Our story
Streams of Joy International is a Christ-centred family passionate about transforming lives through God’s Word: raising a generation rooted in faith and love, in person and online.
Vision
A church of every nation.
We see a church made up of people from many ethnic backgrounds and nationalities, with a strong passion for serving God and loving one another, filling our cities and the world with God’s presence and power.
Our mission is the heart that embraces all with love, and a voice that brings hope, comfort and peace to people. We believe what God cannot do does not exist.
Faith
We believe in God’s unlimited power to change and transform any life.
Prayer
Our foundation is built on fervent and consistent prayer. It is why NSPPD exists.
Love
Everyone is welcome to experience God’s grace and mercy. We embrace all with love.
Community
We are a family. People are valued and supported on their journey.
Timeline
How the stream grew
2009
A campus fellowship
Pastor Jerry Eze begins ministry at All Saints Chapel, Abia State University, Uturu.
2013
Streams of Joy is born
The church is founded in Umuahia, Abia State.
2020
NSPPD
New Season Prophetic Prayers and Declarations begins online, and becomes a daily meeting place for believers around the world.
Today
Five nations
Expressions across Nigeria, South Africa, the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom.
2026
A permanent home
On 1 November 2026, Streams of Joy holds its inaugural service at its permanent site in Jabi, Abuja.
Lead pastor
Pastor Jerry Eze founded Streams of Joy in Umuahia in 2013 and convenes New Season Prophetic Prayers and Declarations (NSPPD), the daily prayer broadcast that gathers believers from every nation. His ministry leads people into their divine destinies through prayer, prophecy and the power of God.