Raising worship leaders
for the local church, globally.

Our story

Nairobi roots.
A global family.

Worship leaders gathered on stage in Nairobi, Kenya
Where it began · Nairobi, Kenya

A small beginning.

In Nairobi, Kanjii Mbugua gathered the first Rooted in Worship pilot. A discipleship journey grew into a community—and Pambio Worship was born.

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Worship leaders writing songs together

Our music

Music born
in community.

Songs born in community, written from our experiences, released for the Church.

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The impact

The story so far.

Worship leaders
trained
449+
Countries
reached
9
Churches
strengthened
200+
Church plants
supported
3

“It challenged me to examine why I worship and why I create music, and to move away from seeing worship as something I lead or perform.”

Evans · Kenya
How the ministry works

Discipleship

Deep relationships with Jesus and one another.

A global hymnal

Songs rooted in Scripture and shaped by local cultures.

Stronger local churches

Leaders equipped to build healthy worship cultures.

Looking toward 2036

The next chapter.

10,000Worship leaders discipled

1,500Songs written and released

100Church plants supported

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Two worship leaders praying together

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God is doing.

Through your generosity.
Through your prayers.

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Village Worship Initiative

Discipling Worship Leaders
For the Local Church
Globally

We equip worship leaders with spiritual formation and practical experience to strengthen churches around the world.

2036 Vision
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10,000
Worship Leaders Discipled
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1,500
Songs Written
⌂
100
Church Plants Supported
How We Do It

Our Ministry Model

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Discipleship

We build deep relationships with Jesus and one another.

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Creating A Global Hymnal

We write and record songs in their cultural context, celebrating the diversity in the global church.

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Strengthening Local Churches

We equip and partner with local churches to grow healthy worship cultures.

Global Impact

A Movement
Across Nations

From local churches to global gatherings, VWI is raising up and sending out worship leaders across our RiW nations: Egypt, Ukraine, Kenya, USA, Jordan, Uganda, Zimbabwe, Sri Lanka, and Germany.

Our Global Council

Kanjii Mbugua
United States

Kanjii Mbugua

Worship Pastor, Artist & Songwriter
Movement Lead

Thamar Zananiri
Jordan

Thamar Zananiri

Worship Leader, Artist & Songwriter
Middle East & North Africa Lead

Angela Tkachenko
Ukraine

Angela Tkachenko

Worship Leader, Artist & Songwriter
Eastern Europe Lead

Charles Righa
Kenya

Charles Righa

Worship Pastor, Artist & Producer
East & Central Africa Lead

Music From The Global Church

Music born in community.

Songs born in community, written from our experiences, released for the Church.

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Stories Of Transformation

It challenged me to examine why I worship and why I create music, and to move away from seeing worship as something I lead or perform.

— Evans, Kenya
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449+Worship Leaders
Trained
◎
9Countries
Reached
⌂
200+Churches
Strengthened
♧
3Church Plants
Supported

Be Part Of What God Is Doing

Partner with us in two ways—give to the ministry,
or pray with us for worship leaders around the world.