Gospel singer Mercy Masika has entered a new chapter in her faith journey after being ordained as a Reverend.
The celebrated Kenyan gospel artiste shared the news on Instagram, describing the moment as a reflection of what she believes is God’s work in her life.
Masika posted a message celebrating the ordination alongside Reverend David, inviting her followers to join her in marking the occasion.
“This is the doing of the Lord.”
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She said her journey had involved academic qualifications and other efforts, but maintained that her calling to ministry was different.
Masika described the calling as “this fire in the bones”, saying it was not something that could be created or assumed, but something she felt had to be given out.
She linked the calling to her love for Jesus Christ and said she was ready to embrace the responsibility that comes with serving in ministry.
A Calling She Once Questioned
The ordination comes after years in which Masika has balanced gospel music with her wider ministry work.
Growing up as the daughter of a bishop and a reverend, she had an early exposure to church leadership and the demands that come with ministry. Her background in the church also influenced her development as a gospel musician.
Masika has previously spoken about ministry as something that should not simply be treated as a business. In a 2020 interview, she said she considered doing God’s work more valuable than pursuing it purely for financial gain.
Her journey in gospel music began at a young age. She released her first album at 12 and later became known for songs including Wendo Waku, Mwema and Shule Yako.
From Music to Ministry
Masika’s ordination adds another dimension to a career that has largely been built around worship and Christian ministry.
She has also previously served through worship ministry and has spoken about the influence of church leaders on her spiritual journey.
In July 2026, Masika remembered the late Bishop Allan Kiuna, recalling how his approach to ministry influenced her after she first ministered at Jubilee Christian Church in 2004. She said she later spent years under his ministry and that his sermons had a significant impact on her faith.
Now, with her ordination, Masika says she is embracing the calling she once questioned and preparing to serve in a new capacity.
Her message to her followers was clear: the moment was not simply another career milestone, but a step she sees as part of her faith journey.
“Join us in celebrating the doing of the Lord.”
