Meet Our Founders

President/Co-Founder

Dr. Israel Eledan is the Presiding Apostle overseeing Leaders Church International. He answered the call of God into the ministry on the 30th of December 1982. He is also the Chairman/CEO of Apostlegate Group and Agribusiness Ideation Limited. He holds a Doctorate degree in Educational Leadership and Management with Concentration in Human Resource Development from Drexel University, USA.

He has been travelling from coast to coast since then in advancing the gospel of Christ. He is also the president and founder of Valiant Men International and Israel Eledan Apostolic Vanguard. He is an inspiring writer, and an expert on leadership and organization development. He teaches the Word of God with a prophetic unction, and apostolic breakthrough impact. He is the Chairman of the Board of Grace Relief Initiative International.

Vice-President/Co-Founder

Rev. Grace Eledan is the President and Founder of Women Aflame International and Vice-President/Co-Founder of Grace Relief Initiative International. The gathering of Women for prayers and fellowship which she started in 1989 was culminated by a clarion call she received on Nov. 25, 2000 through which God gave her a marching order and said, “Mobilize women to evangelize.” The call gave birth to Women Aflame International (WAI). She also planted People of Faith Church in Brooklyn, New York. She is a prolific writer and an Evangelist by calling, who operates in the prophetic and healing gifts. She is a Co-Pastor with her husband at Leaders Church International in Atlanta, USA. Her journey into the ministry started on September 21, 1989 when she received a word through a vision from the Lord who said to her, “I will use you to preach.” God backed up the Word with the scripture-Isaiah 61:1-3 in another subsequent revelation. She was led in the same month of September 1989 to start a non-denominational fellowship known as “All Overcomers’ Christian Fellowship” through which God performed lots of miracles.

She is a Theologian and English tutor by training. She graduated from Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria; Nigeria (1980) with Advanced Diploma in Education and earned her Bachelor of Theology from Lighthouse Christian College & Seminary Beebe, Arkansas, USA. She is a seasoned administrator and Executive Director, Apostlegate Group LLC.

Board Member

Pastor Naomi, is a chartered Accountant by profession and retired from ExxonMobil Nigeria in 2007.

She is committed to the service of the Lord and passionate about children, praying, teaching and equipping ministry workers and young women in virtuous living. As a missionary, she is passionate about missions, strengthening the souls of believers and exhorting them to continue in the faith despite many tribulations through which they will inherit God’s kingdom. She is married and blessed with three lovely children.

Board Members

Dr. Moronkeji Fagbemi and Dr. (Mrs.) Bosede Fagbemi have long been a part of Women Aflame International’s vision and story. Bosede is the National Coordinator for Women Aflame International, while Moronkeji has been associated with Women Aflame International for over a decade, and he is involved in teaching the word of God at various meetings/programs.

Moronkeji and Bosede have also served in various capacities within their home-church, Christ Life Bible Church, Brooklyn, New-York for over two decades. Bosede is an Assistant Resident Pastor at Christ Life Bible Church, where she has previously served as the worship minister for over a decade. Moronkeji currently serves as the church’s Director of Christian Education.

Professionally, Bosede holds a Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy and works as a Senior Physical Therapist with the New York City Department of Education. Moronkeji is a Board-certified Physician and Clinical Professor of Medicine practicing in New York. He utilizes medicine as a key part of his overall ministry, which he has done for over 30 years.

Board Member

Dr. Olubunmi Oladele-Ajose is the Administrator/Co-Owner of Hope ER in Lufkin, Texas. She holds a Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy and MBA in Healthcare Administrations. She is the Secretary to the Board of Grace Relief Initiative International.

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Aderoju Ajibade is the leader of WAI Colorado chapter. A teacher of the word of God who believes in creating an atmosphere that fosters fellowship and unity amongst women. She is the CEO of Continental Home Health LLC

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Mrs Victoria Arinola Olu-Talabi RN, BSN, CCRN is Board Certified Acute and Critical Care Nurse in New York City. She is the CEO of VEO Bottling Company Limited.

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Evang. Donna Todd-George is an ordained minister of the Gospel of Christ and HRA Supervisor with the City of New York.

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Akintunde Ayodele Ogunyemi is Pastor at the Redeemed Christian Church of God. A seasoned preacher and teacher of the word with a heart for discipling people for lord Jesus Christ. He holds a Degree in Accounting, a Masters in Finance & Investment and another Master’s in International Finance and is a member of the Association of Charted Certified Accountants UK and equally is an ISO certified Quality Management Systems Auditor (RABQSA) Germany. He holds a Post Graduate Diploma in Theology from The Redeemed Christian Bible College.

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Mrs. Aderonke Soares is a Minister of the Gospel of Christ. She is a Physical Therapist by profession and the Owner of Reliable Rehab Services in Houston, Texas.

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Dr. (Mrs) Faith Osime is a board certified family physician practicing in the city of New York. Owner, Mattmar consulting Services LLC. She is the New York coordinator and anchor person for the annual USA members retreat of Women Aflame International, a subsidiary of Grace Relief Initiative International. Her grounding philosophy - the humility of God’s children with Christ taking preeminence.

Management Team Member

Dr. Abiodun Adegeye gave her life to Christ in 1990 at the Federal Government Girls College, Abuloma, Rivers State. Nigeria. She is a graduate of Biochemistry from the University of Ibadan and Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D) from University of Maryland Baltimore, USA. She loves working with Children and the elderly. She is a volunteer for several programs like the Maryland Responds Medical Reserve Corp and the Montgomery County Volunteer Center. She has a beautiful family of 4 and she enjoys travelling .