2015 REPORT FINAL1

CHURCH SECRETARY’S REPORT
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CITAM has an opportunity to pass
on relevant Christian messages to
the Nation through HOPE Media
with the view to strengthen the
Christian witness in the Nation
Nelson Kuria
Church Secretary
Introduction
This report is a review of the year 2015 and the
amazing grace that we as a Church enjoyed as
we unblocked our ancient walls. The report also
highlights certain governance and policy issues.
Deacon Board Meetings
The Deacon Board held seven meetings as scheduled
with an average attendance of 99%. New Deacons
were taken through an orientation program which
was successful. We also initiated The Conclave
which is a fellowship that brings together the Deacon
Board; The Elders Council and the Senior Pastors.
The Conclave was instrumental in the review of the
just concluded Strategic Plan and the development
of the next 10 year Strategic Plan (2016-2025).
The Deacon Board has been seeking to increase
efficiency in terms of reporting through various sub
committees and especially in the area of submitting
briefs/updates. These reports were presented to the
Deacon Board for consideration.
Major Projects Undertaken by The Deacon Board:
The CITAM Strategic Plan
As mentioned earlier, our ten year Strategic Plan has
come to an end. We therefore set up teams to review
and develop the next 10 year Strategic Plan (2016-
2025) under the leadership of Bishop David Oginde
and Deputy Bishop Ken Kimiywe. This new plan
represents new energy, focus and vision injected
in the ministry. The new plan proposes to position
CITAM as the Church for now and in the future and
has taken into cognisance the rapidly changing
landscape and technologies including revamping
ideas that may have stagnated due to the nature of
emerging issues.
CITAM Ngong Construction
We experienced challenges with the construction of
CITAM Ngong that saw us halt this project. However,
through prayer and review, we were able to pick up
this project and I can now confidently report that we
are right on course. We believe we shall enter the
new Sanctuary within the timelines given.
New Church Plants
We officially launched CITAM USA in April 2015
with Pastor Jean Bosco formerly of CITAM
Ngong, serving as the Senior Pastor.
He is being assisted by a consultant
Pastor Rev. Tom Bartlet. We
scouted the land in Namibia and
we can report that the harvest
CITAM Annual Report and Financial Statements | 2015