On June 23, 2018, Nairobi Chapel posted a tweet announcing the appointment of Dr. Janet Mutinda and Prof Marta D. Bennett as the first female elders in the church. “Dr. Janet Mutinda & Prof Marta D. Bennett have today been ratified as the First Female Elders during the Nairobi Chapel AGM 2018 in adherence to … Continue reading Nairobi Chapel takes a stand on women church elders
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Church 101: A Senior Pastor’s First Message to the Church
My church got a new senior pastor last Sunday. Actually, he’s been around for quite a while (at least five years) as the Associate Pastor. But Ken Mbugua officially became the Senior Pastor of Emmanuel Baptist Church on October 18th, 2015. His first message will remain etched in my mind for a long time. Not … Continue reading Church 101: A Senior Pastor’s First Message to the Church
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It hit me when I was already at my doorstep. I had left my house keys at the office. This has never happened before, perhaps it was because I was having a bad day. I couldn't imagine going all the way back to the city center. It was 6 pm -- the traffic will be … Continue reading Home …
The Poor Musings of a Church Mouse
My friend didn't make it to church yesterday. No, he wasn't busy doing something else. In fact, he woke up quite early yesterday. So, it's not like he overslept. My friend WANTED to go to church, so his will cannot be blamed for missing church yesterday. You see, the reason why my friend could not … Continue reading The Poor Musings of a Church Mouse
Why I Love Preaching to the Choir
You could call most of what I do here "preaching to the choir." Most of my writing primarily targets Christians rather than non-Christians. Of course, there are times when the occasional non-Christian bothers to spend a few minutes on my lengthy posts and begins to seek Christ. I am grateful for such moments. I pray … Continue reading Why I Love Preaching to the Choir
Blog Break (18 Apr 13)
Here are some great reads that are bound to make your Thursday worthwhile: GET TO CHURCH EARLY. I think this article was written with me (Cornell) in mind. I've been getting to church and meetings quite late lately. This is not good. I need to change this. I am going to change this. Starting yesterday. … Continue reading Blog Break (18 Apr 13)
Blog Break (6 Mar 13)
It's been awhile since I posted the last Blog Break. I guess the tension after the general elections here in Kenya have re-organized all our schedules as we wait for the final poll results to be announced. Here are four links to articles that I found worth sharing and re-reading: TEACHABILITY. This post was written … Continue reading Blog Break (6 Mar 13)
Every Church Needs a Choir
I'll be singing at my church's Easter Musical next month! For those who know me, that first sentence sounded like hyperbole. But it isn't. It's true, guys. I actually just finished practicing my narrative lines (I'll be singing and narrating) for the day. "Cornell? Singing in a musical? Get out!" I know. It sounds unbelievable. … Continue reading Every Church Needs a Choir
The Kenyan Church and Prosperity Gospel
I deeply appreciate Peter Oduor's effort towards bringing to light the various problems plaguing the Kenyan church and 21st Century evangelicalism in general. On 13th February, he wrote an article on Daily Nation's DN2 magazine, addressing the premise: "The Kenyan Church is on a roll, but what’s the inspiration behind its colossal growth over the … Continue reading The Kenyan Church and Prosperity Gospel
Blog Break (12 Feb 13)
Enrich your mind and spur your heart with these three great reads today: In THE ABUNDANCE OF GIVING, John MacArthur argues that, while there are many reasons to look forward to going to church every Sunday, the offering is usually not at the top of our lists. Yet, it is the one thing that should be … Continue reading Blog Break (12 Feb 13)
The Irony of the Atheist Church
There's an atheist "church" in London. It's called The Sunday Assembly. Started by British comedians Sanderson Jones and Pippa Evans, the Sunday Assembly meets every month in north London at the site of a former Christian church. The church is basically modeled on a typical Christian church. The main difference between this and other churches, … Continue reading The Irony of the Atheist Church
Blog Break (4 Feb 13)
Perhaps the reason you seldom look forward to Mondays is because you don't really get what's so special about Sundays. This Monday's blog break features insightful articles on the power and purpose of being part of a biblical church community: First, let's get definitions out of the way. THE ESSENTIAL: CHURCH is part of a … Continue reading Blog Break (4 Feb 13)
21 Steps to Biblical Fellowship
"That they may all be one, just as you, Father, are in me, and I in you, that they also may be in us, so that the world may believe that you have sent me. The glory that you have given me I have given to them, that they may be one even as we … Continue reading 21 Steps to Biblical Fellowship
Blog Break (19 Jan 13)
I love to read. Actually, I think I am addicted to reading. I may be the only person who takes breaks from reading to read something else. On any given day, I am always in the middle of at least 2 books, apart from the Bible. I also love reading blog-posts, I think I read … Continue reading Blog Break (19 Jan 13)
The Cross and Cross-Gendered Fellowship – Part 2
Still to the guys, In the previous post, I pointed out the folly in having close or intimate fellowship with a person of the opposite sex. The basic conclusion was that it is foolish and therefore sinful to put so much confidence in our own strong wills, when the Bible (for our instruction and warning) … Continue reading The Cross and Cross-Gendered Fellowship – Part 2
A Call to Reform our Pulpits – The Gospel Revisited
It seems that with so much distortion of the Gospel upon our own pulpits, we are faced with a new scenario of having to revisit the Gospel message with people we would rather assume (rather than confirm) are fellow Christians. How does one discuss the Gospel message with a fellow believer without coming off as … Continue reading A Call to Reform our Pulpits – The Gospel Revisited
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