About ICC Imara
“And let us consider how we may spur one another on towards love and good deeds. Let us not give up meeting together as some are in the habit of doing but let us encourage one another – and all the more as you see the Day approaching.” Hebrews 10:24-25
Since June 2017, the ICC churches completed a transition and are now operating as independent churches. Through our church mission statement to “Connecting people to God and to each other, Challenging believers to Christ likeness and Changing the world.” ICC-Imara has experienced God’s favor in many areas and as we look back, we can speak of God’s faithfulness in growth in all our ministries.
Our vision is to see our congregation grow and mature spiritually through the teaching of the word of God from the pulpit and the various Connecting Groups. We have witnessed our youth comprising of the Next-Gen (Toddlers – 13 years), Teenz (13 – 17 years) and the iFrontrunners (18 – 25Years) experiencing a transformation in engagement and spiritual maturity. We can now call ourselves a church of the 21st century through doing ministry in a modern way with a target of ministering to the urban community.
The fact that we have many youthful to middle age congregants is evidence that we are reaching our targeted urban population which comprises students, the young professionals and working class. We invite you to join us and be a part of our family, together we will grow, together we will learn.
As you visit this website, we invite you to engage with us on-line during our live services every Sunday or by attending our Sunday services at 8:30am and 10:30am. Bring your children we will take care of them and teach them the word of God in a way they will understand. Within the sanctuary, we have carved out a creche for parents with 0 – 6-months old babies to allow them to fully participate in the service. We also have wonderful programs for all age-groups and it is our prayer that as you interact with us you will find ICC – Imara A Place To Belong.
Please join a Connecting Group so that you may be able to know us as we get to know you. We believe that God has brought you to us for a purpose. May God bless you and renew your strength.
Rev. Julius and Marianne Wainaina – Senior Pastors, ICC Imara
Excellence: We are committed to pursuing God and doing the best we can with the gifts and abilities that God gives us. We are on a continuous journey to improve our skills to meet and exceed the goals we have set to the glory of God. (Daniel 6:3; Philippians 4:8; Titus 2:7)
Biblical Truth: Our belief is grounded in the word of God. The Bible is at the heart and centre of our church and its ministries. The scriptures equip us to do the work God set before us, to be vessels in spreading His word to all ends of the earth. (Matthew 28:19; 2 Tim 3 : 16-17)
Prayer and worship: Communicating with God through prayer, strengthens our relationship with God. Our prayer and worship include expressions of thanksgiving, praise, confession, intercession, and petition. We value worship that is joyful, diverse, reverent, and inspiring, thereby celebrating the joy of our salvation. (Matthew 6:9-13; Psalm 95:6)
Fellowship and Community: The mutual bond that we have with Christ unites us in a profound and eternal relationship of love. This bond releases us to express God’s love in joyful and affectionate service to each other and for the benefit of His kingdom. ( 1 Corinthians 1:10; Hebrews 10:24-25)
Authentic Relationships: We are devoted to demonstrated genuine care and love for one another. We fellowship with one another in truth and love for shared spiritual growth, encouraging and spurring each other to good works. (Acts 2:42-44; John 13; 34,35).
Servanthood: We purpose to equip every Christian to be a servant-leader, in the home, church community and at work. (Matthew 20: 26-28; Mark 10:45)
Innovation and Creativity: We believe that our Creator God is a creative God who made us creative. Therefore, we seek to be creative and innovative. (Exodus 35:31-32)
Our strategic pillars guide us on what to focus on and what to prioritize as we work towards the vision of God’s Love Impacting Generations. They do this by defining our goals and initiatives, and this way, we know we are moving in the right direction.
We have five priority strategic areas:
- Spiritual formation
- Faithful stewardship
- Leadership development
- Outreach
- Authentic Relationships
For more information on the strategic pillars kindly see our 2021 – 2025 strategic document here.
From inception in 1983, ICC continues to be a multi-cultural and multi-racial English speaking urban church with a big heart for the lost in the city; targeting Nairobi’s un-churched urban English speaking population.
Due to the high influx of people into the city of Nairobi, the problem of informal suburbs, HIV/AIDS, poverty and unemployment has become ICC’s social-cultural mandate in seeking interventions that will assist in handling the needs of these low incomers. International Christian Centre through its Non Profit Organization (Zinduka Afrika) works within the informal settlements of Kibera, Mathare, and Mukuru and other parts of the country (i.e. Lamu, the Wata and un-reached peoples who live in the dry Northern part of Kenya). The objective of the programmes is to improve the overall livelihoods of people living in these areas through targeted interventions to address shelter, education, teenage pregnancies, insecurity, micro-finance, and employment issues.
Children are at the heart of any thriving church. As ICC, our partnership with One Hope has provided us the opportunity to reach hundreds of thousands of primary and high school going children with the gospel. Our creative approach to ministry towards to the youth and children include the use of sports through the partnership we have with Ambassadors In Sports – Kenya. ICC is also using a creative approach to the universities through “The Journey” that is now attracting over 500 unchurched young people every weekend. Our Masters Commission program has seen us engage our young people (aged 17-25) in various missions and community projects.
As we grow bigger we have to grow smaller through our Connection Groups “CGs”. It is through such small groups that we will build and challenge each other to grow spiritually and become like Christ, serve in the body and go for missions. Our family ministry continues to be strong and a model to the city. We have been in the lead in the introduction of Pre-Marital Counseling that begun way back in 1990’s. To date we give training to over 100 engaged couples a year with 50% of them coming from other churches including mainline churches.
Finally, our mission statement helps us in engaging our people to be the generation that will Change the World.
Service Times
8:30am & 10:30am
10.30am
iFRz Youth Services:
10:30am
8.30am & 10:30am
Every Sunday, Kids ministry is available for children 6 weeks to Primary School. Kids will be cared for by committed leaders, experience exciting services, and interact with age-appropriate lessons. Your child will walk away knowing how to love God, love others and how to hear the voice of God.
Pastoral & Ministry Staff
Rev. Julius Wainaina
Senior Pastor
Pst. Tony Amisi
Executive
Rev. Benson Omondi
Pst. Ishmael Macharia
Partnerships & OneHope Regional Director
Pst. Mercy Wangui
Children Ministry
Pst. Kevin Tindi
Youth Pastor
Pst. Steven Kitoto
Worship & Creative Arts
Pst. Mary Wambua
Family Ministry
Pst. Gerald Mwasi
I-Connect
Sylvia Mwasi
iLadies Ministry
Pst. Andrew Muganda
Outreach, Prayer & Logistics.
Othole Mukama
Ropes Ministry
Nelson Gacheru
iTeenz Ministry
Janepher Anchinga
Counselling Ministry
Michael Ngigi
Media Production & Technical
Shefa Sambu
Media Production & Technical Assistant
Hiram Omukuba
Technical & IT Assistant
Susan Njeri
Media & Production Assistant
Administration Staff
Faith Muthoni
PA to Senior Pastor/Church Administrator
Mweru Kaberia
Human Resource
Ernest Njeri
Office & Facility Assistant
Wyce Lugonzo
Kitchen Assitant
Violet Alali
Accountant
Nicodemus Maweu
Assistant Accountant
Cate Karuga
Safety and Security