Originally from South Africa, Hamilton Filmalter was born again at the age of six.  A decade later, while seeking God for a fresh move of the Holy Spirit, he was baptized in the Holy Spirit.  In 1981, to prepare for the ministry, he entered Hatfield Training Center (a Bible college in Pretoria, South Africa).  While a student there, Hamilton experienced a powerful encounter with the Holy Spirit.  From this encounter came the vision and the call for his present ministry.

After graduating in 1984 with a B. A. Th. degree, God moved Hamilton into pastoral ministry where he served as an associate pastor before pioneering a church with his wife, Helena.

Toward the end of 1991, God began to speak to Hamilton and Helena about a fresh outpouring of the Holy Spirit and once again confirmed the vision of reaching the nations for Christ (Ezek. 47: 1-12).  This renewing of the vision led to the birth of River of Life Ministries in June, 1992.

After submitting themselves to Word of Faith Christian Center and Pastor Jimmy Crompton, Hamilton and Helena, along with their young son Izak, began to travel all over  South Africa.  Their journey eventually led them to Uganda, Kenya, Ireland, the United Kingdom and in 1994 to the United States.

Hamilton and his family have traveled extensively in the United States and abroad, bringing a fresh impartation and stirring revival wherever they go.

The year 2000 brought a fresh desire to dig open the wells of healing.  Since the spring of 2001, Hamilton has been focusing on healing and miracle revival meetings.

“As you go, preach this message:  ‘The Kingdom of heaven is near.’  Heal the sick, raise the dead, cleanse those who have leprosy, drive out demons.  Freely you have received, freely give.”

Do you thirst for a powerful move of God’s Spirit?  Is your ground dry and longing for the pure living water that flows from the throne of God?  Then, let Hamilton Filmalter bring the refreshing season that comes with an outpouring of the Spirit and its reviving fire.