Director of Strategy & Liaison

Ven. Benard Mwangi

Director of Strategy and Liaison – 360 Climate Institutes

Ven. Benard Mwangi is a seasoned ministry leader, strategist, and educator with over 19 years of experience in congregational leadership, partnership development, mentorship, and community engagement. At 360 Climate Institutes, he helps shape strategic direction, strengthen partnerships, and support mission-driven growth.

His leadership combines spiritual formation, education, advocacy, and long-term planning, helping connect values-based leadership with youth empowerment, sustainability, and practical transformation.

Ven. Benard Mwangi

A Leader Grounded in Strategy, Ministry and Service

Ven. Benard Mwangi is a compassionate and devoted ministry professional motivated by helping individuals from all walks of life discover Christ and build foundational relationships through Him. His work reflects years of growing responsibility in congregational leadership, teaching, mentorship, and community engagement.

Over more than 19 years, he has served as an Anglican Priest in the Diocese of Mt Kenya Central, guiding spiritual growth, supporting mission work, and helping communities build sustainable pathways for development and service.

His leadership brings together strategic thinking, pastoral care, education, and institutional collaboration — qualities that strengthen his contribution to 360 Climate Institutes.

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Leadership Highlights

• Over 19 years in congregational leadership
• Anglican Priest, Diocese of Mt Kenya Central
• Strategic planning and partnership development
• Education, mentorship and community engagement
• Director of Strategy and Liaison at 360 Climate Institutes

Ministry and Strategic Leadership Journey

His service history reflects a blend of pastoral leadership, institutional planning, partnership development, and academic stewardship.

Priestly Ministry

Since September 2004, he has served as an Anglican Priest, committed to shepherding people, teaching the Word, and supporting communities through spiritual and practical leadership.

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Strategic Planning & Partnerships

His roles have included Diocesan Lead on Strategic Plan Development and Director of Partnerships, Stewardship and Diaspora Engagement, reflecting strength in long-term planning and relationship building.

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Academic and Institutional Leadership

He also serves as Acting Principal of Weithaga Bible and Technical College, bringing educational leadership and formation into his wider ministry and strategy work.

Education and Formation

Ven. Benard Mwangi’s academic background reflects deep theological formation, ongoing scholarship, and a strong foundation for leadership, teaching, and mentorship.

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Doctoral Studies

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Theology, St. Paul’s University, beginning July 2018.

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Advanced Theology Studies

Master of Theology in African Christianity, Daystar University; and Bachelor of Arts in Theology, University of South Africa (UNISA).

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Ministerial Training

Higher Diploma in Theology from Carlile College, Church Army Africa, strengthening his pastoral and ministry formation.

His Role at 360 Climate Institutes

At 360 Climate Institutes, Ven. Benard Mwangi serves as Director of Strategy and Liaison, a role that helps shape the organization’s overarching direction, deepen collaboration, and ensure alignment with its mission of youth empowerment and sustainability.

His contribution supports strategic thinking, partnerships, advocacy, and relationship-building across communities, institutions, and other stakeholders who help strengthen the institute’s work.

Through this role, he helps connect values-based leadership with practical transformation, ensuring that collaboration and vision remain central to the institute’s development.

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What He Helps Strengthen

• Strategic direction and mission alignment
• Partnerships and stakeholder engagement
• Advocacy and collaborative growth
• Mentorship and community-centred leadership
• Sustainable and values-driven institutional development

Service, Mentorship and Community Impact

A consistent thread in Ven. Benard Mwangi’s journey is his commitment to mentoring people, strengthening communities, and building lasting systems of support. His work reflects not only spiritual leadership, but also a practical concern for education, strategy, and long-term human development.

His background in counseling, education, and mentorship gives him a people-centred leadership approach that resonates strongly with 360 Climate Institutes’ mission to nurture, empower, skill, transform, and sustain lives and communities.

Through both church and institutional leadership, he continues to demonstrate how thoughtful strategy and compassionate service can work together to create meaningful and sustainable impact.

Explore More of Our Leadership

Return to the Board of Directors page to meet the wider leadership team guiding 360 Climate Institutes and helping strengthen its mission for practical learning, youth empowerment, sustainability, and community transformation.