Our Story
In 2023, Elohim International Church (ELIC) was founded by Pastor Ezechiel Birhashwira with a clear vision: to spread the love of Jesus Christ to every nation and every heart.
Today, ELIC is a growing family of believers from the African diaspora and refugee communities in Minnesota. Our services are conducted in Swahili, creating a welcoming home for both longtime residents and newly arrived families.
our MISSION
SPREAD THE HOLY GOSPEL TO EVERYONE.
Our Goals
- Spread love, peace, and hope through the Holy Word
- Baptize new believers
- Teach and preach the Gospel faithfully
What We Believe
We are a Bible-believing Christian church that honors Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior and walks in the power of the Holy Spirit.
Our Needs & Vision
We are trusting God for additional support to expand youth programs, upgrade our technology, and purchase a church van so every member can attend services without transportation barriers.
Join the Family
Whether you want to worship, serve, or simply visit — you are warmly welcome at Elohim
International Church.
Our Story
The story of our church is a tapestry woven with threads of faith, community, and love. It began with a group of individuals who shared a common vision — to create a place where people could encounter the transformative power of God’s love, find belonging in a supportive community, and engage in meaningful service to others.
We warmly invite you to join us for worship, fellowship, and community at our church. Whether you’re a longtime believer, a seeker, or just curious about faith, there’s a place for you here. Feel free to explore our website for more information on our services, events, and ministries.
Visit Out Sermons
Our community makes us unique. They have an energy that reverberates around them. Their mission in life is to ensure the wonder in the world is not overlooked.
Our Core Values
Learn more about our values and our story as a church by visiting the about us page.
We value the Lordship of Jesus Christ!
We acknowledge Jesus Christ as the head of our church and fully submit ourselves to His will. In every aspect of our ministry our goal is always to honor and glorify the Lord Jesus Christ.
We value Bible-centered Preaching and Teaching!
We believe the Bible is God’s inspired authoritative and trustworthy rule of faith and practice for Christians. Therefore, we submit ourselves to its teaching, commit ourselves to do what it says, and yield our lives to become what Christ desires for us to be.
We value Prayer!
We believe in the power of prayer. Therefore, the ministries and activities our church will be characterized by a reliance on personal and corporate prayer in all areas of our lives and ministry.
We value Evangelism and World Missions!
We believe in the Great Commission commanded to us by Jesus Christ and we are committed to reaching unsaved and unchurched people locally, nationally and worldwide. We will use every available Christ-honoring means to pursue, win and disciple the people in our sphere of influence.
We value the Family!
We believe God ordained the family to glorify him. We are committed to cultivate an atmosphere which promotes spiritual growth within the family by reaching families with the gospel, discipling them in Christ-like character and teaching each family member how to fulfill their God-given role.
Meet Our Pastors
Our Directional Leadership Team works together to shape the vision and direction of Find Faith
