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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]
The National Council of Churches in Korea (NCCK) began as the Choseon National Christian Council in 1924 and worked to spread the Gospel and strengthen church solidarity after Korea gained independence in 1945. Post-Korean War, the NCCK collaborated with world churches to reconstruct society. In the 1960s and 70s, it focused on missions for ...
Member Denominational Tradition African Methodist Episcopal Church: Methodist (Historically Black) African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church: Methodist (Historically Black)
Samuel Kobia (born March 20, 1947, in Miathene, Meru, Kenya), is a Methodist clergyman and the first African to be elected General Secretary (2004–2009) of the World Council of Churches (WCC), [1] a worldwide fellowship of 349 global, regional and local churches representing a Christian population of over 590 million people.
The council's 38 member communions include mainline Protestant, Eastern Orthodox, African-American, evangelical, and historic peace churches. [7] Individual adherents of more than 50 Christian faith groups actively participate in NCC study groups, commissions, and ministries.
Gideon Ndambuki was appointed by the National Council of Churches of Kenya (NCCK) to a panel representing Christians/Muslims to investigate and arbitrate in the Likoni Clashes which pitted Christians against Muslims which saw violence erupt in the Likoni area of Mombasa.
He is the third born of eight children. He grew up in a Christian home, and attended Riakanau Primary School from 1959 to 1965. He later joined the prestigious Kangaru School, [2] Embu in 1969. Here Mutava was the secretary of the Christian Union which represented the School in Church affairs, Music, Drama and supported the local Sunday Schools ...
Earlier this year, Ida Odinga called for the regulation of churches to tame the unchecked mushrooming of worship centers across the country. She said the National Council of Churches of Kenya (NCCK) should also ensure church leaders are taken through training for quality service to the congregants. This sparked a heated debate on the internet ...