Biography of Bishop Dr. James M. Gachengo
Bishop Dr. James M. Gachengo is the General Overseer of Power in Reconciliation Evangelistic Ministry, operating under the banner of PRIME Ministries International (PMI) – “The Family Church.” Since its founding in 2014, PMI has experienced tremendous growth, establishing multiple branches across Kenya. The ministry carries a distinct and powerful mandate:
Reconciling Man to God, Man to Self, and Man to Man.
Family Life
Based in Nyeri, Kenya, Bishop Dr. Gachengo is joyfully married to Rev. Martha N. Mugo, his faithful ministry partner and spiritual companion. Together, they are blessed with four children:
•Joebrian Gachengo Mugo, a sociologist and graduate of Kenyatta University,
•Peterdavis Maina Mugo, a civil engineer from Marwadi University in Gujarat, India,
•Joybernice Wanjiku Mugo and Petradebby Njeri Mugo, their twin daughters currently attending Nyeri Good Shepherd Academy.
Ministry & Media Outreach
As the Lead Minister of PMI, Bishop Dr. Gachengo hosts two live Sunday services, broadcast globally through Facebook and YouTube, where he shares the life-transforming Gospel of Jesus Christ with an international audience.
Educational & Professional Background
Bishop Dr. Gachengo is academically and professionally accomplished, with the following qualifications:
•Certified Mediator – Judiciary of Kenya
•Bachelor’s Degree in Theology – Landmark Baptist Theological Seminary, Texas, USA
•Master’s Degree in Christian Counseling – New Life Bible College and Seminary, USA
•Doctorate in Theology – New Life Bible College and Seminary, USA
In addition to his pastoral work, he is a seasoned clinician specializing in Skin and Chest Medicine, a field in which he continues to practice privately. Before fully entering ministry, he served the Government of Kenya for 21 years as a Senior Civil Servant, resigning in 2014 to pursue his divine calling in full-time ministry.
Global Ministry & Community Engagement
Bishop Dr. Gachengo has carried the Gospel across all continents except Australia, leaving a lasting spiritual and professional impact.
He plays key roles in Christian leadership and community development, including:
•Coordinator of Bishops and Pastors in the Evangelical and Ecumenical Councils of Nyeri County and the Mt. Kenya Region
•Founder and Director of impactful community initiatives:
- Feeding programs for street families and slum residents
- A free learning center serving over 400 children daily, offering education, porridge, and lunch
- Mentorship and sponsorship for students pursuing tertiary education
- Ministerial training and empowerment programs that have equipped thousands of ministers and evangelists
Board Memberships
Bishop Dr. Gachengo also serves on the boards of significant educational institutions:
•Board of Trustees Member, Recom College – the training arm of PMI, The Family Church
•Board of Trustees Member, Outspan Global University
Vision for the Future
Guided by faith and compassion, Bishop Dr. Gachengo is passionately trusting God for:
•The establishment of a comprehensive rehabilitation center for individuals affected by drug and alcohol abuse, where they will be mentored and equipped with practical skills for self-reliance
•The construction of a community health facility to provide affordable, compassionate healthcare to the underserved and vulnerable
Support the Mission: Partner with Bishop James M. Gachengo Over the Next 6 Months
Bsp James M. Gachengo, an apostolic leader and bishop based in Kenya, is leading a bold and compassionate vision to expand God’s Kingdom through holistic ministry. Over the next six months, Bishop James and his ministry are focused on key initiatives that reach the spiritual, physical, and social needs of communities across Kenya.
Short-Term Goals (Next 6 Months) – $105,000 Needed
Focus Area Goal Use of Funds
Church Planting $25,000 Land purchase, temporary structures, pastoral stipends
Feeding Program $15,000 Weekly food outreach to 5,000+ people, logistics, staff
Education/Training $40,000 Launch Bible college, develop curriculum, train leaders
Medical Clinic Start $20,000 Rent space, buy medical supplies and diagnostic equipment
Admin/Fundraising $5,000 Website, communication, donor coordination
What Bishop James Is Leading:
• Church Planting & Support: Expanding from 15 to 50 churches by 2030—beginning with land and structure support for new church communities.
• Feeding the Hungry: Weekly food distributions for thousands in informal settlements, showing Christ’s love in practical ways.
• Bible College & Leadership Training: Launching a new school to equip local pastors and evangelists for effective gospel ministry.
• Medical Care Access: Starting a low-cost medical clinic to serve the underserved, led by Bishop James himself—a trained medical officer.
• Social Welfare with PMI: Programs for street children, youth mentorship through sports, GBV rescue and support, and rehabilitation for addicts—empowering lives with dignity and the gospel.
Join the Mission
This is a call for financial partners to stand with Bishop James in this urgent and noble cause. Your gift directly empowers communities with faith, hope, healing, and transformation.
Give today. Plant churches. Feed families. Train leaders. Heal the sick. Change lives.
To partner financially or learn more, please contact us directly or visit our giving page. Together, we can build the Kingdom of God across Kenya and beyond.