Pastor Fred Maori hails from Bungoma County in western Kenya, where he is the eldest of seven siblings. He is married to Winnie Nanjala Wanyonyi, and they are blessed with three children: Timothy, Shalom, and Favorjoy. Pastor Fred is deeply committed to both his faith and education, currently pursuing a Master’s in Christian Divinity at Teleo University. His academic achievements include a Bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Economics and Resource Management, diplomas in Technical Training and Biblical Studies, and a Senior Management certification from the Kenya School of Government. These diverse qualifications reflect his dedication to personal and professional growth.

Pastor Fred’s ministry journey began in his youth, marked by leadership roles in his high school Christian Union and later as a college discipleship and mission coordinator. His dedication led to progressive roles in his local church, from overseeing cell groups to serving as an associate pastor. Since 2021, he has been the senior pastor at Hosanna Celebration Centre Church in Bokoli Market. Pastor Fred is also a leader in broader faith communities, serving as chairman of Kenya Christian Fellowship in Bungoma West and secretary in a local pastors’ fellowship. His passion for interdenominational collaboration is evident in his coordination of prayer movements across three counties and his work with Royal Kingdom Mission International to equip pastors and leaders for effective ministry
In addition to his ministry, Pastor Fred works as the Deputy Manager of Chwele Fish Farm under the County Government of Bungoma’s agriculture department.

His encounter with WDA in 2018 through a Restoring Your Heart workshop profoundly shaped his personal and ministry life. Through ongoing WDA training, Pastor Fred has found renewed inspiration, equipping leaders in his church and beyond with discipleship tools. He leads Cornerstone discipleship groups and co-facilitates Phase III training at a Kenyan campus with Dr. Cathy. Passionate about disciple-building, Pastor Fred views WDA as a family of love, care, and divine connections, committed to raising mature leaders and advancing the mission of discipleship at all levels.