Vision and Mission
Victory is our destiny in Christ. Not just when this world passes away, but victory here and now; the Kingdom of God over the kingdom of darkness.
We believe that what man has long called the “Dark Continent,” God is raising up to be the Continent of Light.
Today, America seems to be fast losing the character traits that made us the greatest nation on earth.
Where they exist today, in perhaps the greatest abundance in history, is in the hearts of African Christians. Truly, they have everything necessary – both natural and human resources – to rise rapidly to become the greatest continent on earth, by every measure. It can happen in this generation.
More important than that, they have the character and faith to do so in a way that manifests God’s Kingdom on earth as it is in heaven. This is God’s true purpose and Africa’s destiny. In the eyes of man, this may seem impossible. Many strongholds stand in the way, most notably the spirits of colonialism, tribalism, and corruption. But God is bigger than that! In Christ, we have power in every stronghold that stands in our path.
Africa Arise exists to help Africans see and realize their amazing destiny in Christ, as they rise to lead God’s Kingdom to manifest victory on earth as it is in Heaven.
Meet the Team
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Mike Arnold
Co-founder
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Pastors Jed and Uzoamaka D’Grace
Co-founders
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US Ambassador Lewis Lucke
International Advisory Board
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Dr. Samuel Anurigwo, PhD
International Chairman
A Tribute To John Ofoegbu
Africa Arise is the next-generation continuation of the pioneering work of the late Prof. John Ofoegbu, founder of Unity for Africa and the International Coalition of Reconcilers.
Prof. John was spiritual father and mentor to founder Mike Arnold, and long-time brother and ministry partner of International Chairman Dr. Sam Anurigwo. His two decades of ground-breaking gospel outreach, organizing, mentorship and ministry work are recognized as being instrumental to sparking and spreading the spiritual revival that has blazed across Africa. His work and testimony continues today through Africa Arise.
So I give you now a new commandment: Love each other just as much as I have loved you. For when you demonstrate the same love I have for you by loving one another, everyone will know that you’re my true followers. John 13:34
Uprising: Time for Christians to Rise and Shine
Written by Mike Arnold, the co-founder of Africa Arise, this engaging book energizes Christians from all backgrounds, and clearly lays out the Biblical underpinnings of our mission. It challenges the Church to be true to the Gospel and take action in their communities and around the world. As a global evangelist, Mike speaks from his personal experience, along with biblical insights into mindsets that are hindering the fruitfulness of our lives. You will find new motivation to serve Christ authentically throughout the pages of Uprising.
