ABOUT US

OUR HISTORY

Gospel Preachers Church is located in Kiambu County, Thika location, Karibaribi Sub-locationand is a member of the Evangelical Alliance of Kenya (EAK). It was started in 1994 by the founding elders of the Church. The Church was initially hosted in the compound of the founding elders, who established the church in direct obedience to God’s Word. From these humble beginnings, the church existed as a makeshift structure and ran one service a week on Sundays. As the numbers of congregants grew, the structure was enlarged and was able to introduce mid week prayer and worship services.

As God’s favour continued to abound, in 1996, GPC received funding from Samaritan Purse towards purchase of a one acre plot in Karibaribi. The Church moved to its own one acre plot in 1997 in a temporary structure made of timber and iron sheets. In 1999, Gospel Preachers Church was officially registered. By this time, the church had grown in terms of numbers, and owned its own musical instruments and public address system as well as a permanent stone house for the Pastor. GPC has had two different Pastors and the current pastor has been with the church for the last 15 years. It has also had a very vibrant Sunday school run by volunteer teachers as well as an equally vibrant worship team comprising of youth. The church has engaged in numerous evangelical and outreach crusades culminating in the planting of a second church in Gitutha sub- location, Limuru Location, Kiambu County where it owns a quarter acre plot.

GPC can be described as a middle sized church with a congregation of up to 150 people, serving more than three missions/programs. The focus of the programs is on activities (such as those listed below) and also reaches out to the local community. The congregation’s sense of belonging comes from joining the programs as well as from worship. Operational decisions are made by the committee of elders (plus the Pastor) and the focus is also extended to include the wider mission activities and engagement with the local community. Leadership is centered on the Pastor and there are a significant number of volunteers. The role of the Pastor is that of Shepherd to the congregation with a coordinating role.

OUR VISION

GPC’s vision statement is a fellowship founded on God’s love that seeks to demonstrate the goodness and faithfulness of the Lord Jesus Christ to all for his glory.
Gospel Preachers Church aims to be a church that not only provides spiritual nourishment but meets physical needs and is a solace and refuge for people wishing to experience God’s everlasting love. This vision statement is based on Philippians 1:1-6:

“Paul and Timothy, bondservants of Jesus Christ, to all the saints in Christ Jesus who are in Philippi, with the bishops and deacons: Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. I thank my God upon every remembrance of you, always in every prayer of mine making request for you all with joy, for your fellowship in the gospel from the first day until now, being confident of this very thing, that he who has begun a good work in you will complete it until the day of Jesus Christ”.

OUR MISSION

The mission statement of GPC is GPC exists to preach the undiluted Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ the Son of God, His virgin birth, His death on the cross, His burial in the grave, His resurrection on the third day, His ascension to heaven and his imminent return to earth.Gospel Preachers church purposes to be a church that preaches the undiluted Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ the son of God in accordance with his word in the holy Bible. The mission statement is based on Mathew 28:19-20 which instructs every born again believer to

“Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age”.

OUR VALUES

TRUTH

The church is based on the absolute truth in accordance with the Holy Bible. In this respect the church believes in:
o The Trinity: The Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit
o God’s people are called to share the good news of Jesus Christ
o The eternal truth of God never changes: it is the same yesterday, today and forever.

HONESTY

The church’s actions will be driven on principles of honesty and integrity. The
church will aim to work in goodwill and accountability to its congregants and community. In this respect, the church is accountable:
o For who we are, our actions, and our words (Be genuine)
o To our congregants, beneficiaries, partners, donors and wider stakeholders (Be open)
o In encouraging trust (Model confidentiality)

COMMITTED

The church will ensure that it diligently sticks to the Bible as the sole reference on the word of God. In this respect, the church is committed to:
o To supporting God’s people to the extent possible o To excellence in all that we do
o To enhancing worth and dignity of God’s people

OUR FUTURE PLAN

We are undertaking the Construction of a Permanent Sanctuary.

The Building will also have space for Sunday School, a youth hall and other amenities that will give a wholesome experience to the worshippers in the area.

Download the Strategic Plan