414715-Bekele,Yonas
Church Planting Team Member
San Diego California
The Block Church
February 24
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About My Family
My wife, Mena, and I recently got married and are stepping into this new season with excitement for how God will use our family for His glory. We believe ministry starts at home and desire to build a marriage rooted in the gospel, marked by love, humility and a heart to serve others. God called me into ministry at 17, and for more than a decade, I’ve discipled middle-school, high-school and college students.
I’ve also helped several church plants launch by leading children’s, youth and men’s ministries, as well as preaching and teaching. We love spending time with family and friends, trying new restaurants, hiking and enjoying good coffee.
I’ve also helped several church plants launch by leading children’s, youth and men’s ministries, as well as preaching and teaching. We love spending time with family and friends, trying new restaurants, hiking and enjoying good coffee.
About My Church Plant
God has placed a deep burden on our hearts to see San Diego transformed by the gospel. In partnership with the Send Network, we are planting The Block Church, a new church committed to bringing the hope of Jesus to every block and every person—especially the least, the last and the lost. San Diego is a vibrant, diverse city, but also filled with spiritual brokenness and people longing for hope, purpose and community. Our vision is to see neighborhoods renewed, families restored and lives changed by the power of the gospel.
I am currently serving as a full-time church planting resident with New Vision Church, being equipped, building a core team and preparing for the launch of The Block Church in Fall 2026.
I am currently serving as a full-time church planting resident with New Vision Church, being equipped, building a core team and preparing for the launch of The Block Church in Fall 2026.
NAMB Church Planting
Millions living in North America have not been reached with the gospel. But a new church makes change possible in an unreached neighborhood.
Send Network church planters immerse themselves in a community, learning the rhythms and culture as they establish relationships with the lost. A church plant grows out of the evangelism efforts of the planter and his core team.
Send Network church planters immerse themselves in a community, learning the rhythms and culture as they establish relationships with the lost. A church plant grows out of the evangelism efforts of the planter and his core team.
