Faith Chapel

From Revelation to Salvation

August 20, 2026 by Cindy Angela

Chuwang Rwang Pam’s Call Story

Born into a Christian family, I was the youngest of eleven children. I completed my elementary and secondary education in Nigeria in 1974. In 1977 I arrived in Los Angeles, California to begin my college education. Upon graduation with a bachelor’s degree in film and television, I returned home to Nigeria and in 1983 began a successful business enterprise which included music recording. In 1984, I met Grace, and we got married in 1985. My wife and I celebrate 40 years of marriage this year and are blessed with three children, three grandchildren, and we are soon expecting the fourth.

In 1986, my wife and I were visiting Los Angeles. A couple nights before our return to Nigeria, I had a dream which now we know was a revelation. In the dream, I appeared before Jesus Christ led by an angel. I was greatly rebuked and disapproved by Jesus and then given instructions to go back and do the right thing. I woke up and shared the dream with my wife, describing the place in the dream. For the next few days we both attempted to debrief the revelation and sense what God was saying.

Once back home in Jos, we consulted with our local church pastor who explained how God calls people to salvation in Christ Jesus. I accepted that I was a sinner and had fallen short of the glory of God, repented, and gave my life to Jesus Christ, becoming born again. I joined the church’s new believers’ class and began to grow in faith. I participated in several Christian evangelistic groups with community activities aimed at bringing the Gospel of Jesus Christ to the unsaved and unchurched.

I completed many Christian Leadership certificate programs before starting an evangelistic ministry in which I applied my musical skills to reach high school and university students. Later I enrolled in the Nigerian Mission for Christ Bible school.

I received deep biblical revelation on the end times and many pastors sought me out to teach and explain to congregations the mysteries of the book of Revelation. In 1994 I informed Grace that God was prompting me to return to Los Angeles.

Together with our three young children, we immigrated to the U.S. with very little knowledge of what God had in mind. Once in Los Angeles, we found a local church and committed to serving God in the worship and children’s ministries. In 1995 I joined a predominantly African church and had opportunities to teach and preach. In 1996 I was called to serve as a pastor in an emerging church. The congregation grew rapidly, yet personal interests from certain individuals locked me out of the church. So, we then started a home Bible study group that grew into a church.

The doors of Los Angeles Faith Chapel opened in the fall of 1996 with about 6 members who were committed to each other in worship and a similar passion for service. The same group followed God in leading me to start a homeless outreach ministry. Since I gave my life to Christ, I have had a deep passion to see people saved.

I started going to downtown Los Angeles every Sunday to evangelize, and with an old van I transported unhoused people to our church. My wife Grace and the other sisters began to serve puff-puff (African donut) and coffee to the unhoused, then moved to cooking hot lunches. I was introduced to (current Mosaic Leadership Minister) Bishop Jeff Wright in 1997 and Faith Chapel joined Pacific Southwest Mennonite Conference of Mennonite Church USA. I served as a staff associate under Bishop Wright, relating with other African churches to expand the member congregations of people of color.

In 2000, after I saw there were many homeless people who wanted to get off the streets but had nowhere to go, we acquired two properties on a lease for unhoused people. By 2002, Los Angeles Faith Chapel had four homes to provide shelter. The homeless ministry increased membership to the church and many broken, downtrodden, and hopeless men and women were restored.

I have been given a gift for nurturing and raising up men and women for ministry. Close to twenty pastors have been ordained and released to continue ministry, and several of them are still serving today in different capacities in the Mennonite church. Through Mennonite Central Committee I have had the opportunity to support youth and young adult programs. I also run international relief programs, and human development and empowerment programs in Africa to help internally displaced persons to rebuild their communities.

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Called to Intercessory Prayer that Heals and Restores

February 12, 2026 by Cindy Angela

The Call Story of Grace Pam

I was born in Nigeria into a Christian family. I attended girls’ ministries and was active in church life, but I didn’t truly know Christ. I had knowledge of God but I knew not the way. When I became an adult and married, I noticed a transformation in my husband, Chuwang Pam, after he gave his life to Christ. I began to covet being like him, and soon I surrendered my life to Jesus as well. That moment marked the beginning of my journey with God.

Together, my husband and I quickly began preparing for ministry. We took leadership development classes and I was consecrated as a children’s ministry teacher (much like a youth pastor). We also organized music events to evangelize high school and university students in Nigeria.

Grace Pam with her husband, Chuwang Pam.

In 1994, we moved to the United States and joined a local church in Los Angeles. We served faithfully—my husband in leadership and I continued working with youth and children. Eventually, our growing influence caused tension, and we felt led to step away. We began hosting Bible studies in our home, and out of that small group LA Faith Chapel was born.

As the church grew, God gave us a strong call for outreach to the homeless in our city. I opened our kitchen to serve them—starting with puff puff and donuts, and later preparing hot meals. For over 20 years, this outreach has continued. We were drawn to this ministry because we saw the deep emotional, physical, and spiritual losses in the lives of the unhoused. Many had lost not only homes and families but also trust, hope, and faith in God.

Through this ministry, we bring the hope of Jesus Christ to those who feel forgotten. As we’ve shared the Gospel, we’ve seen many hearts turn back to God. That’s the joy of this calling—helping those who’ve become broken encounter the healing love of Jesus.

When LA Faith Chapel sought to affiliate with a larger church body, a member suggested that we meet with Jeff Wright. At the time he was Conference Minister for Pacific Southwest Mennonite Conference. Jeff and his family have always encouraged and coached us and helped to open doors.

Early on, I thought youth ministry was my primary calling. But over time, God began to shape me for worship and intercessory prayer. As a child, worship didn’t come naturally but now praise flows from me freely. Prayer, especially, became the core of my ministry. I remember trying to pray with just a few words, and suddenly God opened a deep well of intercession in me. When God says to pray, the words simply pour out.

Through prayer, I’ve witnessed healing. Over 20 years ago, a woman I prayed for was facing a serious medical procedure. After prayer, follow-up scans showed the issue was gone—and she never suffered it again. These kinds of miracles have only strengthened my faith. I pray with passion, holding onto God’s hand like a child—completely trusting Him.

I have a regular devotion time and when I pray, I stand on the word. God’s promises are always being fulfilled. “Remember your promise to me; it is my only hope. Your promise revives me; it comforts me in all my troubles.”- Psalm ‭119‬:‭49‬-‭50,‬ ‭NLT‬‬

When I remember God’s interventions throughout the Bible, I hope confidently that He will do it again.

I’ve also become like family to many immigrants who’ve come to the U.S. alone, offering support and love.

Women’s ministry is one of my great passions. I host retreats that focus on prayer, self-care, and rest. We take women to a peaceful place for worship, devotions, and healing seminars.

International missions are another important part of our work. We provide food for local families in LA and support outreach in Africa—especially to women displaced by war. We fund vocational training for these women and equip them with tools like sewing machines and cooking supplies upon graduation. We also help sponsor college tuition for young people and distribute school supplies through local churches.

I currently work at a children’s mental health treatment center, while continuing to pastor, pray, and serve. I am an ordained pastor with credentials transferred into Mosaic Mennonite Conference.

I have served three terms on MCC West Coast Board, on the Camp Keola board, was an elder with the Pacific Southwest Mennonite Conference serving four congregations and attended the Constituency Leadership Council of Mennonite Church USA. I am currently on the board of the African, Belizean & Caribbean Mennonite Mission Association, and I have been a partner for the MCC West Coast annual fundraiser for 25 years. I love travel, experiencing new cultures, reading, and writing. But what gives me more joy than anything is church work; it is synonymous with who I am.

My husband Chuwang and I are blessed with three children and four grandchildren. I’m grateful for the call of God on my life. It leaves little personal time, but the joy I receive from serving far outweighs the cost. I wouldn’t trade it for anything. It’s a privilege to be called—and to answer.

Welcoming Faith Chapel: A congregation of worship and action

October 20, 2021 by Cindy Angela

Faith Chapel is a multi-site congregation seeking to join Mosaic Conference in 2021, in a transfer of membership from Pacific Southwest Conference. The congregation is made up predominantly of immigrants from Nigeria but also includes immigrants from Ghana, Sierra Leone, Liberia, and other West African nations, as well as African Americans.

Pastor Grace Pam (left) and Senior Pastor Chuwang Pam. a married couple, serve as co-pastors for LA Faith Chapel. Photo provided by LA Faith Chapel.

The congregation was founded in 1996 by Pastor Chuwang Pam with the active ministry support of his wife Grace. Together they have led the congregation through several locations, most recently meeting in the Westmont neighborhood of Los Angeles. Over the years, the congregation has established satellite gatherings in several Los Angeles neighborhoods, as well as a satellite congregation in Las Vegas. Other sites are under active consideration. Locally, this parent congregation is most often referred to as “Los Angeles Faith Chapel,” with satellite congregations being referred to by their city or neighborhood: “Las Vegas Faith Chapel” and “Riverside Faith Chapel”.

Pastors Chuwang and Grace Pam are not new to MC USA. Chuwang Pam served on the staff of the Center for Anabaptist Leadership and was one of the preachers at the denomination’s 2007 convention in San Jose. Grace Pam has served on both the West Coast MCC and Pacific Southwest Conference Boards. They are a talented team of leaders with strategic vision and significant grit and resilience.

One of Faith Chapel’s strengths is their commitment to raise up and equip leaders. Using a strategy of “Recruit, Equip, Deploy, and Support,” Faith Chapel is frequently sending off leaders to launch new ministries in both Africa and the US. In 2022 and beyond, one point of engagement between Mosaic Conference and Faith Chapel will be to adequately equip and credential an extensive leadership pool of men and women who serve in a variety of ministries.

Christmas Day worship at LA Faith Chapel in 2018. Photo provided by LA Faith Chapel.

A second feature of the congregation is its Pentecostal, revivalistic expression of worship. Worship services, especially pre-COVID, were held several times a week, and were a vigorous, joyful, and lengthy gathering, full of high energy singing, powerful prayers for deliverance, and proclamation of a grace-filled gospel of forgiveness and resilience. These services were frequently followed by a fellowship meal, which is prepared and served by the women of the church.

A third dynamic of the church is a commitment to ending homelessness. Intuitively grasping the power of a “Housing First” strategy, Faith Chapel operates a network of transitional homes while also providing other services – addiction counseling, mental health services, and workforce development – led by volunteers and by those who have recently found their way into new life. It is a grassroots effort.

Sunday lunch in the fellowship hall includes sharing a meal with the homeless from skid row in downtown Los Angeles. Photo provided by LA Faith Chapel.

A fourth component of the church’s witness is its commitment to direct missional engagement in Africa. Pastor Chuwang Pam spends more than 6 months a year in Nigeria, especially in and around Plateau State, where Christian-Muslim relations have frequently turned violent. Pastor Pam utilizes his family connections to the Nigerian military for peacemaking work that maintains nonviolent zones, develops grassroots workplace development programs, and empowers women through education. This work has led to a noticed reduction in violence in Plateau State.

Graduation from leadership training class at LA Faith Chapel. Photo provided by LA Faith Chapel.

Faith Chapel continues to have challenges. One major and constant challenge is the continuous turnover – of leaders moving on to new ministries and of youth who are enculturating into the American experience and looking for fresh expression of the church that are more Americanized. Mosaic Conference does have some skills in cultural adaptation that could serve Faith Chapel well in the years to come.

Mosaic Conference and Faith Chapel will find mutual blessing in this realignment. Faith Chapel will bring to Mosaic Conference a passionate commitment to a global gospel of deliverance and hope. Mosaic Conference will bring missional strategies that are solid and time-tested. It should be a joyful collaboration.

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