ABOUT OUR PASTOR Dr. Elijah

In the year 1990, God placed a divine burden in the heart of Dr. Elijah to begin what would later be known as Carmel Ministries. This calling did not come with comfort, resources, or human assurance—it came with faith, obedience, and complete dependence on God. 

The early days were filled with many struggles and distractions. There were financial challenges, opposition, misunderstandings, loneliness, and moments when continuing seemed impossible. Yet, just as Scripture says:

“Not by might nor by power, but by My Spirit,” says the Lord Almighty.

(Zechariah 4:6).

Carmel Ministries was not built on human wisdom, but on prayer, sacrifice, and obedience. Step by step, God established the work. What began as a small step of faith became a testimony of God’s sustaining grace.

Just as God promised:

“Being confident of this, that He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion.”

(Philippians 1:6).

Today, Carmel Ministries stands as a living testimony that God uses humble beginnings for His glory. The struggles of the past have become strength for the present and hope for the future.

All glory, honor, and praise belong to God alone—because what He starts, no struggle can stop