Isaac Muthengi
Arusha,Tanzania
Summary
Seasoned Lead Pastor with 23 years of experience of increasing responsibility in congregational leadership. Committed to shepherding individuals to Christ, engaging the community in missionary work and community outreach, and devising strategies to sustain long-term operations goals. Expertise in spiritual counseling, education, and mentorship. Proven success in advancing church goals and increasing community engagement in congregation.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
LEAD PASTOR
Brilliance Family Churches
Arusha, Tanzania
10.2018 - Current
- Lead church in understanding, embracing, and accomplishing mission to develop disciplines locally and globally, and engaging followers in worship, community, and ministry.
- Devise and implement church vision and execute strategies to achieve short-range and long-range spiritual and organizational goals and objectives.
- Spearhead outreach and pastoral efforts such as Biblical counseling, wedding, and funeral services.
- Plan worship services and events, and equip staff and lay leaders to coordinate services and events; oversee staff and ensure they have resources to fulfill duties and responsibilities.
- Support, supervise, and manage congregation staff; work with HR to screen and hire non-ordained staff and call ordained staff.
- Work with Outreach Committee to implement ministries reaching out to unchurched, inactive, and new residents of the community; direct assimilation of new members into congregation.
Executive Pastor
Faith Champions Church
Nairobi, Kenya
08.2015 - 09.2018
- Guided Church in discovery and fulfillment of its calling and mission, including casting God’s vision, encouraging spiritual development, leading congregation, and expanding congregation’s participation in mission activities.
- Planned and delivered weekly sermons, prepared long-term preaching plans, and oversaw Sunday school.
- Strengthened and oversaw faith life by creating inviting community of faith, empowering leadership, coordinating and supervising weekly staff meetings, and leading weekly gatherings such as Bible study.
- Collaborated with Finance and Stewardship Ministry Group to manage Church’s finances and devise strategies to grow stewardship.
- Provided pastoral care, including hospital, shut-in, bereavement, and funeral visitation; guided and counseled congregation.
School Principal
Potters house Girls High school
Nakuru , Kenya
01.2011 - 12.2017
- Partnered with teaching staff to develop and improve curriculum offerings for students.
- Instructed teachers on classroom management, behavior and instructional strategies.
- Interacted positively with staff to demonstrate professional conduct expectations of teaching and administrative personnel.
ASSOCIATE PASTOR
Turningpoint Chapel
Nakuru, Kenya
04.2010 - 08.2015
- Assisted senior pastor to achieve mission objectives, conduct church teaching, and plan weekend services.
- Led Bible study classes, prayed with church members and guests, and visited with grieving church members.
ASSOCIATE PASTOR
Redeemed Gospel Church
Njoro (Nakuru), Kenya
12.2009 - 04.2015
- Preaching, teaching, pastoral care, leadership development, and collaboration with the Senior Pastor.
Youth Pastor/Chairperson
East Africa Pentecostal Churches
Tharaka, Kenya
01.2000 - 01.2009
- Leading youth group, overseeing youth programs, and teaching and preaching to middle school and high school students.
Education
Master of Arts - Transformational Leadership
Bakke Graduate University
Dallas, Texas, United States of America04.2025
Bachelor of Arts - Theological Studies
Brilliance Family Theological Seminary
Arusha, Tanzania01.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Education
St. Paul’s University
Limuru, Kenya01.2017
Skills
- Congregational leadership
- Operations management
- Community outreach
- Program development and management
- Spiritual counseling
- Financial management
Affiliations
- TECHm
- KAICIID-International Interreligious Dialogue Fellows Alumni, https://www.kaiciid.org/who-we-are/fellows/bishop-isaac-muthengi
Location
- Arusha, Tanzania, 8077-23100
- Nairobi, Kenya, 194-61200
Languages
English
Proficient
C2
Swahili
Proficient
C2
Timeline
LEAD PASTOR
Brilliance Family Churches
10.2018 - Current
Executive Pastor
Faith Champions Church
08.2015 - 09.2018
School Principal
Potters house Girls High school
01.2011 - 12.2017
ASSOCIATE PASTOR
Turningpoint Chapel
04.2010 - 08.2015
ASSOCIATE PASTOR
Redeemed Gospel Church
12.2009 - 04.2015
Youth Pastor/Chairperson
East Africa Pentecostal Churches
01.2000 - 01.2009
Master of Arts - Transformational Leadership
Bakke Graduate University
Bachelor of Arts - Theological Studies
Brilliance Family Theological Seminary
Bachelor of Arts - Education
St. Paul’s University