WHY DO WE EXIST.

“Your labor is not in vain in the Lord.”

We exist to uplift and honor God’s Shepherds - pastors and church leaders, by offering meaningful recognition and encouragement both durning their lifetime and after they’ve transitioned.

We believe in celebrating spiritual leadership not as an afterthought, but as a vital part of building up the Body of Christ. Our work focuses specifically on fellow believers in the United States who are passionate about seeing godly leadership valued, affirmed, and appreciated in tangible ways.

Rohi Ministry Founder / J Michael Thompson

ROHI MINISTRY

OUR PURPOSE.

To support and uplift pastors and leaders in the church with celebrations and awards.

“Pastors who do there work well should be paid well and should be highly appreciated, especially those who work hard at both preaching and teaching. 1 Timothy 5:17.”

25 Years In Ministry

60 Pastors Honored

ROHI MINISTRY

OUR APPROACH.

Through award ceremonies, celebratory events, and encouragement. We support and honor pastors.

How do we accomplish this?

Through award ceremonies, celebratory events, and encouragement. We support pastors and their families in the following ways:

Rohi Honors An award and appreciation ceremony to honor a special cohort of pastors annually.

Continuing The Honor In memory of a deceased Rohi honoree, we present the surviving family with the Rohi flag. It’s our continued commitment in “continuing the honor.

Clergy Week January 28, 2026 is officially International Clergy Week and during this time let us all come together to support, encourage and pray for our pastors, ministers and leaders.

ROHI MINISTRY

OUR WORK.

What pastors have said?

“I praise God for you and your vision. This was a great encouragement to me and my church. Pastor Endashaw Kelkele

“Thank you so much for choosing me to be the first recipient to receive your Rohi Ministry Award. This was a great honor indeed, one that I did not expect. Pastor Jules E. Smith

ROHI MINISTRY

OUR VISION.

What future do we want to help create?

We want to see believers grow in true relationship with God by identifying and honoring pastors who faithfully and accurately teach the gospel of Jesus Christ - so that the importance of sound teaching can lead to deeper understanding, transformation, and spiritual maturity.

ROHI MINISTRY

OUR VALUES.

  • We value and appreciate pastors.

  • We value hard work and believe it should be recognized.

  • We value endurance and persistence.

  • We value teachers, leaders, and community members.

  • We value steadfastness.

  • We value celebration, and offering joy and encouragement.

How will we conducted ourselves in support and pursuit of our mission, vision, and purpose?

ROHI MINISTRY

OUR ASK.

  • Host our team at your church to share more about Rohi ministry.

  • Welcome your congregation to take part in the events and celebrations.

  • Participate in media campaigns that amplify the mission.

  • Sponsor an honoree, an event (e.g. Rohi Honors).

  • Invite monthly giving, one-time gifts, or legacy gifts.

Will you join us and support the pursuit of our mission, vision, and purpose?