About MercyGate Church
Mercy-Gate International Ministries Inc. a.k.a Kingdom Gateway Assembly
Raising Champions, Impacting Nations
To bring the Kingdom of God into the midst of people, through ministrations to the needs of man. We believe every person carries the capacity to become a champion for their generation — raised in character, rooted in the Word, and released to make a difference wherever they are planted.
We are the voice of hope in Aba and beyond — a Kingdom Gateway through which people encounter God, find belonging, and discover purpose.
Preparing people for the Kingdom of God
To prepare people for the kingdom of God with sound and all-encompassing hope and salvation, backed with works of charity — always moving lives and fighting adversaries. Our anchor scripture is taken from the book of Isaiah 61:1–3.
From a vision in 2009 to a household name in Aba
Mercy-Gate International Ministries Inc. a.k.a Kingdom Gateway Assembly began as a vision given to Apostle Caleb Chinedu Akandu in 2009 — an instruction from the Holy Spirit to prepare people for the Kingdom of God through the message of hope and salvation. What was first known as Mercy Gate International Outreach was founded on the 2nd of October, and after relocating from its first site, settled into its permanent home at 70-71 Immaculate Heart Avenue, Umungasi, Aba — where it remains today.
The ministry's very first convert, Bro. Tochukwu Bara, would go on to become a commissioned pastor himself. By the 2nd of October, 2018, the ministry was fully incorporated and registered with Nigeria's Corporate Affairs Commission. Today, MercyGate Church is recognized as one of the fastest-growing ministries in Nigeria — a household name in Aba and its environs, with international recognition, and 450-500 members gathering in a single service.
Our Senior Pastor
Apostle Caleb Chinedu Akandu
Apostle Caleb Chinedu Akandu leads Mercy-Gate International Ministries Inc. a.k.a Kingdom Gateway Assembly with a heart for raising champions and impacting nations. Trained in medicine, his path to ministry came through a season of serious personal trial before he fully yielded to God's call — an experience he often likens to the story of Jonah. Today his ministry emphasizes practical, applicable teaching of the Word alongside a strong culture of prayer and service.
"Service unto God can be a sacrifice. Whatever thing you can offer just to make God's work move forward is an opportunity and privilege."
Pastor Mrs. Florence Akandu
Serving alongside Apostle Caleb Chinedu Akandu as First Lady of MercyGate Church.
What "MercyGate" means
The Name
MercyGate International Ministries — also known as Kingdom Gateway Assembly — was a name given by God Himself, through the inspiration of the Holy Spirit.
The Logo
Our circular logo carries three colors, each with meaning. The green leaf, the longer of the two, represents Kingdom life — eternal and enduring. The yellow leaf, shorter, represents earthly life: short and full of challenges, meant to be transformed into the Kingdom life the green leaf points to. The Bible at the center represents the life-changing, sure word of God, which stands forever. And the moving cloud encircling it all represents the Holy Spirit — always on the move, touching lives.
What we hold to be true
We believe in the Trinity — God the Father, the Lord Jesus Christ, and the Holy Spirit — and that Jesus Christ is the only one true deity who can save. We believe that the spiritual realm, both godly and demonic, is real, and that every believer carries authority through Christ over every scriptural right the enemy would claim. We hold that miracles are a normal experience in our ministry, as an atmosphere for the supernatural — presided over with a divine mandate we hold in humility.
Our Core Values
The Word of God
We hold Scripture as our final authority, taught in a way that's practical for everyday life.
Prayer & Power
We believe in a God who still speaks, heals, and delivers — and we make room for Him to move.
Raising Champions
We invest in people — children, youth, and adults — so they carry purpose beyond our walls.
Our Ministry Has Two More Arms
GEHOM, our charity outreach, and Mercy Gate International School carry our mission into the wider community.
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