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GRACIOUS Akintayo is a journalist of many years experience and exposure. He worked in various media organization as a reporter, researcher and correspondent. He had attended many local and international organized professional, leadership and ministerial conference, training, seminars and workshops. He is a media consultant, editor, an inspirational writer, public speaker and social critics. He is the Editor/Publisher, PROVIDENCE News (a nondenominational general interest Christian publication), former President, Christian Press Association of Nigeria (CPAN) and currently, President, Nigeria Christian Media Forum (NCMF). Gracious is a member of many professional, social and Christian faith organization.

Women Need Help and Mentorship -Wunmi Shittu At the first meeting, she radiates aura of friendship and humility with proven of passion for godly woman and development of God’s kingdom. Notwithstanding her successful career as a chartered accountant, her concerns is to see the purpose of God fulfilled in the life of people. In this encounter with PROVIDENCE, Pastor Wunmi Shitta spoke on her life, marriage, ministry and career. Briefly introduce yourself: I am Wunmi Shittu, a practicing chartered accountant and the resident pastor of Kingdom Power Ministry, International, Manchester, United Kingdom. I am married to Evangelist Gbenga Shittu and…

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WHO Ready To Adopt Divine Healing for CORAVID -19, set to collaborate with the Church Following the video of a Cameroonian medical doctor, Kameni Pierre, claimed to be healed of COVID-19 by Pastor TB Joshua through his church TV channel, the World Health Organization (WHO) has reacted and consider collaborating with faith based organisation to adopt spiritual healing. According to The Nation, the director-general of WHO, Tedros Ghebreyesus, WHO executive director of health emergencies, Michael Ryan and other WHO officials were questioned about the miracle by a Cameroonian journalist, Simon Ateba, during an interactive media session during the week. In the…

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Life After COVID-19 lockdown: Churches around the world are returning to normal service In June, New Zealand announced that it was lifting restrictions on public gatherings aimed at curbing the spread of COVID-19, having gone several days without any new cases. A return to normal activities and public events in New Zealand also includes churches, which overwhelmingly followed the lockdown rules and services were suspended during government lockdown. For them, indoor worship began last Sunday after staying home for six weeks, followed by two Sundays where worship involved “social distancing and no singing.” In the U.S., the majority of churches have…

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Pastor Princewill Afolabi Celebrates TheSenior Pastor of God’s Power Mission Int’l., Oke-Ado, Ibadan, Oyo State, Pastor Princewill Afolabi on Sunday celebrated his 25 years in the ministry and 18 years wedding anniversary with his wife, Pastor Oluyemisi and children. The celebration attended by church members, families and friends took place at the Ibadan church hall.

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Dare to Discover By Gracious Akintayo Until you discover and believe in yourself, you will continue to live as a mediocre, hypocrite and pretender without purposeful life. You don’t have a mate or competitor, so STOP comparing yourself with others. You are unique, not useless! DON’T be a mediocre, a pretender or photocopy; be the original, believe in you; encourage and challenge yourself. You’re uniquely designed, created and positioned by God for a purpose to fulfill on earth. The world is waiting for you, you have what the world need which no one has. STOP looking down on yourself or…

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Don’t Re-Open Worship Centres, Adegboruwa Tells Sanwo-Olu A Senior Advocate of Nigeria and pastor with The Redeemed Christian Church of God, Ebun-Olu Adegboruwa, has asked Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State not to re-open churches yet, according to report by YES International. In his message entitled ‘APPEAL TO GOV SANWOOLU NOT TO RE-OPEN WORSHIP CENTRES’, Adegboruwa had advanced his argument thus: ‘Your Excellency, I’ve read on various online media platforms the appeal by religious leaders for government to reopen worship centres. Some are even advocating removal of age restrictions, urging government to allow children and elders to congregate together in…

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Mercy Chinwo Set To Release Her “Satisfied” Sophomore Album The long-awaited sophomore album by Mercy Chinwo titled “Satisfied”, will be released on 3rd July, 2020. Following the release of her highly acclaimed 2018 debut “The Cross: My Gaze” with viral hits like “Excess Love”, “Bor Ekom”, “Omekannaya” and others, Mercy Chinwo has continued to bless the world with amazing songs like “Chinedum” “Akamdinelu” and “Obinasom”. This new album features a special appearance from legendary Igbo Gospel music minister Chioma Jesus in “Onememma”, and a special live performance of Mercy’s groundbreaking single “Excess Love” with JJ Hairston and Youthful Praise. The album “Satisfied” is packed with impactful and soul lifting songs to stir listeners up in worship to God.…

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Why Christian Marriage Has Problem -Pastor Bisi Adewale Pastor Bisi Adewale is a sought after, marriage counselor, relationship expert, conference speaker and author. He was born and brought up in a Christian home, but have personal encounter with the Lord and got born again in October, 1992 after reading a book “Forces of Darkness” by Victoria Et’oo. God send that book to get me to know Him personally, it got into my heart and that was the beginning of my pleasant journey with Christ. He is the President, Family Booster Ministries International and College of Marital Success (CMS). In this…

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How To Avoid Pitfalls in the Ministry –Pastor Daniel Olukoya 1. Ministry must be demarcated from marriage. 2. Don’t take ministerial work at the expense of your marriage. 3. Don’t use ministry to fatten yourself. 4. Don’t make any man the pillar of your ministry. 5. You must be able to fast and pray. Prayerlessness leads to pitfall. 6. Let there be limitation in your relationship with opposite sex. 7. BEWARE! The devil plays upon what you always desire/love. 8. Cover your wife’s weaknesses in public. 9. Stand firm on the Word, but don’t be proud about it. 10. Tame…

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5 Things Pastors Should Stop Doing Pastors are not just cheerleaders, they are game-changers. They are to stir and convict for change to take place. There are wonderful pastors and churches. But some have drifted and Christians have lost the compass of truth with more concerned about wine tasting than seeking God. Pastors and Christian leaders must take responsibility for the spiritual health of the church and the nation without marketing strategies, demographic studies or giving campaigns. Preaching is hard work, we need men filled with the Spirit of God and not the spirit of Dog. The 5 things to…

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