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  • Foursquare unveils hospital to address health needs

    Foursquare unveils hospital to address health needs

    Foursquare Gospel Church has unveiled an ultramodern hospital to address critical health needs of the people.

    The hospital was unveiled during the grand finale of the church’s 70th Annual Convention held at the Foursquare Camp, Ajebo, Ogun State.

    Speaking at the convention, the General Overseer, Reverend Sam Aboyeji, declared that the church has entered its season of jubilee after 70 years of existence, describing the milestone as a divine turning point ordained by God.

    Rev. Aboyeji drew inspiration from Jeremiah 29:10, emphasizing that God Himself had set the agenda for the next phase of the church’s journey.

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    He noted that ultramodern hospital will serve as succour to people living within the communities.

    “In Nigeria today, accessing healthcare without insurance is difficult. Most people in these rural areas cannot even afford basic health insurance. Our small health center attended to over 2,500 patients last year alone, so we decided to upgrade the facility. The state government approved the plan, and now we have a hospital that will serve even more people,” he explained.

    He added that the new facility would continue to provide critical medical support for thousands who rely on the church’s outreach programs.

  • Foursquare holds international conference for ministers, leaders

    Foursquare holds international conference for ministers, leaders

    Foursquare Gospel Church’s international conference for ministers and leaders will be held from April 14 to  18, the General Overseer Rev. (Dr.) Sam Aboyeji has said. 

     He disclosed this while addressing journalists at the church’s national office in Lagos.

     His words: “By the grace of God, the International Conference for Ministers and Leaders (I.C.M.L) is our flagship training programme which attracts attendance from all Foursquare Churches in Nigeria, West Africa, Europe, as well as other denominations within Nigeria. This training conference dates back to the 1970s when it was known as the National Leaders and Workers’ Retreat before it was repackaged and rebranded as the International Conference for Ministers and Leaders.

     “This year, the Conference is scheduled to hold from Monday April 14 – Friday April 18, 2025 at our Campground located at Kilometer 75, Lagos/Ibadan Expressway, near Ajebo, Ogun State.

    With an expected physical attendance of over 8,000 ministers, leaders and workers from within and outside Foursquare Gospel Church in Nigeria. Adequate arrangements are being made to host an exciting, engaging, rewarding and spirit-filled conference that will herald an unprecedented transformation in Christendom as we activate our faith for unparalleled exploits to the glory of God.”

    Aboyeji said the theme of “Our conference this year is ‘Faith For Great Exploits,’ taken from Hebrews 11:2 and Daniel 11:32. We find this theme to be apt, inspiring, and a clarion call to operate in the realm that our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ would expect of us as Christian leaders and workers. John 14:12 says, “Most assuredly, I say to you, he who believes in Me, the works that I do he will do also; and greater works than these he will do, because I go to My Father.”

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     The cleric expressed confidence in the quality of speakers lined up for the conference, saying: “We are delighted to announce that God has prepared His vessels, both from within and outside the Foursquare Organization, to bless us in teachings and ministrations during this conference. By the grace of God, confirmed to minister along with Rev. Dr. Sam Aboyeji, the General Overseer of the Foursquare Gospel Church in Nigeria are; Rev. Dr. Francis Sey – General Overseer of the Foursquare Gospel Church in Ghana, Rev. Emiko Amotsuka – President, Koinonia Ministries Ibadan, and Rev. Isaac Omolehin – Founder and President of The Word Commission International and The Word Assembly Churches, Ilorin. We trust God through His Holy Spirit to use these renowned vessels and icons of faith to bring us the exposition on our theme.”

     Aboyeji used the opportunity presented by the press conference to invite “the general public to celebrate with us, as the Foursquare Gospel Church in Nigeria turns 70 this year 2025. The Foursquare Gospel Church, known globally as the International Church of the Foursquare Gospel, is an Evangelical and Pentecostal denomination founded in 1923 by renowned Canadian/American lady preacher and first female televangelist, Sister Aimee Semple McPherson, in Los Angeles, California, USA.

     “The Global Foursquare Church, which is 102 years in existence, has its firm presence in well over 150 nations of the world. This year marks the 70th anniversary of the church in Nigeria.

    “We are therefore excited to see that the transplant of the vine which took place in 1955 has blossomed, matured, and also transplanted into other countries of the world from Nigeria. Please join us as we celebrate and appreciate God for the past 70 years of His amazing grace and benevolence over our organization. Programs and activities are lined up to mark this year-long celebration which will be climaxed with the grand finale at the 70th Annual National Convention to be held at Ajebo Camp in October 2025.”

  • Foursquare Gospel Church congratulates Buhari on re-election

    The Foursquare Gospel Church in Nigeria has congratulated President Muhammadu Buhari on the renewal of his mandate at the recent presidential election.

    A letter addressed to the President and signed by the General Overseer, Rev Felix Meduoye on behalf of the Board of Directors and entire worshippers of Foursquare Gospel Church in Nigeria, said: “Your victory at the presidential poll held on Saturday February 23, 2019 is a testimony of God’s divine providence over your life.

    “We commend your administration for providing the enabling environment for a generally peaceful and successful election.

    “We urge you to see your renewed presidential mandate as a call from all Nigerians to you to marshal the growth, unity and stability of our dear country.

    “We therefore pray that God will enable you to utilize this God-given mandate to continue to forge a strong, virile and united Nigeria irrespective of race, religion or region.

    “As a Church, we will continue in our duty of offering prayers for the success of your administration, for your sound health and for divine wisdom to guide you in lifting the country to the desired level of growth, development and progress.”

     

  • Nigeria needs a leader who understands economics, says Obasanjo

    Former President Olusegun Obasanjo on Tuesday said Nigeria needed a leader who understood economics.

    He spoke at a lecture organised by the Foursquare Gospel Church in Lagos.

    Obasanjo, who chaired the event, did not name which of the presidential candidates meets his prescriptions.

    He also avoided press interview after the event.

     

    Details shortly…

  • Foursquare district ends convocation

    The grand finale of the 8th annual convocation of Surulere District of Foursquare Gospel Church in Nigeria holds today with the theme distinction (Daniel 6:1-end).

    In a release by the District Secretary, Rev. Dr. Adegboyega Oloriade, the programme, which holds at the 56 Karimu Street, Ojuelegba Lagos will start by 12noon.

    The closing ceremony features life transforming ministration in words, songs and powerful prayers.

    The District Overseer, Rev. Emmanuel Adejoro, will be ministering at the event.

    Besides ministrations and prayers, other activities lined for the closing event are ordination of elders, deacons and deaconesses as well as inauguration of some principal officers of the district council.

     

  • Foursquare Gospel Church tasks mothers on nation building

    Wife of the General Overseer of Foursquare Gospel Church, Rev. Olubisi Meduoye, has called on women to support each other to increase the participation of women in politics.

    She enjoyed mothers to be prayerful and vigilant toward their children to curb the spate of defilement and other social vices in the society.

    Meduoye gave the advice during the mothers’ day celebration at the Cement Branch of the Foursquare Gospel Church in Lagos.

    “Women who are called should go into politics, the women should pray and be sure they are called to serve before they join politics, if they are not called, there would be regret.

    “Women should support one another in politics to raise credible leaders,” she said.

    Meduoye, in a sermon titled, “The Influence of godly mothers,” urged mothers to bring up children in the way of God.

    She insisted that the influence of women could rub off on her children, the society and the nation at large.

    She urged mothers as great influencers to impact positive values to transform the nation in their children.

     

    Narrating her personal experience, Meduoye advised women to create more time for the welfare of their families over businesses or careers to create more positive impact to affect the society.

    Giving some Biblical examples, she explained that timely decisions by mothers could shape the destiny and progress of their families.

    Commenting on the rising cases of rape and minor defilement, she urged mothers to educate their children, be vigilant and prayerful.

    “Indoctrinate your children with the right values and the word of God to keep them safe,” she said.

    She urged mothers to intervene in prayers and take action to stop the illegal migration of youths out of the country.

  • Listen to the voice of the people, Meduoye urges leaders

    Listen to the voice of the people, Meduoye urges leaders

    The General Overseer of Foursquare Gospel Church, Rev. Felix Meduoye has urged leaders in the country to always listen to the yearnings of the people.
    Felix spoke at the 70th birthday and valedictory service for Rev.Victor Iwala. The cleric noted that this would enable them get feedback needed to move the nation forward.

    Meduoye described the celebrant as an Agape pastor, who loves and share with all adding that he’s a minister that brings people together. He added that he wished Iwala does not retire but for the church’s constitution, however, he stated that the septuagenarian was “retiring to re-fire”.  He said: ” I personally Dont wish to let him go because of his active role in the church.  He has provided focused leadership at various hierarchy within the church. He has represented the church both at National and international level. He is still agile. But according to the constitution he has to go. I believe he’s retiring to re-fire. I am sure he will still make himself present in any Foursquare related activity.”

    Also, the wife of the former General overseer of the church, Rev. Mrs Badejo described  Iwala  as a personification of Christ’s love whose good human relations cuts across all and sundry. One of his daughters, Oluwaotoke Iwala described him as a supportive man, mentor and a man committed to the upbringing of his children, adding that he gives himself for the comfort of others.
    Dignitaries at the event are; Wife of the former General Overseer of Foursquare church in Nigeria, Rev. Mrs Badejo, The National President of Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria, Rev. Dr. Felix Omobude, General overseer of Four square, Rev. Felix Meduoye, Assistant General overseer of the Redeem Christian Church of God, Pastor Johnson Kalejaiye among others.

     

  • Obasanjo, Gana, others celebrate Badejo at 70

    Friends, well-wishers and religious leaders gathered last weekend to celebrate Pastor Wilson Badejo, the immediate past General Overseer of the Foursquare Gospel church, Nigeria.

    Former President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, chairman of the occasion described the septuagenarian as a “good man” who performed well in all his endeavors.  “As a farmer, he performed well, as a pastor he did the same, he is also a good family man”, Obasanjo said.

    He went on to recount his many years of friendship with the Ogun State born farmer cum pastor, “I learned a lot from Dr. Badejo, when I left office as an unwanted Head of State, I needed something to do and all the lessons I got from him about the farming business were put into practice.”  He also declared that Badejo was the one praying for his release while in jail.

    Similarly, former Vice Presidential aspirant and convener of Save Nigeria Group, Pastor Tunde Bakare, the guest speaker of the program described Badejo as “a man of many parts” who has lived a “purposeful life”. He described him as a mentor with whom he has had a great relationship over the years and the man who commissioned his church, Latter Rain Assembly.

    Former Minister of Information, Prof Jerry Gana who was the chief launcher for Wilson Badejo’s newly written book, ‘My Spiritual Odyssey’ described him as a man of honour who speaks the truth at all times.

    Former Deputy Governor in charge of Operations at the Central Bank of Nigeria, Mr. Tunde Lemo, Archbishop Lanre Obembe of  Elshadai Bible Church and Pastor Yomi Kasali of  Foundation of Truth Assembly were some of the dignitaries that graced the event.

  • ‘Nothing mysterious about the Trinity’

    ‘Nothing mysterious about the Trinity’

    The Zonal Superitendent of Foursquare Gospel Church Orile Agege, Rev. Adedeji Adeoye, believes that trinity is an unambigious concept undeserving of the controversies it has generated. He spoke with Sunday

    hat motivated you to write on a controversial subject like trinity at this point in time?

    I believe nothing could have motivated me more than God to write. Well, this is not my first title. My first was in 1985. But this time around, I believe the motivation must have been the controversy itself. I think that people must understand that the issue is something God wants us to understand.

    Are you saying that the concept of trinity is not a mystery?

    There is nothing like a mystery. I believe it must have been mystified by theologians to make us believe that it is something out of the blues. The fact is that God has been very clear that He manifests in three persons. It is there in the Bible right from Genesis. The story of creation introduces us to the concept of one God in three forms. So there is nothing mysterious about it at all. It is only men that are trying to make it something mysterious.

    How long did it take you to write this book?

    It took me twelve to thirteen years. Out of these, I spent ten years to pray everyday for God to show me the truth and reveal Himself to me. I kept saying, “God, show me yourself. Let me understand your word.” Then, the moment I started saying those prayers, this book took a dramatic turn. I started getting revelation and insights that make the writing so easy and seamless.

     Now that the book is out, are you bothered not many will get to read it because it is on a controversial subject matter and not many people read too?

    I am not bothered at all. First, let me say the concept of trinity is not controversial. It is a biblical, scriptural and logical truth that mankind has been trying to deny for many centuries. Logically, it is a truth; theologically too, it is not controvertible. But then you know people like to raise dust when something is not too clear to them.

    Secondly, I am not bothered that not many will get to read the book. There is no single book that everyone will read. The Bible is the most popular book but how many people have read it? So, I am not bothered or worried at all. Once hundreds of people get to read it and understand what God is saying about Himself, I am fulfilled.

    You sound so convinced about the concept of trinity that has torn Christianity apart. What is the basis of your conviction?

    Well, let me share with what happened in February 12, 2012 when I was writing the book. God gave me the opportunity to see Him in human form during a dream. I was transported into His presence and I saw Him manifesting in the three forms. There was a table before Him and He asked Jesus to give me a new garment.

    It was so joyous being in His presence. I was elated and did not want to return. I was still enjoying His presence when I woke up. And since that day, the book took a dramatic turn. I wrote with more insights as God revealed so many passages of the Bible to me.

    You read architecture. How did you leave that for full time ministry?

    I believe that working for God is the best form of fulfilment in life. I still practice with a firm but I am fully into the work of God. I enjoy what I am doing and God has been faithful to me. I am humbled and honoured to be the vessel God has chosen to reveal the age-long secrets about the trinity.

    But I am sure the fact that the book is on theology will put many people off

    Well, you know theology is simply the knowledge of God. Deep within every man is the crave to know God. On the basis of that, I believe many should want to know. But then only those God has elected will benefit from the insights shared in the book.

    What particular message did God give you for the world during your encounter with Him?

    God stated that He is the same one manifesting in three forms. There is no ambiguity at all. He wants us to believes He is God the father, God the son and God the Holy Spirit.

    Two, He is coming back soonest to take the faithful ones home. His coming is at hands. And He wants all of us to be prepared to receive Him any moment from now.

     

    Oguntola on his new book on the issue. Excerpts:   

  • Prayer summit in Lagos

    Prayer summit in Lagos

    FOURSQUARE Gospel Church Orile Iganmu (I) Lagos will hold a three- day special prayer programme with the theme: O Lord! Remember me.

    Slated for November 26 -28, the service is dedicated to intense prayers for those believing God for definite things before the year ends.

    The church’s prayer ministry coordinator, Sister Sola Dosu, in a statement said the service will be anchored by Bro. Tony Nwafor of Foursquare Gospel Church Sanya.