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Encounter with Christ

The Christian Church is nowadays facing so many problems e.g. love and lust for money; being uncharitable; links to the occultic world and so on. The biggest problem is that instead of drawing people to Christ and God, these activities have meant that many do not want to be associated with the Church now, and [...]

Who is TB Joshua’s Mentor?

TB Joshua is easily the most vilified pastor in Africa, yet by far the most sought after. Whatever stance one has taken on the credibility of Joshua, the famous (or infamous?) pastor of The Synagogue Church of All Nation’s in Lagos, Nigeria – one fact remains indisputable, his is an incredible journey surrounded in mystery and being written in history.

Nigerian Islamic Sect Leader Killed in Custody

Nigerian Islamic sect leader Mohammed Yusuf was alive when he was captured, the commander of the operation against the militant group has told the BBC.
The comments by Col Ben Ahanotu appear to contradict police statements that Mr Yusuf, 39, was killed in a shootout as he was being detained.
Human rights campaigners have alleged Mr [...]

Nigeria: 39 Dead as Islamist Militants and Police Clash

In Nigeria, several people have been killed after Islamist militants clashed with police in two northern states. It follows 39 deaths yesterday under similar circumstances in the north-eastern state of Bauchi. Witnesses told BBC news that today’s attacks in Yobe and Borno state involved a gun battle between police and militants. A police station [...]

Who’s a Virtuous Woman? Part 1

Prov 31:10 asks a very valid question – Who can find a virtuous woman? I am sure that all the men would have a solid answer to this. They would all want to each have a Virtuous woman for a wife. So the challenge is on the woman to strive hard for the qualities of a virtuous woman.

Matchmaking with Banke Adeniran…the Christian Way

Banke Adeniran, Founder FaithMateFinder.com
“I enjoy bringing people together who I feel will be a good match and almost always those matches have been right … My business is faith based, being Christian is the common denominator…” – Banke Adeniran, founder, faithmatefinder.com.

Deeper Life Loses Pastor Kumuyi’s Wife

THE Deeper Christian Life Ministry has announced the passage to eternal glory of Mrs. Biodun Kumuyi, wife of the General Superintendent, Pastor William Folorunsho Kumuyi.
Mrs. Kumuyi died in the early hours of Saturday, April 11, at her residence in the International Bible Training Centre, Ayobo, Ipaja, Lagos, following a brief illness, according to a statement [...]

The New Jet Age Churches – Serving God or Self – 2

Part 2 and concluding part of the series. The incident that compels me to pay my little contribution to the service of God via my writing, really is the recent acquisition of private jets by so many church leaders, especially in a third world poor country like Nigeria.

The New Jet Age Churches – Serving God or Self – 1

The incident that compels me to pay my little contribution to the service of God via my writing, really is the recent acquisition of private jets by so many church leaders, especially in a third world poor country like Nigeria.

Nigerian Pastor of the Largest Pentecostal Church in Ukraine Charged with Fraud

Another blow to Nigeria, particularly the pentecostal Christians in the diaspora. Pastor Sunday Adelaja, Ukraine’s most prominent pentecostal leader has been indicted on fraud charges. Pastor Adelaja is the senior pastor of the largest church in the Ukraine, “The Embassy of the Blessed Kingdom of God for All Nations”.
Kyiv Post reports:
The Ukrainian Interior [...]