…..As CAN Ejigbo Inaugurates Women’s Wing.
Emmanuel lkpeama.
Church leaders and Ministers has been urged to stay in their lanes of calling, observe ministerial ethics and avoid common errors in the ministry.
The call was made during a one day Leadership training seminar held by the Christian Association Of Nigeria,Orole District, Monday 8th July,2024 at the Hope Sanctuary Assembly, Ejigbo Lagos.
Rev Dr.Tim Paul(JP) of the Assemblies Of God Church, Ejigbo 2, Lagos West District who delivered a lecture entitled “The Gain” from the book of 1 Timothy 6:1-14 and 2 Peter 1:3 noted that the church over the years has come under heavy criticism not as a form of persecution but as a result of the malfeasance of some supposed ministers of the faith.
He said,“Before anybody can stand to say he or she is a minister of the gospel, the person must have a full understanding of what the ministry is all about,” Timpaul said
Giving tips on how to run a successful ministry, he stated that: “A call into the ministry is not a random call from God. It is for specific purpose, for individuals who are set aside to accomplish that purpose. Understanding what God is calling you to do, is key to the good success of your ministry.
“After identifying your call, the next phase is for you to associate with the right people who the Holy Spirit will use to mentor you. Don’t think because you have the gift then you know it all.
“Be well informed about the things of God,in order to continuously promote the growth of the ministry and win more souls for Christ. When the mind is educated, enlightened and well informed it is in the best position to understand God’s word and be better at teaching it,not minding what you would gain at the end as a minister
He stressed that part of the objectives of the Christian ministry is propagating the gospel of Christ, winning souls to God, teaching individuals to observe God’s commandments, helping the needy and bringing deliverance to the oppressed.
Timpaul who opined that as teachers of the gospel they are meant to exhibit kindness, integrity, agape love without discrimination, noting that godliness is the source of great gain and when it is accompanied by contentment,it generates happiness and satisfaction over whatever one has without complaining.
The Chairman Christian Association Of Nigeria, Orole District, Apostle (Amb) Anthony Ogoh- Marquis of the Hope Sanctuary Assembly lagos encouraged clerics to have men-tees to help with their own experiences in the ministry and life in general.
He said,“There is need for the mental and spiritual preparation coupled with experience gathered from serving other ministries is important to be successful in the ministry and to avoid common errors,”
” The essence of this seminar is because we discovered that so many ministers have left their calling of winning souls for Christ and have gone into the calling of enriching their pockets,they always think of their gain instead of thinking of the work of God, which is winning souls for the kingdom of God.”
“Ministers should do what God has asked them to do. They should not divert and see the ministry as an avenue of making money, for the Lord will lift them when the time comes. They must have the spirit to serve because the work of God is not our own but of God,if the ministers see it that way,then prosperity will surely come their way “he submitted.
On the re election of the Women’s wing of the Christian Association of Nigeria (Wowican), the cleric advised the leaders of the women ministry to always have the fear of God in them and ensure that the work of God do not die in their hands.
He urge the newly re-elected officers to always depend on God for his grace, wisdom and understanding so as to ensure that the unity of women is not in dispute, while praying that God will continue to strengthen the work of God placed in their hands.
On the state of the nation, the cleric called on continuous prayers while tasking the government on the need to pay utmost importance to the security of lives and properties of the citizenry.
Highlight of the event was the presentation and prayers for the re elected officers of the women ministry.
It will be recalled that on the 14th of July,2024,the officials of the women’s wing of Orole district were re-elected to pilot the affairs of the Women’s ministry.
The Women’s Wing, Christian Association of Nigeria include:
1. M/C Mary Ambimbola– Chairperson
2. Rev Mrs Elizabeth Dosunmu–Vice Chairman
3. Deaconess Oluwatoyin Balogun –Secretary.
4. M/C Princess Aderonke Banmeke— Financial Secretary.
5.Lady Evang Eunice Osho— Treasurer
6. Deaconess Janet Ayinla— Welfare
7. Deaconess Bello— Mobilization
8. Rev. Mother Dr Capt.V.T Adebanjo (JP).
