Who We Are?
GMM TV Ethiopia is a vibrant Christian media ministry committed to transforming lives by spreading the Gospel of Jesus Christ through television, digital platforms, church planting, and community outreach. With a mission to proclaim the Word of God, equip believers, and reach the lost across Ethiopia, Africa, and beyond, GMM TV integrates media with faith-driven action to impact communities spiritually and socially.
Our MissioN
Our mission is to prepare all generations for the Gospel ministry by reaching the unreached with the Good News through media, print, and outreach. We aim to empower youth to live with purpose, create jobs, and grow spiritually. With love and humility, we teach the Word of God, support the vulnerable—including orphans, widows, and the homeless—and share the Gospel locally and globally through prayer, counseling, education, and missionary work.
VISIONARY LEADER
Dr. Pastor Hanfere Aligaz, born and raised in Woldiya, Ethiopia, comes from a family with both Orthodox Christian and Islamic backgrounds. After becoming a born-again Christian in 1977, he became active in a charismatic church in Ethiopia while working as a pilot for Ethiopian Airlines and managing a family business. In 1980, the Holy Spirit placed a calling on his heart to plant a church in America. Trusting in God’s guidance, he fled communist Ethiopia in 1981 with his wife, Yetenayet Aligaz, and their four children, eventually settling in Washington, D.C.
In 1982, Pastor Hanfere founded the International Ethiopian Evangelical Church with just 15 people. Under his visionary leadership, the church expanded across the U.S.—with branches in Maryland, Virginia, New York, Florida, and South Carolina—and internationally in Egypt, Lebanon, Djibouti, and Ethiopia. He currently oversees 21 churches and is preparing to plant 5,000 more, primarily in Ethiopia.
A passionate evangelist, communicator, and progressive leader, Pastor Hanfere is known for delivering the Word of God with clarity and conviction, reaching people of all generations and backgrounds. In 1989, during the Ethiopian Pastors Association Conference in Los Angeles, he received confirmation of his global calling to serve the sick and needy. This marked the beginning of Global Miracle Ministries (GMM), through which he has led crusades and conferences across Africa, the Middle East, and the U.S. Over the past two decades, the ministry has witnessed countless miracles, healings from terminal illnesses, and restored hearing and sight—manifesting God’s promise in Psalm 34:19 : “Many evils confront the righteous, but the Lord delivers him out of them.”
Our Work
Christian Broadcasting – We produce and air inspiring sermons, gospel music, and faith-based programs that reach millions across Sub-Saharan Africa and the Middle East.
Bible Training & Theological Education – We have trained leaders and ministers in more than eight Bible colleges, equipping them with a strong biblical foundation to serve in churches and ministries worldwide.
Church Planting & Expansion – We are actively working to establish new churches in Ethiopia and other parts of Africa, providing communities with a place to worship and grow in faith. Our goal for this year is to plant at least five new churches in rural and urban areas where there is a great need for the Gospel.
Evangelism & Soul Winning – Through dynamic preaching, teaching, and discipleship, we are dedicated to leading people to Christ and strengthening their faith. We organize mass evangelism crusades, revival conferences, and outreach missions to win souls for Christ.
Supporting Orphaned Children – We are committed to helping orphaned and vulnerable children by providing them with shelter, education, and spiritual care. Our Orphan Care Program works to:
- Provide food, clothing, and medical care.
- Support their education and spiritual development.
- Partner with churches and organizations to create a sustainable future for them.
This year, we are expanding our orphan support efforts to reach more children in need through new initiatives.
Church & Ministry Support – We work alongside local churches and ministries, providing spiritual and media resources to help expand their reach and impact.
Community Outreach & Humanitarian Efforts – We organize prayer meetings, revival events, and charitable initiatives to uplift and support those in need, ensuring the Gospel reaches every part of society.
Global Media Presence – Our programs are broadcast via satellite TV and digital platforms, ensuring that the Gospel reaches homes across Ethiopia, Africa, and the Middle East.
Join Us in This Mission
At GMM TV Ethiopia, our vision is to see lives transformed, churches strengthened, and nations brought to the saving knowledge of Jesus Christ. We invite you to pray, partner, and support our mission as we expand God’s Kingdom through media, church planting, and orphan care.