Our Mission and Vision
Mission: At Ebenezer Gospel Assembly, we are here to serve.
Vision: Our vision is to transform the inner city into a thriving community that experiences the abundant grace and mercy of God, where people find love, hope, and purpose. We envision a ministry that actively engages and empowers individuals, equipping them with the necessary support systems, resources, and skills to overcome challenges, break cycles of poverty and violence, and build a future filled with dignity, justice, and peace. As a church serving the inner city, we aspire to be the beacon of light and hope, promoting social equality and empowering individuals to reach their full potential in God's plan for their lives.
Leadership Team
Our leadership team recognizes the authority of God, and realizes that we are shepherds who serve under the Chief Shepherd, Jesus Christ. We desire to devote ourselves to prayer and to the ministry of the Word. It drives our passion and pushes us to equip the believers for the work of the ministry until we all attain maturity in the fullness of Christ.
Elder J. Patrick Hayes, Senior Pastor
Pastor J. Patrick Hayes is a South Carolina native. At the age of 9 years old, he accepted Jesus as Lord and Savior. In 1994, while he was in the US Navy, he heard the voice of God again, but this time, it was to preach the gospel. Over the last 25 years, he’s had the pleasure to offer words of inspiration and hope to many: including veterans, the homeless, the incarcerated, and anyone who crosses his path. Pastor Hayes has a simple mantra in life is that he is “Here to Serve”. He is blessed to be married to First Lady Indi Hayes. God has favored them with six children and four grandchildren.
What we believe
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