Maichael Taari, ECLEA-Kenya regional coordinator
The ECLEA/NPBC class at my place is set for graduation this august 29th. The class has covered all the ECLEA courses within the partnership program; hence they will graduate with a certificate after which from September they will resume back to class doing the remaining NPBC courses. Then after a year or so finally they will graduate with a diploma in bible and theology. This is the only time that we are graduating students having done 11 eECLEA courses in an academic manner; hence we are using this occasion as a marketing tool for ECLEA work in Kenya and our neighborhoods. A total of 15 students will be graduating.
Barnabas Mpekethi, ECLEA-Kenya national coordinator
OFFICIAL REPORT: Successful Graduation of Karatina ECLEA Diploma Class
I am delighted to share an official report following the successful graduation ceremony held last week on Saturday 15th August 2026.
Key Highlights and Milestones
Successful Graduation: The Karatina ECLEA Class officially graduated, with students receiving their Diploma in Bible and Theology.
Full Curriculum Completion: The graduating students successfully covered all ECLEA courses.
Third Cohort of 2026: This marks the third ECLEA graduating class to successfully complete their studies this year.
Academic Accreditation: The training was conducted through Equipping Church Leaders East Africa (ECLEA) and Nairobi Pentecostal Bible College (NPBC), which is fully accredited by the Kenyan government.
Distinguished Guests and Attendance
The ceremony was well-attended by key leadership figures, government representatives, and past beneficiaries.
Official Leadership: Thomas Mwai, the ECLEA Kenya Secretary, attended the ceremony.
Government Representation: Local government officials were invited and present to witness the milestone.
Next-Generation Leaders: Four students representing the second generation of ECLEA were invited to participate.
Alumni and Partners: We hosted alumni who previously graduated from the ECLEA school through our partnership with NPBC and have since attained their Bachelor's Degrees with the support of ECLEA.
Growing Impact and Transformation
There is a growing, cross-generational hunger for biblical education in the region. Both young and old students have developed a deep desire to learn from ECLEA materials. You will witness the same through the link that i am sending to you separately. In particular, the video clips featuring Jonathan teaching book-by-book have proven to be an invaluable resource.
These videos significantly enhance student comprehension of our manuals and core theological teachings.
Acknowledgements and Gratitude
To God be all the glory. We extend our deepest blessings and gratitude to the entire ECLEA team and our global supporters.
The profound structural impact and spiritual transformation taking place across Kenya would not be possible without your continued prayers and financial support.
In Christ,
Barnabas Kinyua Mpekethi
National Coordinator
ECLEA KENYA
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James Kamau, ECLEA-Kenya regional coordinator
ECLEA REPORT FOR NAIVASHA MSAKA MEETING ON BIBLICAL MARRIAGE AND PARENTING HELD ON 12-13 AUGUST 2026 AT CHRISTIAN OUTREACH MINISTRIES WORLDWIDE. MARUTI
The meeting went on well on the above mentioned dates. The teachers were James N. Kamau and Tom Mboya. It had 21 participants. For the first time we had a youthful leaders and young couples, with few elderly people. This to us is very encouraging because of the future and continuity of the program. The delegates participated well with great enthusiasm as the program continued.
The following major denomination were represented.
• Christian Outreach Church Worldwide Maruti
• Light Congregation Kenya
• Victory Equippers Church
• Christian Outreach Church Worldwide Kayole
• Kenya Assemblies of God Church
REPORTS
WINNIE WANJIRU – Learnt on the importance of faithfulness in marriage and being a person who speaks and lives the truth.
SALOME NZISA– Understood the importance of training a child well. She was able to learn that before punishing the child, it is important to have trained him or her first.
SHAWN NDIRANGU – Learnt the importance of leaving and cleaving for a man who has gotten married; he should then cleave to his wife so that they become one flesh.
SAMUEL NJOGU– Saw how significant trust is in couples. He realized that this is what would result in a fruitful and happy marriage.
We are again grateful to our partners and our Director Jonathan Menn for making this training possible through their contributions.
Yours in Christ Service,
Dr. James N. Kamau
Lower Rift Valley ECLEA Regional Coordinator Kenya
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Julius Olale, ECLEA-Kenya regional coordinator
I conducted an ECLEA AA training in Migori from the book of Habbakuk. The attendance was good and responses were so good. Waiting upon the Lord with right attitude and rejoicing in Him was a great lesson. Thanks for the opportunity.
Pastor Julius Olale
Cordinator Migori/Homabay
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Fredrick Njoroge, ECLEA-Kenya regional coordinator
I am very happy to inform you that this is my last conference this first half of the year conference. I went to a very different area in my region and it was amazing. Very senior church leaders were in attendance,and much more and they enjoyed the learning and sharing their experiences in the matters of the church ministry.
We dwelt with the course on THE CHURCH: ITS MISSION AND PURPOSE. This was on 28th--30th May. In this conference the number of mature leaders were big compared to the upcoming church leaders. Interactions and participation as per the learning were very high, and this encouraged me so much. I believe the second part of the conference this year will be equally very good.
Fredrick Njoroge
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Justus Wafula, ECLEA-Kenya regional coordinator
I would like to thank God for all directors of ECLEA. ECLEA has really helped many many pastors and leaders of the gospel in local areas. I would like to assure you ECLEA that my dear pastors and leaders and neighboring ministries we enjoying good relationship. When any function we come together as body of Christ.
So my last lession I have was Biblical Stewardship, which is really touching our ministry and other denominations. According to situation in Kenya economy is down. If you fail to plan and budget, life becomess so hard. The venue at PAG church Kibingei near Kimilili Town, the place you did Biblical Stewardship. They demanded us to repeat. I am having confidence that ECLEA is expanding quickly. We have covered Bungoma county part of Kakamega, Busia, and part of Kitale. Pst Alice and Rev Silas are waiting to start Bungoma south up to Boundary Lwakhakha, Uganda board and Kenya.
So our last happened on 7th to 9th May. Thank you all friends and donors who are enabling us to sperate this gospel.
May God bless you all ECLEA team and our leaders in Kenya under our coordinator. We love you all.
Justus Wafula
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David Njeru, ECLEA-Kenya regional coordinator
MAY 2026:
Our 3rd and final meeting in the first half of 2026 was conducted successfully with about 22 in attendance. The course was Biblical Marriage and Parenting held at Neemaland Ministries, Kabiria. It was a unique venue as it hosts hundreds of less fortunate children (a children's home).
Bsp Grace who was our host really appreciated the guesture. She said that the training will go a long way in grounding the pastors and leaders present but more importantly, "the insights gained will add value to the many children under my care."
Of particular interest was a man who sat attentively listening to the teachings. During break time, he approached me and said,
"Your teachings have really helped me. My father had 3 wives and I have two. I was planning to get the third one but now I won't. You have helped me a lot. I got born again when I was still married to my two wives. These teachings are revolutionary. When we meet, I will slaughter a goat for you."
All in all this teaching was very well received. The area of sex generated much discussion and to many' it was like breathing fresh air.since the topic is rarely discussed openly. The three days didn't seem to be enough to cover everything.
Such testimonies are as a result of ECLEA and their many supporters. We appreciate very much .
Regards.
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David Njeru
ECLEA Coordinator, Nairobi Kenya
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James Kamau, ECLEA-Kenya regional coordinator
ECLEA REPORT FOR KAWANGWARE 46 ON BIBLICAL INTERPRETATION. ON
14-15 MAY 2026. VENUE, VICTORY EQUIPPERS KAWANGWARE
The meeting went on well on the above indicated dates. The teachers were James N. Kamau and
Monica Wambui. It had 6 participants. The following major denominations were represented.
1. International Christian Fellowship.
2. Grace Fellowship Sanctuary.
3. Victory Equippers Church
4. Nuba Fellowship Church.
REPORTS
PASTOR JOHN KIRUI – Learnt on the importance of context in Biblical Interpretation. He
was particularly forewarned of the dangers of misinterpretation of the Bible by preaching or
teaching it out of context.
PASTOR NAFISHA ABDALLA – Saw how important the Bible is as the final authority for
life and faith. This then shows why sound rules of hermeneutics and exegesis are so important.
This also shows that only by soundly interpreting God’s word can we best understand what God
is saying to us.
DEACON GEOFFREY MUTHOMI – Was particularly thrilled by learning on the importance
of staying on the line which illustrates, his task to discover what God’s word says and to be
faithful to it. Once again, we thank our Eclea partners and our Director Jonathan Menn for
making the training possible through their generous support.
Yours in Christ Service,
Dr. James N. Kamau
Lower Rift Valley Eclea Regional Coordinator Kenya
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Thomas Mwai, ECLEA-Kenya regional coordinator
We did our AA conferences as scheduled in Witeithie Christian outreach church on January 26th to 28th. we were able to host 8 senior pastors largely from pentecostal. The team was composed of pastors who have gone through theological education but they all agreed that our book is so much detailed and three days were not enough. We later on Feb 16th-18th we did our foundational book in 1st Timothy at Kamakis corner. This was a new place where we introduced ECLEA and one of the participants is a Local TV presenter who later gave me an opportunity to have a TV show. I took the chance to expound 1 Timothy 6:6-19 about prosperity teachers and true contentment. I received so many calls from viewers and I give credit to the ECLEA materials.
We Later did confrences in Ndururumo 26th to 28th March where we tackled the book of Jonah. We had 11 particitants from one church. This was a special request from a pastor who have been in our meetings to train her leaders. The training was good and we might go back there next year. Finally, we did our last meetings at Ruiru where we had a section of Ruiru ministers network representatives. The group consists of 160 Pastors and there was a suggestion to do atwo day conference with all of them probablly next year. Attached are some of the photos.
Again thanks for ECLEA and for the commitment and facilatition.
REV. THOMAS N. MWAI
MURANGA-KENYA EAST-AFRICA
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Samuel Ochieng, ECLEA-Kenya regional coordinato
r
ECLEA NORTH RIFT FIRST QUARTER REPORT
1. DATES: 18th to 20th of February 2026
2. VENUE: LEAD / NATION CHURCH / YALA
3. SUBJECT: BIBLICAL STEWARDSHIP
The rural leaders wanted to understand, the meaning of church stewardship - especially in the area of time and money. Because this has been a problem in their ministries I had to take them through the steward of money and possession.
And later on stewardship of time in rural churches people ( leaders) does not understand the stewardship of church.
Resources neither do they understand what steward of time can play in the growth of their ministries. We agreed that (church) should always operate on a budget line, that in equal to the income of the members. We also agreed that there must be a team that handle all the money and other resources that comes into the treasurer of the church for accountability. That the resources must be put aside to assist and help those who are in need among them that (people) must be taught the types of (Giving) like the (Apostolic giving) Jesus Giving where people gave for missions and church support willingly without being forced or any other condition.
Sincerely, Samuel Ochieng, ECLEA-Kenya regional coordinator
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Justus Wafula, ECLEA-Kenya regional coordinator
We had our first conference in kakamega Muhuni Nabakholo where we did Biblical stewardship, because last we had I Timothy and the book of James.
The conference had 21 paticipants,15 pastors and 6 church leaders,.They were positive asking more questions, budgeting and finance in the Churches.asking their church members in local areas.One Sunday they give ksh 100 as a pastor how can you budget on that.After discussio
n they discovered that whatever little you get, make a budget will help you and the church management have a good record for accountability.
Second meeting or conference has been at Webuye in a new church at Muji.where have taught Timothy attended by 15 pastors.After the conference 8 of the pastors decided to join Bible college Webuye town.
We are looking forward to do the last conference on 15th to 17th next month.we sincerely appreciate ECLEA and it's directors lead by Jonathan menn. Thank you ECLEA for giving us chance to reach our local areas who have been left for long.
God bless you all.
Bsp Justus Wafula, regional coordinator western Kenya Webuye
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James Kamau, ECLEA-Kenya regional coordinator
ECLEA REPORT FOR NAIVASHA, KAYOLE MEETING HELD ON 10-11 MARCH 2026 ON 1st TIMOTHY .VENUE: CHRISTIAN OUTREACH CHURCH, WORLDWIDE KAYOLE.
The meeting went on well on the above dates. It had 7 delegates due to a communication hitch .
The following major denominations were represented
1. Christian Outreach Church Worldwide ( Hosts)
2. Pentecostal Assemblies of God.
3. Kingdom Light Congregation
4. Kenya Assemblies of God
5. Victory Equippers Church
REPORTS:-
- Jane Waithira- Learnt on the importance of respecting elders and taking care of the Pastor
who is also the lead elder. She also learnt that the laborer is worthy of his wages.
- Julius Njogu- Learnt on the importance of teaching systematically and orderly.
- Pastor Wilson Mambuya- was able to understand the dangers of false teachings and the
importance of teaching the true doctrine just as Paul instructed Timothy.
- Margaret Omire- learnt that it is God who saves and transforms. As a result those who
have been saved and transformed ought to do the same to others.
- David Gitau- listened keenly to the teaching and had this to say. Timothy was being
encouraged by Paul's words not to let anyone look down on him because he was young.
He was also happy to have learnt on the qualifications of an overseer.
We are once again grateful to ECLEA and its partners who have made this training possible.
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Barnabas Mpekethi, ECLEA-Kenya national coordinator
I wish to officially inform you that yesterday and today I taught the ECLEA participants from the Book of James,
focusing on key practical lessons for Christian living.
From Chapter 1, I emphasized obedience to the Word, based on James 1:22 — “Be doers of the word, and not hearers only.”
From Chapter 2, I taught that faith must be demonstrated through actions, according to James 2:17 — “Faith by itself, if it does not have works, is dead.”
From Chapter 3, we learned about controlling the tongue from James 3:5, which shows how small things can have great impact.
From Chapter 4, I highlighted humility before God using James 4:10 — “Humble yourselves before the Lord, and He will lift you up.”
From Chapter 5, I encouraged patience in trials as written in James 5:8 — “You also be patient. Establish your hearts, for the coming of the Lord is at hand.”
The session was successful, and the participants understood the importance of living out their faith practically.
Blessings.
Bishop Barnabas Kinyua Mpekethi
National Coordinator
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Fredrick Njoroge, ECLEA-Kenya regional coordinator
I am fine and doing very well in this ministry. No one can compare the ECLEA of then to now since I personally joined this teaching ministry. There has been a very big difference in terms of acceptability of our courses and the church as a whole.
I did my first conference towards the end of February on thursday 26/28 Feb 2026, Biblical Stewardship. The reception was amazing and exciting. Participation and interaction was great.
You know, our books are not too hard to read or understand. The language you have used is very friendly to many of us. So keep up that good work.
Fredrick Njoroge, ECLEA regional coordinator
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James Kamau, ECLEA-Kenya regional coordinator
ECLEA REPORT FOR NAIVASHA, MARUTI MEETING ON BIBLICAL STEWARDSHIP 12-13 FEBRUARY 2026 VENUE: CHRISTIAN OUTREACH CHURCH, WORLDWIDE MUSAKA
The meeting continued well on the above dates. The teachers were James N. Kamau and Tom Mboya. It had 10 delegates. The following major denominations were represented
1. Christian Outreach Church Worldwide ( Hosts)
2. Phefa Church
3. Kingdom Light Congregation
4. Kenya Assemblies of God
5. Victory Equippers Church
REPORTS:- The delegates were keen to learn all what was being taught and participated well in the teachings and also by asking questions.
MARGARET OMIRE- Learnt on the importance of delegation. She was able to understand that it saves time. She also realized that delegation should be committed to faithful people who are also good stewards.
JANE KEMUNTO- Learnt on how to be a good steward and a manager of all that is committed to her. She also realized that in giving, God loves a cheerful giver.
MR. JULIUS NJOGU- Learnt on the importance of using his time well. He was surprised to learn that time is not only money, but it is life. He realized that wasting his time is wasting his life.
MR. DAVID - Saw the importance of giving. He learnt that it is through giving that we receive. He was also impressed by the teaching on being a steward of our environment. He agreed that he will do his best to implement what he learnt
Once again we appreciate our director Jonathan and all partners who have made training possible through their sponsorship.
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David Njeru, ECLEA-Kenya regional coordinator
Our very first ECLEA training in 2026 in Kabiria was concluded in an educational institutuion's hall which was well attended (18 Pax). The pastors were extremely excited because of the deep content of 1st Timothy which was well covered.
The emphasis however was on the 15 qualifications of an overseer, pastor or a church leader. Many were particularly interested to know if one ought to score 100% of the 15 or there was a pass mark. Although this was a genuine question reflecting on the state of church leaders, I may sadly say that many pastors or church leaders fall short in one or more areas. Having said that, it was seen necessary for each leader to introspect and make amends with God in case there is a personal flaw.
The point of being above reproach was of great interest since being a public figure, it wasn't quite possible to know how the community may rate a leader. The best approach was to do the best and leave the rest. The other major aspect was the love of money - which is the root of all evil. In reality, money by itself is not bad since it is the currency that local and global commerce responds to. All in all, money is an emotive subject that requires careful approach and handling.
In conclusion, ECLEA is doing a great job in making such well researched materials readily available to pastors and church leaders. The impact is tangible.
Thank you Jonathan and all ECLEA supporters
Regards.
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David Njeru
Nairobi Region - ECLEA Coordinator
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