Pastor Francis Bongay is a Sierra Leonean- American and a devoted husband of lady Evangelist Heather Bongay they are proud parents of six children and have built their life together on a strong foundation of love faith and service. As Chief Executive Officer of IYE Corporation and IYE Properties, LLC, Pastor Francis Williams Bongay manages affiliated firms that together provide clients with solutions in the real estate development and construction sectors. Focusing on projects throughout the Southeast United States and West Africa, Pastor Francis Williams Bongay’s enterprises also undertake high-quality interior renovation, demolition, and infrastructure building. A Sierra Leone native, Pastor. Bongay has led strategic acquisition of a diversity of U.S. properties, particularly in the greater Atlanta area, since 2005. His companies also provide transportation, check-cashing, and other community-focused services. Pastor Bongay’s business interests extend to residential construction and agriculture development projects that provide distinct economic and employment benefits to Africans and Americans at large. One of the major West African initiatives that Pastor Francis Williams Bongay guides involve the replacement of hand water pumps with sophisticated systems that use drilled water wells. Through this project, IYE Corporation is committed to achieving a vision of safe and affordable drinking water for vulnerable populations that need a consistent water supply.
Francis Bongay vision for ministry reaches far beyond the traditional confines of church. He embraces marketplace ministry as a powerful avenue to make a christ centered impact on those who feel disconnected or in need of hope with a heart for his community. He is also working as Chaplain under Chief Chaplain Dr. Gregory Pollard at the Fulton County sheriff’s office.bringing comfort counsel and spiritual strength to the first responders and their families.
Engaged closely with his wife’s charitable organization World Children’s Dreams, Pastor. Bongay also supports efforts to bring necessities such as shelter, clothing, and food to West African communities. Pastor Francis Bongay is currently the Senior Pastor at The Francis Bongay Ministry. This Ministry has rapidly grown as a force for evangelism; because of the anointing of God's Spirit and the faithfulness of our Covenant Partners. The Ministry is combining our gospel and humanitarian efforts where we are feeding thousands of people and blessing families with much needed support in through our Outdoor Crusades. The Lord has enlarged our vision to hold big outdoor meetings in tents, on big fields, and in stadiums where large masses of people may gather to hear the Word of God and witness the Lord’s Miracle Working Power! We encourage you to join with us as Partners in Soul-Winning Evangelism! Emigrating to the United States more than a decade ago, Pastor Bongay has a Masters Degree in Telecommunications at Vanderbilt University. He established Leone Telecommunication in Atlanta and directed engineering and installation activities that encompassed clients such as AT&T Inc., Media 1, and Comcast Corporation. With a passion for family-focused activities, Pastor Francis Williams Bongay enjoys playing soccer in his free time