Dear Church Family and Community,

 

Greetings to you all! I am Rev. Ishmael Mathiu, and I am honored to join you
as your new pastor (July, 2025). Originally from Kenya, I moved to the United States in 2018 to pursue my passion for ministry at SMU Perkins School of Theology, where I graduated with a Master of Theological Studies in 2020. Since then, I have been fortunate to serve with the Michigan Conference.

 

My family—my wife, Mercy; our son, Matt; and our daughter, Joy—joins me in expressing our gratitude for the warm welcome we have received. It has been heartening to feel the kindness and support from this amazing community.

 

As we begin this journey together, I believe that God is calling us to put our
gifts together for the mission of making disciples for Christ. In the words
of Matthew 28:19-20 (NIV): “Therefore go and make disciples of all
nations...and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And
surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.”

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Together, let us strengthen our bonds, encourage one another, and make a
lasting impact in our community. I cannot wait to see what God has in store for us as we work together in faith.

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In Christ’s love,

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       Rev. Ishmael Mathiu

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