Who leads us
Gospel Community Church is led by a plurality of elders; servant leaders who shepherd the congregation together with humility, accountability, and love.
1 Timothy 3 and Titus 1 lay out the qualifications for eldership. Our elders are assessed against this standard by the congregation and existing elder team before being appointed.
Although the New Testament does not designate a particular number of elders to lead the church, there is a consistent pattern of each church being led by a plurality of elders. In fact, shared leadership is a common theme in the Bible, which is seen in the Old Testament with the elders of Israel. In the New Testament, Jesus chose twelve apostles to lead the church.
Elders lead by example, not coercion. They are first among the congregation in serving, giving, and pursuing holiness, pointing everyone toward Christ, not themselves.
Eldership Team
Men appointed to shepherd, teach, and care for this congregation.
Elder since 2017
Executive Elder
Innocent has served as a preaching elder since the founding of Gospel Community Church in 2014. He holds a theology degree from Nairobi Evangelical Graduate School and has a passion for expository preaching and church planting. He and his wife Marlene have three children.
Elder since 2023
Elder & Discipleship
Placide oversees the church's discipleship and small-group ecosystem. He trained as an educator before sensing a call to full-time ministry, and has been equipping members to study and teach the Bible faithfully ever since. He is married to Esther and they have two daughters.
Elder since 2023
Elder & Finance
Jules leads the church's worship ministry with a conviction that gathered singing is central to Christian life. He studied music at the Kigali Institute of Arts and holds a certificate in theology from Rwanda Bible College.
Elder since 2017
Elder & Outreach
Ledama brings a missionary heart to the elder team, having served with SIM Rwanda for five years before joining GCC. He leads all outreach and missions initiatives, including the church's partnership with a congregation in Musanze.
Elder since 2023
Elder & Teaching
Thadeus is a gifted teacher and Bible expositor, leading the church's Sunday teaching ministry. He holds a degree in theology from Nairobi Evangelical Graduate School and has a passion for equipping members to study the Bible for themselves.
Elder since 2023
Elder & Care
Espoir is the church's primary pastoral care elder, overseeing hospital visits, crisis support, and the counselling referral network. He trained as a nurse before studying Biblical counselling at CCEF. He and his wife serve quietly but are deeply loved throughout the congregation.
Elder since 2018
Elder & Youth
Justin is the elder responsible for the Service coordination. He leads with infectious energy and a deep commitment to helping teenagers encounter the living God. He holds a degree in education and is currently pursuing a masters in Biblical studies.
Church Staff
Behind the scenes, keeping everything moving so the elders can focus on shepherding.
Staff since 2024
Church Administrator
Allen keeps the operations of Gospel Community Church running with quiet excellence. She manages finances, facilities, communications, and volunteer coordination. Before joining GCC, she spent six years in non-profit management. She is the first point of contact for anyone wanting to get involved.
Our elders are available for pastoral conversations, prayer, and counsel. Reach out and we will connect you with the right person.