this ministry is divided into 7 categories:

§       Mothers of: 0-12; teenagers; grown up children

§        Single: Olives (widows, divorced / separated); Grapes (never married and over 35 years); Cherries (Never married and between 25 - 35 years)

§       Missions and Outreach

§       Special Support Group

§       Retreat Committee

§       Prayer and Conference

§       Catering

Young Adults: A ministry for those within the age bracket of 25 - 35, seeking to empower them with the word of God for life and services.

Location

Nairobi Baptist is located on Ngong Road, opposite City Mortuary and is next to Daystar University, Valley Road Campus.

Contacts

Phone: +254 (20) 2728400, 254 (20) 2728401, 254 (20) 2724682, 254 (20) 2717884

 Fax: +254 (20) 8025962

Mobile: +254-734 330006, 254-720 430335

Email: info@nairobibaptist.co.ke

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PCEA St. Andrews Church

St. Andrews Church constituted the Overseas Presbytery of the Church of Scotland for 46 years up to 1956 when the united Presbyterian Church of East Africa (PCEA) was formed putting together the Overseas Presbytery of the Church of Scotland centered in St. Andrews Church, Nairobi; Gospel Mission Society centered in Kenya region.

 A partnership with the Church of Scotland was however retained with the senior minister coming from the Church of Scotland and a concordant of St. Andrews Church being appended to that of PCEA. The first African Senior Minister of the parish was installed in 1975 and the separate constitution of St. Andrews removed by the General Assembly in 1988, thus making St, Andrews but one of the ordinary parishes of the church.

One of the greatest contributions of St. Andrews Church to date has been in the expansion of the PCEA within the city of Nairobi and its environs. Between 1975 and 1988 they founded other out stations in other suburbs of Nairobi City.

Those stations have now grown to autonomous parishes compelling the General Assembly create Milimani Presbytery that is mainly composed of parishes cropping out of St. Andrews Parish.

POLICY

Presbyterian Churches of East Africa is run through a three tier court system including the Parish Kirk Session, the Presbytery and the General Assembly.

The General Assembly: is the supreme policy making body of the church and the highest court of appeal for any disputes originating from the lower courts. It is composed of Commissioners elected by Presbyteries and also includes representatives of all church groups represented attend the highest court of appeal for any disputes originating from the lower courts at the presbytery level.

The Presbytery: is the highest court of the church in all matters both spiritual and temporal. PCEA is                                                                                                                                  divided into 27 Presbyteries covering the three East African Countries of Kenya, Uganda   and Tanzania. The Presbytery court draws its membership from Parish Kirk sessions through a system of representation and pairing and also includes elected leaders of church groups as is stipulated in the 'Practice and Procedure' of the Church. However the membership of the ordained clergy and laity is equal in both composition of the Presbytery and in any business conducted thereof.

 The kirk session: which is the lowest court is composed of ordained church elders and the ordained ministers of the gospel. The former is referred to as ''Ruling Elders'' the latter as "Teaching Elders" who are ordained for life. Every Ruling Elder takes charge over a designated geographical area in which part of the membership of the church reside. That area is referred to as "Elder's District". In an Elder's District the Elder is responsible for the pastoral care and maintenance of the home church. This role is played jointly with the Church Deacons and Deaconesses in liaison with the clergy.             

Order of Worship Services  

Location

St Andrews Church is located on State House Rd/Nyerere Rd Junction - Nairobi.

Contacts

Tel: (254) 20 2728456

Email: info@pceastandrews.org

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Good Shepherd Church

Good Shepherd is part of the Africa Gospel Church denomination. The Africa Gospel Church is a Kenyan based network of over 1,500 congregations. The church traces its roots back to the work of missionaries from World Gospel Mission starting in 1932.

The church has been self-governing since the early 1970s, and has seem remarkable growth and development into urban areas as well as sending its own missionaries to remote areas and unreached tribes in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, and Sudan.

 Vision: A community of Christ followers reaching the lost, making disciples and ministering to the whole person through the power of the Holy Spirit

 Mission: The Church exists to glorify God through worship, obedience of the word, fellowship, prayer, equipping the saints for ministry, outreach to the lost and active involvement in the social ministry.

Core Values

·         Mentoring

·         Fellowship

·         Scripture

·         Diversity

·         Service

·         Missions

·         Prayer

·         Worship

·         Community

·         Family

Ministry

The youth ministry: is a home away from home. They do their best to integrate in all the aspects of our lives- Physical, mental, social and financial- with the power of the Holy-spirit, bearing in mind that the work of Christians is not merely going to church on Sunday, but rather a daily affair.

 Not forgetting the temptations, troubles, sufferings and inconsistencies in this world. The youth can find a place where they can relate with other saved peers. Living in a time where Christianity gets tested, they can find a solace. They are free to ask for solutions to their problems in a comfortable environment, where they can have examples from those who are older than them.

YOUTH MINISTRY – X-CANS: The purpose of the X-cans ministry under the youth ministry is to bring together peers who have just cleared high school to go through a one year journey together sharing experiences and building one another in Christ. Its other purpose is to provide an opportunity for them to learn their strengths, and create opportunities for them to channel their energies in the right direction.

Young Adults: In Good Shepherd Church the young adults are headed by Tony Njoroge. The Young Adults Ministry created as a positive forum for young people’s to access guidance and advice on the pressures that come with these times we are living in.

Their special needs are addressed by Tony Njoroge and the appropriate guidance offered. Many of the members in the young Adults are between 22-35 years of age.

Women ministry: The purpose of women's ministry is to edify women by providing a forum for women to gain and apply Biblical knowledge so that lives can be transformed in accordance to God's will.

Men ministry: What Is the First Step to Becoming a Successful Christian Man? To know Him,(God) is the ultimate goal as Christian Men. The Bible tells us that if we want our plans to succeed, they must include God.

Together we'll praise God for our successes, pray for each others needs, and discuss what it really means to be a successful Christian Man – in all areas of our lives.

Christian Education: The vision of the Christian Education ministry is to build a family of believers who are provided with proper Christian Education, taught how to rightly handle the Word of Truth as they share that very truth to their families and communities.

Location

Good Shepherd Church is located on Ngong Road opposite Uchumi Hyper Market Nairobi, Kenya

Contacts

Telephone: +254-20-3877674

Fax: +213-466789999/3/4

Email: office@goodshepherdagc.com

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Anglican Church of Kenya

The history of the Anglican church of Kenya dates back to 1844 when the first missionary from the Church Missionary (CMS), Dr. Johann Ludwig Kraft arrived in Mombasa.

In a period spanning 158 years, the church has established 29 dioceses, several institutions and theological colleges which are all interlinked through a computer network founded by Trinity Church, Wall Street, New York.

Vision: A growing, caring Anglican Church boldly proclaiming Christ

Mission: To equip God's people to reach out and transform society with the gospel of Christ.

Core Values

§         Faith in Christ

§         Love

§         Integrity

§         Honoring God

§         Professionalism

§         Humility

§         Collaboration and partnership

Church Structure

Provincial Synod: The synod is the governing council of the church as a body, through its three houses, namely the House of Bishops, the Clergy and the Laity. This committee consists of five members in a diocese, who in accordance with the constitution deliberate on all matters pertaining to the church including spiritual discipline and gives full syndical authority to any act of synod.

Provincial Standing Committee of Synod: This is a sub-committee appointed by the Provincial Synod to attend to urgent matters arising, which do not necessarily require the attention of the Provincial Synod. The boards of mission, finance, education/training and sciences channel matters through this sub-committee for deliberation before receiving the final mandate from the Provincial Synod. It consists of three members in a diocese.

Board of Mission: This board, through the departments of Mothers Union, Kenya Anglican Youth Organization (KAYO), Sunday School, Boys & Girls Brigade, Hospital Chaplaincy, Armed Forces Chaplaincy and Diocesan Missionary Association (DMA) & Evangelism, is the evangelistic arm of the Anglican Church of Kenya obeying the command of Christ to preach the gospel to every person.

Board of Education and Training: Illiteracy is the greatest hindrance to human development. By teaching and educating, this board aims at reducing ignorance in people for the advancement of the church and mankind. It brings together the departments of Provincial Theological Education, Provincial Colleges Council, Education and Liturgical Council.

Board of Social Services: By giving the church a touch of the world and the world a touch of the church, this board seeks to address the major areas of societal concern-Development, Communication, Justice, Peace and reconciliation as well as Researching the roots of societal evils and coming up with positive solutions. The two publications titled The Christian Voice and Roots are vehicles for dialogue with each other and the world on these major areas of concern.

Board of Finance: This board enables the advancement of the mission of the Church by providing material resources. As the financial arm of the church, it is accountable for the monetary resources that have been entrusted to it by people for the work and advancement of the Body of Christ. Under this board are the Budget Committee, Provincial Institutions & Investments, Terms of Service & Appointment and Stewardship Committee.

The Anglican Church of Kenya runs a number of institutions ranging from

1.       Schools

2.       Publishing houses

3.       Guest houses

4.       Branches of the church are found all over Kenya

Location

The headquarters of Anglican Church of Lenya are located in ACK Garden House on Bishop Road opp. NSSF building in Nairobi’s Community area.

Contacts

Phones: +254-20 2718001/ 2714753

FAX: +254-20 2711782/ 2718442/ 2714750

Email: info@ackenya.org

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Nairobi Gospel Assembly Church

Mission: To transform the lives of God’s people for spiritual and physical prosperity by preaching the kingdom of God and those things which concern the Lord Jesus Christ.

Vision: To see the church flourishing and holistically transforming people’s lives through the anointed gospel globally.

Nairobi Gospel Assembly Belief

In essentials we have unity: There is one body and one Spirit, there is one Lord, one faith, one baptism, and one God and Father of us all.

In non essentials we have liberty: Accept him whose faith is weak, without passing judgment on disputable matters. Who are you to judge someone else’s servant? To his own master he stands or falls . . . So then each of us will give an account of himself to God. . . So whatever you believe about these things keep between yourself and God.

The bible: That the Bible, both the Old and New Testaments, was given by the inspiration of God, and is our only rule in matters of faith, doctrine and practice.

v      In creation; that man was created by God and in the image of God.

v      That Adam and Eve, in yielding to the temptation of Satan, became fallen creatures.

v      That all men are born in sin, and thus the necessity for repentance.

v      In the incantation, the virgin birth of and deity of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, Son of the Living God.

v      In His vicarious and substitution death on the cross as (the) atonement for the sins of mankind by the shedding of His own blood at Calvary.

v      That grace and works as recorded in James chapter 2 are compatible.

v      That justification must be sustained by obedience to God’s Word.

v      In the resurrection of his body from the tomb, His ascension to Heaven, and that He is now our Advocate.

v      The church to be a direct result of the first advent and those men are to be actively drawn to it.

v      Immersion water baptism to be scriptural when administered to believers only.

v      In the necessity of the New Birth and that this New Birth is through the regeneration of the Holy Spirit as recorded in the second chapter of acts.

That this statement of faith is sufficient basis for Christian fellowship and that all born-again men and women who sincerely accept this, can and should live together in peace and that it is their Christian duty to promote harmony among the members of the Body of Christ as also to work together to get the Gospel to as many people as possible in the shortest period of time.

Services

Attending a church for the first time can seem a little intimidating. The church wants to relax your nerves by giving you some insight on what happens at Nairobi Gospel Assembly Church on an average Sunday morning.

a)      First service begins at 8:30am

b)      Second service which is a Kiswahili (national language) service commences at 11:30am.

First, come as you are, Open hearted and ready to receive from God. One of their desires is to help you feel comfortable. Second, when you arrive, friendly Ushers will welcome you. if your driving you will be directed to one of many parking spaces. They’ll have a place waiting just for you! As you walk up to the building, you’ll be welcomed into the sanctuary by wonderful Ushers and Usherettes. Just incase of anything the ushers and usherettes will be happy to help you!

Nb: The youth ministry is a support ministry submitting to the vision of the main ministry. The youth ministry will carry out the vision and mission of the main church but in a more youth full way.

Location

Nairobi Gospel Assembly is located in Garden Estate in Ruaraka area of Nairobi

Contacts

TEL: +254-20-8562633 / 8560480

Email: info@thekingdommessage.org

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