Right after we had the very first meeting as a ministry, I was so elated that I sent a message to my mentor. His response was simple and unforgettable- “Pastor Temi, congratulations, but what next?” I did not know whether to rejoice or how to respond. I have celebrated a milestone, but truly, what next. Beloved, challenges are the food […]
Two of my sons in the faith got admission to the University. They came to ask me questions and seek counsel. One of the questions was, “Sir, what would you do differently if you were to get admission to study at the University afresh today?” I did not think twice when I told them, “I would not waste time before […]
About six years ago, we were privileged to be at dinner with our spiritual parents. We were just still hanging around them then as once-in-a-while “time and chance” seekers. We were not even students like that, but thank God for a large heart. At the dinner table, Irewamiri had questions to ask Mummy. As she asked one question after the […]
We were in a friendly discussion recently when the conversation went in the direction of a young man who had worked in an organization some years back. It struck me heavily when the boss said, “There was great transformation during the short moment he was with us. I just could not keep him for that long because I desired that […]
Many years ago, a beloved one handed over one of his cars to someone else to use. It was still in great shape. However, some months down the line, the car was already grounded. He discovered that the one to whom he gave the gift could not manage the gift. He ruined it. A dear teacher told us the story […]
A beloved one reached out to me. Someone called him to request that he carry out a business task. The person had introduced himself as someone who had a relationship with me. He wanted to seek my opinion. I did not hesitate to caution him to deal with restraint. Why? I knew another businessman who had complained that he owed […]
In the second year of ministry, we were preparing for a meeting called Bold and Beautiful Conference. All hands were on deck the evening before the meeting. When we were done in church, a beloved member who had a car decided to drop off those who lived some distance from the church. After they left, there were three of us […]
I returned to my office that afternoon and met a note with a phone number attached. It was from one of my teenage mates in our local assembly. I reached out, and he paid another visit. He said, “I was praying on my birthday. God told me you were in Eruwa and I should come and see you”. While I […]
When I sat before my grandfather in the faith many years ago, I promised to attend the monthly mentoring meeting for ministers and give him continuous updates about my life and ministry. I started well. Despite the bad road linking our cities, I would leave home as early as 5 am so I can be in the venue by 7 […]
I made my considerable share of mistakes as a young minister. They were flowing out of genuine passion that lacked guidance and accountability. Financial issues were a touchy ground for me as a husband and pastor. There was a time when I would use our money or Irewamiri’s money to settle ministry bills. It was a form of soft loan. […]
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