The Pistis Place Global
Advancing God's kingdom by birthing convictions in the heart of men through the word and soul transforming encounters.
Who We Are
About Us
The word 'Pistis' is a Greek word that means Faith. The ministry started 12 years ago as a fellowship on campus known as 'Passion For Souls Outreach'. Passion For Souls Outreach had branches in over 28 higher institutions in Nigeria. Additionally, we had an expression called 'In His Presence,' focused on bringing the light of the gospel to secondary school students.
In 2017, God led us out of the school campus where we operated as a fellowship into the city, where we now function as an interdenominational church, advancing the kingdom of Christ and reconciling people to God. The move led to the change of name from 'Passion for Souls' to 'the Pistis Place', with a mandate of birthing convictions in the heart of men, through the instrumentality of God's Word and His Spirit.
Our lead pastor
Pastor Japheth Joseph
Pastor Japheth Jospeh holds a Bachelor degree in History and International relations, from University of Uyo, a diploma in communication arts alongside a Masters degree from the Nigerian defence academy, Kaduna.
Pastor Japheth Jospeh had been the president of Joint Campus Fellowship and the visioner behind Passion for souls Outreach, a campus fellowship dedicated to raising young firebrands that stood out in purity and power.
While he was was serving as a youth Corp member in Kebbi State, he received an instruction from God to shut down the fellowship and wait upon him for 5 years, for a new assignment which eventually materialised into the Pistis Place today, that started in March, 2017.
"There's no self made man in the world, it is God in partnership with man that lifts people up."
Pastor Japheth Joseph
"In the believer, God should be seen, God should be felt and God should be touched."
Pastor Japheth Joseph
"God did not call man to have a prayer life, rather he called man to live a life of prayer."
Pastor Japheth Joseph
"The weight of your gratitude after an endeavour shows the value you placed on that encounter."
Pastor Japheth Joseph
"When a man comes to Christ, he has indeed entered the promised land, because the promised land is not a place, it's a person."
Pastor Japheth Joseph
Our Mission
BIRTHING CONVICTIONS IN
THE HEARTS OF MEN
At The Pistis Place, our core values are rooted in God's Word, which we believe is the catalyst for life change (Hebrews 4:12).
We prioritize worship, recognizing the spiritual battle for our minds, and anticipating God's wonders in our lives. We value honour, restoration, and faith in God, who empowers us through His anointing.
We commit to loyalty to God, our leaders, and community, while pursuing learning, intimacy, and impact in our relationships. We believe in networking, love, and leadership, and strive for organization, vision, and excellence in all we do.
Pastor Japheth Joseph, Shepherds the members of church with a high level of commitment and is dedicated to raising people who are taught accurate doctrine, demonstrating the power of the Holy Ghost whilst maintaining a high level of conviction.
In addition to shepherding the Pistis Place flock, he is an instructor at the Grace Family School of Holy Spirit, Uyo and also a lecturer with the Department of History and International Studies, University of Uyo, Uyo.
Through sound biblical teaching, passionate worship, and genuine fellowship, we create an environment where believers can grow in their relationship with God and discover their divine purpose.
Testimonials
My Pistis Place
Experience
"I'm thanking God for saving me from a fire outbreak. The incident occured at my home. I got home around 11pm and was too tired to cook, I then decided to just boil water for eggs and ended sleeping off. I woke up around 4am, went to the kitchen and found the water boiling over. The kettle was melted and the entire house was very stufy. I'm honeslty so grateful to God for preserving me. "
Mr. Bill Elisha
Value System
Our Core Values
Our values are encapsulated in
F.A.L.L. IN. L.O.V.E.
- F - Faith
- A - Anointing
- L - Loyalty
- L - Learning
- I - Intimacy and Impact
- N - Networking
- L - Love and Leadership
- O - Organization and Order
- V - Visionary & Versatile
- E - Excellence and Empowerment
We are family
Home away from
Home
Experience revival, meaningful connections, and life-changing community.
Fellowship
Build lasting relationships through our small groups, community events, and shared experiences in faith.
Worship
Experience powerful worship services that connect you with God and inspire your spiritual journey.
Service
Make a difference in our community through various outreach programs and service opportunities.
Give
Your giving is more than just a contribution, it is an act of faith that allows us to continue spreading the love of Christ and building a strong, caring community here at The Pistis Place. Every gift you sow helps us reach more lives, support those in need, and create a space where people can encounter God's presence in a real and tangible way.