As a loving and devoted husband to Mam Ellen Motlafi, Dr. Joel Motlafi eagerly supports his beautiful wife of more than 35 years. Ellen Motlafi, a best friend, a mother, a grandmother, and a loving wife, is Dr. Motlafi’s chief advocate as well. The power couple has successfully raised two beautiful grown children, Kgalalelo Shabangu and Ofentse Motlafi, who are both involved in the church as part of the worship team.
Joel Motlafi is the founder and senior pastor of RISE UP BIBLE CHURCH in South Africa. He’s a world-renowned Bible teacher, conference speaker, and author with a practical approach to biblical principles that has helped thousands experience grace, healing, and breakthroughs. Joel is recognized as one of Africa’s most esteemed scholars of the word and is called to raise an army of believers for the end-time harvest.
