Mission is not so much something we say but something we do. In Mathew 7:16, we are told,”by their fruits you will recognize them”. The fundamental characteristics of the mission and life of Christians is seen in James 2:14-25, which entreats us to be doers of the word .Faith without good deeds in useless. Mission therefore, is the way in which the church is sent out into the world to fulfill the great commission (Mathew 28:18-20).
Evangelism means to bring or to announce the good news .This entails dealing with very concrete needs of the people, hence evangelism is a process of concientization. It’s the liberation which lifts a person from a state of being inhuman to a state of being fully human, that is, holistic gospel according to John 10:10.Thus, evangelism is regarded as synonymous with the word mission but literary meaning preaching the gospel “and how shall they hear without a preacher? Yes, there must be a “preacher” The Missionary -and how shall thy preach except they are sent?”
Mission and Evangelism is the work of the whole church. It becomes vibrant when it is made a normal activity for all the church people all the time. On the contrary, it dims when it is considered as a special activity for special people at a special time. Mission and evangelism must be a regular part of the church program. No follower of our savior can dismiss mission work as someone else’s duty. In this regard there are no closed seasons for fishers of men.
Mission and Evangelism is the work of the whole church. It becomes vibrant when it is made a normal activity for all the church people all the time. On the contrary, it dims when it is considered as a special activity for special people at a special time. Mission and evangelism must be a regular part of the church program. No follower of our savior can dismiss mission work as someone else’s duty. In this regard there are no closed seasons for fishers of men.
In this regard, Kirinyaga Diocese mission has always been a priority but operating under the Youth Department. In January 2016, mission became a department by itself whereby the Diocesan Bishop RT.REV JOSEPH KIBUCWA appointed full time Co-ordinator to run the department. In actual fact, the fundamental calling of the church is to evangelize and everything else is secondary.
VISION
- A committed church which boldly proclaims the Gospel of Christ at Local churches, parish level, diocese and beyond.
MISSION
- To lead people throughout the diocese into a growing relationship with Jesus Christ and to strengthen the local church, parish, diocese and beyond.
GOAL
- Transforming the world so that the structure of injustices and oppression will be gotten rid of .This way, justice and righteous is established in the society. Luke 4:18-19
PURPOSE
- To progressively reach the unreached with the Gospel of Christ hence perfecting human race and the Kingdom of God.
- To enhance the understanding of biblical teaching of Christianity maturity.
CORE VALUES
- Training and sending of missioners in and outside the diocese
- We endeavor to make mission and evangelism more fruitful by making use of the available gifts
- Enhance moral and spiritual uprightness
- Encourage team work and hard work
MISSION BRANCHES
- Mission and Evangelism oversight committee.
- Diocesan Evangelistic Team (DET ):this was started by Dr.JosiahMurage on 5th March 2011 and commissioned by the retired Bishop Daniel M.Ngoru on 27th August 2011.
- Diocesan Intercessory Ministry: started and officially launched by Bishop Joseph Kibucwa on 5th December 2014. Intercessors meet once in a month ie every first Friday of the month.
- Layreaders:Voluntary licensed lay people to work together with parish priests especially in preaching ,assisting in Holy Communion and burial services etc
- Gospel Seraph Singers: started by the Bishop Joseph Kibucwa and launched on 6th August 2016.The branch plans to put up their Music Studio.
- Evangelist’s Fellowship
- DMA – South Ngariama
2025 UPCOMING EVENTS
- DEANERY MISSION COMMITTEE WORKSHOP PLUS 2-HOUR DOOR TO DOOR, OPEN AIR AND EVANGELISM AS FOLLOWS:-
- 19/6/2025-Githure Deanery at Githure
- 26/6/2025-Ngariama Deanery at Kiandumu
- 3/7/2025-Kariru Deanery at Kiamutugu
- 10/7/2025-Mugumo Deanery at Kiangwenyi.
- 17/7/2025-Kiamiciri Deanery at Ngungu.
- 24/7/2025-Kiamwathi Deanery at Karia.
- 31/7/2025-Karumandi Deanery at Thumaita.
- 7/8/2025-Kianyaga Deanery at Rwambiti.
- 11-15/8/25-Lay Readers Tour to Mombasa
- 22/8/2025-Murubara Church – Diocesan Prayer Kesha
- 28/8/2025-Nguka Deanery at Mbui Njeru.
- 4/9/2025-Kangai Deanery at Kangure.
- 11/9/2025-Sagana Deanery at Rukanga.
- 18/9/2025-Mutithi Deanery at Kaminji
- 25/9/2025-Kamuiru Deanery at Kiarugu.
- 2/10/2025-Kimaina Deanery at Ndiriti.
- 9/10/2025-Kamuruana Deanery at Kamuruana.
2. OTHER EVENTS ARE AS FOLLOWS:–
- 2-6 /7/2025 – Meru Mega Mission
- 24-30/11/2025-Diocesan Mission Week – Kiandangae Archdeaconry
- 28/11/2025-Diocesan Intercessor Committee Retreat at Shunem.
- 15/12/2025- Diocesan Intercessors Conference at Kiarugu
- 26/12/2025-Diocesan Prayer Kesha at Ciagini
FUNCTIONS OF THE MISSION AND EVANGELISM DEPARTMENT
- Organizing Diocesan Evangelistic mission, rallies ,door to door evangelism, revival fellowships and ,mission conferences
- Holding prayer Keshas and conferences
- Organizing retreats and workshops for various committees in the department
- Proclamation of the Good News through (DET) Diocesan Evangelist Team.
- Establish and strengthen intercessory groups at congregational level.
- Strengthen and extend the ministry in prisons
- Planning to extend mission and intercessory partnership
- Planning to extend mission / intercessory programs for Pillar TV
Generally, the department ensures that mission and evangelism work is carried out effectively through visits by the co-ordinator in Archdeaconries, Deaneries and Parishes.
ACTIVITIES SINCE OUR LAST MISSION DAY ON 8TH JUNE, 2024
We have done the following:-
MISSION RETREATS AND SEMINARS:-
- 2nd November 2024: Intercessors Retreat at Thumaita with 8 out of 11 expected attendees.
- 18thFebruary, 2025: Parish Chairperson retreat: 42 turned up
- 28thFebruary, 2025: Evangelists retreat 106 turned up out of the expected 115.
- 28thMarch, 2025: Mission Co-ordinators retreat 25 turned up out of expected 33
DIOCESAN AND PROVINCIAL MISSIONS
- 8th November 2024: We had Missioners trained at Kutus before going for Gichugu Mega Mission.
- 25th November – 1st December 2024: The Gichugu Mega Missionreached 324 villages across 36 parishes, engaging 21,386 people through house-to-house evangelism. A total of 11,122 households were visited, with 10,201 Anglican and 5,956 non-Anglican homes reached.
The mission resulted in 791 new converts, 188 new members joining the Anglican Church, and two baptisms. Additionally, 1,455 people who were not attending church were identified, and 335 returned back to the Anglican Church. While no new churches were planted, the mission strengthened local congregations and expanded the church’s outreach.
NB: The mission revealed 1,455 of the visited Anglican members not attending church—844 in Kabare Archdeaconry and 611 in Ngiriambu Archdeaconry. This calls for focused pastoral follow-up and discipleship to restore their commitment.
- 15t h–18th May, 2025: Nakuru Mission – 77 missioners went / attended.
DEANERY MISSION WORKSHOPS, ONE ON ONE EVANGELISM AND OPEN AIR PREACHING AS FOLLOWS:-
- 13thMarch, 2025: Kutus Deanery
- 15thMarch, 2025: Gathigiriri Deanery
- 20thMarch, 2025: Rianjuki Deanery
- 27thMarch, 2025: Difathas Deanery
- 3rdApril, 2025: Thaita Deanery
- 10thApril, 2025: Kiamuthambi Deanery
- 24thApril, 2025: Gakoigo Deanery
- 9thMay, 2025: Cathedral
- May, 2025:Kagio Deanery
- 22ndMay, 2025: Karima-ini Deanery.
- 29th May, 2025: Njukiini Deanery
During the above mission workshops and Gichugu Mega mission, 2230 people were reached, 11,206 Anglicans, 6889 Non Anglicans, 36 from other religions, 393 returnees, 8 baptised and 847 Souls won to Christ.
PRAYER GATHERINGS AND KESHAS
- 19th April 2024: Diocesan prayer kesha at Rukenya parish with 3 souls won to Christ. Preacher was Rev. John Muthii.
- 23rd August 2024: Diocesan prayer kesha at Mbiri with over 400 attendees. Preacher was Ven. Winfred Munene and Rev. John Muthii Karani
- 13th September 2024: DET kesha at Kithiriti.
- 22nd November 2024: Climaxing of 30 days of prayer and fasting for the Gichugu Mega Mission at All Saints Kianyaga.
- 27thDecember 2024: Diocesan Prayer Kesha at Kaminji Church with a turn up of 310 people and one soul won to Christ. Preacher was Ven. Canon Benson the Administrative Secretary.
- 28thMarch, 2025: Evangelists Diocesan Prayer Kesha. At St. Paul’s Kutus 22 turned up. Bishop was our guest preacher. Rev. Dorothy also preached.
- 18thApril, 2025: Diocesan prayer kesha at Kiburu. Preacher was Rev. John Muthii Karani.
- 9thMay, 2025: DET Prayer Kesha at Kianjiru. Preahcer was Rev. Phylis Muriithi Chaplain Karia boys and Eunice Wairimu DET member.
NB: Diocesan Intercessors prayer first Friday of the month from 5th December, 2014 is moving on very well.
SPECIAL EVENTS AND CONFERENCES
- 15th – 19th August 2024: Lay Readers’ Conference at Karoti Girls, attended by 306 lay readers with full participation of all facilitators.
- 28th October – 1st November 2024: Evangelist Tour to Mombasa with 109 out of 115 expected attendees. Positive resolutions made concerning salary centralization.
- 11th– 14th December 2024: Convention by East Africa revival Brethren at Karoti Girls high School , attended by over 900 delegates from all over the Diocese. 58 souls were won to Christ.
- 16th– 20th December 2024: Intercessors conference at Mumbu Church where 225 delegates attended.
DMA: SOUTH NGARIAMA REPORT
- KADAWA SUB-PARISH REPORT
The ACK Kadawa Sub-Parish comprises four congregations, with a total of 62 members. Over the past two years, the following achievements and challenges have been noted:
ACHIEVEMENTS:
KADAWA CHURCH
- Successfully cleared its loan at ADOK and proceeded to acquire more shares.
- Completed the altar and installed tiles.
- Relocated the Mothers’ Union kitchen to its designated place and upgraded it.
GOLD CHURCH
- Relocated and upgraded the kitchen.
- Purchased a high-voltage generator.
NJUGU-INI CHURCH
- Connected the church to the national electricity grid.
- Installed tiles throughout the church building.
- Constructed pavements around the church.
BETHSAIDA CHURCH
- Completed payment for the church land.
- Built a larger mabati(iron sheet) church on the new plot.
- Constructed an improved toilet facility on the church grounds.
OTHER ACHIEVEMENTS
- Inter-church mission work continues actively.
- Capacity-building workshops have been successfully organized both within and outside the parish.
- The parish has cleared all financial obligations to the Archdeaconry and Denary.
- Elections have been conducted successfully at all levels.
- All pastoral and preaching programs are running smoothly.
CHALLENGES
- The entire parish lacks a lay reader, including retired ones, as well as an evangelist to assist with ministry duties.
- South Ngariama is an economically disadvantaged area, where children sometimes miss school due to financial constraints. This economic hardship also affects church activities.
- Heavy rains make roads impassable, hindering both ministry and daily business activities for residents.
- There is no access to clean drinking water or flowing streams for farming. This results in hunger and increases the prevalence of lifestyle-related diseases among church members.
WAY FORWARD
- Continued capacity-building initiatives.
- Strengthening evangelism efforts to keep the fire of the gospel burning.
- Appealing to the Diocese and other stakeholders to continue supporting this mission area, as they have done in the past.
IKURUNGU SUB-PARISH REPORT
The ACK Ikurungu Sub-Parish consists of four (4) congregations with a total of 77 Christians.
ACHIEVEMENTS:
IKURUNGU CHURCH
- The church continues to grow and develop.
- The church floor has been cemented.
- Initial preparations for constructing a permanent church have begun.
KIRATHIMO CHURCH
- The church currently has a membership of seven people.
- It is housed in a semi-permanent structure with a cemented floor.
NGOMANO CHURCH
- The church is experiencing significant growth.
- It is housed in a semi-permanent building with a cemented floor.
- Initial steps have been taken to construct a permanent church.
CHALLENGES
- The parish lacks an active lay reader and evangelist.
- The road network in the area is poor, becoming impassable during the rainy season due to mud and flooding, which greatly hinders evangelism efforts.
MAJOR ACHIEVEMENTS FOR THE DEPARTMENT
- A total of 847 souls were won to Christ from our last mission day
- We successfully introduced deanery mission workshops, two-hour door-to-door evangelism, and open-air outreaches in the archdeaconries. This initiative has yielded great results, and we are now implementing the same approach at the deanery level.
- For the first time, we organized a brethren convention, bringing together members of the East African Revival movement alongside young people, who formed the majority. The goal was to foster spiritual growth and unity in Christ.
CHALLENGES
- Managing the youthful participants during the brethren conference at Karoti High School proved to be challenging.
- Heavy rains during the Gichugu mega mission caused delays for the missionaries.
- The preparation for the Gichugu mega mission came with some difficulties. However, by God’s grace they were overcome and witnessed a fruitful mission.
- Evangelist from Mombasa resulting to salary centralization in near future.
APPRECIATION;
We are grateful to God Almighty for the opportunity to serve in Mission and Evangelism the core business of the church. We thank our bishop for his unwavering support, inspiration, encouragement and passion for mission and intercessory ministry. We thank our guest speaker, all clergy, church workers and everyone who attended today to support the work of mission. May God bless you all.
CONCLUSION
According to our Diocesan theme 2025-2026 wholesome church brings revival taken from Ezekiel 47. Just as the river begins at the altar revival begins with prayer, worship and seeking God’s presence. Revival doesn’t stay confined to the church it spreads outwards impacting society hence the great commission go …..into the whole world. Let us work diligently, united as one body in Christ, to fulfill the indicated great commission.
NB: The upcoming Archdeaconry outreach in Kiandangae is like a pivotal moment in this mission it marks the completion of the archdeaconry circle and we hope to end at a high gear with great harvest for Christ.
