By Perekeme Odon
It was physically relaxing, fun strengthening, extraordinarily spiritually energizing and refreshing to see Christians commit themselves to assemble together at a Christian conference in light of the priority to stay strong in Christ and the example of the Scriptures and church history. As leaders, our perspective shapes our priorities and our influence is formed through thousands of daily choices.
It was physically relaxing, fun strengthening, extraordinarily spiritually energizing and refreshing to see Christians commit themselves to assemble together at a Christian conference in light of the priority to stay strong in Christ and the example of the Scriptures and church history. As leaders, our perspective shapes our priorities and our influence is formed through thousands of daily choices.
The APOSTOLIC ROUND TABLE Conference as we know it today, began with a God-inspired vision a few years ago and has arguably become the largest proactive Christian conference in Nigeria in an annual two-day experience of energy, excitement, and passion, entrenched in the cause of Christ hosted by The Voice Of His Word Ministries led by Apostle Dr. Bolaji. O. Akinyemi, in conjunction with the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN), Christian Association Of Nigeria (CAN), The Gracious Church, Pastored by Pastor Kayode Adeshoga, The Trinity House, Pastored by, Pastor Ituah Ighodalor and in collaboration with PVCNaija was held on January 13 and 14, 2020.
The event designed for Christian’s ecumenism over the last few years of its existence is a life-transforming experience to consolidate the efforts of the Nigerian Christians in leadership, politics, governance, etc.
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| Arrival Of The PFN President, Rev. Dr. Felix Omobude |
Renowned for being one of the most preemptive and innovative conference of its kind, this year’s event with the theme, “THE SPIRIT OF LAGOS: A NEW GENERATION” was held at the Living Rock Gospel Church, No 1, Tinuade Adepegba Street, Off Agbe Road, Abule-Egba, Lagos state brought together a wide audience of artists, National Church leaders, members of Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN), scholars, students, worship leaders and other interested worshipers from various denominations around the country for a time of fellowship, worship, and learning together, seeking to develop their gifts, encourage each other and renew their commitment to the full ministry of the church.
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| Lagos State CAN Chairman, Rev. Dr. Alex Bamgbola |
The Northern Nigeria community of Christians were not left out, the keynote of the Conference, titled: LAGOS; An Ideology beyond regions and religions was ceded to Professor Adamu Baikie, the first professor of education from northern Nigeria and President Congress of Northern Nigeria Christians, Baba at 88years old sent an able emissary in his Vice, Ambassador Steven Bangoji, who incidentally is also a board member of Southern Kaduna Peoples Union. He unequivocally stated the desire of CNNC to work with ART to enthroned LAGOS; Leaders After God's Own Spirit at all levels of leadership in the country.
The Lagos State PFN Secretary, Rev. Toyin Kehinde, and Bishop Moses A. Idris chaired the activities of the morning and evening sessions respectively that motivated the kick-off with an opening intercession by Prophet Sam Osinloye and administered over to Evangelist Amara Music Director, Agbado Oke-Odo Province who took the Praise and Worship.
The Lagos State PFN Secretary, Rev. Toyin Kehinde, and Bishop Moses A. Idris chaired the activities of the morning and evening sessions respectively that motivated the kick-off with an opening intercession by Prophet Sam Osinloye and administered over to Evangelist Amara Music Director, Agbado Oke-Odo Province who took the Praise and Worship.
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| Ambassador Steven Baba Banjoki |
The morning session was opened when Dr. Henry Obidi revolved the barrel to orate ‘Entertainment and Public Narrative’, and everyone went enthusiastic when he sermonized on the emotional state of being and entertainment controlling the emotions of people. He accentuated upfront to remind men of God present that all the use of posture and bodily movements for effect while preaching the gospel on stage are all entertainment; and recommended for the Church to come together and grow an entertainment network bigger than any other corporation or political party they can assume.
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| Lagos Stae PFN Chairman, Bishop Olushola Ore |
Other notable speakers at the Conference are, Pastor Kayode Adeshoga, Pastor Danjuma Tafawa Balewa, Rev. Fola Olusanya, Pastor Ituah Ighodalor who was proficiently represented by Pastor Yemi Edward on the topic-‘There Is A Captain; Head Hunting And Training For LAGOS’, instructed Christians and the Church to play a significant role in the affairs of politics in Nigeria and not to sit down and condemn their leaders.
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| Apostle Bolaji O. Akinyemi |
The Lagos State CAN Chairman, Rev. Dr. Alex Bamgbola acknowledged and appreciated the presence of everyone. “I appreciate our father who is seated here humbly, and the man whom the Lord has given this vision, Apostle Dr. Bolaji Akinyemi. May the Lord continue to bless you, increase you and multiply you for in the right time this nation will be transformed.” He affirmed.
The Lagos State PFN Chairman, Bishop Olushola Ore furthermore recognized the good works of Apostle. Dr. Bolaji Akinyemi and advised the Church leadership to always live in love. He supported his proclamation with 1 Corinthians 13: 4-8, John 13: 34 and Galatians 5: 22 where he said that “The leaders we are looking for today must be possessed with the spirit of love because God is love”. He went on to say, “If you don’t have love you cannot lead the people, as we are the light of the world and salt of the earth but the fruit of the spirit is love”. He informed.
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| Dr. Henry Obidi |
The President of PFN went on to assert that Christians must not stoop low to the enemy and declared. “As PFN President, I happen to know some of the challenges affecting Christians in Nigeria. No matter what, we covenant together to stand for what we believe and not betray the cross of Christ. My Father, by the authority of your words, we stand by your charge to say never again should they give themselves in compromise to the enemy, nor the wrath of the wicked fall on our lot.”
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| Rev. Tosin Kehinde, Lagos State PFN Secretary |
Distinguished Church leaders present at the event are Dr. Patrick Anidi, Secretary, PFN Ikeja Province, Pastor Tunji Dada (MC), Rev. Mrs. Joy Osawaru-Akinyemi, Elder T. Adewoye, Apostle Femi Gideon, Dr. Jude Orhorha, Bishop Adekunle Oluwaseun, Bishop Femi Soneye, Pastor Samuel Afilaka, Chairman of the hosting Province of the event, Rev Olatunde Soyemi and his Vice, Pastor Okpanachi Simon, Bishop Dr. Praise Oliver, Apostle Tonye Oliver, Bishop Moses Idris, and Rev. Fola Olusanya.
Others include Rev. Dr. Isaac Agbelayi, Dr. David Orien, Bishop Dr. Praise Oliver, Pastor Tosin Oladipupo, Pastor Samuel Afilaka, Rev. Fola Olusanya, Apostle James Iyanda, Rev. Dotun Joshua Olaoye, Steve Osinlaye, Ebele Okonkwo, Sarah Ovayoiza Bankole, Pastor Sam Osimloye, Apostle Ifeanyi Amaechi, Rev. Collins Imozemhe, Rev. Hon. Kehinde Ayobamidele Robert, Bishop Oladiti, Abayomi Agbede-Daniels, Pastor Mandy Nwachukwu, Apostle David Olajide, and the press.
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Apostle Dr. Bolaji O. Akinyemi Adressing Participants
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