JOSEPH KIIRYA , Senior Pastor
Rev. Joseph Kiirya immigrated to Canada from Uganda in 1999, he studied theology at St. Paul University, Ottawa, ordained by Canada Christian College, Toronto and Licenced as a Minister in the Province of Ontario since 2005.
He is the Founder and Senior Pastor of River Jordan Ministries, Founder and Executive Director of Stepstone House, Founder and President of “Clean Water4School Kids” in Africa and Co-Founder of theCODE, a youth mentoring initiative under One Way Ministries, Ottawa.
In 2016, Rev. Joseph Kiirya received the Ottawa City Builders Award from Mayor Jim Watson for his active involvement in Ottawa’s community transformation and civic engagement.
Married to Jackline God has blessed them with three children.
JACKLINE KIIRYA , Women’s Ministry Director
Jackline Kiirya serves with her husband in proclaiming the gospel of Jesus Christ. She says “my calling is to support my husband fulfill the calling of God upon his life, and in so doing, I am fulfilling my own calling”. Together with her husband they have three children, Jesse, Joseph and Julia.
Jackline studied both Social Work and Developmental Service Work from Algonquin College, and is currently pursuing a Master’s Degree in Ministry at the Antioch School of Church Planting and Leadership Development.
She works at the Ottawa Carleton Association of People with Disabilities and serves is the Women’s President of River Jordan Ministries;
Her daily walk with the Lord is guided by Philippians 4:13 (I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength) and Ecclesiastes 9: 11 (… I returned and saw under the sun that ; the race is not to the swift, nor the battle to the strong, nor bread to the wise, nor riches to men of understanding, nor favor to men of skill; but time and chance happen to them all).
KAYLEE JOBIN , Administrative Assistant
Kaylee Jobin has been our Administrative Assistant since January 2012. Kaylee hold a Bachelors Mus Honours from Carleton University.
Growing up in a farming community, Kaylee knows the value of hard work, common sense, faith, and family.
She has a great love for the Lord, family, people, and a great lover of animals (dogs and horses).
Married to Andrew, God has blessed them with two boys (whom Rev. Joseph Kiirya affectionately nicknamed ‘Champions’. Kaylee certainly has her hands and heart full.
Peter & Faith Musila , Associate Pastors
Peter and Faith are both originally from Kenya. They married in 2015 and God has blessed them with two children, Zafirah and Ezra.
Peter is a teacher of the Word with a rich background and vast experience in outreach, church planting, and ministry in general. Peter is currently pursuing a Bachelor in Theology from Canada Christian College, Toronto.
Faith is a woman of prayer, gifted in the prophetic word of knowledge. She has a love for people and is involved in both personal and family counseling, women’s ministry and children.
Faith holds a Bachelor of Arts in Law, from Carleton University, Ottawa, she is a Licensed Paralegal with the Law Society of Ontario and a certified Notary Public with the province of Ontario.
They both say it is their joy to see souls coming to Christ by experiencing the fullness of Gods love and grace.
Wendy Ngorima , Prayer
Originally from Zimbabwe, Pastor Wendy Ngorima serves as the Prayer & Intercession Pastor at River Jordan Ministries. She is a proud mother of two amazing children, Evelyn and Matthew.
She holds a Bachelors of Ministry and Theological Studies from International Bible College in Saskachewan, Canada. (SK).
Pastor Wendy brings a vast wealth of experience in Evangelism, Worship, Prayer and Children’s ministries from the Ottawa Church of God and All Nations Full Gospel Church in Ottawa among others. Pastor Wendy continues to aspire for further studies to obtain Masters of Divinity.
She is also passionate on soul winning and Discipleship in the fulfillment of the Great commission in Matthew 28 18-20.
EVELYNE AIJUKA , Protocol & Hospitality
Evalyne Aijuka is Head of Protocal at River Jordan Ministries. She is probably the first person you will meet when you visit the church. She holds a Masters of Business Administration in Oil and Gas Management, moreover she also holds a beautiful and irresistible smile on her face at all times.
Evalyn brings a great wealth of expertise from the corporate world as well experience of service in similar capacity at Favoured Evangelistic Ministries International in Uganda.
She is passionate about personal growth and development and the empowerment of women in the Kingdom. Her heart is given to Outreach, Evangelism and Discipleship.
River Jordan Ministries delights in her service and ministry.