Celebrating with our Kenyan partners

African Christian Church and Schools Installation Service for

Rt. Rev. Jeremiah Ngumo Kiguru

On Sunday, January 15th, we represented Canadian Baptist Ministries at the installation service of new leadership for our oldest Kenyan partner church the ACC&S. It was a wonderful day of prayer and celebration as thousands of church members and guests came to show their support for the newly elected moderator and executive officers.

The Church's general council showed unprecedented support for Jeremiah Ngumo in the December 2016 elections that endorsed him and his new executive team. We have witnessed a great sense of anticipation and support throughout the Church for this new generation of leadership.

One of the many ACC&S choirs that participated in the worship service

Peaceful and positive transitions of leadership are an important sign of church health. In many African denominations, succession planning/process is a major issue of concern. It takes great humility and wisdom for denomination leaders to embrace and encourage emerging leadership within their churches. We are so thankful for the strong example of the ACC&S, who have demonstrated the excellence in this area of church governance.

Outgoing Moderator Rev. Joseph Maina Macharia

sharing his blessing and support for Jeremiah and his family

Dancing for the Lord

One of the highlights of the event was the ACC&S Kigumo boys choir that enticed Jeremiah and past moderators Julius Karanja and Joseph Maina to join them in dance. The entire assembly erupted in cheers as these distinguished ACC&S leaders threw themselves into the fun. 

Rev. Canon Peter Karanja, General Secretary Nation Council of Churches of Kenya

Archbishop Timothy Ndambuki, Africa Brotherhood Church

This weekend was also the launch of Archbishop Ndambuki's book The Seed, a story of the Christian heritage of the Kamba people. On Saturday, we joined over five thousand Africa Brotherhood Church members for a special service of dedication for the book which is being released this week.

Erica with Coptic Priest, Joseph

During both of this weekend's celebrations, it was a blessing to spend time getting to know other Christian leaders and clergy from Kenya's diverse community of Christian faith. Please join us in praying for the Church in Kenya that together we might strive toward unity and solidarity in the mission of God to bring hope and healing to the world.