The National Council of Churches of Kenya (NCCK), (in Swahili, ''Baraza kuu la makanisa nchini Kenya'') is a fellowship of

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s registered in

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. 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

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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.
Management Team

Facilities

The Council's headquarters are located at the Jumuia Place, Lenana Road,

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. 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

History of NCCK

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

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's national historical narrative. * 1844- Dr.

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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

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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

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in the different local languages and dialects. Two mission conferences are held that year in Kijabe and Maseno. * 1909- Another conference is held in

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, 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." * 1913- The first United Missionary Conference is held in June, in Thogoto,

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, which nine missionary groups attend. A

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proposing the formation of the Federation of Missions 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. A new body called the Kenya Missionary Council 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. That is; 27 member churches, eleven associate members and six fraternal associate members. These are:

Full Members

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African Christian Churches and Schools

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Africa Independent Pentecostal Church of Africa

African Interior Church African or Africans may refer to: * Anything from or pertaining to the continent of Africa: ** People who are native to Africa, descendants of natives of Africa, or individuals who trace their ancestry to indigenous inhabitants of Africa *** Ethn ...

African Israel Nineveh Church

Anglican Church of Kenya The Anglican Church of Kenya (ACK) is a province of the Anglican Communion, and it is composed by 41 dioceses. The current Primate and Archbishop of Kenya is Jackson Ole Sapit. The Anglican Church of Kenya claims 5 million total members. Accordin ...

Church of Africa Sinai Mission

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Episcopal Church of Africa

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

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Kenya Mennonite Church
Lyahuka Church of East Africa
Maranatha Faith Assemblies
Methodist Church in Kenya

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Overcoming Faith Centre Church of Kenya
Pentecostal Evangelistic Fellowship of Africa

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Scriptural Holiness Mission
Zion Harvest Mission
Church of God Planters international churches

Associate Members

Bible Society of Kenya
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
St Paul's University
Public Law Institute Young Women's Christian Association (

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Young Men's Christian Association (

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Fraternal Members

African Evangelistic Enterprise

Daystar University Daystar is a Christian liberal arts university in Nairobi. Daystar's original campus is close to Nairobi city centre, but there was no room to expand at that location. Therefore, in 1992 a new campus was built at Athi River, some 40 km to ...

Fellowship of Christian Unions (FOCUS)

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Trinity Fellowship

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References

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External links

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NCCK Resorts
* Churches in Kenya National councils of churches Christian organizations based in Africa