HOW TO BE A BLESSING TO YOUR PASTOR (3)

We were ministering in the South-South of our nation. I travelled with my entire family for the meeting. It was a great time out for the young ones. During the day, while we prepared for the meeting, the church had a team that picked up the girls and took them out for sightseeing, colouring and other fun yet edifying activities. […]

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THE BLESSING OF A FATHER IS A DOOR OPENER

As I was about to leave the office of my grandfather in the faith, he said to me, “Son, has anyone blessed you in foreign currencies before?” I replied in the negative. He then opened up his bag, enveloped some foreign currencies and handed it over to me backed up with these words, “From today, I command foreign currencies to […]

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DO NOT TURN A HEART GOD TOUCHED TO A “SPONSOR”

I woke up one morning to a message from someone that he was led to give to the ministry. When he eventually sent the seed, it was timely and it was quite heavy for the season we were in. What a joy it was. Then I made a mistake: Some months afterwards, we needed to get something done. I sent […]

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DO NOT GO! YOU MAY NEVER RETURN

In 2011 (right after my service year), the Lord told me that “Every company builds its factory where the raw materials are. Go to where I have sent you”. I agreed with the call but I had just one more thing to tick off my to-do list- travel out for three weeks. I was in the documentation phase. I had […]

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GIFTS ALONE CAN NOT DO IT

I came into ministry with a lot of energy. I felt I was so gifted that it would be no big deal preaching. At least, I am gifted with words. I felt my words would be so sweet that it would not take long for men to be drawn toward the work.  Even though I cried while packing my wig […]

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THE QUESTION I DID NOT ANSWER

He looked at me that night after we exchanged pleasantries and said, “What do you do?” “I pastor sir” I responded. The next question was, “What is the name of the church?” I replied him. “Did you start the church?” He queried. “Yes, I did” I responded. The next statement was not one I was prepared for. He said, “So […]

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HOW NOT TO KILL YOURSELF

I followed my pastor to a church for a Stewards’ Vigil at another church some years ago. My Pastor preached like fire. Till now some of the statements he made still ring out loud in my head: “God is not in the business of maintenance. He keeps making things better. If you cannot make it better. Quit”. He was challenging […]

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“GOD HAS CALLED ME BUT…”

I could see that worried look on his face. He has the call of God into ministry but he has the fear of survival written all over him. He said, “Pastor, I will go on to do other things. I will come back and answer the call”. My response was simple, “Running is not a big deal. You will still […]

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THINGS THAT CAN SLOW YOU DOWN (3)

Marriage and Ministry took a significant leap in 2017. We were doing all we could but it seems as though all was a bit slow. In reflection now, I can identify how we switched to greater precision and made a greater impact. Marriage got better and ministry grew in impact. We have had an undefined relationship with a dear father […]

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LESSONS FROM MINISTRY: CONTACTS BUT NO CONNECTIONS

When I sat with my Spiritual Father earlier on in ministry, I told him that in a bid to learn of him, I would attend the monthly ministers seminar. Well! After some few months, my interest began to wane. At a point I was absent for almost more than 6 months stretch. Let me tell you something that will keep […]

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