Israel Church Of Africa
God is a Miracle
God is a Miracle
The spiritual foundation of Israel Church of Africa (ISRAEL C.A) begins. Two key figures emerge:
Musalitsi Paulo Daudi Kivuli (Jadolo), son of Menywa, from Tiriki, Hamisi.
Janeno Jackson Filemona Orwa, son of Ogonda, from Nyahera, Kisumu.
Their meeting and shared spiritual journey would later shape the church’s destiny.
The spiritual foundation of Israel Church of Africa (ISRAEL C.A) begins with two key figures:
Musalitsi Paulo Daudi Kivuli (Jadolo), son of Menywa, from Tiriki, Hamisi.
Janeno Jackson Filemona Orwa, son of Ogonda, from Nyahera, Kisumu.
Their meeting and shared spiritual journey would later shape the church’s destiny.
Janeno Jackson Filemona Orwa receives the Holy Spirit. His family initially believes he is possessed. Traditional healers are consulted but fail to diagnose or cure his condition. The family is advised to seek help from someone in Vihiga known to deal with “Roho” (spirits). Jadolo Daudi Kivuli is invited to Orwa’s home. Upon Jadolo’s arrival, Orwa proclaims:
“Gari mar Israel korekodonjo” — “The vessel of Israel has arrived.” This moment marks the beginning of a historic spiritual journey.
The encounter leads to the official founding of the African Israel Church Nineveh. The church grows in joy, unity, and harmony.
Before his death, Jadolo authorizes the formation of the Nyanza Diocese. The diocese operates under the Nineveh Church structure.
November, 1974 Jadolo Daudi Paulo Kivuli passes away. Leadership of the church continues under Janeno Orwa.
The Nyanza Diocese is deregistered.
Israel Church of Africa (ISRAEL C.A) is officially registered under the Registrar of Societies on 15th September 1989. Founding leaders at registration:
Janeno Jackson Filemona Orwa passes away. He is succeeded by Mama Berita Naomi Orwa as the 2nd Archbishop.
Mama Berita Naomi Orwa retires honourably from office. She is succeeded by Amos Ochieng Orwa, the current Archbishop.
Mama Berita Naomi Orwa passes away.
Israel C.A continues to grow and strengthen. The church now operates under a diocesan structure with multiple dioceses, expanding its spiritual reach and organization.
The faithful servants who began our journey
A visionary and spiritual leader anointed to establish ICA through divine inspiration and prophetic calling.
Instrumental in the formation of ICA, he was called to lead a spiritual revival grounded in faith, unity, and holiness.
The clergy also worked hand in hand with a team of professionals who played a key role in the registration of the church in 1989. These included Mr. Elisha Oketch Orwa, the late Rev Yonah Angugo, Mr. Abisalom Ochieng' Muga, the late Dishon Okong'o, the late Antipa Nyateng', Rev Henry Oron and many more
Some of the notable names who played a key role in laying a strong foundation for our church include: Nelson Baraza from Ugenya, Japheth Yahuma from Alego, Alexander Astariko Oguso from Kisumu Karateng', Walter Abernego Owuor from Kajulu Got Nyabondo, Jayalo Petro Paul Waore from Nyahera, Tito Waore from Nyahera
The foundation of our faith and practice
We believe that God exists in three persons–God the Father, God the Son and God the Holy Spirit–each distinct, yet all of singular essence in terms of attributes and perfection and wholly deserving of our worship. We believe in one living and true God who is in heaven and earth’s Creator; almighty, everlasting, unchangeable, all- powerful, all-knowing, omnipresent, just, and holy.
We believe in the veracity, authority, and power of the Holy Scriptures as the Word of God. We believe in both the Old and New Testaments that it is written by men under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit and that it is infallible in the original manuscripts. We make bold to say that the scripture is not only historic but also poetic, doctrinal, and prophetic. In its centrality, the Bible is thus an absolute authority in all matters of faith and practice at ICA.
We uphold the self-evident truth that Jesus Christ was of virgin birth as the Son of God in human flesh; that he died for the sins of the world, was buried, rose again on the third day, and ascended to the Father according to the Scriptures. We believe that He lived a sinless life and that he was crucified to redeem humanity from the shackles of sin.
All the gifts of the Holy Spirit at work in ICA are pivotal for the mission of our Church, and are to be earnestly desired and nurtured. We believe that the Holy Spirit also empowers believers for Christian work and witness to others. We believe that our lives on earth are to be lived in the power of the Holy Spirit, who indwells believers, enabling them to live holy lives set apart for Jesus Christ.
We believe in empowering our members through education, community service, and spiritual growth for holistic transformation.
We believe in the Unity of the body of Christ and his everlasting edict to his followers to frequently break bread together in love. We believe that the purpose of the Church in the world is to glorify God through worship, prayer, the teaching of the Word, observance of the ordinances, the exercise of our gifts and talents, and the proclamation of the gospel both in our community and throughout the world. We seek to plant Churches in localized settings and communities to strengthen love and cohesion between believers.