
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.

Our story

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

Our music
Songs born in community, written from our experiences, released for the Church.
Village Music · SpotifyHear our musicThe impact
“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
Deep relationships with Jesus and one another.
Songs rooted in Scripture and shaped by local cultures.
Leaders equipped to build healthy worship cultures.
Looking toward 2036
10,000Worship leaders discipled
1,500Songs written and released
100Church plants supported

We equip worship leaders with spiritual formation and practical experience to strengthen churches around the world.
We build deep relationships with Jesus and one another.
We write and record songs in their cultural context, celebrating the diversity in the global church.
We equip and partner with local churches to grow healthy worship cultures.
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.

Worship Pastor, Artist & Songwriter
Movement Lead

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

Worship Leader, Artist & Songwriter
Eastern Europe Lead

Worship Pastor, Artist & Producer
East & Central Africa Lead
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, KenyaPartner with us in two ways—give to the ministry,
or pray with us for worship leaders around the world.