About Us
Emmanuel Ministries is part of
Peniel Ministries International
By way of introduction, Peniel Ministries Argentina is a
Charismatic /Pentecostal organization in Argentina since
1948. Our local organization is called "Asociación
Evangélica Asambleas Bíblicas" and is registered with the
Argentine Government as a national goodwill non-profit
religious organization. Worldwide, we are better known as
the "Peniel" churches.
Pastor John C. Miller oversees the Peniel Ministry in
Argentina which includes more than 30 churches in Argentina,
2 children's orphanages, 3 Bible Schools, 5 Christian FM
radio stations, a Spanish magazine called "RHEMA". and
missionary works in other countries.
Pastor John C. Miller's father is Dr R. Edward Miller,
founder of the Peniel churches in Argentina. He came from
the United States as missionary in 1948. You probably have
heard of one of his many books entitled "Thy God Reigneth".
There he tells the story of the revival after much seeking
in Mendoza, (where John was born) in 1949, and the deep
intercessions, angelic visitation, prophecies and
fulfillment in City Bell that were instrumental in bringing
about the revival which changed our country. He ministered
in Argentina till 1974 wherein he began extensive traveling
around the world. He then pioneered a church in Atlanta,
Georgia USA called "Peniel Worship Center", which he
pastored until November of 1998.
The Peniel church is well known In Argentina as the pioneers
of praise, worship and entering into the presence of God.
John C. Miller has had the privilege of being present in
over 10 revivals and moves of God in Argentina:
In 1949, As a infant, he was present in the outpouring of
the Holy Spirit in Mendoza.
In 1952, as a child, he was in the City Bell Bible school,
when in the times of deep intercession and angelic
visitation, the strong man of Argentina was bound.
In 1954 in the fulfillment of those promises the country was
changed with the Tommy Hicks healing Campaign. John grew up
under his fathers ministry in Mar Del Plata where the Bible
Institute, children's home and the first Peniel church was
built. After finishing High School, John traveled to the
United States for bible School training, where he received
the calling from God to the ministry in Argentina.
In 1967 the "Charismatic" move was reaching over
denominational barriers in Argentina with many receiving the
baptism of the Holy Ghost.
In 1968, while in Argentina on vacation for a few weeks,
revival broke out amongst the Seminary students, it was a
unforgettable time. Deep worship, cleansing and
intercession. The glory of God was manifested in a way never
to be forgotten. John felt called to stay on in Argentina,
as a student in the Bible School. There he met and soon
married his lovely wife Maria (or "Peachy") in 1969. He
pastored his first church in Córdoba. Invited back to Mar
del Plata to take on the administration of his fathers
institute and orphanage, he returned.
In 1971 revival broke out again amongst the students in the
Bible School. This move was warfare. As Dr R. Edward Miller
(or "Papi" as he was lovingly called) accepted invitations
to go out and minister along with a group of students, the
revival soon reached out into other cities. As he ministered
and students cried out to God, revivals soon broke out in
other places. Many new works were established as a result of
this move. In 1974 Edward Miller responds to God's calling
to leave Argentina and visit other nations. He then leaves
the heavy responsibility of the Church, Bible School and
children's home in Mar Del Plata in the hands of his young
son John and María.
In 1976 John is blessed with a fresh move of God that breaks
out first amongst the students, then in the church. This was
a move of repentance, deep cleansing and intercession that
changed and marked many lives in the church and Bible
School. Although they enjoyed Gods presence in their midst,
the country was plunged into a dark period that included
guerilla warfare and military rulership and the shedding of
much blood. Miraculous works of Gods provision, protection
and blessings were seen in this time. A time of church
planting followed. In 1983 God wakes John in the middle of
the night and tell him to leave Mar Del Plata a now
flourishing work, after 10 years of ministry, and take on
the pastorship of the Buenos Aires church and the overseeing
of the Peniel churches.
In 1984 the Spirit of God began again to move upon the
waters of Argentina, raising up Carlos Annacondia, a nut and
bolt manufacturer using him with much power and miracles.
Campaigns all over Argentina followed, and for the first
time since 1954 the country was impacted as thousands upon
thousands were brought into the Kingdom.
In 1988, another move of God broke out in the Peniel church
in Buenos Aires that lasted for many months. As pastor John
C. Miller ministered daily for months the Spirit moved in
deep cleansing, power, intercession, healing and repentance.
Visions of heaven and hell brought sinners to repentance,
and saints to restoration. Sometimes These visitations were
in peoples homes in the middle of their sleep. Such power
flowed in that move as we never saw before.
In 1992 God singled out Claudio Freidzon a practically
unknown assembly of God pastor in a Benny Hinn crusade and
anointed him. He returned to his church in Buenos Aires to
find that God was touching people in a new way as he lay
hands on them. Crusades followed as people came from distant
parts of Argentina by bus, rail, plane to receive this
"fresh anointing" of the Holy Spirit. Power, faith,
restoration and joy swept the church back into harmony with
God.
In 1994 another move of God broke out in the Peniel work.
joy and laughter drove out inhibitions and brought in many
of our young people that were backslidden. As a result, many
were called out to separate themselves unto God and enter
into Bible School to seek God and to prepare to serve Him.
At that time, and in obedience to a word given in a night
vision, pastor John C. Miller made his first trip to Taiwan.
It was in the midst of the revival move. The question in his
mind was, would revival follow him or was is just for
Argentina? Revival followed. In the 12 churches he visited
at that time, the Spirit of God moved in joy unspeakable and
full of glory, bringing his people repentance, restoration,
renewal and visions of glory. Things that "eye hath not
seen, nor ear heard nor entered into the heart of man ...God
hath prepared for them that love Him" (1 Cor. 2:9) These are
the things we have seen heard and partaken of here in
Argentina.
In 1998, Johns father, Dr R. Edward Miller, living in
Atlanta, USA, became deathly ill of terminal prostate
cancer. Aged 82, weak and ready to go home, he considered
his John's invitation to return to his adopted land
Argentina. One morning God spoke to him in no uncertain
terms to arrange his house and "return to Argentina". As he
limped on the plane, he thought he was to return only to be
buried. To spend his last days with his son John. But God
had other plans. Prayers were lifted on his behalf by those
he had once ministered life unto. As result, he was
miraculously healed and restored to health. In 1999, now
restored to full strength he is ministering up to 5 times a
week both in the Church and Bible Seminary, as well as in
conferences.
In October 1999 a fresh move of God broke out in our Bible
School in Buenos Aires and fanned out to many other churches
as well. The "river of living waters" we call it for lack
any better description. Refreshing, infilling, cleansing,
pure love, rejoicing, soul restoring, river of wine, virtual
reality, are only some words used to describe this move.
This river of life, as Jesus promised, flows in all they
that are athirst.
For this reason, and many, many more. God is leading pastor
John Miller again to move out and share with other lands and
people the wonders of the reviving renewal of the presence
of God. He feels as the 4 lepers, spoiling the tents of the
Syrians in the midst of the famine of Samaria, saying, "this
is a day of good tidings...we.. go.. and tell the kings
household. (2 Kings 7:9) For further reference you may
contact these well known Argentine pastors: Carlos
Annacondia, Pedro Ibarra, Omar Cabrera. Just ask about
Peniel churches and pastor John C. Miller.
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