Year: 2025

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…

Biography of Pastor Ifeanyi Adefarasin

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Early Life A well-known Nigerian pastor, international speaker, mentor, and humanitarian is Pastor Ifeanyi Adefarasin. She is most recognized for being the stylish and astute spouse of Pastor Paul Adefarasin, the founder of House on the Rock Church. She has made a name for herself as a leader dedicated to women’s empowerment, emotional healing, and spiritual development. Pastor Ifeanyi sets an example for Christian women, professionals, and young leaders in Nigeria and the diaspora with her grace, courage, and profound compassion. Ifeanyi, who was born on September 16, 1972, was…

Biogrpahy of Pastor Paul Adefarasin

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Early Life Nigerian pastor, educator, reformer, and visionary leader Pastor Paul Adefarasin is well-known throughout the world. He founded House on the Rock Church, a vibrant multi-site church with locations in Nigeria, Africa, Europe, and North America, and serves as its Metropolitan Senior Pastor. Additionally, he organizes The Experience Lagos, Africa’s biggest yearly gospel concert, which draws hundreds of thousands of attendees and is broadcast by millions of people globally. With a voice that is characterized by clarity, courage, and wisdom, Pastor Paul has become a generational leader who is…

Biography of Minister Bakare Boluwatife Oluwatobi (BBO)

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On June 2nd, Bakare Boluwatife Oluwatobi, also referred to as Minister BBO, was born. He is a gifted musician who excels as a worship leader, songwriter, and gospel music minister. He is from Ijebu, Ogun State, Nigeria. After attending Ecwa N/P School, Boluwatife continued his study at Success International. Later, he attended Olabisi Onabanjo University (OOU) to further his education. Boluwatife first pursued interests in acting and MCing before realizing his love for worship during the 2020 epidemic. Despite his financial difficulties, he turned to prayer for comfort, spending three…

Biography of Reverend Lanre Oluseye

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On October 20, 1973, Reverend Lanre Oluseye was born. He brings a distinct architectural perspective to his ministry as the Lead Clergy of House on the Rock (Heritage House) in Port Harcourt, and he is currently 51 years old. The ministry of Reverend Lanre Oluseye has sparked rebirth, reform, and revitalization both inside and outside of Nigeria. His calling stems from a strong, Spirit-led desire to see people of all ages, backgrounds, and denominations have their lives drastically changed by the gospel’s power and truth. A History of Influential Meetings…