There's no version of yourself you need to become before you're welcome here.
If you have found your way here, you are probably looking for something — a place to belong, answers you have not found elsewhere, or simply somewhere quiet enough to hear God again.
Glorious Nation Church is a family of believers built on the empowerment of the Word of God, the authority Jesus has given us as sons of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit who brings every word into manifestation in our lives.
We gather in Austin, Texas and in Douala, Cameroon — two cities, one family. Some of us have walked with God for decades. Some of us are still working out what we believe. Both are welcome in the same room.
So take your time. Look around.There is a seat here with your name on it.
— The Glorious Nation Family
Glorious Nation Church International is a Bible-believing, Christ-centered, Holy Spirit-filled and Kingdom-minded community of believers — committed to knowing God, loving people, preaching the Gospel and advancing the Kingdom of God throughout the nations.
Because Christ lives in us, we carry His light into dark places, His hope into hopeless situations, His truth into confused generations, His love into broken communities, and His glory into the nations.
We believe Jesus Christ is the only way to the Father, and our mandate is plain — go into all the world and preach the Gospel. We exist to reach the lost, restore the broken, awaken purpose, develop leaders, empower believers and release Kingdom ambassadors into the world.
Christ in you, the hope of glory.
Colossians 1:27
Christ in us is not merely a theological statement. It is our identity, our confidence, our message and our mandate.
The Reference Center
Class is not merely what we wear — class is who we are. We pursue excellence because we serve an excellent God, and we aspire to be a place where people encounter God, discover purpose, develop character and are equipped to influence their generation.
“Great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised; and his greatness is unsearchable.” — Psalm 145:3
A divine mandate to reveal the glory of God through the Gospel of Jesus Christ — carried by a people of His presence, His Word and His glory.
Raising fearless men and women of God
To raise fearless men and women of God across the globe — empowered by the Holy Spirit, grounded in Scripture, established in Christ, and passionately committed to advancing the Kingdom of God. Through the undiluted Word of God and intimate fellowship with the Holy Spirit, we seek to depopulate the kingdom of darkness and populate the Kingdom of God.
You are the light of the world. — Matthew 5:14
Knowing God. Revealing His love.
To preach, teach, demonstrate and embody the love of God while exposing this generation to the infinite wisdom, power, grace, presence and glory of God through Jesus Christ and fellowship with the Holy Spirit. God is love — and love is where every life we touch begins.
Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is love. — 1 John 4:8
A people sent to the nations
Our assignment is bigger than a building, bigger than a congregation, bigger than a city — our assignment is to the nations. Every transformed life becomes an instrument of transformation: every family a Kingdom centre, every workplace a mission field, every nation within reach of the Gospel.
Go into all the world and preach the gospel. — Mark 16:15
We Are Raising
Eight commitments that turn the mandate into everyday practice.
Proclaiming the Gospel without compromise.
Establishing believers in the truth of God’s Word.
Equipping people through the Holy Spirit.
Recovering lives from brokenness and hopelessness.
Bringing restoration, healing, correction and divine alignment.
Equipping people with spiritual and practical resources.
Bringing people back into fellowship with God through Christ.
Sending mature believers out as ambassadors of Christ.
This is who we are. This is what we do. This is what we carry.
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We transform lives through Christ.
The Gospel does more than change circumstances — it changes people. Broken hearts are healed, lost purpose is recovered, families are restored, minds are renewed, and ordinary people become extraordinary instruments in the hands of God.
If any man be in Christ, he is a new creature. — 2 Corinthians 5:17
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We help people discover purpose and direction.
Where there is confusion, we bring direction. Where there is uncertainty, we bring clarity. God has prepared a path for every believer, and our assignment includes helping people discover their God-given identity, gifts, calling and destiny.
I will instruct thee and teach thee in the way which thou shalt go. — Psalm 32:8
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We prepare the way for what God is bringing.
A forerunner goes ahead to prepare the way for others. We embrace new territories, pioneer Kingdom initiatives and raise leaders — honouring the foundations of those before us while preparing the way for those still to come.
Prepare ye the way of the Lord. — Isaiah 40:3
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We establish Kingdom standards of excellence.
A pacesetter establishes a standard others can follow. We do not pursue excellence to compete with people — we pursue excellence because we represent Christ. We are not called merely to fit into our generation; we are called to influence it.
Whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord. — Colossians 3:23
The Standards We Set
Excellence is not an event here — it is a culture. These are the Kingdom standards we hold ourselves to, in every room and every season.
“Whom he did predestinate, them he also called: and whom he called, them he also justified: and whom he justified, them he also glorified.” — Romans 8:30
My life has divine purpose.
I have been summoned for a divine assignment.
I have been declared righteous through faith in Christ.
The glory of God is my destiny in Christ.
Christ in us is the hope of glory. So we carry the glory, we reveal the glory, we live for the glory — and we give God all the glory.
Born in 2015 · Built on ChristEmpowered by the Holy Spirit · Sent to the Nations
Apostle Franklin (PhD) & Pastor Mirabel Tebid (PhD)
Austin, Texas
Apostle of the Word · Evangelist & Counselor
Franklin Tebid (PhD) is an Apostle of the Word, Minister of the Gospel, a preacher, and a Missionary to those in Need. He is married to his wife Pastor Mirabel Tebid-Fonji (PhD), an Evangelist and Counselor to families. They currently live in Austin, Texas.
Franklin and Mirabel are both from Central Africa, Cameroon, but migrated to the United States where they received and acknowledged the call of God in their lives. God brought these two together solely for His mission — which is Kingdom Business.
Through in-house meetings, Facebook and YouTube, they have been spreading the Gospel all over the world and are touching the lives of many. Both are deeply passionate about winning souls for the kingdom of God — taking the love of God to the lost sheep, manifesting the power of God, and teaching God's children to live in fulfillment and abundance in every area of their lives: their families, finances, careers, businesses and marriages.
The hands and hearts serving this house — faithful people carrying the work forward week after week.
A look back at the gatherings, celebrations, and everyday moments that make up this family.
Real stories from our family — of healing, provision, and prayers answered. If God has moved in your life, we'd love to hear it.
We'd love to welcome you into the Glorious Nation family — a place where you're known by name, strengthened in the Word, and sent out to serve God and the people around you.
Glorious Nation Church is a family of believers gathered to worship, grow, and serve — from Texas to Douala. Whatever season you're in, there's a seat for you and a community ready to walk it with you.