Pastor Sam Watene was officially named Executive Director of The Lord’s Kitchen in January of 2010. His path to this position was one that was divinely orchestrated, beginning with his life in his homeland of Kenya to his work in the ministry. 

While attending a high school in Kenya directed by Baptist missionaries from America, Pastor Watene was offered the chance to continue his education in America by means of an athletic scholarship to Campbellsville University where he was blessed with an illustrious basketball career. He went on to earn his Masters of Divinity from the Southern Baptist Seminary.

Pastor Watene joined Evangel in 1993, and since then he has been involved in the church’s ministry. His leadership ability is evident by the wealth of experience he possesses in the field of administration, including organizing and conducting men’s retreats, heading the School of Leaders, and overseeing Evangel’s International ministry.

Pastor Watene has been married to his wonderful wife, Njoki Watene, since 1993. They have four beautiful children.

UPDATE! — To date (January 2010) we have served well over 5 million meals!