National Council of Churches of Kenya

The National Council of Churches of Kenya (NCCK), (in Swahili, Baraza kuu la makanisa nchini Kenya) is a fellowship of Protestant churches and Christian organisations registered in Kenya. It is currently Chaired by the Africa Brotherhood Church (ABC) Archbishop Dr. Timothy N. Ndambuki. Its motto is "For Wananchi" which means "for citizens" (Wananchi meaning citizens in Swahili): This motto has been exemplified in NCCK's long involvement in public service, advocacy, and social responsibility in Kenya. It is a member of the Fellowship of Christian Councils and Churches in the Great Lakes and Horn of Africa and the Fellowship of Christian Councils in Southern Africa.

Identity, Vision and Mission of NCCK[]

Identity of the Council

A family of Christian communions and organizations in fellowship and witness.

Vision of the Council

One Church; United in Faith and Mission Witnessing to Jesus Christ and Transforming Lives

Mission of the Council

To transform lives through ecumenism, capacity building, advocacy and service delivery.

Values of the Council

In all its work, the Council is informed by its core values, which are:

Integrity, through accountability and transparency
Stewardship, through sound resource management
Professionalism, through competence and efficiency
Partnership, by collaborating with others, and
Servanthood, through fair and humble service

Governance of the Council[]

As defined by the (NCCK Constitution), the supreme body of NCCK is the General Assembly (GA), which meets once every three years, which has an Executive Committee which meets biannually. This Committee has two sub-committees, namely, the Programme Committee, and the Finance and Administration committee. These committees meet regularly throughout the year, and work closely with the management team. The day-to-day operation of the Council is the responsibility of management team under the leadership of the General Secretary who is also the chief executive officer of the Council.^[1]

Officer of the Council	Name
Chairman	Archbishop Dr. Timothy Nzyoki Ndambuki
Vice Chairman	Moderator Julius Guantai Mwamba
Honorary Treasurer	Mr. John Thiong'o
General Secretary	Rev. Canon Chris Kinyanjui Kamau
Chairman, Finance & Administration Committee	Mr Kibuga Kariithi
Chairman, Program Committee	Bsp. Joseph Ntombura
Deputy General Secretary	Dr. Nelson Makanda

Management Team

Position	Name
General Secretary	Rev. Canon Chris Kinyanjui Kamau
Deputy General Secretary	Dr. Nelson Makanda
Director, Programs	Ms. Susie Ibutu
Head, Human Resource & Administration	Ms. Catherine Kamau
Manager, Finance	Ms. Mary Wanjiku Ssekalega

Facilities[]

The Council's headquarters are located at the Jumuia Place, Lenana Road, Nairobi. This facility also serves as the Nairobi region offices. NCCK maintains nine regional offices throughout Kenya as well as five conference or retreat centers namely:

Ol-Lerai — The Meeting Boma
Jumuia Guest House, Kisumu
Jumuia Guest House, Nakuru
Jumuia Conference and Country Home, Limuru
Jumuia Conference and Beach Resort, Kanamai

Journey of NCCK[]

The Church of the Torch, Kikuyu, where NCCK was founded in 1913

Established in 1913, it has been a key player in mobilizing Kenyans in various political, economic, and social issues. As such, NCCK's story is intricately intertwined with Kenya's national historical narrative.

1844- Dr. Johann Ludwig Krapf, a German and the first missionary arrives in what would later become Kenya and starts work on the Coast. He is soon followed by other missionaries including Johannes Rebmann who establish several mission stations around the country.
1908- By now several issues face the missionaries who have greatly increased in number, including the need for commonality in the names referencing God in the different local languages and dialects. Two mission conferences are held that year in Kijabe and Maseno.
1909- Another conference is held in Kijabe, which paves the way for the formation of NCCK. A key resolution is made: "This Conference regards the development, organisation and establishment of a united self-governing, self-supporting and self-extending Native Church as the ideal in our Missionary Work." [1]
1913- The first is held in June, in , Kikuyu, Kenya, which nine missionary groups attend. A constitution proposing the formation of the is discussed, and four missionary groups sign it. NCCK is born.
1918- At the second United Missionary Conference, the name of the organization is changed to Alliance of Protestant Missions.
1924- The membership is expanded beyond the original four members and the goals of the organization change^[how?]. A new body called the is formed.
1943- As the country inches towards independence, there is need to broaden the membership to accommodate non-missionary Christian bodies. The objectives change once again, and the organization is then called Christian Council of Kenya (CCK).
1966- Independence is won. To reflect the new state of affairs, the organization re-brands into National Christian Council of Kenya.
1984- The name of the organisation is changed to National Council of Churches of Kenya to reflect the fact that membership to the organisation is by churches and not individual Christians.

Membership[]

NCCK has 37 member churches and organizations, who seek to facilitate the attainment of a united, just, peaceful and sustainable society[2]. That is; 27 member churches, eleven associate members and six fraternal associate members. These are:

Full Members[]

African Christian Churches and Schools

Anglican Church of Kenya

Coptic Orthodox Church

Friends Church in Kenya
Free Pentecostal Fellowship of Kenya Full Gospel Churches of Kenya

Kenya Evangelical Lutheran Church
Kenya Mennonite Church

Methodist Church in Kenya

Presbyterian Church of East Africa
Reformed Church of East Africa
Salvation Army

Church of God

Associate Members[]

Bible Society of Kenya [3]
Christian Churches Education Association
Christian Health Association of Kenya
Christian Hostels Fellowship Kenya United Independent Churches
Mt Zion Church Kayole Kenya Ecumenical Church Loan Fund
Christian Students Leadership Centre (Ufungamano House) Kenya Students Christian Fellowship [4]
St Paul's University [5]
Public Law Institute Young Women's Christian Association (World YWCA)
Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA)

Fraternal Members[]

African Evangelistic Enterprise [6]
Daystar University
Fellowship of Christian Unions (FOCUS)
Trans World Radio
Trinity Fellowship
World Vision International

References[]

^ NCCK, NCCK. "NCCK About". Retrieved 18 October 2012.

External links[]

[Ncck-1] NCCK, NCCK. "NCCK About". Retrieved 18 October 2012.

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