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Our Vision & Mission

Our Vision

Raising Kingdom-minded believers to transform nations.

The vision of Shekinah Apostolic Ministries International is to see individuals, families, communities, and nations transformed through the Gospel of the Kingdom of God.

We envision a mature apostolic people who know God intimately, understand their identity in Christ, live according to Kingdom principles, demonstrate the character and power of the Holy Spirit, and influence every sphere of society.

Our vision extends beyond church attendance. We are raising disciples who carry God’s presence, represent His Kingdom, serve humanity, develop others, and become agents of lasting spiritual and social transformation.

“But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.”
Matthew 6:33

Our Mission

Our mission is to proclaim the Gospel of the Kingdom, make disciples of all nations, restore apostolic and prophetic foundations, equip believers for their God-given assignments, and demonstrate the love and compassion of Jesus Christ through practical service.

We fulfill this mission through the following commitments:

Evangelize

We proclaim Jesus Christ and the Gospel of the Kingdom to people of every culture, language, and nationality. We call people to salvation, reconciliation with God, and a new life under the lordship of Jesus Christ.

“Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations.”
Matthew 28:19

Disciple and Equip Believers

We teach the Word of God and equip believers to grow in spiritual maturity, Christlike character, Kingdom understanding, and practical obedience.

Through biblical teaching, prayer, fellowship, mentoring, and leadership development, we prepare every believer to discover their gifts, fulfill their purpose, and participate in the work of ministry.

“For the equipping of the saints for the work of ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ.”
Ephesians 4:12

Cultivate God’s Presence

We create an atmosphere in which people can encounter God through worship, prayer, the ministry of the Word, and the work of the Holy Spirit.

We believe God’s presence brings salvation, healing, deliverance, restoration, direction, and transformation. Our desire is not merely to hold religious services, but to develop a people who become dwelling places of God and carry His presence into everyday life.

Restore Apostolic and Prophetic Foundations

We work to restore the Church to the teachings, spiritual life, unity, love, power, and Kingdom mission demonstrated by Jesus Christ and the early believers.

We recognize and equip fivefold ministry gifts (apostles, prophets, evangelists, pastors, and teachers) so that the Body of Christ may be strengthened, matured, and prepared to fulfill its assignment.

Care for the Whole Person

We minister to people spiritually, emotionally, relationally, and practically. We are committed to caring for vulnerable individuals and families without discrimination based on race, ethnicity, gender, nationality, social status, or religious background.

Through compassionate ministry and initiatives such as Kingdom Mercy Hands, we seek to support widows, orphans, refugees, immigrants, struggling families, and others facing hardship.

“Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above.”
James 1:17

Support Refugees and Immigrants

From our headquarters in Cleveland, Ohio, we carry a special mandate to welcome and support refugees, immigrants, and former refugees as they rebuild their lives and become established in their communities.

Drawing from our founders’ own refugee experience, we understand that successful integration involves more than meeting immediate material needs. It includes spiritual care, emotional support, healthy relationships, practical guidance, dignity, belonging, and opportunities for growth.

We therefore seek to help individuals and families overcome barriers, discover their potential, and become spiritually strong, socially integrated, economically empowered, and equipped to contribute meaningfully to their communities.

Develop Transformational Leaders

We identify, train, mentor, and release leaders who serve with integrity, humility, wisdom, excellence, and Kingdom character.

Our goal is to raise leaders who will bring godly influence to the Church, family, education, business, government, media, arts, healthcare, community development, and other areas of society.

Advance Kingdom Stewardship and Enterprise

We teach believers to steward their spiritual gifts, time, relationships, finances, opportunities, and resources according to Kingdom principles.

Through leadership development, financial education, entrepreneurship, cooperative initiatives, and the Kingdom Enterprise Network, we encourage individuals and families to become productive, responsible, generous, and capable of supporting Kingdom work and community transformation.

Transform Communities and Nations

We believe transformed people transform families, transformed families influence communities, and transformed communities can change nations.

For this reason, our mission includes church planting, leadership training, discipleship, humanitarian service, education, economic empowerment, and strategic Kingdom partnerships across the United States, Africa, and other nations.

Our Global Mandate

Shekinah Apostolic Ministries International began in Rwanda and now carries an expanding international assignment. From our headquarters in Cleveland, Ohio, we continue to strengthen Kingdom work and ministry relationships in Rwanda, Uganda, Burundi, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the United States, and beyond.

We are committed to crossing cultural, denominational, racial, and national barriers to build relationships, equip leaders, serve communities, and advance the Kingdom of God.

Our Desired Outcome

Everything we do is directed toward one outcome: people transformed by God’s presence and truth, equipped to live the Kingdom lifestyle, and released to transform their world. We desire to see:

  • The lost reconciled to God
  • Believers established in their Kingdom identity
  • The wounded healed and restored
  • Families strengthened
  • Leaders equipped and released
  • Refugees and immigrants successfully integrated
  • The needy served with dignity and compassion
  • Kingdom enterprises developed
  • Churches planted and strengthened
  • Communities renewed
  • Nations influenced by the values of God’s Kingdom

This is our vision. This is our mission. This is our Kingdom assignment.

Raising Kingdom-minded believers to transform nations.