About RUACH
Our Story. Our Faith. Our Family.
A Spirit-led, Christ-centered church helping people encounter God, grow in truth, find belonging, and live out their calling.
Our Story
Who We Are
Ruach Anointing International Ministries, also known as RAIM, is an interdenominational, apostolic, and prophetic Christian ministry committed to bringing healing, hope, and restoration to the world, winning the lost, and equipping believers for ministry.
We desire to see the Church come into sonship and maturity and to be filled with the glory of God. Our passion is Christ; our motive is love.
As we serve our city and reach toward the nations, we proclaim God's Word, welcome people at every point in their spiritual journey, strengthen families, and equip believers to live and serve through the power of the Holy Spirit.
Why We Exist
Purpose, Mission, and Vision
Purpose
To grow together through the apostles’ doctrine, Christian fellowship, communion, prayer, reverence for God, and testimony to His miraculous works.
Mission
Reaching out to the world. Preaching to the unsaved. Teaching the saved to serve.
Vision
To reach the unchurched in our city through caring structures for families, diversity in worship, small caring groups, and knowledge of spiritual gifts.
The Meaning of RUACH
The Breath of God at Work
“Ruach” is the Hebrew word for breath, spirit, air, or wind. It speaks of God's life-giving presence at work in creation and in His people.
Quickening Power
God breathes life into humanity, awakening us to relationship, purpose, and responsibility before Him. — Genesis 2:7
Healing Power
The Spirit renews the heart, restores lives, and enables God's people to walk faithfully in covenant with Him. — Ezekiel 36:27
Ordering Power
The Spirit of God brings divine order, transforming chaos and formlessness into purposeful creation. — Genesis 1:1–2
Guiding Power
The Spirit gives wisdom, understanding, counsel, strength, knowledge, and reverence for the Lord. — Isaiah 11:2
What Shapes Us
Our Values
Outreach
We carry the Gospel beyond the walls of the church and welcome people into the family of Christ.
Worship
We honor God through prayer, praise, worship, and the faithful teaching of His Word.
Integrity
We serve with wholeness of character, faithfulness, and reverence for God.
Excellence
We offer God our best through thoughtful, responsible, and wholehearted service.
Honesty
We speak and act truthfully in our relationships, ministry, and stewardship.
Transparency
We cultivate openness and clarity that strengthen trust within our church family.
Accountability
We accept responsibility to God and to one another as we grow and serve together.
Compassion
We respond to human need with the practical love, mercy, and hope of Jesus Christ.
Gratitude
We live with thanksgiving for God's grace, goodness, provision, and faithfulness.
Community
We build caring relationships where people can belong, grow, worship, and serve together.
Our Commission
Reaching, Teaching, and Serving
We take seriously Christ's call to make disciples and demonstrate His love.
- 01Help people come to a saving knowledge of Jesus Christ.
- 02Spread the Gospel through the proclamation and teaching of God's Word.
- 03Equip believers for Christian service and spiritual maturity.
- 04Demonstrate the love and power of Christ to the world.
- 05Build relationships within the local church and offer genuine Christian fellowship.
- 06Serve the poor and oppressed and help people move toward lasting self-sufficiency.
- 07Reach communities and nations in fulfillment of the Great Commission.
Our Leadership
Our Pastors
Serving Together
Pastor Jude and Pastor Joyce Ojiaku
Married and ministering side by side, they lead Ruach Anointing International Ministries with a shared devotion to prayer, sound teaching of Scripture, and the care of families. Together they are blessed with three children and grandchildren.
Pastor Jude Ojiaku
Lead Pastor
Pastor Jude Ojiaku gave his life to Jesus Christ at the age of twelve. His encounter with Christ influenced his parents and contributed to the spread of the Gospel within his community.
He is known for his kindness, gentleness, patience, humility, worship, compassion, and commitment to God's Word.
Pastor Jude serves as a lead pastor at Ruach Anointing International Ministries. He is passionate about encouraging people, sharing the Gospel, and helping individuals discover the hope found in God's Word.
He also shares the message of Christ through the distribution of Rhapsody of Realities by Rev. Dr. Chris Oyakhilome.
Pastor Jude is devoted to serving people, strengthening families, and helping the church community grow in faith and purpose.
He is married to Pastor Joyce Ojiaku, and they are blessed with three children and grandchildren.
Pastor Joyce Ojiaku
Lead Pastor
Pastor Joyce Ojiaku is a passionate teacher and preacher of God's Word, a prophetic intercessor, worshipper, songwriter, and ministry leader.
She is called and anointed with a strong prophetic mandate to raise a generation of true worshippers, prophetic intercessors, and leaders who serve with integrity.
Pastor Joyce serves as a lead pastor at Ruach Anointing International Ministries. Through preaching, teaching, prayer, leadership development, worship, and outreach, she has impacted, equipped, and helped restore people to their God-given destinies.
Her ministry journey includes pioneering ministry work in Nigeria and Maryland, United States, while carrying a broader international vision.
She has supported marriages and families and has served orphans, widows, vulnerable women, and people experiencing hardship through compassionate ministry and outreach.
Pastor Joyce is also a Chaplain in the United States Army Reserve.
She is married to Pastor Jude Ojiaku, and they are blessed with three children and grandchildren.
Our Statement of Faith
What We Believe
Our faith is centered on Jesus Christ, grounded in Scripture, empowered by the Holy Spirit, and expressed through worship, prayer, discipleship, fellowship, service, and love.
Jesus Christ
We believe Jesus Christ is the Son of God; He was crucified, died, was buried, rose on the third day, ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of God the Father.
The Return of Christ
We believe the dead in Christ will rise first and those who remain will be caught up to meet Jesus in the air.
Eternity
We believe life continues after physical death and that every person's response to God and His Word carries eternal significance.
The Holy Spirit
We believe in the indwelling and baptism of the Holy Spirit, with the evidence of speaking in tongues.
The Holy Scriptures
We believe the Bible is the written Word of God, inspired by God, and the foundation for faith and life.
Faith
We believe biblical faith means hearing, believing, and acting upon the Word of God.
Divine Healing
We believe Jesus is the Healer and that by His stripes healing and restoration are available to those who trust His Word.
Giving and Compassion
We believe in tithes, offerings, alms, and caring for the poor, sick, homeless, and those experiencing hardship.
Water Baptism
We believe in water baptism in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit.
The Name of Jesus
We believe in the name of Jesus Christ and the spiritual authority carried in His name.
Unity in Christ
We believe believers of every background are one in Christ and are called to fellowship, love, and worship together.
The Great Commission
We believe every Christian is called to take part in Christ's command to preach the Gospel to every person and nation.
Christian Fellowship
We believe gathering, worship, mutual submission, accountability, and service are essential to Christian growth.
The Fivefold Ministry
We believe God gives apostles, prophets, evangelists, pastors, and teachers to equip the saints and build the body of Christ.
A Community Where Faith Becomes Life
At Ruach Anointing International Ministries, faith is more than a Sunday experience. It is a growing relationship with Jesus Christ that shapes how we worship, love, lead, serve, build families, pursue purpose, and influence our world.