Our Vision & Mission
Our Vision:
To endeavor and lead people into a growing relationship with Jesus Christ, and create environment where people are encouraged and equipped to pursue intimacy with God, community with all people to influence those outside the faith in order to receive Jesus Christ as their personal savior. Mathew 28:18-20 Therefore go YE and make disciples of all Nations…”
Our Mission:
To teach the word of God, to empower believers, to disciple all believers in order to: – effectively promote, evangelize and engender Christ centered values in the immediate environment through lifestyle and actions that glorify God.
Why an Emphasis on “Family”?
According to the Bible, “family” is not a man made concept. Rather, it originates from the mind of God. As recorded in the book of Genesis, family is a carefully crafted concept that is directly blessed by God. No sooner did God create man and woman then he also told them to create a family: “God blessed them,” states Genesis 1:28, continuing, “He said to them, ‘Have children and increase your numbers.'”
Even deep into the New Testament, the concept of family is valued as a product that has been especially designed by God. Paul verifies this fact in his letter to the Ephesians, commenting, “I bow my knees unto the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, from whom the whole family in Heaven and earth is named (Ephesians 3:14-15).”
So family is an undeniably divine concept of God and we belong to him.
In this way The Sanctuary Family Church Intl (SFTI) is a family oriented church and a community where every member is valued regardless of his/her background, color, language and academic achievement. We base family fundamentals on Biblical principles and truths from the book of Genesis to Revelations.
Our History
The church began as a home fellowship in Durham North Carolina early 2001 with a group of 6 people under the guidance of Rev. David Mwambua.
By mid 2002 and 2003, the fellowship grew and began having meetings every Sunday afternoon in Downtown Durham parish st. During the end of first year 2003, the fellowship was registered as Durham Revival Worship Center (DRWC) and incorporated with the state of North Carolina.
By 2004, The fellowship went full time as a church having morning and evening services every Sunday. Also, Wednesday prayer services and Fridays overnight vigil for prayers.
The church began hosting revival meeting campaign and was part and co-founders of international church alliance across the USA.
This impact caused revival in the region especially Kenyan communities living in research triangle.
During 2004, pastor David Mwambua and Alice David were set apart (ordained) in the office of pastoral and the church worship leader respectively.
Since it’s beginning to date, the church has positively impacted, influenced and supported many people in spiritual life practices, social and economic life.
The church has in many accessions witnessed restoration of families, ministered to many young people in the church and within the region.
In 2024 the church name was changed to The Sanctuary Family Church Intl (SFTI).
In addition, the church has and is playing a significant role in promoting unity of believers in the region, working with people in addiction issues and reaching out widows to help those are affected in areas of spiritual growth.
Up today, the church has continued with its mission activities for families, the youth and communities in large in all its areas of service.
