About Bet Ha-Tefilla

Our story, vision, leadership, and the house we are building together.

Our Story

From a Burden to a Building

Bet Ha-Tefilla — Hebrew for "House of Prayer" — was born out of a deep conviction that the church must be more than a weekly gathering. It must be a place where God's presence is cultivated daily, where leaders are formed, and where the community finds hope and restoration.

Rooted in Machakos, Eastern Kenya, we are Redeemed Gospel Church (House of Prayer Isaiah 56:7), a congregation with a vision that spans beyond our walls — reaching the region and raising up a generation of Kingdom-minded leaders.

The name draws directly from Isaiah 56:7: "My house shall be called a house of prayer for all peoples." That verse is our mandate, our method, and our mission.

"My house shall be called a house of prayer for all peoples."
Direction

Vision & Mission

Our Vision

To establish Bet Ha-Tefilla as a transformational House of Prayer, Leadership Training Centre, Mission Base, and Community Hub that builds the Kingdom of God in Machakos County, Eastern Kenya, and beyond.

Our Mission

Building the House. Raising the People. Transforming the Region. — through sustained prayer, intentional discipleship, equipping evangelists, and serving the vulnerable in our community.

What We Do

The Four Pillars

House of Prayer

At the core of Bet Ha-Tefilla is a living, breathing culture of prayer and worship. Regular prayer meetings, night vigils, intercession for the nation and the region, and times of corporate fasting form the heartbeat of our church. We believe every programme and initiative must flow from intimacy with God.

Leadership Training Centre

Through the 12-month Youth Leadership Programme and Evangelism Leadership Training, we intentionally develop servant-leaders. The training centre will host residential and non-residential students, equipping them with biblical foundations, practical ministry skills, and character formation.

Mission Base

We are equipping and sending evangelists into every village, estate, and marketplace in Machakos County. Our Evangelism Training follows a monthly rhythm of teaching, mentoring, and deployment — turning ordinary believers into effective witnesses.

Community Hub

The church exists to serve. Through the Community Feeding Programme, youth mentorship, and practical support for vulnerable families, we express the love of Christ in tangible ways. Our facilities are designed to be a resource centre for the whole community — not just churchgoers.

The Vision in Concrete

What We Are Building

The physical infrastructure reflects the spiritual mandate — a purpose-built facility designed for worship, training, and community service.

600-Seater Sanctuary

A contemporary worship space designed for prayer, praise, and community gatherings — built to serve both the congregation and the wider region.

Leadership Training Centre

Residential and classroom facilities for the Youth Leadership Programme, Evangelism Training, and short seminar courses.

Community Centre

A multi-purpose facility for feeding programmes, youth activities, counselling, and community events.

Pastoral Oversight

Our Leadership

Servant leaders committed to building the house, raising the people, and transforming the region.

Pastoral Oversight

Gibson Ngome

Pastoral Oversight

Serving Machakos with a heart for prayer and raising the next generation of leaders.

Pastoral Oversight

Grace Musyimi

Pastoral Oversight

Overseeing discipleship, the Leadership Training Centre, and the 12-month Youth Leadership Programme.

Join the Story

Whether you're looking for a spiritual home, a place to serve, or a way to give — there is a place for you here.