About Hillcross Ministry
Our story, what we believe, and the people God has called to lead this work.
Our Story
Hillcross Ministry was born out of a deep concern over the decay in society, where the less privileged are so often left at the receiving end. We believe the Lord called us to establish this ministry to reach the neglected and abandoned of our society — re-engineering and re-orienting minds toward the potential God created in each person.
We exist to reach the less privileged for Christ and improve their spiritual, physical, economic, and social well-being, for the enrichment of God’s kingdom and the betterment of society, by the special grace of God.
Where We Work
Hillcross Ministry is headquartered in Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria, and has grown to include an active presence in Umuahia, Abia State — extending our family counseling, discipleship, and outreach work to a second community.
What We Believe
We preach Christ crucified (1 Corinthians 1:22–23), undiluted and without compromise. The Ministry is run entirely on biblical principles, and every decision is measured against one question: What would Jesus say and do?
We carry out this calling through eight Ministry Units — spanning theological education, an evangelical chapel, AIDS awareness and care, media ministry, Christian recreation, discipleship for teens and adolescents, family counseling, and conflict management. See our Ministry Units →
Founder
Rev. Prof. Daniel Elendu Sopuru, PhD
Founder, Hillcross Ministry
Rev. Prof. Daniel Elendu Sopuru founded Hillcross Ministry out of a burden to reach the less privileged of society with the undiluted gospel of Jesus Christ. Born in Mbongé, Cameroon, he holds theological training from ECWA Theological Seminary in Aba and Jos, a Master of Science from Buffalo State University in New York, and a Ph.D. from the University of Jos.
He has served as Senior Pastor of ECWA #1, Makurdi, and of The Christian Community Church, Owerri, and as Provost of both the ECWA Theological Seminary, Aba, and the West African Advanced School of Theology, Owerri. He is the author of several books, including On God’s Business, Modern Theology versus Biblical Theology, and The Way to Marital Fulfillment.
He is married to Patience, and together they have four children — Grace, Mercy, Joshua, and Joy.
Partner in Ministry
Pastor Liwi Thomas Elisha
Partner, Hillcross Ministry
Pastor Liwi Thomas Elisha has partnered with Hillcross Ministry since its early years, serving from 2019 to 2021 before continuing to build his own ministry calling. Born in Jos, he trained at ECWA Theological College, Zabolo, and ECWA Theological Seminary, Jos, earning a Bachelor of Arts in Mission and Evangelism.
He has served as an ECWA Pastor at Zagun DCC, and as Director of Mission and Evangelism and first President of Echoes of God’s Mercy and Grace. His reflection on Hillcross Ministry’s calling — “the light must shine over the darkness” — continues to capture the heart of this work.
Financial Accountability
Hillcross Ministry is a faith-based ministry sustained by the prayers and giving of our partners. All contributions are received into our official ministry account and recorded by our Accountant, with oversight from our Auditor and Board of Trustees.
Our pledge: any funds donated will be used as designated.