Our story
It began with twelve people and one conviction
In 2004 a small group gathered in a rented hall in East London, convinced that the Gospel of Jesus Christ was still the power of God for salvation. There was no budget, no building and no platform — only prayer.
Twenty-two years later the ministry gathers thousands each week in person and online, yet the conviction has not changed. We are still a praying church. We still open the Bible and teach it plainly. We still believe God heals, restores and sends.
Kingdom Embassy is a registered charity governed by a board of trustees, committed to financial transparency, robust safeguarding and the flourishing of the communities we serve.
Our vision
A Gospel witness in every nation
To see men and women from every background encounter Jesus Christ, grow into mature disciples, and carry His light back into their families, workplaces and nations.
Our mission
Preach. Transform. Strengthen. Send.
- — Preach the Gospel clearly and without compromise.
- — Transform lives through the power of the Holy Spirit.
- — Strengthen believers with sound biblical teaching.
- — Serve our city with practical, sustained compassion.
- — Send workers and resources into the nations.
Statement of faith
What we believe
Historic, orthodox Christian faith — held with conviction and taught with clarity.
The Scriptures
We believe the Bible is the inspired, infallible Word of God and the final authority for faith and conduct.
One God
We believe in one God eternally existing in three persons: Father, Son and Holy Spirit.
Jesus Christ
We believe in the deity, virgin birth, atoning death, bodily resurrection and return of Jesus Christ.
Salvation
We believe salvation is by grace through faith in Christ alone, evidenced by a transformed life.
The Holy Spirit
We believe in the present ministry of the Holy Spirit, empowering believers for holy living and service.
The Church
We believe the Church is the body of Christ, sent to make disciples of every nation.
Leadership
The team who serve you
Pastor Daniel Okonkwo
Founder & Senior Pastor
Pastor Grace Adeyemi
Associate Pastor · Prayer
Rev. Michael Hart
Director of Missions
Esther Bello
Worship Pastor
Samuel Osei
Youth & Young Adults
Ruth Kavanagh
Operations & Safeguarding Lead
Ministry history
Twenty-two years, marked by grace
- 2004Twelve people begin meeting in a rented hall in Poplar.
- 2009First Nations Conference; missions partnership in Ghana begins.
- 2014Kingdom Embassy Auditorium opens after a four-year building campaign.
- 2019Broadcast ministry launches; services reach thirty nations.
- 2023Foodbank and debt advice centre open across four boroughs.
- 2026Four church plants and pastoral training in twelve countries.