If Oscar Muriu Wrote a Book: Recent Episodes
Matthew Eckert
Bishop Oscar Muriu has led Nairobi Chapel in Kenya for 35+ years. During that time, the small church of 10 elderly people has grown to more than 4,000 at the original site as well as planting 280+ churches in Kenya, around Africa and in more than a dozen cities around the world. 5 years ago he stepped away from leading the main site to become the Bishop and oversee the entire movement in a more focused way. This podcast looks at the 8 areas he has chosen to lean into for the sake of Nairobi Chapel, to solidify its future. In it, he reflects on the "Eight Secures" that he is working on.
In this episode, Oscar shares how Nairobi Chapel took the cultural practice of Rights of Passage and built a unique 2 year Right of Passage for pre-teens and their parents.
A leader in her own right, Oscar's wife, Beatrice, shares her faith story and one amazing aspect of her discipling role with young women. So much to learn in this episode.
In this episode, Oscar talks about the array of resources that he wants to ensure will always be present for the sake of the church.
In ways and for what purposes does Oscar believe that he needs to make sure the stories of the church are remembered?
As an African church, Nairobi Chapel has had many conversations and interactions with churches around the world which have taken many forms when it comes to partnering. How is Oscar thinking about this now?
What about the next generation? How does studying Daniel and Esther in the bible give guidance to Oscar's aproach?
So what is the DNA of Nairobi Chapel that Oscar believes needs to be secured for the generations to come?
Structures can provide good foundations to keep an organization moving forward, yet they can also hinder movement if they don't serve the mission of the organization. How is Oscar looking at Systems and Structures?
In a church that has planted 280+ churches, what does Oscar think about with respect to Securing the Leadership of the Church.
So who is Oscar Muriu? We begin with Oscar sharing about himself and Nairobi Chapel.
From humble beginnings to sorting out how to organize this growing moving out of Kenya.