Why Should Christians Assist the Poor (3)? By Babatunde Olugboji We will conclude the series this week. Christians help the poor because doing so reflects the heart of God, obeys the commands of Scripture, and participates in the mission of Christ. From Genesis to Revelation, God reveals Himself as the defender of the vulnerable and calls his people to mirror his justice and mercy. 1) It reflects God’s character God identifies himself as the protector of the oppressed (Psalm 68:5; Deuteronomy 10:17-19). To honour the poor is to honour their Maker (Proverbs 14:31). Israel’s law built generosity into daily…
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NACLFON EXCOS Meets Ekiti State APC Chairman The National APC Christian Leaders Forum of Nigeria (NACLFON), Ekiti State branch led by the State Coordinator, Apostle Oladele Beulah, with other members of the State EXCO paid a courtesy visit to the State APC Chairman, Hon Sola Elesin in his office. Pastor Ifedayo Akinola, the Ekiti State NACLFON Assistant Secretary highlighted the purpose of the visit and explained the aim/objective of the NACLFON, and the State Coordinator, Apostle Beulah formally introduced and presented NACLFON to the party leadership in the State for recognition and working relationship. In his response, Hon. Sola…
NCPC BOSS, STEPHEN ADEGBITE’S FATHER, CHIEF MOSES ADEDIRAN ADEGBITE PASSES AWAY The Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission (NCPC) is saddened to announce the passing of Chief Moses Adediran Adegbite, father of the Executive Secretary of the Commission, Bishop Prof Stephen Adegbite, who passed away on November 14, 2025, after a brief illness, at the age of 86. Chief Adegbite was a respected community leader and devout Christian from Fiditi, Afijio Local Government Area of Oyo State, who lived a life of selfless service to God and humanity. He will be remembered for his impactful legacy and contributions to the community.…
Joy Cometh Ministries “365 Hallelujah” To Hold Dec 5th Joy Cometh Ministries has concluded plans to host the 14th edition of its annual ‘356 Hallelujah’ event next month. The night of Praise, worship and divine encounter, has been scheduled to hold on the 5th of December, at Joy Cometh Ground, along Ebute-Igbogbo road, Ikorodu, Lagos. According to the Snr Pastor of the church, Olaitan Aromolaran, who also doubles as the convener of the ‘365 Hallelujah’ since its inception in 2012, the program has grown into one of the most anticipated worship programmes in Ikorodu and its environs. The program…
Why Should Christians Assist the Poor (2)? By Babatunde Olugboji Last week we ended with the question: So what is our role as believers in caring for the poor? A good answer to that question is found in the book of Isaiah: Is this not the fast that I select: to release the bonds of wickedness, to undo the straps of the yoke? (Isaiah 58:6) If authentic solutions to the structural causes of poverty can be found, this will offer impoverished individuals in numerous nations a means through which the ‘bonds of wickedness’ and the ‘yoke’ of oppression will…
Olu Awosika, Oby Ezekwesili, Ade Buraimo, Ike Neliaku, and Akin Akinpelu to Speak at Kingdom Lifestyle Conference The Jesus World Changers Apostolic Mission (JWCAM) annual Kingdom Life Conference is scheduled to be held on Thursday, 6 November 2025, at the main hall of the Nigerian Institute of International Affairs (NIIA), Victoria Island, Lagos, with the theme, “From Systemic Poverty to Sustainable Prosperity: A Biblical and Marketing Impact-Oriented Framework.” The Keynote Speaker for the 3rd Series annual conference is Dr Obiageli Ezekwesili, a renowned and acknowledged public commentator, leadership coach, global speaker, and founder/CEO of Human Capital Africa. Other guest…
NIGERIA’S PEACE LIES IN UNITY, NOT DIVISION – NCPC Boss, …Conveys President Tinubu Felicitations at 14th Bayelsa Annual Thanksgiving Service The Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission (NCPC), Bishop Prof. Stephen Adegbite, has emphasized that the peace and progress of Nigeria depend on unity, mutual understanding, and collective resolve, not on divisive narratives. In a release by Celestine Toruka, the Deputy Director and Head of Media Relations, Bishop Adegbite made this known during a press briefing on national issues in his office at the NCPC Corporate Headquarters in Abuja. He addressed recent comments by the U.S. President…
Why Should Christians Assist the Poor? By Babatunde Olugboji Firstly, there are the overarching directives found in Scripture. Jesus stated, “You shall love your neighbor as yourself” (Matthew 22:39). If we truly love someone who is in need, we will naturally desire to assist that individual. Additionally, Jesus remarked, “Let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven” (Matthew 5:16). If we aim to allow the “light” of our actions to illuminate the lives of others, it is imperative that we extend our help…
Why Ahithophel Turned Against David – By Babatunde Olugboji The Bible does not explicitly state Ahithophel’s motives for betraying David. However, it informs us that David’s trusted adviser switched allegiance to Absalom (2 Samuel 15:12), provided coldly calculated and politically astute advice to facilitate the coup (2 Samuel 16:20–22; 17:1–4), and ultimately took his own life when his counsel was disregarded (2 Samuel 17:23). From the text, several likely motives emerge: The facts: • His role: Ahithophel the Gilonite was recognized as one of David’s most astute advisers; his counsel was valued “as if one consulted the word of…
MEWELA to Impact Nigerians with Life-Changing Programmes, Convene Women’s Conference The Men and Women in Ecclesiastical Leadership Alliance (MEWELA) Global, a non-denominational Christian organisation in Nigeria, is poised to impact Nigerian society and gospel ministers through life-changing programmes and strategic interventions. MEWELA Global had its maiden outreach programme in Lagos, with a women’s conference themed “Crown for Impact”: Raising Women of Power and Possibilities, held at the main auditorium of Abundant Life Bible Church, Iju-Agege, Lagos, with a large turnout of women from different denominations and other organisations. The Convener of the women’s conference and MEWELA Global International President/founder,…