Rooted in the Gospel.
Called to restore lives.
Refuge Ministries International is a Bible-based, evangelistic, Spirit-filled, non-denominational church and holistic ministry serving communities in Liberia.
A calling that became a community.
RMI was inaugurated on December 15, 2019, by its founder, Pastor Cepheus Soclo. The ministry traces its founding mandate to April 23, 2003, with the words “I am saving you to save others, beginning with your nation.”
RMI is incorporated and registered with the Government of the Republic of Liberia. Our aim is to communicate the Word of God in love and give the hope of Christ through the local church and practical ministry.
People restored, transformed and established in Christ for excellence.
Luke 22:32
OUR MISSIONCommunicating the Word of God in love and giving the hope of Christ to people who will begin with Jesus, become like Jesus, belong to Jesus, and be the best for Jesus.
Four pillars. One purpose.
Prayer
Evangelism
Giving
Discipleship
Grounded in Scripture.
The following summaries reflect the nine belief areas in the ministry’s Know the Vision document. The source PDF contains the full statements and biblical references.
1. The authority of Scripture
The Old and New Testaments are the inspired Word of God and final authority for faith and life.
2. The Triune God
There is one holy Creator God, revealed as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
3. Jesus Christ
Jesus Christ is God incarnate, born of a virgin, crucified, buried, risen bodily, ascended, and coming again.
4. Salvation in Christ alone
Eternal salvation is received by grace through faith in Jesus Christ.
5. Heaven, hell and Christ’s return
RMI affirms eternal realities, judgment, and the second coming of Christ.
6. Water baptism
Baptism by immersion identifies believers with Christ’s death, burial, and resurrection.
7. The supernatural work of God
God continues to work through the Holy Spirit, spiritual gifts, miracles, and fruit.
8. The believer’s authority
Believers are called to influence the world boldly and lovingly under the authority of the triune God.
9. Marriage and sexual ethics
RMI upholds a traditional Christian teaching that sexual intimacy belongs within marriage between a man and a woman.
For the complete doctrinal statements and citations, download the official vision document (PDF).
How we seek to live and lead.
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