About | ECAMPI

Founders

Henry and Mila Walker

Ezra Christian Academy & Ministry for Peace was founded by missionaries Henry and Mila Walker to reach children and families with the Gospel of Jesus Christ, Christian teaching, and practical care.

Serving in the Philippines, Henry and Mila have spent decades ministering to local communities, establishing churches, and providing educational support.

Community members gathered at Nehemiah Baptist Church in Tuganay

Origin story

Organized to reach children with the Gospel and practical care

The Ezra Christian Ministry for Peace, Inc. was organized in December 2003 with a mission and vision to reach less fortunate children in the Philippines, particularly on the island of Mindanao. In January 2004, the word "Academy" was added to the ministry name.

The ministry's focus is soul winning, teaching the Holy Scripture, and extending social services. As an academy, ECAMPI is envisioned as a "school without walls" as the ministry goes out to preach and teach the Gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ to whosoever will hear.

Ministry journey

A calling that moved from burden to organized ministry

The ministry story is rooted in evangelism, teaching, and practical care for children and families in need.

December 2003

Ezra Christian Ministry for Peace is organized

The ministry begins with a mission and vision to reach less fortunate children in the CSRA and in the Philippines, especially in Mindanao.

January 2004

Academy is added to the ministry name

ECAMPI embraces the idea of a school without walls, going out to preach and teach the Gospel of Jesus Christ through Scripture, discipleship, and practical service.

Continuing

Registered ministry with a Gospel-centered mission

The ministry is registered as a nonprofit organization in the State of Georgia, USA, and with the Securities and Exchange Commission in the Philippines as Ezra Ministry for Peace.

Mission

The Great Commission

ECAMPI's mission is grounded in Matthew 28:18-20. Jesus Christ calls His people to go, teach all nations, baptize in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Ghost, and teach obedience to all He commanded.

The ministry serves because Christ commanded His people to be witnesses for Him. Those who have strength and maturity are called to care for the young, tender, and weak, serving in God's will and for His glory.

"Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost."
Matthew 28:19

Statement of faith

What ECAMPI believes

These convictions shape the ministry's preaching, teaching, service, and fellowship.

The Word of God We believe the Bible is the inspired, infallible, and authoritative Word of God. 2 Timothy 3:16-17

The Triune God We believe there is one God, eternally existent in three persons: Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. 1 John 5:7

Jesus Christ We believe in the deity and humanity of the Lord Jesus Christ. John 1:14; Romans 5:9-10

Salvation by grace We believe sinners are saved by God's grace through faith in Jesus Christ, and that salvation is eternally secure. Romans 10:9-10

The Holy Ghost We believe the Holy Ghost indwells believers and enables them to live godly lives. John 14:16-17

Spiritual unity We believe in the spiritual unity of all who believe in the Lord Jesus Christ, a unity that transcends worldly differences. Ephesians 4:3-6

Vision

Practical solutions that rebuild lives and point to Christ

The primary thrust of this ministry is to open opportunities for clients who are at risk socially or economically. Ezra Ministry seeks to develop programs that offer practical solutions to real needs while sharing the Gospel of Jesus Christ in Christian fellowship.

Provide for physical needs such as food, utilities, and shelter.
Support literacy, vocational training, skills development, household management, parenting, and nutrition.
Develop programs that help beneficiaries rebuild their lives, reclaim self-worth, and build hope.
Continue toward the future vision of shelter for socially displaced children.