Apostle Zewdie Gebreselassie Founder and overseer of Rhema Faith Ministries, International Rhema Faith Ministries  International has missions and churches in Africa Europe and the Middle East . The ministry began in Ethiopia in 1995 founded by Apostle Zewdie Gebreseliassie; carrying the banner “Obey my voice, and do them according to all which I command you, so shall ye be my people, and I will be your God” Jeremiah 11: 4 . With in four years it went through Eritrea Sudan and then the UK preaching the Kingdom of God followed by signs miracles and wonders to this day. At this day and time the ministry has also expanded to countries such as Sweden Italy and USA .
Apostle Zewdie began his ministry in the early 80's during the time of stern communist government which opposed the gospel furiously. This opposition stirred a deeply rooted godly zeal with in him, and he preached the gospel in the uttermost remote region of Ethiopia called Gambela, where no one had gone to preach before. In plentiful persecution and affliction, imprisonment and torture for the sake of the Gospel, he continued diligently with the Lord confirming it with signs and wonders healing the sick and raising the dead leading many who formerly were pagans through repentance to the Lord. During which he also received his vision regarding the ministry he was to start, which also brought about a great persecution upon him. However through the grace of God he stood to fulfill the purpose of the vision.