Padre Watenga says his club mission targets people who rarely enter churches
Anglican priest Padre Michael Watenga, aka Padre wa Wote, has explained the purpose behind his Club Mission initiative, saying it is designed to reach people who rarely attend church services by taking evangelism to entertainment venues such as clubs and pubs.
In a statement shared on Thursday, June 11, 2026, he said the Great Commission is not limited to churches but extends to every place where people gather, including social and entertainment spaces.
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“The Great Commission is not limited to churches; it is for every place where people gather,” Watenga said.
According to him, the club mission is the practical application of this mandate in nightlife and entertainment environments.
He says the initiative seeks to share God’s love with individuals who may never step into a church, while also offering hope to those facing emotional and personal struggles.
“The club mission is the practical application of the Great Commission in clubs, pubs, and entertainment places. It seeks to: #Share God’s love with people who may never enter a church. #Offer hope to the brokenhearted,” he added.
Additionally, Watenga noted that the outreach also focuses on praying with people dealing with addiction, loneliness, and despair, while showing compassion without condemnation.
“Pray with those struggling with addiction, loneliness, and despair & show Christ’s compassion without condemnation,” he stated.
Reasons for club visits
Padre Watenga has so far visited several wine and spirit shops as well as nightclubs located in various parts of the country.
The man of God, who is also vocal on TikTok, in a video said that before he started his visits to partygoers, he sought permission from his superiors. He also revealed plans to expand his outreach beyond his usual areas.
He noted that his mission is to preach the gospel, offer prayers, and bless people.
He emphasised that those in nightlife spaces were valuable, saying they were important individuals, and added that even those who drink alcohol are still people who matter.
Padre Watenga says he intends to move from Nairobi to Nakuru, Kisumu and other major towns, encouraging people to invite him to clubs so he can continue spreading his message.
“I have been thinking about it, have been praying about it and asked permission from my superiors, so I will be visiting different clubs, big and small, in different counties mkini invite tunaelewana alafu ntajua ntawafikia aje nakuja kupiga injili nakuja kupiga sala, bless you people, I pray for you,” he said.
“Nyinyi ni watu wa maana, you are an important person. Drunkers are human beings, too. This gospel should go deeper than a bottle of alcohol. It should reach their hearts and transform their lives. I do not judge. Even Jesus did not judge. I meet everyone; I mingle with them. I will start going from Nairobi, Nakuru, Kisumu, and all over.”
