The genesis of the Evangelical Crusade of Fishers of Men in February 1973 is the irrefutable collaboration of the passion, call, and obedience of Bishop Philius H. Nicolas.The vision and altruistic idea of establishing a church centered on Christ and reachin glost people were shared with a small circle of like-minded and passionate believers.Together, the seed was planted and nurtured into a transformative, spiritual, and evangelical community within the East Flatbush section of Brooklyn, NY.
After nine years as the associate pastor of the Evangelical Haitian Church of Christ,Bishop Nicolas’ ministry flourished. He became the founding pastor of the Evangelical Crusade of Fishers of Men, which we affectionately refer to as ECFM or ECCC. This initial meeting of the minds gave birth to what is now known as a center of refuge,teaching, empowerment, and spiritual formation for all mankind. The message of hope and freedom through a liberation model helped proclaim the possibility of a quality earthly life while moving towards an eternity with God.
The content and power of this theological construct resonated with the Haitian immigrant community, producing exponential growth in the congregation.
Empowered by God’s unfailing grace and mercy, this ministry overcame numerous challenges while upholding the message of the cross. The presence of a vibrant and culture-changing ministry is the direct result of godly leadership from Dr. Nicolas, the collaborators in the work of the gospel, and the unrelenting members. In the past fifty years of ministry, the Lord has heard our cry – Ebenezer, Ebenezer – and, thus far, has helped us.
