Pr. Joshua Hananiah
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Pastor Joshua Hananiah is deeply passionate about Jesus Christ and has a heart to serve people. With a profound burden for the lost, he is committed to sharing the gospel so that individuals may discover the true purpose of their lives. Dedicated to proclaiming the love of Christ, Pastor Joshua preaches the Word of God with clarity and conviction, guiding others into a deeper, personal relationship with Jesus. He leads with servant leadership, delivering Spirit-filled teaching without compromising biblical truth, and encourages believers to grow spiritually by understanding and applying God’s Word in their daily lives.
Born and raised in Sri Lanka, Pastor Joshua accepted Christ at the age of 26 and soon dedicated his life to serve God. He earned a Diploma in Theology from Word of God Ministries and was ordained as a minister in May 2025. Before assuming his pastoral role, he served faithfully in various areas of ministry, including evangelism and discipleship.
Under his leadership, the church seeks to be a welcoming and nurturing community where people of all ages and backgrounds can encounter God’s presence, experience His love, and develop a lifestyle of worship, prayer, and service. Pastor Joshua is devoted to guiding individuals to understand God’s perfect will, become devoted disciples of Jesus, serve others with humility, and embrace the lasting joy and hope found in walking closely with Him.
Pastor Joshua believes the church is called to be a place of revival, healing, miracles, and discipleship. His vision is to cultivate a spiritually thriving community where families grow in faith, lives are transformed, and the message of the cross reaches beyond the church walls into the broader community. He inspires believers to live out their faith authentically, internalize God’s Word, and make a positive impact in the world around them.
Pastor Joshua Hananiah is married to Mrs. Sreeja Hananiah, and they are blessed with two children.
Vision
Our Vision
Our vision is to be a Spirit-filled church where lives are refreshed, families are restored, and nations are reached with the glorious Gospel of Jesus Christ. We envision a church alive with God’s presence—a place of revival and refreshing where people from every culture and generation encounter His love, grow in His Word, and are empowered by the Holy Spirit to carry the message of hope to the world.
Faith Statement
Elim Glorious Ministry – upholds the Bible as the inspired Word of God and the ultimate authority in faith and life. We believe in one God in three persons—Father, Son, and Holy Spirit—and in the divinity and redemptive work of Jesus Christ. Salvation comes through faith in Christ alone, and we practice Baptism and Communion as sacred ordinances. The Holy Spirit empowers believers for service and spiritual growth. The Church is the Body of Christ, called to spread the Gospel, serve one another, and live in unity. We anticipate Christ’s return and the renewal of all things in His Kingdom.