About
The Elorm Ocansey Ministry Foundation is a justice-centered community SERVICE ministry focused on serving local community institutions, leaders, and members through community organizing, advocacy, pastoral counseling, and more.
Rev. Elorm Ocansey is the Principal Founder of the Elorm Ocansey Ministry Foundation (EOMF). Born and raised in Ghana, West Africa, he is a long-time resident of Franklin Township, Somerset County, New Jersey, and a proud graduate of Franklin Middle School, Franklin High School, Raritan Valley Community College, and Rutgers University. As part of his community service ministry, he works with various community institutions in New Jersey and is dedicated to faith-based neighborhood revitalization, civic engagement, and grassroots-led community planning.
Rev. Elorm Ocansey is ordained in the African Charismatic Pentecostal tradition and serves as Assistant Pastor at Transformation International Chapel, under the leadership of Founder and Senior Pastor, Rev. David Ocansey. He earned his Master of Divinity from New Brunswick Theological Seminary and is currently a Doctoral Candidate in Transformational Preaching.
Rev. Elorm Ocansey is a Chaplain Candidate and Lieutenant with the New Jersey Army National Guard, and in his spare time, works as a substitute teacher for several school districts throughout New Jersey.
On April 29th, 2022, inspired by his calling to ministry, Rev. Elorm Ocansey founded the Elorm Ocansey Ministry Foundation to work as an independent, justice-centered community development organization.
For THE NEWS
COLUMBIA, S.C. — When Chaplain Candidate (2LT) Elorm Ocansey arrived at Fort Jackson in January to begin the U.S. Army Chaplain Basic Officer Leader Course (CHBOLC), he expected to spend the next several weeks learning the doctrine, leadership, and ministry skills required of an Army chaplain.
He did not expect one of the most important parts of that journey to begin just a few miles outside the installation.
A longtime resident of Franklin Township, New Jersey, Ocansey had never been away from home for such an extended period. Although born and raised in Ghana, West Africa, he has called New Jersey home since immigrating with his family at the tender age of 12. Like many Soldiers arriving at Fort Jackson, he soon began searching for a church where he could worship while away from home.
The search ended at St. John Baptist Church of Hopkins.
“It all started because my classmate, Chaplain Kee, wanted to find a Black church,” Ocansey said. “After attending one service on post, we both knew we were looking for a church that felt rooted in the community.”
Community Service Projects & Initiatives
WHITESBORO HISTORIC PRESERVATION PROJECT
Rev. Elorm Ocansey is a Lead Partner of the Whitesboro Historic Preservation Project: A project aiming to preserve the legacy and future of Whitesboro, Cape May County, New Jersey.
Greater Asbury Park Historic Revival Project
Rev. Elorm Ocansey is a Lead Partner of the Greater Asbury Park Historic Revival Project: A project aiming to revive the Greater Asbury Park region of Monmouth County, New Jersey.
Elorm Ocansey Ministry Foundation Fund Inc.
Rev. Elorm Ocansey is Chair of the Elorm Ocansey Ministry Foundation Fund Inc., a 501(c)(4) non-profit organization dedicated to supporting the work of the EOMF.
Be True Podcast
Rev. Elorm Ocansey is Executive Producer and Director of Be True Podcast: A public education program on the African-American community and the struggle for Freedom & Justice in America.
4 WESTSIDE CULTURE & ART FESTIVAL
Rev. Elorm Ocansey, in partnership with the Wcc Historic Renovation Association Inc., is Co-Organizer of the 4 Westside Culture & Art Festival: A festival 4 the Westside, 4 the culture, 4 the arts, & 4 us.
community fellowship
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Elorm Ocansey Ministry Foundation
Phone: (640) 203-9318
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email: elormocanseyministryfoundation@gmail.com
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