Co-founders

Pastors Jed and Uzoamaka D’Grace 

The co-founders of Overflowing Grace International Gospel Center and First Stars International Academy, this passionate couple leads the Africa Arise ministry across the continent of Africa with humility, grace and excellence.

Educated as an engineer, Jed is an entrepreneur and philanthropist, the author of Fragrance of Grace, a life coach, and a respected community leader. His zeal for sharing the Gospel and gift of communication make him an accomplished soul-winner and magnetic ministry organizer.

Uzoamaka holds advanced degrees in Education Administration and Economics, and currently serves as proprietress of First Stars Academy, where she is educating the next generation of faithful Kingdom leaders. An accomplished community leader, she currently serves as the General Secretary of the Federal Road Safety Cooperatives Residents’ Association. 

The D’Graces have remarkable children and reside in Abuja, Nigeria.