Chaplain (Pastor) Joachim E. Ogu, Msc.

Ogu Joachim Elemechi was born in Mbaise, Imo State, Nigeria, and he was Born-Again in 1977. He was raised in a religious home within the Roman Catholic tradition. In January 1975, he relocated to Lagos, Nigeria, in pursuit of better opportunities. He was subsequently nurtured and discipled through the Deeper Christian Life Ministry (DCLM) and the Assemblies of God Church. At that time, the DCLM operated as a non-denominational ministry, and new converts were affiliated with established churches; Mr. Elemechi was attached to the Assemblies of God, where he received water baptism. Despite this affiliation, he remained actively involved in Deeper Life Christian Ministry programs and activities.

In December 1981, the DCLM organized a strategic evangelistic outreach initiative aimed at engaging former Roman Catholics to reach others within the Catholic community, as well as members of other denominations. This initiative significantly shaped Brother Joachim’s ministerial direction and ultimately led him into the Watchman Catholic Charismatic Renewal Ministries (WCCRM), where he continues to serve faithfully today.

Academic Background

In response to his calling to ministry and service in the vineyard of the Lord, Pastor Joachim pursued formal academic training. He attended the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN), where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution on May 14, 2013, followed by a Master of Science degree in Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution on January 16, 2017.

He further enhanced his professional qualifications by completing an Executive Managerial Course (EMC) in Peace, Reconciliation, and Security Studies at the Advanced Peace and Reconciliation Centre of Nigeria, Abuja, and was awarded the certificate on May 11, 2019.

Theological Training

Pastor Joachim Elemechi Ogu received theological education at Global Harvest Christian University College, Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria, where he obtained a Bachelor of Theology (B.Th.). He also earned an Advanced Diploma in Chaplaincy through Zion Ministerial College and Seminary, Orlu, Imo State, Nigeria, completing the program on September 17, 2006.