Our History
1940
In January 1940, the Evangelical Synod of Delta founded a new church in cairo. People of this new church are to meet in the hall owned by the nile mission editorial house in downtown Cairo.
March 1940
Rev. Ibrahim Said, one of the most eloquent preachers, was elected, at the time, pastor of this church in march of the same year.
1943
Due to the growing number of attendees in this Nascent Church, there was an urgent need for a large building. In December 1941, a palace overlooking the place now called “Tahrir Square” was purchased, in order to build a new church in its place. That palace overlooked a beautiful garden. It was and still is un-authorized to build churches anywhere in Egypt without a personal signature of the king or president, therefore there was a need for a permit to build the church.
march 1944
King Farouk, King of Egypt at that time, signed the authorized statement to build the church on the 11th of March 1944 after being requested to do so by his personal teacher, “Ahmed Hassanein Pasha” at the time Ahmad Hassanein Pasha was studying in England and had resided in the house of the Rev. Alexander White, the great preacher and author of many books about the biblical characters. When he died, Dr. White’s wife decided to travel on a trip around the world. In Egypt, the king’s mentor, “Ahmed Hassanein Pasha”, took her to meet Rev. Ibrahim Said, who then asked him for permission to build the church and asked for Ms. White to see the signed authorization by the king before she left.
1947
The church’s construction started in December 1947 and completely finished in 1950. Rev. Ibrahim Said, dedicated preacher of the gospel of Jesus Christ – www.revibrahimsaid.com.
march 1955
President Gamal Abdel Nasser visited the church on easter day in 1955, and was welcomed by the Rev. Ibrahim Said.
1975
Rev. Dr. Menis Abdel Nour was elected pastor of the church in October 1975 to succeed its founder, Rev. Ibrahim Said. On March 21, 2008 Dr. Rev. Menis Abdel Nour requested to retire from his position as a senior pastor but was asked to remain a lifelong pastor emeritus for the church.
The church's ministry has expanded beyond Cairo to Wadi El-Natrun, covering an area of over 100 acres. A portion of this land houses the Al-Hurriya Hospital for Addiction Treatment, while the larger part serves as a venue for the church’s conferences.
march 2000
2008
Rev. Mounir Abd El-Nour requested retirement from the esteemed council, which approved it on the condition that he remain an Honorary Pastor for Life.
He was allowed to keep his office and residence, and his retirement was celebrated in a special ceremony at the church in 2008. He then passed the torch to Rev. Samah Maurice, with a heartfelt wish:
"He must increase, but I must decrease."
Rev. Mounir Abd El-Nour entered eternal glory on September 14, 2015, and the church, along with loved ones, bid him farewell on September 15, 2015.
2008 - Present
The Lord has led the church through blessed steps. Under the leadership of Rev. Samah Maurice, the church expanded its ministry by training and sending evangelistic convoys to various regions in Egypt and beyond.
In Wadi El-Natrun, a stadium accommodating around 8,000 people was added to host revival meetings, prayer gatherings, and sports camps.
Rev. Samah also engaged in international field visits, strengthening the church’s network of friends and partners. The ministry expanded further through discipleship teams, evangelism, relief, and development efforts—both inside and outside Egypt.
Additionally, he oversaw the establishment of a media and broadcasting department to share sermons, conferences, and programs with millions in Egypt and beyond.
His leadership also revitalized youth ministries, bringing the younger generation back to the church, enriching the evangelical community.
The journey continues forward by God’s grace, with Jesus Christ as the head of the church, guided by the Holy Spirit.