I am Celestine Ajiambo, an author by passion and a production technician by profession. I hold a degree in Industrial Chemistry and work in the robust world of cement manufacturing. My days revolve around formulas, furnaces, and factory floors—but when the shift ends, I step into another realm entirely: the world of words.
Though science and literature may seem worlds apart—what has physics to do with poetry, or cement with storytelling?—in my life, they coexist. One builds structures, the other builds souls. Writing is where my heart lives, and through it, I explore truths no equation can solve.
My Journey of Faith and Writing
Growing up, as I came to the age of understanding, I realized I was in a family where no one seemed to care about Christianity or attending church. Yet, from a very young age, I loved going to church—something that made me stand out in my own home.
At the age of six, I joined a boarding school. Being away from home, I often felt lonely, but I found comfort in reading stories such as Visa na Mikasa, Kalume, and the Walime series. I also began keeping diaries where I recorded my personal experiences—my first steps as a writer.
My teenage years were marked by hardship. My family went through many challenges, and my heart was troubled. In my brokenness, I turned to God and received salvation, longing to find rest. I often reflected on the words of Saint Augustine: “Thou hast made us for yourself, O Lord, and our heart is restless until it rests in Thee.” I had found the peace I longed for—but my joy was short-lived.
The faith that gave me hope also brought me rejection. My family disowned me for my beliefs, stripping me of the privileges of a daughter. Yet, instead of breaking me, this deepened my faith. Fellowship became a luxury I could not afford. Without guidance or a teacher, I turned to the Bible. A small New Testament gifted to me after my salvation became my father, my friend, and my mentor. I read it like my life depended on it—because in many ways, it did.
As my hunger for the Word grew, so did my passion for writing. I began penning down commentaries and short sermons. When I joined high school, I was appointed the Bible Study Coordinator of the Christian Union. It was there that I sharpened not only my reading and writing skills but also my leadership.
Book Title: Infant Church
Author: Celestine Ajiambo
Book Idea
Of all the books in Scripture, 1 John stands out as my favorite. The more I read it, the clearer the revelation became: John outlines the spiritual growth of a believer in a profound, progressive pattern. What began as a personal commentary soon blossomed into a book idea—Infant Church.
Synopsis
Infant Church offers an aerial view of the Christian journey from spiritual infancy to maturity, centered around the abiding power of the Word of God. Drawing insight from 1 John, this book is divided into three distinct stages:
Infants – The newly born again, spiritually fragile and vulnerable, in desperate need of sound teaching and discipleship.
Strong Men – Those who are strong in the Word, battle-tested, and able to serve and support others in the faith.
Fathers – The spiritually mature, established in truth and fruitful in raising spiritual sons and daughters.
This book is both a call and a guide to grow. It emphasizes that spiritual growth is not automatic—it is progressive and must be intentionally pursued through the Word of God, our celestial bread. Without this growth, many believers remain stuck in infancy, creating a stagnant and vulnerable Church—an “Infant Church”—where deception easily takes root.
As Billy Sunday once said, “Going to church doesn’t make you a Christian any more than going to a stable makes you a horse.” Likewise, it is growth in the knowledge of God—not church attendance—that anchors the believer and guards against the winds of false doctrine.
Infant Church is a timely message to awaken the body of Christ to spiritual maturity, urging believers to abide in truth, grow in grace, and bear fruit that last.
“May you find joy in reading this book, and may it inspire your spiritual growth.”
