About

About

Elim Valley Holistic Mission (EVHM) is a Christ-centered ministry devoted to fulfilling the Great Commission through disciple-making, church planting, and holistic community service. Rooted in Ethiopia, we serve unreached and underserved populations across the Horn of Africa and beyond, sharing the message of Christ while fostering spiritual renewal, social transformation, and enduring hope. The name Elim (Exodus 15:27) represents refreshment, restoration, and God’s faithful provision. It reflects our vision to see individuals and communities thrive in every dimension of life—spiritually, physically, and socially—through compassionate outreach and sustainable impact.

Our Mission

Elim Valley Holistic Mission (EVHM) exists to reach the unreached and unengaged people groups, equip and send indigenous apostolic missionaries, (Church planters) and develop movement leaders from the harvest, mainly we are committed to disciple-making and church-planting movements, transforming communities throughout the Ethiopia and Horn Africa.

Our Vision

To see multiplying disciples and reproducing churches that transform communities and advance God’s Kingdom across the Ethiopia and Beyond.

Core Values

  • Biblical Faithfulness: rooted in God’s Word in all we do.
  • Holistic Mission: integrating evangelism, discipleship, and community transformation.
  • Partnership: walking alongside indigenous leaders, churches, and global friends.
  • Integrity & Stewardship: serving with transparency and accountability.
  • Sustainability: empowering communities to flourish beyond our direct involvement.

Our Story

Elim Valley Holistic Mission (EVHM) is an indigenous missionary movement committed to reaching the unreached through disciple-making and church multiplication. EVHM operates with full respect for national laws, social harmony, and peaceful coexistence among diverse communities. Through its networks of indigenous missionaries, EVHM works with local churches to advance the Disciple making Movement across Ethiopia and the Horn of Africa.

Why Ethiopia and Horn of Africa

The Horn of Africa is one of the most strategic and spiritually significant regions in the world for Christian mission.

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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 Wondimagegn
Pastor Lire Tirkaso Wondimagegn
Position: Executive Director

Pastor Lire Tirkaso Wondimagegn is a veteran pastor and mission leader with more than 32...

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

Dr. Mulugetta Demissie is a cross-cultural mission and leadership consultant, trainer, researcher, lecturer, mentor, and...

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