Month: July 2025

Biography of Olakunle Soriyan

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On February 9, 1971, Olakunle Adedapo Soriyan was born in Ikenne, Ogun State, Nigeria. He comes from a middle-class household in Lagos and is the eleventh of thirteen children. He attended Lagos State University after finishing secondary school, where he graduated in 1994 with a Bachelor of Science in Economics Education. His Journey as a Pastor: Called to Serve PK’s spiritual development started while he was a student at Fountain of Life Church in Ilupeju, where he oversaw campus ministry. Pastor Taiwo Odukoya formally ordained him in 2002. He tirelessly…

Homeless Widow Receives New 4-Bedroom Home from Pastor Peter Inyang

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By building a four-bedroom cottage for Mrs. Agnes Jimoh and her six children in Lokoja, Kogi State, Pastor Peter Inyang, Senior Pastor of Kingdom Stars Gospel Center in Abuja, has significantly improved the lives of homeless widows. Many people within and outside of the church community have found resonance in Mrs. Jimoh’s experience. “We celebrate Mama Agnes Jimoh, a widow whose resilience, dedication, and unwavering faith have inspired many,” the Senior Pastor, Peter Inyang said. “From providing a temporary shelter to building her a brand-new 4-bedroom bungalow in her hometown; Lokoja,…

Patience Rwabwogo, Uganda’s First Daughter, Receives Prayer from Pastor Benny Hinn

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During his four-day crusade at the Rubaga Miracle Centre Cathedral in Kampala, well-known Israeli-Canadian evangelist Pastor Benny Hinn laid hands and offered prayers for Pastor Patience Rwabwogo, the daughter of Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni. Rwabwogo sobbed during this emotional and impactful occasion when Pastor Benny Hinn foretold that she would soon assume a prominent leadership position in the government. In his prayer, the 72-year-old predicted that the president’s daughter would eventually have a new position of authority within the administration. “I see promotion, and I see government. I do not…

Rev. Austin Ukporhe: “Christians Need Character Beyond Faith”

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The main pastor of Remnant Christian Network, Lagos (RCN), Rev. Austin Ukporhe, has stressed the value of Christians cultivating both charisma and character. He asserts that although charisma enables believers to shine, communicate, and serve effectively, character firmly establishes them in who they are in Christ. According to Jesus, Christians are the “light of the world” and the “salt of the earth” (Matthew 5:13–14), which is consistent with biblical teachings. Rev. Austin Ukporhe claimed that he said “Moral decay, perversion and absurdities are becoming overwhelmingly the norm, turning agelong standards…

Pastor Bolaji Idowu Sparks Debate: “Fear Hinders Yoruba Progress”

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Harvesters Church founder Pastor Bolaji Idowu’s remarks regarding the Yoruba and Igbo ethnic groups during a sermon have provoked a great deal of discussion and indignation on social media. He asserts that the Igbo are fearless and globally enterprising, while the Yoruba people are primarily hindered by fear. Pastor Bolaji stated during a sermon at his church: “There is a problem with the Yoruba race. Even the ones that are 48 years old. There is a problem with your race, and it is called fear. Life bows for the courageous.…

Televangelist Jimmy Swaggart Dies at 90 Following Cardiac Arrest

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Jimmy Swaggart, a well-known televangelist and Pentecostal preacher, passed away at the age of 90 after suffering a heart arrest. According to his relatives, the preacher had a heart attack at his Baton Rouge home on June 15 and was in critical care at a hospital. According to a statement from his church, “Brother Swaggart dedicated more than 70 years of his life to preaching the gospel, singing religious songs, and pointing millions to the Baptism of the Holy Spirit and the saving power of Jesus Christ.” On Tuesday, Swaggart…

Biography of Chandler Moore

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Early Life On March 21, 1995, Chandler Moore was born in Charleston, South Carolina, to Elder Jametta Chandler Moore and Bishop Brian David Moore. Born into a pastor’s household, he grew up with a passion for worship. He started following Jesus on a personal level when he was twelve years old, frequently answering altar calls during revival gatherings. His time as a music director at a small church marked a significant spiritual turning point: “I had a radical encounter with the Lord… crying for hours, just in His presence.” His…

Biography of Brandon Lake

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Early Life Born in Dallas, Texas, on June 21, 1990, Michael Brandon Lake was raised in Myrtle Beach/Charleston, South Carolina, where his father established a church. After playing in the collegiate praise band at his church and learning how to play the guitar on YouTube, he went on to become a worship leader at Seacoast Church. Breakthrough & Self-Started After a successful crowdsourcing campaign in 2015, Brandon released his debut album, Closer (2016). His path as a rising worship voice began with this independent CD. The Bethel Music Era and…

Biography of Sarah Miébo-Téibo

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Sarah Miébo-Téibo is a well-known gospel singer-songwriter, worship leader, author, and Nigerian-born British citizen. She gained notoriety after 2015 and is now regarded as one of the top gospel vocalists in the UK thanks to her potent songwriting, worship leadership, and personal testimony. Early Life Sarah, who was born in London to Nigerian parents, was heavily involved in Nigerian church life during her early years before moving back to the UK in 2007 after being married. She started conducting youth ministry and singing in her early teens, which sparked her…

The Journey of Maverick City Music

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Background Through a series of songwriting camps, Norman Gyamfi and Jonathan Jay established Maverick City Music in Atlanta in 2018. More than 100 Christian musicians came together for these events with the goal of elevating underrepresented voices, especially those of Black, female, and non-traditional worship leaders, who had previously received little attention in the CCM industry. Maverick City, Vol. 1 (July 2019), their debut musical, peaked at number 10 on Billboard’s Top Gospel Albums list. Later that year, Vol. 2 debuted at number 35 on the Top Christian Albums chart…