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‘A Wholesome Ministry for a Wholesome Nation’ MESSAGE TO THE CHURCH 1960, the Anglican Province of East Africa instrumental in leading the church and Christ of propagating abundant living/ AND THE WORLD (Kenya and Tanganyika) was formed with the nation during the clamour for mul- wholesome living (John 10:10b). L.J. Beecher as the first Archbishop. tiparty democracy. Recently, Archbishop As ACK turns 50 years since the enthrone- n 1844, arrived Later in 1970, the Province was further and Archbishop Eliud ment of the first Kenyan Archbishop, we in as the first missionary sub-divided, creating the Province of Wabukala have steered the church to wish to reciprocate our commitment and Isent by Church Mission Society (CMS). Tanganyika and the Province of Kenya. both spiritual and institutional growth. fidelity to the Christian faith as expressed Unfortunately, that same year he lost his On August 3, 1970, the Rt. Rev. Festo In 2016 when I took over from my in the Holy Scriptures, recited in the wife and child. What a tragic way to begin Olang’ was enthroned as the first Arch- predecessor, I inherited a stable and Apostles, Nicene and Athanasius creeds a mission expedition. However, in 1846, bishop of the Church of the Province of well-grounded church organisation. We and enumerated in the 39 articles of Johannes Rebmann joined Krapf and the Kenya. Archbishop Olang’ led the church have embarked on continuing with the religion. CMS station was established at Rabai; during the East Africa revival movement, Church’s wholesome ministry. As we retrace our history, we celebrate and thereafter, the genesis of Anglican- proving the much-needed leadership for Operating under a decade strategy (2018- the faithfulness of God throughout the ism in Kenya. spiritual reawakening. Later on, he was 2027) christened “A Wholesome Ministry years, review our failures and successes Hence the Anglican mission in Kenya has succeeded by Archbishop for a Wholesome Nation.” We aim at but more importantly realign our plans to been in existence for the last 176 years. In and Archbishop David Gitari, who were continuing with the wholistic mission of God’s mission and agenda for humanity. From The Most Rev. Dr. Jackson Ole Sapit

tained the Province to keep the faith and the Nation, guided by the decade Strategy 2018- mission of the church. 2027. The ministry scope has expanded, as has our As communities have been preached to, the Brief History of the ACK membership. Therefore, we have put in place transforming power of the Gospel of Christ in mechanisms to ensure that as the Provincial their lives has been witnessed. This is achieved office, we are better placed and equipped to by understanding the unfolding complex con- The roots of the are in the work of support the Church to deliver on her mandate texts in which we operate. two German Missionaries – Dr Johann Ludwig Kraft and Jo- to humanity and the nation. Our commitment then is on how to remain hannes Rebmann – who were sent by the Church Missionary Our human resource framework has been relevant to the people we serve while main- Society (CMS), incorporated in Britain. Ludwig arrived and aligned to reflect the expanded need for minis- taining the same message of Christ. To achieve settled in Mombasa in 1844, followed by Rebmann in 1846. try through the provincial Administration that this, we have endeavored to understand the Kraft established a mission centre at Rabai, which is now in Kil- has officers and four boards mandated with unfolding complex contexts in which we op- ifi County, on the outskirts of Mombasa City. The Rabai mission spearheading the operations of the Church, erate. centre grew to host the church building, an agricultural centre, covering the following areas: Mission; Educa- The future remains a critical mission field and a vocational training centre-cum-school and a School. tion and Training; Social Services; and Finance. we have positioned ourselves to reach out to The basic aim of the missionaries was to establish a self-sus- Rev. Canon Dr. Rosemary Mbogo This structure has ensured that the core man- even more people through our diverse ministry taining, self-governing and self-propagating Christian commu- date is implemented seamlessly while uphold- engagement in areas such as Health, Educa- nity. ing the Unity of the Body of Christ. Under the tion, Environmental Conservation, Economic Two significant marks of the Anglican Church on Mombasa MESSAGE FROM THE ACK PROVIN- Island are the centre established for freed slaves rescued from CIAL SECRETARY leadership of His Grace, The Most Rev. Dr. Jack- Empowerment, Good Governance, Nation son Ole Sapit, the Church continually ensures Building and Cohesion; among others. slave ships in high seas and some bought by missionaries to As the Church celebrates her Golden Jubilee that the strategic direction bends towards I take this opportunity to join in congratu- set them free, and the establishment of a strategic church this year, it is a moment to take stock of the addressing the pressings needs of the nation. lating the Church for her 50 Years of faithful near the ocean from where the missionaries could observe the growth experienced since we became a Prov- The relevance of the mission underpins Pro- service. ships coming into the port and use coded bell gongs to signal ince. We are grateful that the Lord has sus- viding a Wholesome Mission to a wholesome God Bless you all. the natives if they suspected the ship was of slave traders. The place is to date called Kengeleni, while the area where the slave rescue centre was located became known as Frere Town. With these basic establishments on the Island and Rabai, the LLOYD MASIKA LIMITED church grew. Natives were trained to be catechists and clergy. REGISTERED VALUERS AND ESTATE AGENTS Through small strides of education, training and skills devel- opment, The of Eastern Equatorial had been estab- NORFOLK TOWERS • KIJABE STREET • P.O. BOX 45733 • lished by1884. This diocese was divided in 1899 to form the TELEPHONE: 215900, 218112/3, 213762, 214405, 215885 Diocese of and Diocese of Mombasa, which covered FAX: 225915, 335596, 214930 Kenya and Northern Tanzania. The Rt Rev W.G Peal was the first Bishop. The construction of the Railway line speeded up the estab- lishment of inland stations, such that by 1901, Maseno Station ACK Province at and Butere had been established. This led to the establishment of Maseno School and Butere Girls, followed by Alliance High 50 Jubilee celebration School (together with ecumenical partners) in 1926 and later Kahuhia Girls. A typical mission centre had a church, a school, vocational The Arch Place centre and an agricultural demonstration unit. Some of the missionaries who came in as teachers ended up shuttling be- Kilimani, Nyangumi Road, Completed in May 2019 tween church work and teaching. Leonard Beecher who taught Total Lettable space of 119,133 sq ft. Fully Let at Alliance High School became the fourth Bishop of Mombasa in 1953 and eventually the first and last Archbishop of the Church of the Province of East Africa (CPEA), encompassing ACK Garden Annex Kenya and Northern Tanzania, in 1960. First Ngong Avenue, Completed in December 2012 In 1970 CPEA was divided to form the Church of the Province of Kenya (CPK) and Church of the Province Tanzania (CPT). Total Lettable space of 91,190 sq ft. Fully Let Archbishop Festo Habakuk Olang’ became the first Archbishop of the Church of the Province of Kenya (CPK). Bishop Garden Tower The Anglican Church in Kenya had grown to a level where it was self-sustaining, self-propagating and self-governing. Bishop Road / First Ngong Avenue, Total Lettable It had taken 126 years for the seed which Dr Johann Ludwig space of 78,138 sq ft Kraft planted to mature and multiply into a critical forest of believers to sustain the church. The steady growth of demonstrates the self-propagation that the church continues Available space To Let From 455 sq ft to 11,472 sq ft to witness to date. CONTINUED FROM PREVIOUS PAGE

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Years Anniversary of Anglican Church of Kenya

The Archbishops Since 1970 1970 » 1980 1980 » 1994 1997 » 2002 2002 »2009 2009 » 2016 2016 » Current

The Most Rev Festo Olang’ The Most Rev Manesses Kuria The Most Rev Dr David Gitari The Most Rev Dr Benjamin Nzimbi The Most Rev Dr , He served as the 1st Archbishop and Pri- He served as the 2nd Archbishop He served as the 3rd Archbishop and Served as the 4th Archbishop and Pri- EBS mate of the Province of Kenya, 2nd Bishop and the 3rd Bishop of Nairobi Primate, 4th Bishop of Nairobi and mate and the 2nd Bishop of All Saints’ He served as the 5th Archbishop and The Most Rev Dr Jackson of Nairobi and Bishop-in-Ordinary to the from June 1980 to 1994. First Bishop of All Saints Cathedral Di- Cathedral Diocese from Sep. 2002 Primate and 3rd Bishop of All Saints Ole Sapit (a position held by Before that he served as the ocese from Jan. 1997 to Sep. 2002. to 2009. Cathedral Diocese from 2009 to The 6th and Current all his successors) from 1970 to 1980. Bishop of the Diocese of Before that he served as the first Before that he served as the first 2016. Archbishop and Primate Before that he served as the first Bishop from 1976, after serving as the Bishop of the Diocese of Mt. Kenya Bishop of Diocese after it was Before that he served as the first since 2016. He is also of the Diocese of Maseno from 1961 Assistant Bishop in the diocese East from 1975 and then the first curved from the Diocese of Mach- Bishop of the Diocese of the Bishop of All Saints’ having been one of the first two Africans from 1970. He had left teaching Bishop of Kirinyaga Diocese from akos in 1995. He had served as the from 1996 to 2009, having left his Cathedral Diocese and (with Obadia Kariuki) to be consecrated to join St. Paul’s United Theolog- 1990. first Bishop of the Diocese of Macha- position at St. Paul’s University as the Bishop-in-Ordinary to the Assistant Bishops on 15th March 1955 by ical College, in January While the Archbishop he spear- kos from 1985. Dean of Studies. Kenya Defence Forces Archbishop at Kampala. 1954. headed the process of developing a He has background in teaching He has a background in teaching He became the Bishop of “He was respected for his humility and He was a strong champion of new church constitution and modern- during which he was trained as a and Provincial Administration, which in 2008 after serv- did not engage in fighting for positions social justice, democracy and ized the church liturgy. He was also a chaplain. he left to join ordained ministry. ing as Suffragan Bishop of in the church. He preached peace, love, good governance and total hu- crusader of social, political transitions He spearheaded the establishment He emphasized orthodoxy of the the Nakuru Diocese. He unity, and humility and hence was a great man development. He set out to and an advocate of the second libera- of the Chaplaincy Diploma Course Christian faith. He was a crusader of Public accountability and a peace is a Champion of Social force in keeping the Anglican Church strengthen all institutions that tion in Kenya. at Carlile College and staffing of Pro- justice, Constructive -en united during his tenure.” (Rev. Alfred would facilitate the attainment of Politics is like fire. If you move too vincial directorates. He was a strong maker. “What does God require of you? To gagement and sustainable Sheunda Keyas) that objective. close it burns you. When you move crusader of family values. Development. far you become cold and die. walk Humbly and Act Justly”. 32 Advertising Feature SATURDAY NATION OCTOBER 31, 2020

Years Anniversary of Anglican Church of Kenya

The wings that steer the operations of ACK

THE DIRECTORATE OF MISSION promote development. suitable for communities, through schools, colleges, It operates through 10 regions in different parts of he Anglican Church of Kenya has grown from 4) Kenya Anglican Men’s Association: Targets men vocational centres and in-service facilities. One of the the country, known as Anglican Development Ser- seven Dioceses in 1970 to 40 dioceses, two Suf- from the age of 25 years, prioritising those who most notable of these is the Native Industrial Training vices (ADS). These include ADS Pwani, Eastern, NAIKA fragan areas and one Mission area. Accordingly, are married. It mentors young men on investment Depot at Kabete, which became well-known when it (Nairobi, All Saints and Dioceses), Mt Kenya, T and family life. was used to decommission African soldiers who had the number of Clergy has expanded to over 3,500 in Mt Kenya East, Central Rift, North Rift, South Rift, the whole Province. 5) Chaplaincy: We offer chaplaincy to learning in- served as Carrier Corps in the Second World War. Nyanza and Western. The Directorate of Mission spreads its work through stitutions, hospitals, prisons, airports, ports etc. The other institution is the Jeans School Kabete, Our Theology and Philosophy of Development is different sectors, including the following: The strongest influence of our chaplaincy is to the which was started by Lady Jean to train church work- grounded in the Ministry of Christ as brought out in 1) Children Ministry: Targets children between 0-12 Disciplined and Uniformed Forces, with the Arch- ers in management, office organisation, nutrition, John 10:10, that came “that we may have Life, years. Some congregations have set up crèches bishop being the Bishop in Ordinary to the Kenya public health, home keeping and sustainability sys- and have it in abundance”. to take care of children below the age of three. Defence Forces. tems. The institution was taken over by the govern- We leverage on forging partnerships with the aim of Those above three years attend Sunday School 6) Christian Community Mobilisation Process: ment and is now the Kenya School of Government. empowering communities to achieve their God-given and the disciplined Boys’ and Girls’ Brigade teach Shares knowhow on agri-business with communi- Formulation of curriculum and production of learn- potentials through use of locally available resources. the children life-skills and discipline based on the ties and boosts the work of Mothers’ Union Eagle ing resources were some of the key functions of Focus areas Scripture. We also organise conferences for chil- Process Campaign, which empowers communities the Directorate. However, the role of curriculum • Community Development, covering Climate dren, teachers and brigade officers, and music/ to improve their economic status. development was later taken over by the colonial Change, Livelihoods, Health and HIV, Climate drama festivals. 7) Evangelism and Christian Formation: Our Com- government to produce employment-focused people Change and Environment Management, and 2) Kenya Anglican Youth Organisation: Engages missioned Anglican Diocesan Discipleship and instead of the self-sustaining communities that the Youth. young people between 13 to 35 years through Evangelism Team, popularly known as “CADDET”, missionary education was championing. • Advocacy, covering Governance, Extractives, special service, leadership training, youth confer- has evangelists in every in the country. Also, Up to 1958, the department of education in the colo- Peacebuilding and National Cohesion, and Gen- ences, and advocacy (Wajibika Initiative), and the we have high level theological training centres, nial government was under the Anglican Church. Due der Equity. Anglican Student Fellowship in universities. including St Paul’s University, Kenya Anglican Uni- to the growing ecumenical movement in the country, • Institutional Strengthening and Sustainability, 3) Mothers’ Union: Promotes family life and mo- versity and other colleges. the Anglican Church gave up the department to covering Systems and Policies, Leadership and bilises women within the Church to invest and 8) Discipleship and Christian Formation: We have ecumenical partners to form Christian Church Educa- Governance, and Financial Sustainability. over the years developed Discipleship tion Association (CCEA). This association employed • Research and Knowledge Management, covering materials and encourage Christians to use teachers, supervisors and maintained the education Research, Communication, Innovation and Effec- them and grow their faith. quality in Christian (Protestant) schools. This started tive Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning. ADS Kenya 9) Fellowship among Clergy: waning when the Teachers Service Commission was To promote growth, we organise con- established and the government fully took charge of The Green Anglicans ferences for Clergy at local, national and education matters after independence. The Green Anglicans is a global movement, which we international levels, and remain part of Presently, the directorate coordinates and provides are part of. It champions the preservation and resto- the Anglican Church of Kenya on her Golden Jubilee the Global through support to over 4,000 primary and secondary schools ration of God’s creation. We rally the various groups The Anglican Development Services (ADS) Kenya is the National coordinating arm of the Social Development the and the Gafcon founded by the church, TIVET, theological and univer- within the Church, such as the clergy, youth, Moth- work of the Anglican Church of Kenya. Movement, among others. sity education, development of chaplaincy, liturgical ers Union, the Kenya Anglican Men’s Association Our Focus Areas i. Community Development (Climate Change, Livelihoods, Health & HIV, Climate Change and Environment development, capacity building, and publishing, doc- (KAMA), and the Children, to be aware of their roles Management and the Youth); ii. Advocacy (Governance, Extractive, Peacebuilding and National Cohesion; and Gender Equity) THE DIRECTORATE OF EDUCATION umentation and archiving. The Directorate further in conservation. This is in line with ACK’s strategic iii. Institutional Strengthening and Sustainability (Systems and Policies, Leadership and Governance and AND TRAINING provides oversight to the ACK Language and Orien- focus on “Wholesome Ecology” as envisioned in the Financial Sustainability); iv. Research & Knowledge Management (Research, Communication, Innovation and Effective Monitoring, This is the oldest Directorate in the tation School, ACK Uzima Publishing House and The ACK Decade Strategy 2018-2027. Evaluation and Learning). church, given that the first thing the Provincial Archives. The Green Anglicans focus areas are: Our Regions Pwani, Eastern, Nairobi - All Saints and Kajiado (NAIKA), Mt. Kenya, Mt. Kenya East, Central Rift, South Rift, missionaries did was to establish schools. • The Theology of Conservation North Rift, Nyanza and Western. Contacts The oldest is Isaac Nyundo Primary School THE PROVINCIAL BOARD OF SOCIAL SERVICES • Waste Management Anglican Development Services (ADS) Kenya Bishop’s Road, Opp. NSSF Building; ACK Language School Building, 2nd Floor in Rabai. This social arm of the Anglican Church of Kenya is • Green Energy P.O Box 40502 - 00100 Nairobi. Tel: +254 20 2718801, +254 20 2714752/3 The Directorate offered education and mandated to spearhead and coordinate social trans- • Tree Growing Email: [email protected] / [email protected] www.adskenya.co.ke training that the missionaries deemed formation work on behalf of the Church. • Climate Justice Advocacy and Ecopreneurship.

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