ABOUT IMF GLOBAL
The Church is Better Together
Apostle George and Pastor Grace Akalonu
IMF International President, Overseer, Arise Metropolitan Assembly and
Facilitators, Global School of Ministry
The International Ministers Fellowship
is a network of ministers of the gospel across the globe who share a common passion for holiness, yielding to the Holy Spirit for leadership and empowerment and recognition that fellowship with like minded co-labourers is central to gaining divine approval. It is thus a living, loving network of like-minded ministers of the gospel who share a passion for intimacy with the Lord and genuine relationship with each other for accountability in an increasingly hostile world.
Background.
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Originally known as Arise Ministries International, the fellowship was founded by Apostle Vance and Debbie Russell who operate in the ascension gifting of Apostle and Prophet through which the Lord uses them mightily to activate gifts and callings of His servants. They oversee Arise Christian Fellowship in Austin, Texas www.ariseministries.com
From a handful of ministers, the network of ministers was divinely multiplied to enfold over 2,000 people in 32 countries as at 2004. In August that year, Apostle Vance Russell handed over the mantle of leadership as International President to Pastor Cosmas Ilechukwu, General Overseer of Charismatic Renewal Ministries with over 600 local congregations across Africa, Europe and North America. The mantle has now being passed on to Apostle George Akalonu and his beloved Obidiya Grace. They are the facilitators of the Global School of Ministry and Overseers of Arise Metropolitan Assembly in London.
International Ministers Fellowship is undergoing a global transition with the UK chapter destined to set the pace and become the International Secretariat. Apostle George Akalonu, who is serving as International President, is saddled with the enormous responsibility of expanding the network to 50 countries in Europe, North America, South America and the Caribbean basin, Africa, Asia and Australia.
Apostles Vance and Debbie Russell
Founders and Co Chair of Governing Council and Leaders of Arise Christian Fellowship in Austin, Texas
Drs Cosmas and Adeola Ilechukwu
Chair, Governing Council and General Overseer, Charismatic Renewal Ministries Inc.