Beka Shiferaw
Beka Shiferaw

Bishoftu, Ethiopia

Graphic Design & Digital Strategy
Bishoftu, Ethiopia
3+ years

Engineer-turned-creative using digital tools and design to advance the gospel.

Born in Bishoftu, Beka Shiferaw discovered the power of digital platforms as a freshman at the University of Gondar. While studying Mechanical Engineering, he joined his campus fellowship's digital team, where he found a passion for using creative tools to serve God. During his university years, Beka connected with the Great Commission Ministry Ethiopia (GCME) digital team and served as a volunteer. After graduating, he answered God's call and joined GCME as a full-time digital strategist in January 2021. Beka currently focuses on graphics and design for online evangelism, supporting both digital tools and church engagement strategies. His mission is to use creativity to communicate the gospel with clarity and visual impact.
Recent Updates

Evangelism Design Campaign

April 2025

Designed visuals for a social media series that reached over 200K youth online with gospel-centered messaging.

Training Local Designers

February 2025

Facilitated a workshop for local church creatives on using design for ministry impact.

New Branding for Mentorship Tools

December 2024

Led the branding and UI design for GCME's updated mentorship platforms.

Support Needs

Monthly Support

$600/month

To serve full-time as a graphics and visual strategy lead

Design Software Licenses

$300/year

Adobe and other pro tools for high-quality creative output

Graphics Tablet

$200

For improved digital drawing and design workflow

Prayer Requests
  • Creative inspiration to design with purpose
  • Continued growth in graphic and visual communication skills
  • Provision for design tools and resources
  • Opportunities to reach more youth through visual storytelling