About

About

Elim Valley Holistic Mission is registered in Ethiopia as a church-based mission. For more than 22 years, we have been equipping, mobilizing, and sending indigenous church planters into some of the most unreached and underserved communities. Our holistic approach combines spiritual transformation (church planting & discipleship) with practical support (health care, education, children’s and women’s empowerment).

Our Mission

Based on Matthew 28:18–20, our mission is to: Fulfill the Great Commission by making disciples and planting churches among unreached communities. Equip and mobilize believers to use their gifts in service. Provide holistic care that transforms lives spiritually, physically, and socially. Empower indigenous missionaries to expand the Kingdom of God across Ethiopia, the Horn of Africa, and beyond.

Our Vision

To see healthy, multiplying churches that represent the Kingdom of Christ—transformed by the Word of God and the power of the Holy Spirit, disciple-making, growing, and reaching the nations.

Core Values

  • Scripture Authority & Holy Spirit Guidance
  • Integrity & Accountability
  • Partnership & Unity
  • Humility & Obedience
  • Agape Love
  • Excellence & Skill
  • Exemplary Christian Character
  • Stewardship of Resources

Our Story

Elim Valley Holistic Mission began over two decades ago as a small initiative to support local church planters in Ethiopia. Since then, God has grown the vision into a regional movement. 22+ years of ministry, Over 277,000 people reached with the Gospel, 3,000+ churches planted, 1,700+ local church planters supported, 18,000+ children impacted through education and Sunday school Today, we continue to serve as a catalyst for Disciple-Making Movements (DMM/CPM), equipping leaders and sending missionaries into some of the hardest-to-reach areas of Ethiopia, North Africa, and the Middle East.

Our Ministries

Church Planting & Discipleship

Church Planting & Discipleship

At the heart of Elim Valley Holistic Mission is our call to plant churches and make disciples among unreached people…
Mobilization

Mobilization

The Great Commission requires the participation of the entire body of Christ, and mobilization for us means awakening, equipping, and…
Children’s Ministry

Children’s Ministry

Children are the future of the church and society, and many in Ethiopia and the Horn of Africa grow up…
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Meet Our Management Team

Pastor Lire Tirkaso
Pastor Lire Tirkaso
Position: General Director

Ps. Lire is the director of Elim Valley Holistic Mission, bringing over 30 years of...

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Dr. Mulugeta Demissie
Dr. Mulugeta Demissie
Position: Board President

Dr. Mulugeta Demissie is an esteemed leader with extensive experience in both organizational and spiritual...

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