Church Governance and Administration
The proclamation of the gospel has resulted in the birth of congregations drawn from all nations and races of the earth. To make it possible for these believers to unite in fellowship, thousands upon thousands of churches have been organised. Men and women have been called into the responsibility ofchurch office so they may lead and direct theses churches intheir spiritual activities.
Denominations have been organised to bind these churches in unity of faith and practice. A very important part of this vast growth is the development of institutions that require sound principles of governance, administration and organisation. Even in this day of change and innovation, it is my prayer that the church would rest under the leadership of men and women who have high regard to principles outlined by scripture for leading the church.
Jesse Gathura is a pastor currently serving as the regional director of the International Bible Society, Biblica East Africa. His ministry spans a cumulative of 20 years in various levels of leadership that has seen him travel to 16 nations.
Jesse holds a degree in Bible and theology and a masters in leadership. He is passionate about missions and especially capacity building of the local church and has been involved in coordinating Bible engagement programs in East Africa, training pastors, church leaders, youth, and children’s workers.
He resides in Nairobi, Kenya together with his wife Ruth and their two sons.