The Birth Of
A calling ignited out of the African diaspora—and the journey that followed.
Black Fire Ministries was not born from a strategic plan or a program launch. It emerged in a season of listening—a holy disruption that clarified calling, responsibility, and purpose.
In a time marked by global pain, racial reckoning, and spiritual awakening, God began to bring focus to a call rising out of the African diaspora: to ignite, equip, and empower the next generation of mission Catalysts for Global Gospel Transformation.
This was not simply a response to a moment—
it was an awakening to assignment.
A Pivotal Moment
In June 2020, in the days following the murder of George Floyd, Minneapolis—and the world—stood at a crossroads. Grief, anger, and longing for justice filled the air. In that moment, the call of the Gospel rang out not as a solution, but as a summons: to see clearly, to speak truthfully, and to respond faithfully.
The video below captures that pivotal season—not as a performance or proclamation, but as a witness. It reflects the spiritual weight of that moment and the clarity that began to form around justice, reconciliation, and the responsibility of the Church in times of upheaval.
This moment did not define Black Fire Ministries—but it ignited the work.
“I See You”
Out of that same season came a deeper revelation: that God sees those who have often been overlooked, unheard, or pushed to the margins—and that His heart is to raise them up, equip them, and release them into purpose.
“I See You” emerged as a response to that revelation. It is both prayer and proclamation—naming dignity, identity, and belonging where they have too often been denied.
This expression carries the heart behind Black Fire Ministries:
to see people clearly, call them higher, and walk with them
as they step into God’s purpose.
From Awakening to Assignment
While these moments were foundational,
Black Fire Ministries did not remain there.
What began as a spark has grown into a global missions and leadership development movement—rooted in the African diaspora and extending across nations, cultures, and generations. This includes those living on the African continent as well as those of African descent throughout the world, united by history, calling, and Kingdom purpose.
Today, Black Fire Ministries exists to raise and form mission Catalysts who bring Gospel transformation through an intergenerational, cross-cultural, Spirit-empowered model of mission rooted in Acts 1:8.
Building With Intention
As the work has grown, so has the commitment to build with depth, sustainability, and integrity. Black Fire Ministries prioritizes formation over visibility, people over platforms, and long-term impact over momentary response.
The ministry is shaped by four guiding pillars:
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Ignite — awakening hearts to God’s global mission
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Transform — deepening spiritual formation and Gospel identity
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Catalyze — equipping leaders to step into their calling
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Amplify — multiplying impact through shared leadership and obedience
This page holds the origin story not because Black Fire Ministries remains there, but because it anchors the values that continue to guide the journey forward.
The fire was lit.
The calling was clarified.
And the work continues.