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  • I’m not afraid to die, heaven is my home – Pastor Adeboye

    I’m not afraid to die, heaven is my home – Pastor Adeboye

    …says I don’t want to live up to 120 years old

    The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (Worldwide), Pastor Enoch Adeboye has said he is not afraid of death because he is sure of making heaven.

    The revered cleric noted that it was not how long a man lives that matters but how well he impacted people around him.

    Adeboye revealed this in Minna, Niger State while delivering a message at the birthday service held at the Justice Idris Legbo Kutigi International Conference Centre in honour of Pastor Yerima El-Samaila of the Faith Foundation Church who turned 70 years on Monday.

    He also disclosed that he did not think he would preside over the 80th birthday service of the celebrant.

    “It is not how long you live but how well you spend your life, I don’t want to be 120 years old, longevity is good but there is a limit.

    “People don’t want to die because they don’t know where they are going, I know where I am going, I have seen heaven, I have seen my house in heaven, I know what is waiting for me there, heaven is beautiful, and I can’t wait to go.

    “I want to finish what I have to do here and finish it well, any of us can go at any moment we have to get ready for home.”

    He, therefore, challenged Christians to be committed to God more than ever before, saying that: “Many Christians are getting distracted from God”.

    Christians should not forget the most important reason why they are here, adding that it was to show God’s glory.

    He advised other men of God to ‘stop playing church and become committed to the almighty God and do their utmost so that when they are leaving they can also say they have fulfilled their purpose’.

    Adeboye thanked God for the life of the celebrant, his family, his ministry and commitment to God.

    “It takes a man like you to bring me to Minna at a time like this and I rejoice that I could come.”

    Pastor Adeboye and his wife later joined Pastor El- Samaila in the cutting of the 70th birthday cake which he (Adeboye) presented to the celebrant.

    TheNewsGuru.com reports that dignitaries at the event include the Niger State Governor represented by the Commissioner for Information, Mr Jonathan Tsado Vatsa, a former information minister, Professor Jerry Gana and other clergymen from different denominations.

  • JUST IN: Adeboye visits Buhari in London [Photos]

    The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, on Friday visited President Muhammadu Buhari at the Abuja House, London.

    TheNewsGuru.com reports that President Buhari traveled for medical check-up in London on Sunday, May 7, more than a month he came back into the country from a previous medical vacation.

    The Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Mr. Femi Adesina, posted two photographs taken during Adeboye’s visit on his Facebook page.

    In one of the pictures, Buhari and his visitor were seated on a sofa while he was scanning through a book which is suspected to be from the religious leader.

    A bag which appeared to have been used to take the book to the President was placed in between Buhari and Adeboye.

    In the second picture, the President and his guest were seen in a handshake while standing.

    Adesina captioned the photographs with “President Buhari receives General Overseer Worldwide Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye at the Abuja House London on 18th Aug 2017.”

    Adeboye visited the President about 24 hours after the President of the Senate, Bukola Saraki; and the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, paid him a similar visit.

    It will be recalled that the Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, had paid a similar visit to the ailing.

    Adesina had announced in a statement that the Archbishop visited Buhari, who he described as his friend, at Abuja House, London.

    The presidential spokesman quoted Welby as saying during the visit that he was delighted to see the rapid recovery Buhari has made from his health challenges.

    The Anglican priest was further quoted as describing the President’s recovery as a testimony to the healing powers of God, and answer to prayers of millions of people around the world.

    The statement read, “The cleric pledged to continue praying for both President Buhari and Nigeria.

    ” In his response, the Nigerian President thanked Archbishop Welby, whom he noted had always stood by him at critical times, and wished him God’s continued grace in his spiritual duty of leading the Anglican Communion worldwide.”

    TheNewsGuru.com reports that the ailing Nigerian leader has been receiving guests from Nigeria since he departed the country on May 7.

    TheNewsGuru.com reports that on Thursday, Senate President Bukola Saraki and Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara also visited the president.

  • Pastor Adeboye touched more lives than Nigerian politicians – Obasanjo

    Former President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo has described the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christians Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adeboye has a man who have touched more lives in the country more than politicians.

    Obasanjo who gave this remark at the book presentation of “Pastor E.A. Adeboye: His Life and Calling” at the Auditorium of the RCCG Youth Centre, along the Lagos/Ibadan expressway on Tuesday, also revealed how Adeboye personally influenced his life.

    According to the former President, “as a politician, we are supposed to touch lives, but, for Pastor Adeboye, he has touched more lives than politicians. He has been a man of God with a difference, whom I benefited from personally when I was consulting to contest the 1999 election.”

    Obasanjo, said, “I was told not to reveal my coming here by Mummy (Adeboye’s wife). How can I come to you without calling you? But, that was the instruction. Until I am in this hall, I never see anything about this programme. That means we have committed sins by keeping this secret from you and we seek for forgiveness from you and I am sure we have been forgiven.”

    On the book, Obasanjo noted that the 40 authors said to have written the book was not enough.

    “Because we are still going to write the epilogue of Daddy and when we are going to do that, we are not going to be 40, but millions and I pray that you will be there to witness the epilogue of your live and calling,” Obasanjo said.

    Wife of Pastor Adeboye, Pastor Mrs. Folu Adeboye said that the book was completely produced without the knowledge of her husband “because it is part of the year of surprises we are going to be having.”

    She acknowledged the role played by the 40 authors in ensuring that the publication is near perfect, “because only God can be perfect,” she said.

    Among the top dignitaries present at the occasion is the Acting President, Yemi Osinbanjo, his wife, Dolapo and other top RCCG pastors and members.

  • Adeboye, Oyedepo stress need for Nigerians to praise God continuously

    In the face of daunting challenges in Nigeria, General Overseer of The Redeemed Christian Church of God, (RCCG) Pastor Enoch Adeboye, and his Winner’s Chapel, counterpart, Bishop David Oyedepo, both stressed the importance of praising God regardless of whatever one is passing through.

    Dressed in a green outfit, Adeboye who took the pulpit after songs from the Mass Choir of over a thousand members preached praise, showing why there is no excuse for one not to praise God.

    He said among every set of people, there are three subsets, comprising those who have lost battles in life, those still engaged in battles, and those who have won battles recent

    The RCCG General Overseer, in his ministration at the occasion, described life as a battle field.

    Speaking on the main theme of the convention, “Halleluyah”, on Day Five of the programme, Pastor Adeboye said most human beings do not always praise God when battling life challenges, forgetting past victories that God had bestowed on them.

    ‘’In any congregation, there are three categories of people, those who have just lost a battle, those who are in the midst of a terrific battle and those who have just won a battle and yet the Bible says everybody should praise Him”, he said.

    Similarly, David Oyedepo, founder of Living Faith Church Worldwide, also known as Winners’ Chapel, stressed the importance of praise.

    He listed the power of praise as including the invitation of God’s presence and glory, which provides His favour, healing, access to revelation, breakthrough, and fresh oil.

    Oyedepo, addressing the gathering, enjoined the faithful to cultivate the habit of praising God at all times, saying praising God activates God’s wonder, brings down His presence, bring about supernatural breakthrough among others.

    Speaking on the topic: ‘’Understanding the wonder of praise”, Oyedepo warned against murmuring among Christians, saying such behaviour only complicates one’s challenges.

    The prayer event was ‎witnessed by Acting President Yemi Osinbajo, state governors, including Godwin Obaseki of Edo, Udom Emmanuel of Akwa Ibom, Samuel Ortom of Benue, former governor of Ondo state, Olusegun Mimiko and other top political office holders, top traditional leaders, and many other dignitaries.

  • Oyedepo, Adeboye, Oritsejafor, 4 other Nigerian pastors make Forbes world 20 richest pastors

    Seven Nigerian pastors have made it to the list of top 20 richest pastors in the world and their estimated net worth in the latest release by Forbes.

    The list, which is a collection of men of God all over the world, sees the founder of the Universal Church of the Kingdom of God in Brazil, Pastor Edir Macedo in number one spot.

    General Overseer of Living Faith Church, Bishop David Oyedepo tops the lists of Nigeria pastors in the fifth position in the world ranking, while Pastor Enoch Adeboye occupies the sixth position.

    See the list below:

    1. Edir Macedo is a Brazilian pastor and preacher worth $1.1 billion. Macedo is the founder of Universal Church of the Kingdom of God. He is also the founder of Grupo Record and Record News. Macedo is the richest pastor in the world.
    2. Kenneth Copeland is the founder and owner of Kenneth Copeland Ministries. His church is located on a 1,500-acre campus and the property has loads of structures. He has a net worth of $760 million.
    3. Pat Robertson’s net worth is $500 million. Pat Robertson is an executive chairman, media tycoon, and a Southern Baptist minister. Robertson has amassed this wealth from setting up many corporations and organizations, and a University too.

    The International Family Entertainment Inc. (ABC Family Channel), the Christian Broadcasting Network (CBN), the American Center for Law & Justice (ACLJ, the Christian Coalition, Regent University, Operation Blessing International Relief and Development Corporation, a Boeing 757 Flying Hospital, and CBN Asia were founded by Pat Robertson.

    1. George Foreman is a former professional boxer who is worth $250 million. He is a preacher at The Church of Lord Jesus Christ in Houston. Recently, he released a book entitled God in My Corner: A Spiritual Memoir.
    2. Bishop David Oyedepo is a Nigerian preacher. He is the founder of Faith Tabernacle, Canaanland, Ota; Living Faith Church Worldwide A.K.A Winners Chapel International World Headquarters. Oyedepo has two universities – Landmark and Convenant University. He is worth $150 million. He is the richest pastor in Nigeria and Africa.
    3. Pastor E.A Adeboye is General Overseer of Redeemed Christian Church of God. He is worth $130 million.
    4. Bishop Ayodele Oritsejafor is one of the richest pastors in Nigeria. He is also worth $120 million. He has investments in banking, real estate, transportation and the media.
    1. Prophet Uebert Angel is the founder of the Spirit Embassy Church. He is very popular and associates with both the less privilege and widows in his country. He is rumored to be worth $60 million.
    1. Chris Oyakhilome is the founder of Christ Embassy and his church boast of up to 40,000 membership. He is worth up to $50 million. Many of his church members are politicians and entrepreneurs.
    1. Benny Hinn runs a program titled Miracle Crusade and the programs are usually held in big stadiums. He is worth up to $42 million.
    1. Joel Osteen is a pastor, televangelist and has also written a number of Christian books. The name of his church is Lakewood Church Houston Texas. His net worth is $40 million.
    1. Pastor Tshifinwa Irene is Divine Truth World Restoration Services for World peace by Jesus Christ. She is a televangelist and her church is situated in Venda.
    1. Creflo Dollar is a pastor and a teacher of the Word of God. Name of his church is World Changers Church International. He is a popular pastor in the United States and he is worth up to $27 million.
    1. Pastor Ray Macaulay is based in South Africa. The name of his church is Rhema Bible Church. He received his training in 1979 and he started his church afterward with his family.
    1. Billy Graham is a very popular televangelist and preaches on many radio and television stations. His net worth is $25 million.
    1. Rick Warren is the founder of Saddleback Church Lake Forest California. He is worth $25 million.
    1. Bishop T.D. Jakes is worth $18 million. He produces movie and he is a preacher and a writer. His house costs up to $1,700,000.
    1. Prophet T.B. Joshua is also one of the richest pastors in Nigeria and he is a philanthropist. The name of his church is Synagogue Church of All Nations. He is worth up to $15 million.
    1. Pastor Matthew Ashimolowo is the founder of Kingsway International Christian Center located in the United Kingdom. He is worth over $10 million.
    1. Chris Okotie was a pop star before switching to preaching as a pastor. His hit song ‘Show Me Your Backside’ was popular in the 80s. The name of his church is Household of God Church. He is worth $10 million.
  • Adeboye, Kumuyi,Oyedepo others ask Christian students to boycott Arabic classes

    Adeboye, Kumuyi,Oyedepo others ask Christian students to boycott Arabic classes

    The General Overseers of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG, Pastor Enoch Adeboye; The Redeemed Evangelical Mission (TREM), Bishop Mike Okonkwo; Living Faith Church, Bishop David Oyedepo; Deeper Life Church, Pastor WF Kumuyi among others, have ordered Christian students across the country to boycott Arabic Studies amid reports that the subject was made compulsory.

    Also present at the meeting were Rev. (Dr.) Mercy Ezekiel, the National Coordinator of Christian Pentecostal Mission (CPM), Pastor Wale Oke and the General Overseer of the Thronegrace Mission, Pastor Emmanuel Nuhu Kure.

    The top pastors spoke, recently, after a meeting in Lagos under the auspices of the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN).

    They also called for immediate reversal of the revised Basic Education Curriculum, especially the collapse of Christian Religious Studies (CRS) as part of an omnibus subject known as Religion and National Values, and maintained that CRS should stand on its own as a separate subject just as it has always been.

    They criticised the move to impose Arabic Studies on every secondary school student in the country, stating that the Federal Government has no right to force any Nigerian student at any level to study Arabic Studies.

    They said that the proviso in the revised curriculum that every student must take either French or Arabic Studies compulsorily in a country where French teachers are scarce was an attempt to impose Arabic Studies on Christian students.

    Articulating the position of the Fellowship, Omobude, who is also the PFN National President, Oyedepo, Okonkwo and Wale Oke urged Christian students in any part of the country to resist such imposition, stressing that “we are aware of orchestrated plans to subtly use this policy as a means of forceful religious indoctrination and we maintain our stand against it.”

    “Government has no right to force subjects on any any Nigerian child neither does it have the authority to drop Christian Religious Studies at the Senior Secondary School level while asking him/her to continue to read Islamic Studies which he/she cannot do at university level,” Oyedepo said, emphasising that by stopping CRS, automatically meant that it would not be embraced at the tertiary institutions.

    Citing a case in Kwara State where a Christian female student was allegedly beaten and forced to take Arabic Studies against her wish, Omobude expressed concern at the contention and controversy that have attended the revised Basic Education Curriculum, especially the unnecessary collapse of CRS as part of an omnibus subject known as Religion and National Values.

  • Adeboye, Okonjo-Iweala, Sanusi, others make list of 100 Most Reputable People on Earth

    Adeboye, Okonjo-Iweala, Sanusi, others make list of 100 Most Reputable People on Earth

    Respected cleric and General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, former Minister of Finance, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Emir of Kano, Mallam Sanusi Lamido Sanusi, and four other Nigerians have been listed among the Most Reputable People on Earth in 2017.

    Global performance-reputation management consulting agency, Reputation Poll International made this announcement in its inaugural list of 100 Most Reputable People on Earth released on Monday.

    According to the highly-revered group, the list comprises individuals across the globe, who have amassed high reputation for themselves through their works and achievements.

    The list features popular individuals from diverse sectors including: policy, entertainment, leadership, education, business, religion, et al.

    Other Nigerian listed are Bishop Oyedepo of Winners Chapel, former Minister of Agriculture and President of Africa Development Bank, (AfDB) Dr. Femi Adesina, ace writer and author of Half of a Yellow Sun, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, Emir of Kano, Sanusi Lamido Sanusi, ex-minister of Education, Oby Ezekwesili.

    Other world leaders in the list are: Pope Francis of the Roman Catholic Church, Desmond Tutu, a Retired Bishop, Anglican as well as Queen Elizabeth II, the Queen, United Kingdom and among others.

    See full list below:

    1.Aamir Khan || Actor
    2.Adele || Singer
    3.Akinwumi Adesina || President, African Development Bank
    4.Alex Ferguson || Global Ambassador, Manchester United
    5.Alexis Tsipras || Prime Minister, Greece
    6.Andrew D. Hamilton || Former Vice-Chancellor, University of Oxford
    7.Angelina Jolie || Actress
    8.António Guterres || Secretary-General, UN
    9.Aung San Suu Kyi || Politician & Diplomat
    10.Barack & Michelle Obama || Fomer First Family, USA
    11.Benjamin Netanyahu || Prime Minister, Israel
    12.Bill & Melinda Gates || Co-Founders, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
    13.Billy Graham || Evangelist
    14.Bishop David Oyedepo || General Overseer, Living Faith Church Worldwide
    15.Brian Chesky || CEO, Airbnb
    16.Calestous Juma || Professor/ Author, Havard
    17.Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie || Activist
    18.Chris Anderson || CEO, 3D Robotics
    19.Christiane Amanpour || TV Host, CNN
    20.Christiano Ronaldo || Athelete, Real Madrid
    21Christine Lagarde || Managing Director, International Monetary Fund
    22.Dalai Lama || Dalai Lama
    23.Daniel Ek || Founder, Spotify
    24.Darren Walker || President, Ford Foundation
    25.David Beckham || Former Athelete
    26.Denzel Washington || Actor
    27.Desmond Tutu || Retired Bishop, Anglican
    28.Dr Okonjo Iweala || Former Finance Minister, Nigeria
    29.Dr Paul Enenche || Senior Pastor, Dunamis International Gospel Centre
    30.Charles Fombrum || Co-Founder/Chairman, Reputation International
    31.Elizabeth Warren || Senator, Massachusetts
    32.Ellen De Generes || TV Host, Ellen Show
    33.Elon Musk || CEO, SpaceX
    34.Emma Watson || Actress
    35.Evan Spiegel || CEO, Snap Inc
    36.Graça Machel DBE || Co-Founder, Africa Progress Panel
    37Helen Clark || Politician, New Zealand
    38.K. Rowling || Writer
    39.Jack Ma || Founder, Alibaba Group
    40.Jackie Chan || Actor
    41.James Corden || TV Host, The Late Late Show
    42.Jay Z & Beyonce || Singers
    43.Jean Liu || President, Didi Chuxing
    44.Jeff Bezos || Founder, Amazon
    45.Jennifer Lopez || Singer
    46.John Legend || Singer
    47.John Lewis || Representative, Georgia
    48.José Mujica || Former President, Uruguay
    49.Justin Trudeau || President, Canada
    50Klaus Schwab || Executive Chairman, World Economic Forum
    51.Kofi Annan || Co-Founder, Africa Progress Panel
    52.Larry Ellison || Co-Founder, Oracle Corporation
    53Larry Page || CEO, Alphabet
    54.LeBron James || Athelete, Cleveland Cavaliers
    55.Lei Jun || Founder, Xiaomi Inc
    56.Leonardo DiCaprio || Actor
    57.Malala Yousafzai || Activist, The Malala Fund
    58.Mark Zuckerberg || CEO, Facebook
    59.Mathews Phosa || Politician/Lawyer
    60.Michael Bloomberg || Founder, Bloomberg LP
    61.Michael Jordan || Retired Athelete
    62.Mo Ibrahim || Founder, Mo Ibrahim Foundation
    63.Muhammad Yunus || Founder, Grameen Bank
    64.Narendra Modi || Prime Minister, India
    65.Obiageli Ezekwesili || Co-Founder, Transparency International
    66.Oprah Winfrey || CEO, Oprah Winfrey Network
    67.Pastor Enoch Adeboye || General Overseer, Redeemed Christian Church of God
    68.Patrick Awuah || Founder, Ashesi University
    69.Paul Kagame || President, Rwanda
    70.Paul Krugman || Economist
    71.Paul Ryan || Speaker, House of Representatives
    72.Pele || Retired Footballer
    73.Pope Francis || Pope, Roman Catholic Church
    74.Queen Elizabeth II || Queen, United Kingdom
    75.Raymond Wang || Inventor
    76.Rebecca Enonchong || CEO, AppsTech
    77.Reid Hoffman || Executive Chairman, LinkedIn
    78.Jesse Jackson || Activist
    79.Richard Brandson || Founder, Virgin Group
    80Sanusi Lamido Sanusi || Emir, Kano
    81.Satya Nadella || CEO, Microsoft
    82.Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum || Prime Minister, UAE
    83.Shirin Ebadi || Lawyer
    84.Stephen Hawking || Director of Research, Centre for Theoretical Cosmology
    85.Steve Forbes || Editor-in-Chief, Forbes
    86.Steve Harvey || TV Host, Steve Harvey Talk Show
    87.Strive Masiyiwa || Executive Chairman, Econet Wireless
    88.Sundar Pichai || CEO, Google
    89.Taraji P. Henson || Actress
    90Theresa May || Prime Minister, Britain
    91.Tim Berners-Lee || Director, World Wide Web Consortium
    92.Tim Cook || CEO, Apple
    93.Tom Cruise || Actor
    94.Trevor Noah || TV Host, The Daily Show
    95.Unity Dow || Activist
    96.Usain Bolt || Athelete
    97.Warren Buffet || Executive Chairman, Berkshire Hathaway
    98.Will Smith || Actor
    99.Winnie Byanyima || Executive Director, Oxfam International
    100.Yoshinori Ossumi || Cell Biologist, Tokyo Institute of Technology

  • Video: I came to Lagos as a sinner in 1969 – Pastor Adeboye

    Video: I came to Lagos as a sinner in 1969 – Pastor Adeboye

    Says ‘I am the only person with three post-graduate degrees from the University of Lagos’

    General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye, has revealed that he came to Lagos State as a sinner, but got converted and later became the General Oversee of the church.

    Adeboye said this in a short documentary, which is part of the build up to the 50th anniversary of Lagos State.

    “I came to Lagos State to dwell for the first time in 1969. I came in as post-graduate student of Mathematics at University of Lagos, to study for my Masters degree.

    “Today by the grace of God, I am the only person with three post-graduate degrees from the University of Lagos.

    “But that’s not all. I came to Lagos as sinner, but I got born again in 1973. It is in here I was ordained a pastor in 1975. It was here I became the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God in 1981.

    “When I became G.O, the entire RCCG was made up of 40 churches. But today, there over a thousand in Lagos alone. God has been very good to me. The atmosphere allows for anyone who wants to practice his religion to do it without any hindrance.”

    See video:

  • Again! OAP Freeze condemns Adeboye

    Controversial OAP, Daddy Freeze has reacted to the statements made by Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye of RCCG(Worldwide) when he said: “When God called me into full time ministry, I must tell you the truth, I was afraid because things were rough. I knew poverty when I was young but I became a university teacher with the belief that my days of poverty were gone. When God asked me to leave my job to become a full-time pastor, the total income of the church was less than my salary and we were to share it among some 39 people.”

     

    The outspoken OAP took to his Instagram post to condemn the revered man of God’s statement.

    In his words:” What awesome words of wisdom from our dear Daddy G.O. I would see this as a tremendous feat of achievement! When you were a lecturer sir, Nigeria was doing well as a country, producing our own Garri. Today you are richer and your church is richer, while Nigeria is poorer, the majority of your pastors and congregation are still poor and Indians have started producing our Garri! Somebody say hallelu…….y…ah!”

     

  • I earned more money as lecturer than RCCG G.O – Adeboye

    I earned more money as lecturer than RCCG G.O – Adeboye

     

    The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, RCCG, (worldwide) Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye, has revealed that before he took up the mantle of leadership from the founder, Pa Josiah Akindayomi, he was richer than the ministry even as a university lecturer.

    TheNewsGuru.com reports that Adeboye took over the ministry in 1981 following the demise of Pa Josiah Akindayomi.

    The G.O said the church’s total income then was about half of his salary as university lecturer.

    The reverred man of God disclosed this while ministering during a three-day special programme to end the church’s 40-day fasting and prayer period at the Redemption Camp.

    The G.O maintained that the ministry was not financially buoyant before he came on board.

    In his words, “When God called me into full time ministry, I must tell you the truth, I was afraid because things were rough. I knew poverty when I was young but I became a university teacher with the belief that my days of poverty were gone.

    “When God asked me to leave my job to become a full-time pastor, the total income of the church was less than my salary and we were to share it among some 39 people.

    ‘’I was really afraid but God gave me one promise. He said do not worry my son, I will be with you. If you are wondering why my case is different, it is because God told me that He will be with me and He has been faithful to His promise.”

    TheNewsGuru.com reports that the lecturer turned preacher has helped grown the church he inherited with just few members to a global church with members all over the world.