FRANCIS IRUNGU WANGECHI
Nairobi
Summary
Dynamic and service-minded leader with a strong background in spiritual leadership, entrepreneurship, marketing, and community empowerment. Currently serving as Lead Pastor at Life Evergreen Church, Maringo-Nairobi, providing visionary leadership and overseeing impactful church programs. Proven expertise in developing and leading initiatives that empower youth, women, and men with business and life skills. Adept in strategy, communication, and people development across nonprofit and business sectors.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Pastor
Life Evergreen Church
Maringo
01.2025 - Current
- Provide spiritual leadership and pastoral care to a growing congregation.
- Oversee and manage multiple church programs:
- Ushauri Women and Men Initiative: Empowering members with small business skills.
- Ushauri Kids: Running a consistent feeding program and child development initiative.
- Tribe 12 Youth Ministry: Mentoring and equipping youth with purpose and life skills.
- Lead Sunday Services and coordinate preaching schedules, worship, and discipleship activities.
- Mentor ministry leaders and volunteers, and oversee church administration and growth strategies.
Founder & Marketing Lead Strategist
Vaa Africa Baskets Enterprise
Nairobi
05.2015 - Current
- Led brand strategy, market expansion, and stakeholder engagement.
- Grew artisan partnerships and expanded product reach to Europe and Asia.
- Utilized SEO and digital platforms to increase visibility and sales.
Data Collection Coordinator
Educate! Kenya
Nairobi
03.2023 - 02.2024
- Led and empowered a team of Junior Enumerators across Kenya.
- Developed training materials and implemented data quality improvements.
- Coordinated national data collection efforts for education-related experiments.
- Conducted and analyzed experiments to improve program outcomes for Out of School Youth (OoSY).
Customer Engagement Specialist
Educate! Kenya
Nairobi
02.2022 - 03.2023
- Designed and executed income-boosting strategies for over 1,000 OoSY.
- Oversaw a business advisory team and led market linkage efforts.
- Drove user engagement through funnel metrics and marketing strategies.
- Collaborated on scalable products for youth employment in informal economies.
Community Manager
Sendy Ltd
Nairobi
05.2017 - 01.2019
- Managed customer service channels and developed user feedback systems.
- Collaborated with operations and product teams to refine user experience.
- Built data-informed reports and solutions.
Marketing Consultant
Melki Solutions
Nairobi
01.2015 - 12.2017
- Developed digital strategies and managed training program promotion.
- Handled client engagement and event logistics.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Business Leadership (Marketing)
Pan Africa Christian University
Nairobi, Kenya01.2016
Skills
- Spiritual & Community Leadership
- Program Development & Oversight
- Strategic Thinking & Problem Solving
- Business Strategy & Marketing
- Data Analysis & Performance Monitoring
- Effective Communication & Relationship Building
References
- George Kagoru, Director, Broadcast Solutions International, 0722704844, George.kagoru@gmail.com
- Charles Mkangi, Lead Trainer, Melki Solutions, 0721620485, cmkangi@melkisolutions.com
- Steve Kariithi, Director, Naioth Education Centre, 0735108722, skariithi@gmail.com
- Apostle Thomas Njoroge, Visionary & Founder Leader, Life Evergreen Church, 0721632367, pst.thomah@gmail.com
Other Engagements
- Clerk, Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission, 01/01/17 - 02/28/17
- Child Advocacy, Compassion International (USA), 05/01/16 - 08/31/16
- Marketer, Caytree Partners, 11/01/14 - 12/31/14
- Election Observer, Institute of Education and Democracy, 08/01/14
- Financial Advisor, Madison Insurance, 05/01/11 - 12/31/11
- Asset Verifier, Hillcrest School, 04/01/11
Timeline
Lead Pastor
Life Evergreen Church
01.2025 - Current
Data Collection Coordinator
Educate! Kenya
03.2023 - 02.2024
Customer Engagement Specialist
Educate! Kenya
02.2022 - 03.2023
Community Manager
Sendy Ltd
05.2017 - 01.2019
Founder & Marketing Lead Strategist
Vaa Africa Baskets Enterprise
05.2015 - Current
Marketing Consultant
Melki Solutions
01.2015 - 12.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Business Leadership (Marketing)
Pan Africa Christian University
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