About us

A movement of hope and purpose

Emerge Epicenter Foundation is a US-based, Christ-centred non-profit reaching the hurting and the needy in the United States, Nigeria and beyond.

Our story

Welcome to Emerge Epicenter Foundation!

In the last thirty years we have engaged ourselves in the work of the ministry. Dismal human conditions we have seen. Untold stories of personal pain we have heard. These stories make our hearts bleed. On a handful of occasions we have been moved to tears by the conditions in which people have to live. Many of them love God, but many of them have no one to show them love. They are hurting, but have hurt no one.

But do you know that one soothing Word can help rebuild a world? Someone’s world, someone’s life! The work of the ministry shouldn’t be about self-aggrandisement or self-gratification. Ministry is about life and love. It is about helping those who are not as privileged as we are. Ministry is about giving to others and impacting lives from the corner where you are.

People are hurting. People are in excruciating emotional pain. People are failing. People are falling. And people are dying. These people need help — they need you, they need us, and they need God.

These, we believe, are times we can position ourselves in other people’s lives and help them live their dreams. Against this backdrop we began a Global Care crusade through Emerge Epicenter, a US-based non-profit organisation. Our mission is to reach out to the hurting and the needy, and to enrich them with the Word that will help frame or reframe their destinies. We know it is a daunting task, but with God all things are possible.

God bless you.
Pastors Willie Fola & Yemi Ojo

Pastors Willie Fola and Yemi Ojo, founders
Pastors Willie Fola & Yemi Ojo — Founders
“If anyone has material possessions and sees a brother or sister in need but has no pity on them, how can the love of God be in that person?” 1 John 3:17

Our Vision

To assist individuals and families in bringing growth and advancement to their lives, and to provide social services by meeting immediate needs such as food, shelter, clothing and others as deemed necessary — through Christ-centred mentoring relationships that move people toward self-reliance and independence.

Our Mission

To bring hope, encouragement and spiritual impact, predicated on the Word of God, to individuals and families who are experiencing challenging times in every area of life endeavour.

Our values

What guides us

Christ-centred

Everything we do is rooted in the love, grace and truth of Jesus Christ.

Compassion in action

We love not in word only, but in deed and in truth.

Integrity & stewardship

We handle every gift with transparency, accountability and care.

Dignity for all

We serve every person regardless of faith, ethnicity, gender or background.

Our journey

Milestones of grace

  1. 30+ yrs

    Decades in ministry

    Our founders’ years of pastoral work reveal the deep human needs that birth Emerge Epicenter.

  2. 2021

    Emerge Epicenter Crusade

    A Global Care crusade bringing the Gospel and relief to communities in need.

  3. 2022

    Talents Challenge & God of Grace

    Discovering purpose and talent in teenagers and youths in Epe, Lagos — alongside large-scale food outreach.

  4. 2024

    Read-to-Lead Initiative

    Hundreds of books donated to schools and libraries, nurturing literacy and leadership.