THE HISTORY OF FLAMES OF FIRE MINISTRIES INTL INC.
Flames of Fire Ministries International, Inc. (FOFMI) purpose is the advancement of the Christian faith to preach, teach, mature and demonstrate to all those who will hear. Ist is our mission that our members or those who will hear and believe would go into their communities and show others the Christian lifestyle according to the Bible.
FOFMI has several entities under its umbrella, many of which are presently established and others are still being developed. The present and future activities are the outreach program, traveling ministry, a church, financial and business consultation, training programs, publications, radio and television.
In 1992, Open Hands of Jesus Ministry (OHJM) was formed and presently is set under the management of FOFMI. OHJM is an outreach program that provides food, clothing, furniture and shelter to those in need. To provide these services a food, clothing and furniture bank has been established and shelter is provided with the assistance from agencies such as the Salvation Army, Christian Emergency Health Center and Rapha Ministries. OHJM also provides evangelistic ministry to nursing homes, prisons and colleges. OHJM also provide training in computer literacy classes, office skills needed for employments.
Since 1993 Flames of Fire to the Nations was established in which crusades, seminars, conferences and meetings are held . The purpose of this program is to teach and preach God’s word according to the Bible, locally and abroad.
Flames of Fire Church is in the process of establishing a school of ministry for people with a desire to work in ministry. The school of ministry will help individuals fulfill their requirements in their appointed area of ministry. Ordination services will be held for those who have reach the requirements for graduation. Also mentoring them for the chosen calling.
FOFMI gives people the opportunity to read and hear the word of God through publication, radio and television for the advancement of the Christian faith.
FOFMI provides consultation for incorporation, church administration, accounting, finance, taxation, real estate, legal , insurance and information networking. All training , advice and consultations are conducted by licensed and qualified FOFMI staff and volunteer.
FOFMI is presently located at 2475 Creel Rd, South Fulton, GA, 30349
FOFMI financial support is provided by the tithes and offers of member, churches and other ministries
Our Pastors
Bishop Michael Leach, along with his wife, Prophetess Gwen Leach are called by God to take the Gospel of Jesus Christ to the nations. God uses them as an Apostolic-Prophetic Team ministry, having been trained by Christian International (Bishop Bill Hamon) and Life Center Ministries (Apostle Buddy & Prophetess Mary Crum), in bringing deliverance, healings, and miracles to the church and the unchurched through the power of the spoken Word, and by the demonstration of the Power of the Holy Ghost and Fire, imparting life so that lives will be transformed by the Grace of God.
Our Core Values
Learn more about our values.
Worship
The worship of God is foundational for Christians and for the faith community.
Proclamation
The church is accountable to God to proclaim the good news of Jesus Christ with a sense urgency in the community and around the world.
Spiritual Growth
Christians are to grow and mature spiritually through Bible study, prayer, fasting, and practicing the spiritual disciplines of the Christian faith.
Ministry
As believers, we are to use our God-given gifts and talents to serve others. By doing so, the church will become a visible presence of Christ in the world.
Relationships
The church must maintain loving relationships, which will inspire us to: value times of Christian fellowship, to care for one another, and to become a unified faith community.
Stewardship
Each member is responsible before God to invest time, talents, and financial resources to build the body of Christ and to empower our church’s witness in the community.
Excellence
In our desire to honor God and inspire and attract people, the church will pursue excellence in all our endeavors.
Flexibility
God’s call is dynamic; therefore the church will remain flexible and responsive to the leadership of the Holy Spirit