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Greatness in Ministry is the Ability to Win Souls, Build People and Make Disciples – Archbishop John Osa-Oni  Discipleship is seriously lacking in the church today and this is seriously affecting spiritual growth and development of many Christians in Christendom. The presiding prelate of Vineyard Christian Ministries with its headquarters, Archbishop John Osa-Oni made this known in Lagos when he was speaking during a four day school of ministry for ministers and ministerial assistants with the theme, “Reaching the Goal with No Limits”.  He described it as unfortunate where the message of prosperity and how to succeed without the fundamental…

Ways To Amplify God’s Mercy – Pastor I. S James The founding pastor and General Overseer of Glory Christian Ministries, Ijeshatedo, Lagos, Pastor Iruofagha has said, Mercy only comes when someone has received Jesus Christ  into their life, because Jesus Christ is mercy. Pastor James was speaking to his congregation on the topic, “How to Attract and Amplify Mercy”. Taking his text from the book of Romans 9:15-16, James said, “as Christians, as we mature, the evidence of mercy has to be amplified in our lives also.” Explaining ways to amplify God’s mercy, he stated; fear, love and obeying God…

Is Goal Setting Biblical? (1) By Babatunde Olugboji  At the beginning of each year, many of us, after reflecting on the goodness of God in the past year, often ponder on what we want to achieve in the New Year and put pen to paper and set some goals for the next 12 months. However, many believers struggle with goal setting. Should I leave everything to God and let Him do as He pleases since He is the ruler of the universe? Would setting goals mean I am not trusting God with all my heart? Does it mean I am…

Rev. Samuel Olutoye Retired to Glory  A leading gospel minister, frontline evangelist and father of faith in Nigeria, Rev. Samuel Olutoye is reportedly passed on to glory.  According to a confirmed report, Rev. Olutoye passed away last Saturday after a brief illness.  A respected and highly sought Bible teacher, conference speaker and mentor, until his death, he was the General Overseer, Words of Eternal Life and Revival Ministry, Idimu, Lagos. Also, a member, National Advisory Council, PFN and at a time, the chairman, PFN Kaduna State Chapter. He is survived by a wife, biological children, grandchildren and many spiritual children.…

Pastor Adeboye Berates Political Prophets Prophesying 2023 Presidential Election Winner  The respected General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, RCCG, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, has openly berated many acclaimed prophets going on social media prophesying the winner of the 2023 presidential election. Pastor Adeboye made this known while delivering his message during the January edition of Holy Ghost Service tagged ‘Wonderful’ at the Redemption City. “Prophecies are good if it is from God. They are not conjectures. But there are some clowns in Nigeria calling themselves prophets and they don’t know the meaning of prophecies”, Adeboye said. He said…

P.I.T.T.O.T. – Procrastination Is The Thief Of Time By Gracious Akintayo These letters stood for a slogan I am going to apply into my own life, and suggest it to those reading to do the same and apply it as well. It is largely part of what can help us become a success in anything we plan and desire to embark on in 2023, and I believe it is a principle that is spiritually applicable to us as well. When opportunity comes our way, we should assess the situation swiftly, and then land on a decision to act on it…

Think Right, Plan Right: Welcome to 2023 By Babatunde Olugboji  Happy New Year!  2022 was a year when many of us faced all kinds of challenges. It was the year when Russia invaded Ukraine. Remnants of Covid-19 and its attendant issues, and other diseases were still raging in some parts of the world.  For many of us, our carefully laid plans for 2022 were disrupted, forcing us to ask some difficult questions: why should we plan for 2023 when we do not know what the new year will bring, when it could be another 2022? Won’t it be a waste…

Laying the Foundation for 2023 Therefore thus saith the Lord GOD, Behold, I lay in Zion for a foundation a stone, a tried stone, a precious cornerstone, a sure foundation: he that believeth shall not make haste”. (Isaiah 28:16) The foundation of every structure determines the height and robustness of the structure and how far a man stand strong go will be determined by the foundation upon which he built.  In the light of the word of God, prophetic words have been released and spoken through many vessels of God. It is important for every believer to understand that, the…

How Do We Finish Strong? (2) By Babatunde Olugboji 2022 is about to bite the dust. And many of us cannot wait to usher in 2023. Maybe you’ve faced some disappointments. Maybe things haven’t gone the way you thought they would. You are done with the year. As we leave 2022 behind and prepare to run the race marked out for us next year, there are a few things to note. The Bible says since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which so easily ensnares us, and…

PFN Ikeja Province Honours CLAM’s Pastor Wole Oladiyun  The Ikeja Province of Lagos Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN) recently honoured and presented the Senior Pastor of the Christ Livingspring Apostolic Ministry (CLAM), Pastor Wole Oladiyun with three different awards in recognition of his consistent and immense contributions, support and encouragement to the propagation of the gospel within the province, in Lagos state, the nation in general and around the world. Also for his support and intervention to ministers of God welfare irrespective of their denomination. The awards presentation ceremony was held at Pastor Oladiyun’s Omole church office during a thank…