PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Executive Leadership across Governance, Education, Ministry, & Administration

Dr. Esther Kalunde Kinone | +254 721 993 444 | kalunden2014@gmail.com
Career Timeline & Key Responsibilities
Executive Overview

Two Decades of Transformative Impact

A multi-disciplinary career spanning corporate governance, educational institutional management, theological instruction, and pastoral mentorship across Kenya.

Executive Leadership and Strategy
Governance & Board

KCS Sacco

Honorable Secretary, Board of Directors

Current
  • Prepare, circulate, and maintain accurate minutes of board and committee meetings, ensuring timely documentation of resolutions and action points.
  • Ensure adherence to cooperative laws, bylaws, and regulatory requirements, keeping the board updated on statutory obligations.
  • Maintain official records including membership registers, governance documents, and policy manuals for institutional continuity.
  • Collaborate with the Chairperson to set meeting agendas, distribute board papers, and facilitate informed decision-making.
  • Support the drafting, review, and dissemination of board policies, ensuring alignment with cooperative principles and strategic objectives.
Board Governance
Educational Management

Dominion Hope Academy

Manager

2019–Present
Educational Management
  • Spearheaded strategic planning and institutional growth, aligning academic programs with community needs and national education standards.
  • Oversee budgeting, financial management, and compliance, ensuring transparency and sustainability in operations.
  • Directed staff recruitment, training, and performance evaluation, fostering a culture of accountability and professional excellence.
  • Implemented student welfare programs including mentorship, psychosocial support, and extracurricular initiatives to enhance holistic development.
  • Established community engagement frameworks, strengthening partnerships with parents, local leaders, and faith-based organizations.
  • Championed curriculum innovation, integrating technology, creative arts, and faith-based values into academic delivery.
  • Introduced monitoring and evaluation systems for continuous improvement in teaching, learning, and administration.
Pastoral Ministry

Brooke of Life Church (PEFA Dandora Cathedral)

Pastor

2015–Present
  • Provide preaching, pastoral care, sacramental leadership, and community outreach.
  • Administer sacraments including baptism, Holy Communion, weddings, and funerals with pastoral sensitivity and theological depth.
  • Offer pastoral counselling for families, youth, and individuals, addressing issues of grief, addiction, marriage, and spiritual formation.
  • Coordinate discipleship programs, Bible study groups, and prayer fellowships to strengthen congregational faith.
  • Founder of Ezra Class, offering weekly mentorship to young ministers, equipping them with theological knowledge, preaching skills, and leadership discipline.
  • Oversee church governance, financial stewardship, and strategic planning for ministry expansion.
  • Champion community outreach initiatives including feeding programs, youth empowerment, and interfaith peacebuilding.
  • Facilitate training workshops for lay leaders, enhancing their capacity to serve in various church ministries.
  • Represent the church in interdenominational and community forums, fostering unity and collaborative mission.
Pastoral Ministry & Leadership
Higher Education & Lecturing

Nairobi Pentecostal Bible College

Lecturer (Part-time)

2022–Present
Higher Education Lecturing
  • Deliver Bible & Theology instruction across Certificate, Diploma, and Bachelor’s programs, ensuring academic rigor and contextual relevance.
  • Teach units including: Old Testament Survey, New Testament Survey, The Bible and the Church, Pastoral Theology, Church History, God and Angels, Homiletics, Biblical Hermeneutics, Introduction to Sociology, Christian Leadership, Cultural Studies, Evangelism and Discipleship, Prison Epistles, Synoptic Gospel, Public Speaking, Christian Ethics, Comparative Religion and Interfaith Dialogue.
  • Mentor students in spiritual formation, leadership development, and practical ministry application, equipping them for service in diverse contexts.
  • Contribute to curriculum design and innovation, integrating faith-based values with contemporary educational standards.
  • Supervise student research projects and dissertations, guiding academic writing and theological inquiry.
  • Serve as examiner and moderator for academic assessments, upholding institutional standards of excellence.
Theological Education & Lecturing

Yangsan Bible College

Lecturer (Part-time)

Current
  • Deliver comprehensive instruction in biblical studies, theology, and ministry courses across multiple academic levels, ensuring academic depth and practical application.
  • Set exams, mark assignments, and grade student academic assessments to evaluate progress and uphold educational standards.
  • Mentor young theologians and pastors, fostering spiritual growth, theological grounding, and effective leadership in ministry.
  • Guide students through practical ministry training, discipleship frameworks, and contextual theological reflection.
  • Contribute to course material development, lesson planning, and academic resource curation for theological studies.
  • Facilitate interactive classroom discussions, seminars, and collaborative student engagement on key biblical doctrines and contemporary church challenges.
  • Uphold institutional goals by instilling high standards of ethics, integrity, and spiritual discipline among learners.
School Administration

White Cottage School

Manager

2008–2017
  • Directed day-to-day school operations, including admissions, staff supervision, and resource allocation.
  • Designed and implemented a computer syllabus, pioneering ICT integration in the school’s curriculum.
  • Founded and managed the music club, nurturing talent and promoting creative expression among students.
  • Coordinated parent-teacher associations and stakeholder forums, ensuring participatory governance and strong community ties.
  • Developed policies and procedures for discipline, academic excellence, and extracurricular balance.
  • Oversaw infrastructure development and maintenance, ensuring safe and conducive learning environments.
  • Mentored teachers and students, embedding values of integrity, diligence, and innovation in school culture.
Counseling & ICT Instruction

Nairobi Muslim Academy

Guidance & Counselling Teacher and IT Trainer

2004–2008
  • Delivered structured guidance and counselling sessions for both primary and secondary students, addressing academic, emotional, and social challenges.
  • Designed and implemented psychosocial support programs, fostering resilience, discipline, and holistic student development.
  • Conducted workshops on drug abuse prevention, conflict resolution, and character formation.
  • Taught IT skills across primary and secondary levels, introducing students to computer literacy, Microsoft Office, and internet research.
  • Developed ICT curriculum tailored to age-specific learning needs, pioneering digital integration in the school’s academic framework.
  • Mentored students in career guidance, helping them align personal strengths with future aspirations.
  • Collaborated with teachers and parents to create a supportive environment for learners’ academic and personal growth.
Administration

Creative Edge Ltd (RAMCO)

Administrative Assistant

Year: 2003

Information Science

WAKABS Library

Librarian

Year: 2000