Born in the Ivory Coast, Reverend Patrice Désiré YAPI met the Lord Jesus in 1990.
He served for nearly 14 years as an Elder and Minister of Worship in a local London church.
A teacher by vocation, Reverend Patrice conveys the Gospel message in Leadership with great simplicity and humility, which in fact leads his audience to easily understand the depths of his teachings.
He has been Senior Pastor of the Heaven's Locks Assembly in London since it opened in December 2006. He and his wife are hosts of the television program “Les voies/voix prophétiques” (Prophetic Ways/Voices).
The Reverend Patrice YAPI studied theology at the prestigious University of Roehampton in England, and holds a BTH in Theology.
Founding President of the Centre International Evangélique pour des Leaders (C.I.E.L). He is married to his pretty and charming wife, Rev. Chantal Brigitte YAPI, and has 5 children.
Born in Port-Gentil, Gabon, Pastor Chantal YAPI was converted to Jesus Christ as her personal Lord and Savior in 1988 during a meeting of the Full Gospel Business Men. She later joined a local church, where she was part of the intercessory group. A year later, she left her country to study languages in London (Great Britain). It was during her studies that she met Patrice D. YAPI, and they married in 1991.
After 14 years of ministry in a London church, GOD revealed Himself to them to start the Centre International Evangélique Pour des Leaders (C.I.E.L). Co-founder and president of the women's ministry “A Coeur Ouvert”, Pastor Chantal YAPI received a special grace to lead several ministries such as: intercession, visiting the afflicted and the destitute. She works as an associate pastor in the Ecluses des Cieux assembly and is also host of the TV program “Les voies/voix prophétiques”. Pastor Chantal B.YAPI holds a Bachelor of Theology degree from the prestigious University of Roehampton in the UK.
The Reverend Patrice Désiré YAPI, President and Founder of the C.I.E.L Ministry, was called back to God on Monday April 3, 2023. We give thanks to the Lord who says in his word “The Lord has given, and the Lord has taken away; blessed be the name of the Lord” Job 1: 21b Beyond the sorrow and emptiness you left behind, one thing is certain: you impacted your generation and fought the good fight of faith. May your soul rest in peace. Forever in our hearts.
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