Ablaze, directed by Mark Ellis Jr., took New Artist of the Year at the 41st Annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards in Charlotte. Three years ago, Ablaze was a handful of teenagers at United Christian Faith Ministries who wanted to sing loud and mean it. On Aug. 15, they stood inside Spectrum Center in Charlotte, North Carolina, and heard their name called for New Artist of the Year at the 41st Annual ...  Read More

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Teen worship movement founded at United Christian Faith Ministries and directed by Mark Ellis Jr. named New Artist of the Year. National broadcast begins Aug. 29. BATON ROUGE, La. (Aug. 16, 2026) Ablaze, the youth worship choir founded at United Christian Faith Ministries and directed by Mark Ellis Jr., has won New Artist of the Year at the 41st Annual Stellar Gospel Music Aw...  Read More

UCFM Prayer Ministry  |  Submit a Prayer Request August Focus: Rooted and Strengthened in Faith Anchor Scripture: Colossians 2:7Scripture Anchor“ rooted and built up in Him and established in the faith, as you have been taught, abounding [a]in it with thanksgiving."Core Prayer EmphasisDeep roots in ChristStability during trialsTrust in God’s promisesGrowth in spiritual maturityConfidence in God’s ...  Read More

UCFM Prayer Ministry  |  Submit a Prayer Request Quarterly Theme: “Advancing God’s Kingdom Through Us” Congregation Prayer Flow: Impacting Our CommunityAnchor Scripture: Jeremiah 29:7Core Prayer Emphasis: “Being God’s Presence in Our Community”Scripture Anchor“Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; in allyour ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your pa...  Read More

AN APOSTOLIC RESPONSE TO THE SUPREME COURT DECISIONLOUISIANA VS. CALLAIS...  Read More

PASTOR MARK ELLIS, SR. CALLS FOR “ONENESS” RESPONSE TO MALL OF LOUISIANA SHOOTINGUCFM Senior Pastor urges preachers, parents, politicians, police, and practitioners to unite around a shared mission: the preservation of life. BATON ROUGE, La.  | April 24, 2026 — In response to today’s shooting at the Mall of Louisiana, Senior Pastor Dr. Mark A. Ellis Sr. of United Christian Faith Ministries (UCFM) ...  Read More

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEUnited Christian Faith Ministries Launches First Community Event at New Florida Boulevard Campus with “Blessings & Bargains: Community Hope Market”Community-wide garage sale marks milestone in church expansion; offers affordable household and office goods and free vendor space to welcome neighborsBATON ROUGE, La. — Feb. 21, 2026 — United Christian Faith Ministries (UCFM) will ...  Read More

UCFM Prayer Ministry  |  Submit a Prayer Request Quarterly Theme: “Establish the Work Of Our Hands” Congregation - Prayer FlowGod Leads, We FollowWisdom, Trust & God’s ProvisionScripture Anchor:“Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; in allyour ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths. ”Proverbs 3:5–6”Core Prayer Emphasis:Wisdom for leadership, a...  Read More

Community Invited to Tour New Facility and Learn More Baton Rouge, La. — October 18, 2025 — As United Christian Faith Ministries (UCFM) celebrates its 24th Church Anniversary this month, the ministry marks another milestone with the purchase of the former Direct General call center property located at 15151 Florida Boulevard, advancing its long-term vision to expand its reach and impact across the...  Read More

UCFM Prayer Ministry  |  Submit a Prayer Request Theme: October: A Harvest of Divine Manifestation Week 1: Divine Equipping: Praying for Spiritual Discipline , Supernatural Strength, Fruit of The Spirit DevelopmentScriptures: Hebrews 12:11, Joel 2:12, Ephesians 6:10, Exodus 15:2, Psalm 73:26 , Ephesians 5:9Adoration:We adore El Sali, the God who is our strength. We adore him for providing us guida...  Read More

UCFM Prayer Ministry  |  Submit a Prayer Request Theme: Positioned, Planted and Producing: Praying for Increase and Growth Quotes“Prayer is the key of the morning and the bolt of the evening,”-Mahatma Gandhi“To be a Christian without prayer is no more possible than to be alive without breathing,"-Martin Luther King Jr. "Prayer does not change God, but it changes him who prays."-Soren Kierkegaard W...  Read More

UCFM Prayer Ministry  |  Submit a Prayer Request Theme: Christ’s Body: The Unified Church Prepared to Carry Out God’s Will Quotes“Prayer is the key of the morning and the bolt of the evening,”-Mahatma Gandhi“To be a Christian without prayer is no more possible than to be alive without breathing,"-Martin Luther King Jr. "Prayer does not change God, but it changes him who prays."-Soren Kierkegaard W...  Read More