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Aware Branch
Gospel Light International Church
A Christ-centered church shining the light of Christ throughout Ethiopia and the nations.
Aware • Addis Ababa • Ethiopia
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Aware, Addis Ababa
Who we are
A church built on the Word of God
Gospel Light International Church – Aware Branch is the founding church and international headquarters of Gospel Light International Church. Founded upon the unchanging Word of God, our church exists to glorify Jesus Christ by proclaiming the Gospel, making disciples, equipping leaders, and serving our communities with excellence, integrity, and compassion.
Our vision
To glorify God by building a Christ-centered church that transforms lives, equips servant leaders, plants healthy churches, and shines the light of Christ throughout Ethiopia and the nations.
Transform lives
Equip leaders
Plant churches
Reach nations
Our Pastor
Apostle Daniel Makonnen
Apostle Daniel Makonnen is the Founder and Senior Pastor of Gospel Light International Church. For decades he has faithfully preached the Gospel, trained ministers, planted churches, and inspired believers through biblical teaching, leadership development, discipleship, and missions. Pastor Daniel was called of God at a young age to preach the gospel. During the dark period of Ethiopian history, when communism was at its destructive peak, he publicly preached the healing power of our Lord Jesus Christ to tens of thousands of people. After the Lord brought Pastor Daniel to the United States, he continued to minister and bless the Ethiopians in the Diaspora, particularly those in the Washington DC area. Pastor Daniel has written several books covering topics ranging from Discipleship to the Holy Spirit.
Founder & Senior Pastor
Read his storyOur history
The story of Gospel Light
Early calling
The calling
Pastor Daniel was called of God at a young age to preach the gospel. He was appointed by God to bring the full message of the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ to various churches and localities in Ethiopia.
1970s revival
Ethiopian revival
During the dark period of Ethiopian history, when communism was at its destructive peak, Pastor Daniel, a young visionary leader, publicly preached the healing power of our Lord Jesus Christ to tens of thousands of people. Despite severe persecution and intense scrutiny from the communist regime, a revival broke out. This revival that broke out in the nineteen seventies had a dramatic effect on Ethiopian Christianity and played a major role in shaping the direction of the charismatic movement of the Ethiopian Evangelical churches.
Ministry abroad
Ministry in the United States
After the Lord brought Pastor Daniel to the United States, he continued to minister and bless the Ethiopians in the Diaspora, particularly those in the Washington DC area. Having made himself available to the Lord, Pastor Daniel is a servant of God whom the Lord continues to use as his faithful and yielding vessel.
Gospel Light
Gospel Light Ministries
The Lord has given the vision of Gospel Light Ministries to Pastor Daniel once again to reach multitudes throughout the nations. GLM produces literatures, audio and video materials to help churches, fellowships and individuals in their ministries and Christian walks with the Lord.
Aware / Addis Ababa
International headquarters
The newly planted Gospel Light church in Addis Ababa is now one among the fastest growing churches in Ethiopia. Gospel Light International Church – Aware Branch is the founding church and international headquarters of Gospel Light International Church.
The nations
Ethiopia and the nations
Visions of Gospel Light Ministries include further involvement in facilitating and funding of community projects, HIV/AIDS prevention related activities from Christian perspectives, establishment of Bible Schools, vocational training centers, clinics and creation of jobs through various schemes to achieve sustainable development. The leadership qualities shown by Pastor Daniel have earned him acclaim not only within the churches that he has founded, but also by ministers of other denominations.
Ministries
Serving the church and the nations
Leadership
Spiritual direction, pastoral training, and ministry support for churches and believers across Ethiopia and around the world.
Church Planting
Supporting the planting of healthy churches and advancing the Kingdom of God throughout Ethiopia and the world.
Missions
Shining the light of Christ throughout Ethiopia and the nations through proclamation, discipleship, and global mission support.
Leadership Development
Equipping and training servant leaders for the Kingdom of God who impact generations.
Community Outreach
Demonstrating God's love through compassionate service and community-focused ministry.
Our values
What shapes our life together
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Biblical Truth
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Christ-Centered Worship
03
Prayer
04
Excellence
05
Integrity
06
Compassion
07
Leadership Development
08
Evangelism
Locations
Gospel Light around the world
Find a Gospel Light church near you.
ethiopia
Aware Branch
Addis Ababa
ethiopia
East Showa Zone Synod
East Showa
ethiopia
Eastern Ethiopia Synod
Eastern Ethiopia
international
Washington DC
Washington, DC
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2 Corinthians 9:7
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Isaiah 60:1
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