OUR VISION
The Rapha Church International is a ministry biblically grounded and called to glorify Jesus Christ by fulfilling His purpose. Our purpose is to see The Rapha's Evangelistic World Outreach Center established as a voice of influence on lives through the Word of God, with integrity and the essence of our Father's love.
MEET THE FOUNDER AND HIS FAMILY
Ivan K. Elliott, a native of Decatur, Alabama, is the founder of Rapha Church International, Rapha Evangelistic Outreach Center and IKE Ministry.
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In 1993, he followed the call and direction from the Holy Spirt to attend Rhema Bible College in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma. After graduation in 1995, he attended Oral Roberts University. He continued to increase his biblical studies through Friends International Christian University, SOMEIT at BBCI and the EIWTC Training Center.
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He served in Ministry of Helps for 27 years, in support of assisting Visionaries in Ministry. He was licensed and ordained with Rhema Ministerial Association.
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Professionally, Ivan works for Calhoun Community College in Huntsville, Alabama. Socially, he’s a member of the Tuskegee Airmen Motorcycle Club, a nonprofit, community-based organization.
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Ivan is married to Gloria, also a native of Decatur, and they have two sons, Matthew and Micah. A devoted father and husband, Ivan and his wife enjoy “date nights,” movies, witnessing for God and helping others.