Fare Thee Well, Apostle Dr. Ephiel Mukamuri: A Life of Faith, Service, and Unshakeable Legacy
“Shalom hama. It is with a heavy heart that I inform you about the passing on of our dear Apostle Mukamuri. Saints, our father has gone home to be with the Father.”
— October 21, 2017 | 5:49 AMOn October 21, 2017, the global Christian community mourned the passing of a true spiritual general, Apostle Dr. Ephiel Mukamuri, the visionary co-founder of Logos Rhema Ministries International and The Word of Faith Churches. Highly regarded as a pioneer of the charismatic faith movement in Zimbabwe, Dr. Mukamuri dedicated over three decades to preaching an uncompromised gospel message of divine favor, kingdom integrity, and the creative power of the spoken word. His sudden transition to glory during an all-night prayer meeting marked the earthly conclusion of a monumental ministry that successfully planted vibrant, multi-national assemblies across Southern Africa, leaving an indelible imprint on the body of Christ.
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| Celebrating the Life, Ministry, and Legacy of Apostle Dr. Ephiel Mukamuri |
Beyond his highly influential apostolic oversight, Apostle Mukamuri’s enduring legacy is preserved through his profound literary works and extensive humanitarian efforts in Harare, Zimbabwe. As a celebrated author of cornerstone Christian books on faith and mentorship, he bridged the gap between theological teaching and practical ministry by establishing The Joseph Foundation—a philanthropic outreach that feeds nearly 10,000 underprivileged school children daily. This comprehensive biography honors his life as a dedicated father, radical character builder, and compassionate leader, ensuring his spiritual blueprint continues to inspire future generations of Christian leaders worldwide.
Formative Years & Heavenly Commission
Born on March 3, 1960, in the Chivi District of Masvingo Province, Apostle Dr. Ephiel Mukamuri’s journey was divinely scripted from the beginning. He completed his primary education at the historical Bondolfi Mission Primary School before moving to Fletcher High School. It was within the halls of Fletcher High where a spiritual spark was struck; here, he crossed paths with future Christian pioneers Prophet Andrew Wutawunashe of the Family of God and Dr. Goodwill Shana of Word of Life Ministries.
In 1976, he committed his life completely to Christ. The ultimate shift came in 1977 when, while reading a Christian book during a routine bus ride, he was fundamentally transformed and received the baptism of the Holy Spirit. Following his schooling, he entered full-time service with the Andrew Wutawunashe World Witness (AWWW) before traveling to Nigeria to study at the renowned Dr. Benson Idahosa Bible School, capturing a deep, global perspective on apostolic ministry.
The hand of God was clearly evident in his marriage to his beloved partner in the gospel, Pastor Elna. Meeting during their time at AWWW, their love story began uniquely. Pastor Elna beautifully reflected: “I see a divine coincidence in that we fell in love during an all-night prayer meeting in Mutare, and he also went home to be with the Lord during an all-night prayer meeting.”
Recalling their early connection, she shared: “An amazing thing happened the year we fell in love—everybody else fell asleep except the two of us! That’s when our real conversation began, and by the time the others woke up, we had concluded our talks. We knew each other so intricately well that there was no need to play delaying tactics and pretend to pray about it anymore.” They were wed on May 1, 1982, building a home anchored in faith that welcomed four children—Charity, Theophilus, Shalom, and Mordecai—and five wonderful grandchildren.
Pioneering Logos Rhema Ministries
Upon his graduation from Bible school in 1982, the Lord instructed Apostle Mukamuri to plant a new ministry work in Zimbabwe. This birthed Logos Rhema Ministries International, incorporating The Word of Faith Churches. Heavily influenced by the faith-filled teachings of Dr. Kenneth Hagin, he developed an absolute addiction to the Word. He chose the names Logos and Rhema because they represent both the structural, written text and the active, spoken internal voice of God, noting that before Christ arrived on Earth, His eternal name was the Logos (John 1:1).
Though the church grew to span across every major city in Zimbabwe, South Africa, and Lesotho over 35 years of active ministry, its start was incredibly humble. On their very first Sunday service, the entire congregation consisted of just two people: Apostle Mukamuri and Pastor Elna. Through radical perseverance, that seed multiplied into an international network of vibrant assemblies.
Throughout his ministry, Apostle Mukamuri retained deep humility, frequently gleaning wisdom from seasoned elders of the faith. He held a deep reverence for Archbishop Ezekiel Guti of ZAOGA FIF, referencing him as a “father of fathers in the faith, a true Christian patriarch who spoke profound wisdom into my life.”
His ministry operated with a kingdom-wide vision, hosting world-renowned ministers and musical artists in Zimbabwe. Major voices like Dr. Andre and Jenny Roebert of the Faith Broadcasting Network, gospel icons Don Moen and Ron Kenoly, Dr. Fred Price of Ever Increasing Faith Ministries, and Pastor Chris and Shary Schauermann of Gateway Community Church all partnered with his ministry. Additionally, his profound insights live on through three acclaimed books he authored: PILLARS TO BECOMING A STRONG CHRISTIAN, THE CREATIVE POWER OF YOUR TONGUE, and his foundational manual detailing the divine mechanics of FAVOUR.
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| Celebrating the Life, Ministry, and Legacy of Apostle Dr. Ephiel Mukamuri |
A Legacy of Altruism & Transformed Lives
For Apostle Mukamuri, faith without actions was entirely incomplete. In 2004, he quietly launched a compassionate outreach arm out of a genuine heart for the vulnerable, which eventually became officially registered as The Joseph Foundation. Today, this massive charity initiative provides daily supplementary feeding to nearly 10,000 underprivileged school children across Harare during the weekdays.
He openly shared his personal paradigm shift regarding giving to the poor: “I was a preacher for many years, and I didn't know the deep value of giving to the less privileged. I used to think all I had to do was teach them the Bible, and trust God for their well-being through their own faith. But God opened my eyes to Proverbs 19:17, Psalms 41:1, and 2 Corinthians 8. When my eyes were opened to the power of almsgiving, I realized it's a true privilege. Why? Because God provides divine kickbacks for that.” To further this vision, he established Rock Mountain College, ensuring vulnerable orphans received a high-quality Christian education entirely free from financial segregation.
Honoring the Patriarch: Tributes From the Family
"He was a loving father, supportive, encouraging in the faith, compassionate, hard-working, and very diligent."
Mordecai, Last Born Son"He was a man of faith who stood radically for his faith; his voice of faith thundered amongst us and led us safely to the Lord."
Pastor Dennis Mukamuri"I have lived alongside Apostle Mukamuri as my brother-in-law, and I have always known him uniquely as a brilliant mentor and a great teacher."
Sekuru E. Patsika"A unique man of God, rare to find anywhere in this world. He completely lived out what he preached on the pulpit. I benefited greatly through interacting with his wisdom."
Mrs. Marangirapasi (Elder Sister to Mrs. Mukamuri)"A true man of God, my father who adopted me and raised me tenderly in his house without any segregation. He paid my school fees, and I later happily became his younger brother’s wife."
Mrs. E. Mukamuri"A profound man of the Word and absolute integrity who fully lived out everything he said."
Jeremy MuzendaVoices from the Global Body of Christ
"He was a deeply humble man, full of the timeless wisdom of God."
Pastor Blessing Makwara, Evangelical Fellowship of Zimbabwe Secretary General"I have known Apostle Mukamuri since the nineties when we first invited him to come and preach at our church. We know him across the body as an authoritative voice in the area of faith. He has consistently provided vital food supplies for our orphanage, and beautifully did that just a day before passing on. A friend indeed, we will miss him."
Archbishop Asa Gurupira"We have been visiting and ministering alongside Apostle Mukamuri for many years. Dr. Mukamuri was a man of immense influence. I was thoroughly impressed watching him disciple people and send them out to plant new works. I copied his exact discipleship blueprint back to the US and successfully influenced Christian leaders here for close to a quarter of a century. He possessed a stellar prayer life, challenged us to rise early, and sponsored endless all-night prayers."
Pastor Chris Schauermann (Gateway Community Church, Oregon, USA)"Dr. Mukamuri was a spiritual father, a pioneer, and an Apostle of faith. A genuine man of God who possessed an amazing passion to live a life entirely by faith. We salute the great works that he accomplished during his lifetime."
Rev. C. Tuturu"Apostle was a father, an unmatched teacher of the word, a diligent character builder, a man of daring faith, a generous giver, hospitable, and a selfless connector to new relationships."
Overseer Chimbete (nee Ruzete)"A true man of God, a diligent servant preaching the truth across all seasons, completely sold out to his cause for Christ with a resolute, unshakeable forehead."
Pastor Kwaramba"A strong believer in training children early in the way they should go. He treated children exactly the way Jesus did—taking them seriously instead of relegating them to the playing field."
Pastor Chiyama, God’s Champions Children’s Ministry“Apostle Mukamuri vanga vari mukorokoza (He was a diamond gold panner). He could go panning, find a rough, unpolished diamond, and polish it to total perfection by the grace of God. That’s exactly what he did for me when he came down to Victoria Falls and picked me. I didn’t even know I was a worship leader, but he saw it clearly inside me before I could ever see it in myself.”
Mrs. Chivanga"He was an exceptionally great man who demonstrated the living word. We will surely miss him deeply, but his message lives on forever."
Pastor Barry Dambaza"I have known and deeply admired him for his radical faith messages and his lifestyle of living strictly by faith. He is widely recognized as Zimbabwe’s great father and teacher of faith."
Overseer N. Muparutsa"He was a direct doer of the word, an aggressive goal-getter, and a towering giant in the word of God."
Pastor J. Chimbambo, Intercessors for Zimbabwe"He was completely forbearing because of his immense faith in God. He was a man of unbending conviction in whatever God instructed him to execute. A man of daring faith, a man of deep love for God, for people, and for God’s work."
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