Meet Our Leaders
We are an elder-led church with a leadership of pastors and elders. Our admin staff support the daily operations and management of the church.
Our Pastors
Our pastoral team is devoted to serving, teaching, and guiding the church with grace, wisdom, and love.
Craig Luper
Elder / Lead Pastor
Craig and Pam have been happily married for 46 years. They have two sons and their wives, as well as their most wonderful grandchildren. Craig and Pam were born and raised in Kansas. Craig has been a youth pastor, associate pastor, and Senior Pastor of several churches, as well as a missionary for many years. Craig and Pam have now lived in Kenya for over 7 years, and they have loved every minute. “Pasi” Craig as he is called by many, loves basketball, American football, and golf. Craig and Pam love to connect with people and hear their stories.
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Okoth Lwanda
Associate Pastor
Okoth Lwanda is a happily married man, and the proud father of two wonderful children. God graciously saved him as a teenager, and has been nothing but good to him. Okoth has given his life in service to the church, and to the lost. He has pursued studies at USIU in Psychology, and AIU in Biblical Studies. He loves music, animals, rugby, travel, and thrill-seeking activities like sky diving. He is currently embroiled in a long family struggle over whether to have a pet dog, or a pet tortoise.
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Our Elders
We are blessed with a prayerful, dedicated and passionate eldership team filled with humility and discernment.
Dunstan Machoka
Elder
Dunstan is a Telecommunications Engineer and ICT consultant, currently serving as the Managing Director of Syda Solutions. Dunstan is married to Sylvia, and they have 2 children, Aisha and Leshan. They have been part of KVC for 10 years. They lead and host a community group in their home. Dunstan serves as the Children Supervisor at BSF Karen Men's Class and is passionate about impacting families through the love of Christ. He has an endearing heart for our youth and young adults.
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Sammy Gatere
Elder
Sammy is the IT Director at West Nairobi School, where he also coaches middle school basketball, cross country, and leads 4th-grade boys' discipleship. He and his wife, Ciru, have 3 children: Weshy, Njira, and Cici. The family has been an integral part of KVC for 15 years, contributing to various ministries including the Sound Team, Marriage, Prayer, and Children's ministries, and serving as home group leaders. Sammy is passionate about sharing God's love and finds joy in serving Him daily through His grace.
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Soila Mungai
Elder
Soila has been an active member of Karen Vineyard Church for the past 13 years. She has served in the Children’s Ministry for about 10 years, teaching Sunday school across various age groups. She leads and hosts one of our community groups, creating space for fellowship and spiritual growth. Soila is married to David, and they have 3 children. She is passionate about raising children in the faith and building Christ-centered families.
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Our Staff
Our administrative team keeps the church running smoothly with dedication. care and excellence.
Alex Njuguna
Media / Communications
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Cathy Matei
Operations / Community Groups
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Jules Mbaiya
Administrator / HR
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Margaret Njoki
Accounts / Finance
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Noel Nderitu
Worship / Music |
Rohni Manji
Children / Youth
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Our Interns
Our trainees serve with enthusiasm, growing in faith and leadership as they support the church’s mission.
Andrea Tanui
Children / Youth
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Anita Rioba
Worship / Music
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Elijah Kinuthia
Media / Communications
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Martin Kasomo
Youth / Media |
Be shepherds of God’s flock that is under your care, watching over them—not because you must, but because you are willing, as God wants you to be; not pursuing dishonest gain, but eager to serve; ~ 1 Peter 5:2