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ABOUT THE GRACE TRYBE

OUR HISTORY

The Grace Trybe stands as an international Bible-believing church, deeply rooted in the transformative power of faith and community. Its inception stemmed from a pivotal decision made by Omar and Jane Pela in September 1997, prompted by a divine calling to serve and uplift humanity. Responding to the unmistakable directive from above, they founded the multifaceted Saints Foundation International, with its church arm known as House of Grace, now recognized as The Grace Trybe.

From its modest beginnings, The Grace Trybe has blossomed into a vibrant ministry headquartered in Lagos, Nigeria, with branches spanning three continents, including the United States, England, and Nigeria, collectively touching the lives of thousands.The genesis of this branch was marked by the late Pastor (Dr.) Ona Pela’s (1950 – 2007) unwavering obedience to the divine call, notwithstanding initial hesitations. Influenced by profound conviction and a series of miraculous events, Pastor Ona embraced his destiny, laying the groundwork for the expansion and influence of The Grace Trybe.

At the heart of The Grace Trybe’s mission lies an unchanging vision: to raise individuals who embody the essence of divine expression. This unwavering vision underscores the ministry’s commitment to nurturing believers who authentically reflect the character and love of God.

This vision finds expression through The Grace Trybe, a non-denominational congregation dedicated to walking in the footsteps of Christ and extending grace to all. The ministry’s outreach efforts, aligned with this vision, aim to deliver essential training, education, and community services in fulfillment of its objectives.

Formally commissioned as a local church on April 6, 2005, The Grace Trybe received a mandate to empower individuals worldwide, particularly within local communities. Rooted in a diverse community of believers unified in their devotion to Christ, the church has experienced remarkable growth from its inception as a humble house fellowship, transcending denominational boundaries.

As The Grace Trybe continues to evolve and expand, it remains steadfast in its commitment to empowering believers and spreading the transformative message of grace. With anticipation for the future, the church embraces the journey ahead, knowing that the best is yet to come.

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Sr. Pastor Jane Pela

Sr. Pastor Omar Pela

Pastor (Dr.) Ona Pela

OUR STATEMENT

We believe that the Bible is inspired, that it is Infallible and that it is authored by God; and that it is the handbook by which human life can be successfully lived as God designed. We believe according to the scriptures that Jesus Christ came in the flesh, bringing grace and truth and that the way to know the will and the mind of God now is by that which His advent accomplished.
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— Our Mission

At the heart of The Grace Trybe's mission lies an unchanging vision: to raise individuals who embody the essence of divine expression. This unwavering vision underscores the ministry's commitment to nurturing believers who authentically reflect the character and love of God.
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— Our Vision

This vision finds expression through The Grace Trybe, a non-denominational congregation dedicated to walking in the footsteps of Christ and extending grace to all. The ministry's outreach efforts, aligned with this vision, aim to deliver essential training, education, and community services in fulfillment of its objectives.

ABOUT OUR PASTORS

Pastor Ita Joe-Samuel was called into full time ministry with the House of Grace Church (Nigeria) on the 1st of July 1998 and there served in various capacities mostly as pioneer head for the departments, such as Technical, Fellowship Administration, Training, and Programs. His passion remains organizing a platform for mankind to encounter the saving grace of the Almighty, he can best be described as a gentleman that loves the Lord unconditionally and willing to serve Him in any capacity as He will deem it fit.
In April 2009, Pastor Ita was redeployed to serve as the Pastor in charge of House of Grace, New Jersey. Pastor Ita is married to First Lady Joy Joe-Samuel and they are blessed with three children; Emmanuel, El-Anita, & Eliana.

OUR CORE VALUES

Our core values can be seen in the acronym REAL, which stands for Righteousness, Excellence, Accountability and Love.
We are committed to doing the rightness of God at all times. 2nd Corinthians 5:21 says that we are the righteousness of God in Christ Jesus.
RIGHTEOUSNESS
We are a people of faithfulness, loyalty and accountability. Luke 16:10
ACCOUNTABILITY
We are called to display the virtues and excellence of God. 1st Peter 2:9
EXCELLENCE
The love of Christ has been lavishly spread in our hearts by the Holy-Ghost, Romans 5:5
LOVE
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