Pastor Joseph Ardayfio is an anointed bible teacher and evangelist, commissioned to proclaim the reality of the Gospel of Christ and the relevance of God’s Word in our modern day culture and society. A gifted communicator, he is known for fusing together rich biblical insight with humor and creativity, bringing the gospel alive through media and the arts. Professionally, Pastor Joseph is a practicing intellectual property attorney, engineer + multimedia designer, with vast experience in the business world. A son of Ghanaian heritage, he was born in Monrovia, Liberia and became of age in the United States. Pastor Joseph gave his heart to the Lord at an early age and began serving in ministry at 10 years old. During his over 20 years of ministry, he has served as a Children's Church Minister, Director of Audio-visual & Television Ministry, Armor-bearer and in Legal Outreach Ministry. Most recently, he served as the College and Young Adult Pastor under the leadership of Bishop G.A. Thompson at Jubilee Christian Church in Mattapan, MA. Pastor Joseph has been affiliated with the Assemblies of God, Church of God in Christ (COGIC), and Church Without Walls International (Bishop G.A. Thompson). Pastor Joseph holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Michigan, a Juris Doctorate from Suffolk University Law School, and is currently pursuing his Masters in Divinity in Theology and Apologetics from Liberty University. Pastor Joseph resides in Boston, MA with his wife, Pastor Ophelia and son, Nehemiah Joseph Nii Aryee.

The Apostle Paul, during his second missionary journey, traveled through the region of Macedonia to share the gospel.  Similar to the challenges of his first journey, Paul met significant opposition to the message of Christ.  After reaching Athens, Paul became distressed as he noticed that the city around him was going to ruins and filled with all types of idols.  Prompted by the Holy Spirit, Paul reasoned in the Jewish synagogues, as well as in the marketplace day by day regarding the importance of Jesus Christ.  As the curiosity of the hearers was piqued, Paul was invited to speak at Mars Hill before the Areopagus - a tribunal with special jurisdiction in matters of morals and religion.  This became known as the speech “To an Unknown God.”  While the people were looking for an unknown God, Paul proclaimed that the true God can be known to all men as the Creator and Lord of the universe; who does not inhabit material shrines; who is not dependent on the offerings of his creatures but bestows on them life and everything else that they need.  Paul called his hearers to repent and submit to the knowledge of God, since he is not only Creator of all but judge of all.

 

In 2008, the Lord began to speak to Pastor Joseph regarding the city that God has placed him in.  As he looked around Boston, he realized that Boston was our modern day Athens.  A center of culture, history, education, and government, Boston and the New England region have a significant importance in the shaping of our nation.  Under God’s direction, Mars Hill Fellowship Church has been established to proclaim the reality of the gospel to develop balanced Christians who live Christ-centered lives.