Also by Pastor Melkamu Negeri · 2025
Life and Ministry
Narrating the Past for a Better Future
An inspiring autobiographical journey from rural Ethiopia to leading a thriving diaspora church in the United States — revealing profound lessons of service, sacrifice, and spiritual growth.
Life and Ministry narrates how a young boy from rural Western Oromia went through a fascinating journey of life under the guidance of God and became the pastor of the largest Oromo congregation in the diaspora for over two decades.
It is not only the story of Pastor Melkamu. The book also traces the early growth of the diaspora Oromo Evangelical church — its successes and its challenges — and keeps that history for the next generation. The work of more than forty-three years of ministry, it stands as both a historical and a spiritual resource.
Published by Christian Faith Publishing. ISBN 979-8-89428-785-0.
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“The book enumerates the hardships in the life and ministry of Pastor Melkamu. His perseverance to overcome those dark days of his life is remarkable. I believe anyone who reads this book will praise the Almighty God with Pastor Melkamu.”
“This book is full of lessons: facing challenges and frustrations at a very early age, enduring unavoidable pains, yet exercising a faith that shatters the darkness and holds on to hope. I strongly recommend it.”