Vuka Yordani Church
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Grace - g.e.c.t
G.E.C.T., an acronym for Grace Evangelical Churches Tanzania, represents a network of churches united under the leadership of Bishop Sumbe as their general overseer. These churches are dedicated to spreading the good news of Jesus Christ.
vuka yordani
Vuka Yordani Church, located in Kisongo Waya, Arusha, Tanzania, is a branch of the Grace Evangelical Churches Tanzania (G.E.C.T.) network. As part of the G.E.C.T. family under Bishop Elibariki Sumbe. This is the branch the Bishop oversees directly and preaches frequently.
bishop sumbe
Bishop Elibariki Sumbe is the General Overseer and the Archbishop of Grace Evangelical Churches of Tanzania (G.E.C.T) and, the Senior Pastor at Vuka Yordani Church Tanzania leading the church under the guidance and direction of the Holy Spirit.
Bishop. Elibariki Sumbe
General Overseer of Grace Evangelical Church Tanzania
Bp. Elibariki Sumbe
Born into a Muslim family in Singida, Tanzania, on October 1st, 1968, Elibariki Sumbe‘s early life was marked by hardship. Poverty cast a long shadow, culminating in the tragic death of his father. The young Elibariki, burdened with grief and responsibility, had to carry his father‘s body for over 60 kilometers from the hospital back to their village. This experience etched a deep sense of loss and longing in his heart.
Years passed, and Elibariki found himself seeking solace in the fleeting distractions of a local pub. But it was in this unlikely setting that his life took a dramatic turn. As he sat amidst the noise and smoke, Jesus Christ appeared to him in the form of fire. This encounter was a moment of profound transformation, igniting a spark of faith within him that would forever alter his course.
Elibariki embraced Christianity with fervor, dedicating himself to learning about Christ and sharing his newfound faith with others. His sermons resonated with people, and soon, miracles and wonders began to accompany his ministry. His reputation as a powerful preacher and a man of God spread far and wide.
Driven by a vision to build a community of believers, Elibariki founded the Vuka Yordani Church in Ngaramtoni Arusha but later expanded and had to be relocated to Kisongo Waya, Arusha. The church‘s name, meaning “Cross the Jordan,“ served as a potent symbol of the transformative journey of faith. This was just the beginning. Elibariki went on to establish the Grace Evangelical Churches, a network of churches across Tanzania, each with its own pastor but overseen by him as the Bishop.
His passion for spreading the gospel wasn‘t confined to Tanzania. Bishop Sumbe embarked on extensive tours and crusades across Europe, America, and Africa. His message of hope and salvation resonated with diverse audiences, drawing people from all walks of life to Christ.
Bishop Elibariki Sumbe‘s life stands as a testament to the transformative power of faith. From a childhood marked by poverty and loss, he rose to become a beacon of hope and inspiration for countless individuals. His unwavering dedication to spreading the message of Christ continues to impact lives across continents, leaving a legacy of faith and transformation.
