Revival For Africa
Ministries

Our story, mission, and convictions

God called this ministry to encourage, equip, and stand alongside pastors and evangelists across Africa as we pray for revival throughout the continent.

People walking together through a rural African community
Rolling hills and open sky across the African landscape

Why we exist

Revival For Africa Ministries is an end-times ministry dedicated to strengthening the Church across Africa and advancing the Kingdom of God. Our mission is twofold: to prepare the Church for the second coming of Jesus Christ and to gather a great harvest of souls before His return.

We accomplish this by partnering with pastors, evangelists, missionaries, and local churches throughout Africa. Together, we seek to proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ, call people to repentance, cultivate lives of prayer, equip believers through discipleship, and strengthen churches to fulfill the Great Commission.

Vision

To ignite a Christ-centered revival across Africa by calling people, churches, and nations back to the altar of Christ.

A calling remembered. A path prepared.

Thank you for taking the time to learn about our story. We invite you to pray with us for revival across Africa and consider partnering with us as we follow God’s calling together.

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A Calling Remembered

In 2020, the Holy Spirit reminded founder Michelle Manuelian of a dream she had nearly forgotten. In 1992, just before graduating from high school, God placed a desire in her heart to become a missionary to Africa. Although she had a deep passion for missions, she believed she lacked the skills, financial resources, and emotional support to pursue that calling.

Nearly three decades later, the Lord gently brought that calling back to her remembrance. As she prayed and asked Him if this was still His will for her life, she sensed a quiet but unmistakable confirmation: Yes.

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Discovering God's Heart for Africa

In 2021, Michelle sought God's direction for where He wanted her to serve and felt led to study Africa in depth. For months she researched the continent's countries, cultures, histories, languages, and religions. The more she learned, the more her love for Africa grew.

After spending hours studying one day, she prayed: “Lord, Africa is amazing. I love all of these countries. How could I possibly choose just one? If it is Your will, please send me to all of Africa.” Only a few days later, she sensed the Lord impressing upon her heart His desire to bring revival across Africa.

During this time she applied to several ministries that served in Africa. One by one those opportunities closed. Looking back, she believes God was preparing her for the ministry He had planned rather than calling her to serve through someone else's.

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Divine Connections

Early in 2022, pastors and evangelists from Africa—primarily from Kenya—began sending Michelle friend requests on social media. As she began talking with them, many shared that they believed the Holy Spirit had prompted them to contact her.

During those conversations she discovered they carried the same burden God had placed on her heart: a longing to see revival sweep across Africa. Those connections were not coincidences. God was bringing people together for His purposes.

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The Ministry Continues to Grow

Throughout 2023, those connections continued to grow beyond Kenya into Uganda, Malawi, Nigeria, Tanzania, and South Sudan.

Through countless video calls, messages, and times of prayer, Michelle met pastors and evangelists who were faithfully serving their communities despite many challenges. They expressed a deep hunger for God and a desire for biblical teaching, encouragement, prayer, and spiritual partnership.

Seeing this shared passion strengthened the conviction that God was calling Revival For Africa Ministries to encourage, equip, and stand alongside those He has already called.

Growing through prayer and partnership

Today, Revival For Africa Ministries continues to grow as God opens new doors. We provide opportunities for pastors, evangelists, missionaries, and believers to connect through prayer gatherings, Bible studies, encouragement and discipleship, evangelism discussions, networking among ministry leaders, and sharing testimonies of what God is doing throughout Africa.

Looking Ahead

We believe God is not finished with Africa.

Just as He moved powerfully during the historic East African Revival, we believe He desires to move again—not only in East Africa, but throughout the entire continent.

“Now to Him who is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that works in us.”

Ephesians 3:20 (NKJV)

Meet the people serving this mission

Leaders and partners walking with Revival For Africa Ministries as we pray for revival, equip the Church, and advance the Gospel across Africa.

Michelle Manuelian

Michelle Manuelian

Founder & President

Boise, Idaho, USA

Michelle provides spiritual leadership for Revival For Africa Ministries—leading Bible studies, hosting revival prayer meetings, and mentoring pastors and evangelists across Africa.

Julie Spencer

Julie Spencer

Secretary

Boise, Idaho

As Secretary, Julie supports RFAM's mission of bringing the Gospel, equipping leaders, and serving communities throughout Africa.

Pastor Jean Bangerere

Pastor Jean Bangerere

Board Member

Albany, New York

Pastor Jean serves as a Board Member of Revival For Africa Ministries, carrying a passion for revival across Africa and hope in Jesus for the hurting.

Michelle Manuelian

Founder & President

Michelle Manuelian

Boise, Idaho, USA

Personal Background

Michelle Manuelian was born and raised in Boise, Idaho. However, after living in Houston, TX for several years she felt a call back to Boise. She has worked as a professional caregiver for more than a decade, serving individuals and families with compassion and dedication. Throughout her life, she has had a heart for serving others through both local outreach and international missions.

Christian Testimony

Michelle gave her life to Jesus Christ at the age of sixteen after hearing the Gospel clearly for the first time. Although she had attended church, she came to understand that she was a sinner in need of God's forgiveness and that sin had separated her from Him. By God's grace, and repentance, she placed her faith in Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior and has been following and serving Him for more than 30 years.

Over the years, the Lord has faithfully shaped her faith, deepened her love for His Word, and given her an increasing burden for revival, prayer, and world missions.

Ministry and Leadership Experience

Michelle has served in a variety of ministry and outreach opportunities over the years.

In 2014, she completed a year-long internship with Hope City KC through the International House of Prayer (IHOP) in Kansas City, Missouri. During that time, she ministered to families living in the inner city, served those experiencing homelessness, and participated in outreach efforts that provided food, clothing, and practical assistance to people in need.

In 2019, she volunteered with the Boise Rescue Mission, helping provide meals and encouragement to individuals and families facing poverty, homelessness, and addiction.

Since 2020, Michelle has volunteered with Glocal Community Partners, serving refugees from around the world. Her involvement has included being a friendship partner to a refugee from Afghanistan, hosting baby showers for refugee mothers, packing diapers for new mothers, and donating clothing and toys to refugee families.

She currently volunteers at the Blessing Barn, a ministry supported by Love INC, where she helps prepare donated clothing for individuals and families in need.

Role in Revival For Africa Ministries

Michelle is the Founder and President of Revival For Africa Ministries. She provides spiritual leadership and oversees the ministry's vision, mission, and outreach. She leads Bible studies, hosts revival prayer meetings, encourages and mentors pastors and evangelists throughout Africa, and works to equip church leaders with biblical teaching, discipleship, and encouragement.

Her passion is to see churches strengthened, leaders equipped, and communities transformed through the power of the Gospel and the work of the Holy Spirit.

Why I Am Passionate About This Ministry

God has completely changed the direction of my life through Revival For Africa Ministries. What began as an unexpected calling has become one of the greatest blessings I have ever experienced. The Lord has taken me far beyond my comfort zone, teaching me to trust Him as I encourage pastors, lead Bible studies, and pray for revival across Africa.

My heart's desire is to see the Church in Africa strengthened, pastors encouraged, and people come to know Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior. I believe God desires to bring revival to Africa once again, and it is a privilege to be part of what He is doing.

This ministry has transformed my own life, strengthened my faith, and shown me that God can use ordinary people who are willing to say "yes" to His call. I will never be the same because of the journey He has taken me on, and I look forward with great expectation to all that He will continue to do for His glory.

Julie Spencer

Secretary

Julie Spencer

Boise, Idaho

Julie Spencer has devoted her life to serving others through both healthcare and Christian ministry. With over 35 years of nursing experience, including 30 years specializing in critical care and trauma medicine, she has witnessed firsthand the importance of compassion, hope, and faith during life's most difficult moments.

Julie's walk with Christ began as a young girl when she was the only member of her family to attend church. She faithfully walked each Sunday to the neighborhood Methodist church, where a lifelong love for Jesus was planted in her heart. Although there were seasons when she wandered from her faith, God remained faithful and continually drew her back to Himself.

She holds a Bachelor's degree in Christian Ministry and a Master's degree in Christian Counseling. For more than 13 years, Julie served as a volunteer pastor at the Idaho Women's Correctional Center, ministering to incarcerated women with grace and encouragement. She has also been a keynote speaker in prisons and community venues, volunteered for eight years at Chrysalis Transitional Living teaching life skills and providing Christian mentoring, served on church prayer teams, and participated in years of street outreach ministry.

Julie believes every person has God-given value and purpose, and she is passionate about sharing the hope of Jesus Christ both locally and around the world. As Secretary for Revival for Africa, she is honored to support the ministry's mission of bringing the Gospel, equipping leaders, and serving communities throughout Africa.

She loves spending time with her family, travelling, and the ocean.

Her life verse is Proverbs 3:5–6: "Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to Him, and He will make your paths straight."

Pastor Jean Bangerere

Board Member

Pastor Jean Bangerere

Albany, New York

Personal Background

Pastor Jean Bangerere is a pastor who came to know Jesus Christ after surviving a life-threatening experience during the war in the Democratic Republic of the Congo in 1997. His experience profoundly changed his life and led him into a relationship with Jesus Christ and a calling to serve others.

Christian Testimony

Pastor Jean describes his journey with Jesus Christ as an amazing testimony of God's grace, mercy, wisdom, miracles, and signs. Through the many experiences of his life, he has seen God's faithfulness and continues to trust Him and serve Him.

Role in Revival For Africa Ministries

Pastor Jean serves as a Board Member of Revival For Africa Ministries.

Why He Is Passionate About Serving

He is committed to serving through Revival For Africa Ministries because he believes the Church is called to bring the hope of Jesus to the hurting, protect and care for vulnerable children, and raise up a new generation that knows Christ and lives for Him. His desire is to see revival spread throughout Africa and to see children and families experience the transforming love, power, and presence of Jesus Christ.

Our statement of faith

These convictions shape our teaching, prayer, partnerships, and the way we serve alongside the Church across Africa.

The Holy Scriptures

We believe the Bible, consisting of the Old and New Testaments, is the inspired, infallible, and authoritative Word of God. It is the final authority for our faith, doctrine, and daily Christian living.

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:15–17; 1 Thessalonians 2:13; 2 Peter 1:21

The One True God

We believe there is one eternal God, the Creator of heaven and earth, who has revealed Himself as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit—three distinct Persons, yet one God.

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:4; Isaiah 43:10–11; Matthew 28:19; Luke 3:22

The Deity of the Lord Jesus Christ

We believe Jesus Christ is the eternal Son of God. He was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the virgin Mary, lived a sinless life, performed miracles, died on the cross as the perfect sacrifice for our sins, rose bodily from the dead, ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of the Father, where He reigns as Lord.

Scripture: Matthew 1:23; Luke 1:31–35; Hebrews 7:26; 1 Peter 2:22; Acts 2:22; Acts 10:38; 1 Corinthians 15:3–4; 2 Corinthians 5:21; Matthew 28:6; Luke 24:39; Acts 1:9–11; Acts 2:33; Philippians 2:9–11; Hebrews 1:3

The Fall of Humanity

We believe humanity was created in the image of God. Through Adam's disobedience, sin entered the world, separating mankind from God and bringing both physical and spiritual death to all people.

Scripture: Genesis 1:26–27; Genesis 2:17; Genesis 3:6; Romans 5:12–19

Salvation

We believe salvation is the free gift of God's grace, made possible through the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. It is received by repentance from sin and faith in Jesus Christ alone. Through the work of the Holy Spirit, every believer is made new and empowered to live a life of righteousness and holiness.

Scripture: Luke 24:47; John 3:3; Romans 8:16; Romans 10:13–15; Ephesians 2:8–9; Ephesians 4:24; Titus 2:11–12; Titus 3:5–7

The Ordinances of the Church

We believe Jesus Christ established two ordinances for His Church: water baptism by immersion and the Lord's Supper. Baptism is a public declaration of a believer's faith in Christ, while Communion is a remembrance of Christ's sacrifice and a proclamation of His return.

Scripture: Matthew 28:19; Mark 16:16; Acts 10:47–48; Romans 6:4; 1 Corinthians 11:23–26

The Baptism in the Holy Spirit

We believe the baptism in the Holy Spirit is a gift available to every believer after salvation. This empowering experience equips Christians for holy living, effective ministry, bold witness, and the operation of the spiritual gifts.

Scripture: Luke 24:49; Acts 1:4, 8; Acts 8:12–17; Acts 10:44–46; Acts 11:14–16; Acts 15:7–9; John 7:37–39; 1 Corinthians 12:1–31

The Initial Physical Evidence of the Baptism in the Holy Spirit

We believe the initial physical evidence of the baptism in the Holy Spirit is speaking in other tongues as the Spirit gives utterance. This experience is distinct from the gift of tongues described among the gifts of the Spirit.

Scripture: Acts 2:4; 1 Corinthians 12:4–10, 28

Sanctification

We believe sanctification is both an ongoing work of the Holy Spirit and the believer's daily response of surrender to God. Through His grace, believers are continually transformed into the likeness of Jesus Christ and called to live lives of holiness.

Scripture: Romans 6:1–13; Romans 8:1–2, 13; Romans 12:1–2; Galatians 2:20; Philippians 2:12–13; 1 Thessalonians 5:23; Hebrews 12:14; 1 Peter 1:15–16

The Church and Its Mission

We believe the Church is the Body of Christ, called to worship God, proclaim the Gospel, make disciples of all nations, care for those in need, and build up believers through the power of the Holy Spirit until Christ returns.

Scripture: Matthew 28:19–20; Mark 16:15–20; Acts 1:8; Ephesians 4:11–16; James 1:27

Men and Women in Ministry

We believe that God calls, equips, and anoints both men and women to serve in ministry according to the gifts and calling of the Holy Spirit. We affirm that women, as well as men, are called to proclaim the Gospel, teach, disciple, evangelize, shepherd God's people, and serve in leadership as the Lord appoints.

Scripture: Joel 2:28–29; Acts 2:17–18; Acts 18:24–26; Acts 21:8–9; Romans 16:1–2; Romans 16:7; Romans 16:12; 1 Corinthians 12:4–11; Galatians 3:28; Ephesians 4:11–13

Divine Healing

We believe that divine healing is provided through the atoning work of Jesus Christ. Through His death and resurrection, Christ made provision not only for the forgiveness of sins but also for healing and restoration. We are convinced that Jesus Christ has authority over every sickness, disease, and affliction—including physical, emotional, and mental illness—and that He still heals today.

Scripture: Psalm 103:3; Psalm 105:37; Psalm 107:20; Exodus 15:26; Matthew 9:35; Matthew 4:23; Matthew 8:16–17; Matthew 10:1; Mark 6:12; Mark 16:17–18; Luke 4:17–19; John 15:7; 1 Peter 2:24; Galatians 3:13; Acts 10:38; 1 John 1:9; Isaiah 53:12; Isaiah 50:6; Hebrews 2:14–15

The Blessed Hope

We believe Jesus Christ will return for His Church. Those who have died in Christ will be raised, and believers who are alive at His coming will be caught up together with Him to be with the Lord forever.

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:16–17; Titus 2:13; 1 Corinthians 15:51–52

Final Judgment

We believe every person will stand before God in final judgment. Those whose names are written in the Book of Life will inherit eternal life with God, while those who reject Jesus Christ will experience eternal separation from Him.

Scripture: Matthew 25:46; Mark 9:43–48; Revelation 20:11–15; Revelation 21:8

Want to walk with us in this calling?

Whether through prayer, giving, or partnership, we would be honored to have you join what God is doing through this ministry.