JCC Bamburi.
Our cathedral on Bamburi-Mtambo Road is home to the headquarters of JCC and the senior pastorate of Pastor Wilfred Lai. It’s where the Sunday services, the Word Explosion summit, the choir and the staff team are based.
Where it all began.
“And God is able to make all grace abound toward you, that you, always having all sufficiency in all things, may have an abundance for every good work.”
2 CORINTHIANS 9:8 (NKJV)
JCC Bamburi is the home base of Pastor Wilfred Lai. Three Sunday services, a midweek Bible Focus, an all-night prayer service every Friday, and a Saturday choir practice all happen here. The Word Explosion Africa Summit is hosted on this campus every December.
Sunday at the cathedral.
6:30 AM Family Glory
The early Sunday service led by Pastor Wilfred Lai. A smaller crowd, an early start and the prophetic word for the week.
9:15 AM Family Service
Our main Sunday service. Full choir, Sunday school for kids up to 12, and youth ministry all running. Best for families and first-time visitors.
5:00 PM Family Miracle Service
An evening service of prayer, ministry and breakthrough. Quieter, more intimate atmosphere. Communion is served on the first Sunday of the month.
Through the week.
4:00 – 5:30 AM
Morning Glory
Early-morning prayer and Bible teaching, Monday to Friday. Live at the cathedral and on JCC TV.
12:30 – 1:45 PM
Grace Hour
Lunchtime intercession at Kenya Cinema and across all centres. A 75-minute service of prayer and the Word.
6:00 – 7:45 PM
Bible Focus
The midweek service of Bible teaching and unity at all our centres and branches. Wednesday is a 24-hour fast for the JCC family.
6:00 – 7:30 PM
Discipleship
Discipleship training in homes through the PBG groups, organised by the Peter, John and James cell network.
10:30 PM – 4:00 AM
Overnight Prayer Service
An all-night service of worship, intercession and ministry of the Word. The 12-hour prayer chain runs from 8 PM to 8 AM every day.
1:00 – 4:30 PM
Children & Choir
Children Ministry runs 1:00 – 3:30 PM, then Light to the Nations Choir 3:30 – 4:30 PM. Choir practice 5:00 – 7:00 PM.
Easy to find on Bamburi-Mtambo Road.
The cathedral is set back from the Mombasa–Malindi Highway, with a security gate at the entrance and ample on-site parking. Whichever way you’re coming from, here are your options.
By car
Take the Mombasa–Malindi Highway north past Bamburi Cement and turn right onto Bamburi-Mtambo Road. Look for the JCC sign and security gate. Plenty of free parking on-site.
By matatu
Any matatu heading to Mtwapa, Shanzu or Bamburi from Mombasa town drops you at Bamburi-Mtambo stage. From there, the cathedral is a short walk inland on Bamburi-Mtambo Road.
Church buses on Sundays
Free Sunday buses pick up from Mtwapa, Shanzu, Nyali, Bombolulu and Kongowea. See bus routes →
When to arrive
Get there 10–15 minutes early so you can park, settle in and meet a few people before the service starts. An usher will hand you a programme at the door.
We saved you a seat.
Read our “I’m New” guide for everything you need to know — from parking and dress code to children’s ministry and what to expect during worship.