Changing Lives and Shaping Destinies
Meet Our Lead Pastors
Francis Akin and Bunor Tella are dedicated pastors with over 25 years of experience in the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG). Their journey began in Lagos, Nigeria, where they served as pastors for five years before relocating to the United States. In 2002, they answered God’s call to establish Jesus House Cleveland.
Driven by a passion for seeing lives transformed through Jesus Christ, Francis, and Bunor are committed to teaching the Word of God. They empower believers to discover their purpose, embrace their identity in Christ, and live fulfilling lives.
Beyond their pastoral roles, Francis and Bunor currently serve as Provincial Pastors in RCCG North America, overseeing and guiding multiple churches within the region.
Our Core Values
Jesus House Cleveland is a vibrant, Bible-based Christian community that is committed to the following core values:
- Global Reach: We share the RCCG vision of establishing churches worldwide, making the life-changing gospel of Jesus Christ accessible to all.
- Discipleship: We are dedicated to discipling believers to live victorious lives for Christ on earth, preparing them for eternal fellowship with God.
- Holy Spirit-Led: We believe that the Holy Spirit is the guiding force behind our ministry, empowering us to fulfill God’s purpose.
- Community and Compassion: We strive to create a welcoming and supportive community, offering hope, comfort, and strength to those in need.
- Righteous Living: We are committed to upholding God’s standards of righteousness and demonstrating His love and power in our lives and the world.
- Growth and Development: We continually seek to grow as a church, both numerically and spiritually, while maintaining our commitment to our core values.
What We Believe
- We believe in one God: Father, Son and Holy Spirit, Creator of all things.
- We believe that the blood of Jesus Christ, which was shed for us at Calvary, cleanses us of all sin and grants us access into the presence of God.
- We believe in the resurrection of the dead, the eternal happiness of the saved, and the eternal punishment of the lost.
- We believe in sanctification through the Word of God and by the Holy Spirit, and we believe in personal holiness, purity of heart and life.
- We believe in the Christian’s hope: the soon-coming and personal return of the Lord Jesus Christ. That Jesus Christ will come again to earth in glory and power
