JCC Welcomes You to Church - The Lighthouse of Africa

Who We Are

Jesus Celebration Centre (JCC) was founded in 1991 by Pastor Wilfred Lai in response to a divine call to establish a lighthouse to Africa. What began as a small gathering in a tent in Mombasa has grown into one of Kenya’s largest and most vibrant ministries.

The JCC main sanctuary in Bamburi, Mombasa, is the largest glass-built sanctuary in East Africa, with a seating capacity of 30,000 people. Spanning approximately the size of a standard football pitch and constructed without pillars, it stands as a physical testament to the ministry’s extraordinary growth from its humble tent beginnings.

Today, JCC operates over 400 branches across Kenya and has expanded internationally, with established churches in the United Kingdom and the United States. The Mombasa congregation alone exceeds 10,000 committed members. Under the leadership of our Senior Pastor, Pastor Wilfred Lai, JCC continues to spread the gospel across the globe.

Our Motto

“Lighthouse of Africa”

Mission

The Great Commission is the mission of the church — making disciples of all nations, looking for faithful men who can be entrusted with kingdom business.
Committing what we have learnt to faithful men who will commit to others too.
(2 Timothy 2:2)

Ministry Pillars

The ministry is anchored in five foundational pillars that guide every initiative, campaign, and programme:

  • Prayer
  • Word
  • Faith
  • Fellowship
  • Giving

Slogan

Once a disciple always a disciple. Winning souls becomes a lifestyle.

Formula

12:3:7
3 is the number of God, 7 is the number of perfection and Jesus had 12 disciples. David's army was built on the ranks of 3s and out of the 400 mighty men 3 were chief among others. Jesus had 12 disciples and 3 were chief Peter, John and James. GCC is a small group of 7 to 12 disciples. It begins with 7 and grows to raise 12 disciples where 3 will be chief over the 12. When the 3 chief disciples grow a GCC to 12 more disciples, the GCC becomes mature to reproduce itself to another one. At No time will GCC have more than 15 disciples. Growth to maturity is within 3 months. A healthy GCC can mature twice in 6 months. The three chief have their chief among them also, we call him the captain or Peter, The other two are called John and James who will have other two faithful men under them, a team totaling to 7. Each team of 3 prays together for the harvest and goes out to win disciples as are led by the Spirit of God.

School Of The Spirit

Each week new believers are challenged for their commitment to come to the school of the spirit to be equipped to become disciples. The filter process will filter some in and some out. The ones who pass the test of the filter process will become faithful men to be used of God in the Great Commission. They will be Faithful, Available and Teachable.

Church Planters/ Mentors

Work in 3s, pray for 3 hours daily and go out in the field for 5 hours to win souls. Their lifestyle is nothing else but winning souls. Prayer of 3 hours and field work of 5 hours give them a target of 40 souls every day and 25 souls every week to join school of the spirit. Anything they do less than the requirement will not give them the targets expected. Prayer is the measuring line, disciples are born in prayer and nobody gets bornagain unless the power of the Spirit of God draws him to the saving power to accept Jesus. They Pray daily for the souls won to Christ by name, that is the key for success. Calls the new believers daily within the week to prepare them to come for the school of the spirit and church on Sunday. They keep in touch with the new believers until they bond. They are mentors of the new believers. How best they bond is how best they mentor them to be like them.

Pamoja Bible Group (PBG)

PBG is the heartbeat of fellowship at JCC. These small groups of believers meet weekly to study the Word of God together, pray for one another, and build lasting relationships rooted in Christ.

PBG groups are open to everyone — men, women, youth, and young professionals. Groups meet at flexible times throughout the week (mornings, lunch hours, or evenings) in homes, offices, and community spaces across all our centres.

Why Join a PBG?

  • Grow deeper in your understanding of the Word
  • Build genuine friendships with fellow believers
  • Receive prayer support and encouragement
  • Develop your gifts and leadership abilities
  • Be part of community outreach and evangelism

PBG Training

Every 2nd Saturday of the month (2:00 PM – 4:00 PM), PBG leaders and members gather for training to sharpen their skills in Bible study facilitation, discipleship, and group leadership.

Ready to join a PBG? Visit the usher’s desk at any of our centres or contact us and we will connect you with a group near you.