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Who We Are

A Church That Feels
Like Family

Since 1996, Living Streams Centre has been a Spirit-led, Word-based community in Kisumu — where every person is family and every life matters.

Our Story

Rooted in Kisumu,
Faithful Since 1996

Every great move of God starts with a step of obedience. Ours began in 1996.

Deliverance Church International — Living Streams Centre was officially launched in 1996 by Bishop William Tuimising in Kisumu, Kenya. What began as a seed of faith planted on Carwash Grounds has grown into a vibrant, multi-generational church family serving Kisumu County and beyond.

Under the ongoing leadership of Bishop Elisha Odhoch, the church has remained anchored to its founding conviction: that the local church, built on godly family values, is God's primary instrument for transforming communities.

Today, Living Streams Centre is home to six thriving ministries — reaching men, women, youth, children, worshippers, and the wider community of Kisumu with the love and power of Jesus Christ.

Our Journey

1996

Official Launch

Founded by Bishop William Tuimising in Kisumu, Kenya.

2000s

Ministry Growth

Departments established — Eagles, Daughters of Faith, Y-Church, and Kingdom Generation.

2010s

Community Roots

Carwash Grounds becomes a spiritual landmark in Kisumu.

Today

Living the Vision

A Spirit-led family proclaiming Christ and raising godly families.

Vision & Mission

What Drives Everything We Do

Our Vision

"A centre of choice proclaiming Christ, holistically raising godly families."

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Our Mission

"We live for God's pleasure through godly family spirit that grows in Christ by serving God's mission to the world."

A church with a family touch

Core Values

Five Pillars That
Shape Our Life Together

These values are not just words on a wall — they are the daily rhythm of Living Streams Centre.

Worship

Honouring God in spirit and truth, making every gathering a holy encounter.

Fellowship

Family-centred community life — bearing one another's burdens with joy.

Discipleship

Growing every believer deeper in Christ through the Word and accountability.

Service & Ministry

Using our God-given gifts to serve the body and lift our neighbours.

Missions & Evangelism

Taking the gospel beyond our walls — to Kisumu, Kenya, and the world.

Their Stories

The Shepherds
Behind the Vision

Every leader carries a journey. Here are the people God has placed at the helm of Living Streams Centre.

Bishop Elisha Odhoch

Bishop Elisha Odhoch

Senior Bishop / Lead Pastor

Senior Bishop / Lead Pastor

Bishop Elisha Odhoch

Bishop Elisha Odhoch serves as the Senior Bishop and Lead Pastor of Living Streams Centre, where he has provided steadfast spiritual covering and visionary leadership for the congregation in Kisumu. His calling to pastoral ministry was shaped by a deep personal encounter with Christ and a conviction that the local church is God's chosen instrument for community transformation.

A gifted communicator and devoted shepherd, Bishop Odhoch has overseen the growth of the church from its early foundations into a vibrant, multi-generational family with six active ministries. He carries a particular burden for the integrity of family life in the church, believing that godly homes are the building blocks of a godly nation.

He is committed to raising a generation of believers who are rooted in the Word, empowered by the Spirit, and visible in their communities — men and women who take their faith beyond the sanctuary walls.

"A church that transforms families will transform a city."

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Rev. William Obunde

Rev. William Obunde

Reverend

Reverend

Rev. William Obunde

Rev. William Obunde joined Deliverance Church along Kibos Road in August 1996 as a young couple, and has been part of the Living Streams family ever since. Over the years he has served faithfully in many roles — as an usher, SEND centre leader, home cell leader, and deacon — before being commissioned as a pastor in 2007. On 5th December 2025, he was officially ordained as a Reverend.

Today, Rev. William serves as Patron of four departments: the Eagles Men's Fellowship, Praise & Worship, Evangelism & Discipleship, and Media. His breadth of service across these areas reflects a ministry that is equally at home sharpening men in accountability as it is equipping the church to reach beyond its walls.

He holds a Diploma in Transformational Church Leadership from Pan African Christian University (PAC) and a Diploma in Bible and Theology from East African School of Theology (EAST). He is married to Pastor Mary, and together they are blessed with three children — two sons and a daughter.

"Pastoral care is simply love with sleeves rolled up."

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Rev. Charles Nyaura

Rev. Charles Nyaura

Reverend

Reverend

Rev. Charles Nyaura

Rev. Charles Agweny Nyaura joined Living Streams Centre in March 2005, drawn by the Holy Spirit and welcomed by Bishop Elisha Odhoch. Over the years, he faithfully served across multiple church departments before being commissioned into pastoral ministry in February 2017 alongside his wife, Pastor Lydia Anyango Obueno.

By the trust of the church's leadership, Rev. Charles and Pastor Lydia serve as Patrons of four vital departments: the Development Department, Daughters of Faith, Kingdom Generation (Sunday School), and the Hospitality Department. Their oversight has catalysed significant growth in each of these ministries, and they continue to trust God for greater impact in the seasons ahead.

Beyond the local assembly, their ministry reach extends across the wider Body of Christ. They serve as Campus Overseers at AHEMA Bible Training College and as Directors of Word Foundation Ministries. In December 2025, the church celebrated a landmark milestone as Rev. Charles and Pastor Lydia were officially ordained as Reverends — a confirmation of years of faithful, fruitful service.

"Discipleship is the long, faithful work of becoming who God says you are."

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Pastor Fred Okumu

Pastor Fred Okumu

Pastor

Pastor

Pastor Fred Okumu

Pastor Fredrick Oduor Okumu is a dedicated spiritual leader at Deliverance Church - Carwash (LSC). He accepted Jesus Christ as his personal savior in 1999, embarking on a foundational journey of faith that shapes his ministry today.

In 2007, Pastor Fredrick joined the Deliverance Church - Carwash family. Over the years, he has experienced God's enduring faithfulness, growing steadily in both his Christian walk and his dedication to the ministry. Throughout his tenure, he has joyfully served the congregation in several leadership capacities.

His early contributions include serving as the chairperson of the youth department, the prayer coordinator, and a home cell leader. On 22nd January 2017, he was officially commissioned as an Associate Pastor. Today, he warmly shepherds the congregation by overseeing four vital departments: Youth Ministry, Intercessory Department, Home Cells Network, and Ushering, Protocol, and Security.

"The gospel is good news — so let it look like good news."

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Pastor Florence Otieno

Pastor Florence Otieno

Pastor

Pastor

Pastor Florence Otieno

Pastor Florence Otieno serves as one of the Associate Pastors at D.C. Carwash, faithfully dedicating her life to the teaching of God's Word and the service of His people. Together with her husband, Pastor Chris Abir Otieno, they have built a Christ-centered family and are blessed with three adult sons. Her ministry reflects a heart committed to nurturing believers and advancing the work of God's Kingdom.

As a teacher of the Word by calling, Pastor Florence serves in several key areas of ministry within the church. She is one of the ladies' leaders in DOF, a member of the Family Committee, and actively serves in the Evangelistic Department. In addition, she leads the Kibos Home Care ministry, participates in the Small Group Prayer Team, and is involved in the church's weekly hospital outreach ministry. Through these various responsibilities, she continues to demonstrate a passion for discipleship, compassion, and serving others with humility.

Pastor Florence is known for her willingness to serve wherever she is needed, embracing every opportunity to support the church's mission and ministry programs. Her life is a testimony of faithful service, a love for God's people, and a commitment to building His Kingdom. As she continues to minister, her prayer is that every life she encounters will experience the transforming power of God's Word and love.

"When a woman finds her place in God, her family finds its footing."

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Founding Bishop

Bishop William Tuimising

Bishop William Tuimising answered a call that would plant a seed of faith deep into the heart of Kisumu. In 1996, he officially launched Deliverance Church International — Living Streams Centre on Carwash Grounds, bringing with him a vision as clear as the name he chose: living streams — a church that would be a source of life, healing, and renewal for all who came to it.

The structures, values, and spiritual DNA he established continue to bear fruit in the lives of hundreds of families across Kisumu County. His legacy is not just a building or a denomination — it is a people who carry the family spirit of Living Streams wherever they go.

Est. 1996 · Kisumu, Kenya

You Belong Here

Come As You Are. Leave Changed.

Whether you are brand new to faith or a seasoned believer looking for a home — there is a seat at the table for you at Living Streams Centre.