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.

The NCCK was nominated for the 2023 Nobel Peace Prize

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

Holistic transformation of lives for a just, resilient and sustainable society.

Values of the Council

• Integrity
• Stewardship
• Professionalism
• Partnership
• Servanthood

Governance of the Council

As defined by the NCCK Constitution,^[1] 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.^[2]

Management Team

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:

• Jumuia Guest House, Kisumu
• Jumuia Conference and Country Home, Limuru
• Jumuia Conference and Beach Resort, Kanamai

History 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.^[3]

• 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."
• 1913- The first United Missionary Conference is held in June, in Thogoto, Kikuyu, Kenya, which nine missionary groups attend. A constitution 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.^[4] That is; 27 member churches, eleven associate members and six fraternal associate members. These are:

References

External links

• National Council of Churches of Kenya
• NCCK Resorts