His Faith, Family, and Ministry
Pastor Kephas Rodo is the firstborn of four siblings. He is married to his wife, Pamela Obiero, and together, they are blessed with six children. His family life reflects his commitment to faith, responsibility, and service, which continues to shape his ministry calling.
Pastor Kephas Rodo is the founding pastor of Ongito Independent Baptist Church, located in Migori County, Kenya. He is called to faithfully preach the Gospel of Jesus Christ and to serve vulnerable children, widows, and struggling families within rural communities.
Through many years of ministry, Pastor Kephas has witnessed firsthand the challenges facing his community—children missing school due to lack of school fees, families struggling with food insecurity, and youth lacking guidance and opportunities. These realities have shaped his deep conviction that the local church must not only proclaim the Gospel but also respond to human need with compassion, wisdom, and biblical responsibility.
Beyond Ongito, Pastor Kephas has been used by God to plant six additional churches across the border in Tanzania. He has also initiated two Bible study groups across East Africa, strengthening discipleship and promoting sound biblical teaching in the region.
Under his leadership, the church has embraced sustainable agricultural projects, including dairy farming and poultry rearing, to generate consistent income. These initiatives support both ministry outreach and community care, enabling the church to serve with dignity, transparency, and long-term impact.
Key Initiatives We Support
- Church Planting and Missionary Resources
Supporting church planting efforts, evangelism, and missionary work—especially means of mobility such as bicycles and motorcycles, to reach remote villages with the Gospel. - Personal Daily Struggles, Support, and Provisions
Assisting pastors, missionaries, widows, and vulnerable families with basic needs, including food, clothing, shelter, and essential household support. - Education for Vulnerable Children
Providing school fees, uniforms, and learning materials so children can remain in school and grow with hope for the future. - Youth Discipleship and Ministry Programs
Supporting youth mentorship, discipleship training, and Christian camps to raise a grounded and God-fearing generation. - Sunday School and Fellowship Ministries
Strengthening Sunday school, women’s fellowship, and men’s ministry to nurture spiritual growth within the church family.
Pastor Kephas’ vision is to see a self-sustaining local church that faithfully fulfils the Great Commission while caring for the vulnerable in a Christ-centered, accountable, and sustainable way.
James 1:27
“Religion that God our Father accepts as pure and faultless is this: to look after orphans and widows in their distress.”
How You Can Partner With This Vision
You can be part of this God-given mission by:
Praying for the church, missionaries, children, and the wider community
Partnering financially to support church planting, missionary mobility, education, and sustainable projects
Sharing this vision with your church, small group, or ministry network
Together, we can glorify God by meeting both spiritual and practical needs, bringing hope and lasting transformation through Jesus Christ.