The Calling/Vision
Dr. Deogratias Damas Ngoma accepts Christ and receives a burden to serve Africa.
01Our Story
Every great movement begins with a God-given vision. Discover how Jesus Cares Church grew from a burden placed on one heart into a Christ-centered ministry transforming lives, strengthening communities, and advancing God's Kingdom across Tanzania and Africa.
A Vision Born Through
God's Calling
God Plants a Vision Before He Builds a Ministry. Long before Jesus Cares Church officially opened its doors, God was preparing the heart of its founder. In September 1992, shortly after accepting Jesus Christ as his personal Lord and Savior, Dr. Deogratias Damas Ngoma experienced a profound burden from God for the people of Africa. It was more than a personal calling, it was a vision to see lives transformed, leaders raised, communities restored, and the Gospel proclaimed across the continent.
For many years, this vision matured through prayer, ministry, professional service, and faithful obedience as God prepared His servant for the work ahead. "God often prepares His servants long before He reveals the full assignment."
Humble Beginnings
Every Great Ministry Starts with Faith
In September 2017, that long-held vision began to take visible form. Rather than beginning in a large auditorium or impressive building, Jesus Cares Church started with a small group of believers gathering in the living room of Dr. and Mrs. Ngoma's home in Dar es Salaam for evening fellowship, prayer, Bible study, and worship.
These intimate gatherings reflected the pattern of the early Church described in the Book of Acts, ordinary people seeking God together with extraordinary faith. Although small in number, those first meetings carried a vision that reached far beyond the walls of one home.
In September 2017, that long-held vision began to take visible form. Rather than beginning in a large auditorium or impressive building, Jesus Cares Church started with a small group of believers gathering in the living room of Dr. and Mrs. Ngoma's home in Dar es Salaam for evening fellowship, prayer, Bible study, and worship.
These intimate gatherings reflected the pattern of the early Church described in the Book of Acts, ordinary people seeking God together with extraordinary faith. Although small in number, those first meetings carried a vision that reached far beyond the walls of one home.
Humble Beginnings
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A Step of Faith
Sent with Prayer, Built on Obedience
In November 2017, Dr. and Mrs. Ngoma were officially blessed and released into pastoral ministry by their pastor, Rev. Huruma Nkone (PhD) of VCCT in Dar es Salaam. This moment marked more than a commissioning, it affirmed God's call and the beginning of a new chapter.
With faith in God's leading, Dr. and Mrs. Ngoma, together with their three children and six committed believers, launched the first Sunday worship service in a modest rented hall in Tegeta, Dar es Salaam. What began with a handful of faithful people became the foundation of a growing movement dedicated to preaching Christ and serving communities.
In November 2017, Dr. and Mrs. Ngoma were officially blessed and released into pastoral ministry by their pastor, Rev. Huruma Nkone (PhD) of VCCT in Dar es Salaam. This moment marked more than a commissioning, it affirmed God's call and the beginning of a new chapter.
With faith in God's leading, Dr. and Mrs. Ngoma, together with their three children and six committed believers, launched the first Sunday worship service in a modest rented hall in Tegeta, Dar es Salaam. What began with a handful of faithful people became the foundation of a growing movement dedicated to preaching Christ and serving communities.
A Step of Faith
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Growing by God's Grace
From One Fellowship to Many Communities
Since those early days, God has continued to bless and expand the ministry. Jesus Cares Church has grown into a network of more than ten branches across Tanzania, each united by a shared commitment to biblical teaching, Spirit-led ministry, discipleship, evangelism, and compassionate service.
The church headquarters is now located at its own premises in Midizini along the Wazo Hill–Madale Road in Dar es Salaam, a testimony to God's faithfulness and the generosity of His people. Yet while the ministry has grown in size, its purpose remains unchanged—to lead people into a life-transforming relationship with Jesus Christ.
Since those early days, God has continued to bless and expand the ministry. Jesus Cares Church has grown into a network of more than ten branches across Tanzania, each united by a shared commitment to biblical teaching, Spirit-led ministry, discipleship, evangelism, and compassionate service.
The church headquarters is now located at its own premises in Midizini along the Wazo Hill–Madale Road in Dar es Salaam, a testimony to God's faithfulness and the generosity of His people. Yet while the ministry has grown in size, its purpose remains unchanged—to lead people into a life-transforming relationship with Jesus Christ.
Growing by God's Grace
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Our Mission Continues
Building Lives That Build Communities
Jesus Cares Church exists not only to gather believers for worship but also to equip them to become ambassadors of Christ in every area of society. Through biblical teaching, discipleship, leadership development, evangelism, church planting, medical missions, and practical community outreach, we seek to demonstrate God's love in both word and action.
Our vision reaches beyond church walls because we believe transformed people transform families, communities, and nations.
A Church Looking Forward
Celebrating God's faithfulness, we look ahead with purpose—to plant churches, raise leaders, serve communities, and share the Gospel across Tanzania and Africa. Every transformed life is part of God's story through this ministry.
Our Story Is Still Being Written
Every service, prayer, outreach, new believer, and act of compassion adds to the story of Jesus Cares Church.
We invite you to be part of this story. Whether you are seeking a church family, exploring faith, or looking for a place to serve, there is a place for you at Jesus Cares Church.
Our Church Timeline
Jesus Cares Church (JCC) History
1992
September 2017
Evening Fellowship
Evening fellowship begins in the Ngoma family home in Dar es Salaam.
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November 2017
Commissioning
Official commissioning by Rev. Huruma Nkone (PhD).
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Late 2017
First Service
First Sunday worship service launched in Tegeta.
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2018–Present
Expansion
Expansion into multiple branches across Tanzania.
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Today
Expansion
Headquarters established at Midizini, continuing to transform lives and communities.
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