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The Reverend Ike Resource Center
At 11:00 am on November 28, 2023 a gathering of people from all walks, unified by the impact of Reverend Ike in their lives, joyously celebrated the groundbreaking of the future Reverend Ike Resource Center, dedicated to his legacy of life-changing ministry.
The soulful ceremony, led by Bishop Jack Bomar, featured stirring Gullah songs from the Fellowship Community Choir, heartfelt words from Rev. Mrs. Ike, local clergy and government officials, Yoruba libation, and blessing of the land by Oba Adejuyigbe Adefunmi II, and members of the Oyotunji African Village, West African drumming and chanting with Rev. Ike's son, Xavier Eikerenkoetter, and a ceremonial turning of the soil by family and board members.
The forthcoming center is to be located on the property at the United Church of Jesus Christ for All People in Beaufort, South Carolina. This was the first church Rev. Ike built in the beloved Low Country land of his origins, which served as both his nurturing grounds and launching pad to the heights of metaphysical evangelistic ministry.
The building will serve as a global destination, resource, and community center that honors Rev. Ike’s historic legacy. It will contain artifacts, personal belongings, writings, recordings, books that Rev. Ike used in his studies, and more (maybe even one of his cars!). It will introduce and inspire visitors with the man, the message, the ministry, and the mind known as Rev. Ike.
Arial view of the Reverend Ike Resource Center, to be built next to the UNITED Church, Beaufort, SC.
Photo (from left to right): Annette and Xavier Eikerenkoetter, and Rev. Mrs. Ike/Eula Dent Eikerenkoetter (Reverend Ike’s daughter-in-law, son, and wife), “Rev. Kev” Kevin Kitrell Ross, Senior Minister and Spiritual Director Unity of Sacramento Church, and Bishop Dr. Jack L. Bomar, Presiding Minister, Hillside International Truth Center and UNITED Church in Beaufort, SC.
Photo Album
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A look at the plans, complete with Eula's Garden, in honor of Reverend Ike's wife, Eula Dent Eikerenkoetter, that will be between the Church and the New Resource Center.
The future home of the Reverend Ike Resource Center and Rev. Ike's first church, founded in 1962, as noted on the sign.
The Reverend Ike Resource Center will be constructed in the lot adjacent to the church.
The golden shovel and hat from the groundbreaking ceremony.
A close-up of the signature wall on the left side of UNITED Church. "It's how everyone knows us," said Dawn Peebles, the secretary of UNITED Church.
Front view of the UNITED Church sign.
During the ceremony, Bishop Jack L. Bomar, D. Min., watches as the commemorative plaque is presented to Eula Eikerenkoetter (Rev. Mrs. Ike), beloved wife and business partner of Rev. Ike.
Rev. Xavier Eikerenkoetter leads the gathering in drumming and singing of a traditional West African song called Kassa to call forth the bounty of the land.
Eula Dent Eikerenkoetter, (Rev. Mrs. Ike), expresses her excitement for the new center that will honor the legacy of Rev. Ike and serve as a destination for visitors and the Beaufort community.
Xavier Eikerenkoetter addresses the guests while standing amidst the ceremonial shovels.
A photograph of Rev. Ike is displayed in the community area of the UNITED church.
Eula Dent Eikerenkoetter, (Rev. Mrs. Ike), and Rev. Kev with Rev. Ike's newly published biography.
Pastor Isaac Gordon III and "Star Cleo." Mother Cleo was a member of Rev. Ike's first choir; both are favorites at UNITED.
The architect's stunning rendering of the the magnificent new Reverend Ike Resource Center in Beaufort, SC.
The aerial drawing of the Rev. Ike Resource Center depicts the existing church on the left and the new center on the right.