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Op-ed Editor March 29, 2017

The Church Blog: Morning Devotion- Aka Jehovah never gets old

Gabriel Eziashi got this one directly from the throne of Grace.

Editor March 28, 2017

The Church Blog: Why I go to Church on Sundays

by Abayomi G. Omotayo Since I was born and now I am growing older, I have never seen the Lord change, the righteous forsaken nor his children begging for bread…

Op-ed Editor March 27, 2017

[The Church Blog] #WanderingChurchMind: Ikorodu residents working on the island, do you ever have time for morning devotion?

Unlike some people who say stuff like ‘I am asking for a friend’ when seeking answers to bugging questions because they are either shy or just used to lying, I…

Op-ed Editor March 27, 2017

The Church Blog: Morning Devotion- Because Lara George’s ode is timeless

Forever and ever, amen

Editor March 26, 2017

[The Church Blog] Word for the week: God bless your hustle

Word For The Week is… GOD BLESS YOUR HUSTLE This is not just a finely coined word on the street by the street. It is a word from the Lord.…

Op-ed Editor March 26, 2017

The Church Blog: Morning Devotion- We want to praise God with Evans Ogboi

Gorgeous. And that crescendo towards the end. It's the stuff of joyful days.

Op-ed Editor March 25, 2017

The Church Blog: Morning Devotion- Elijah Oyelade takes it to another level

Away from the normal fare of Nigerian gospel, Elijah Oyelade - of Glorious God fame - delivered a prayer, so layered, so textured, and grounded in the Bible, that it…

Op-ed Editor March 24, 2017

The Church Blog: Morning Devotion- ‘Agbanilagbatan’ is a love song to God

Every morning, we'll share with you a gospel song - mostly Nigerian - that should start your day on the right note. Today's devotion is from Gbolahan…

Op-ed Editor February 26, 2017

The Church Blog: You should watch this 13 minute-video of Archbishop Idahosa charging for Nigeria

We found this video - and it's remarkable that, decades after the good bishop, the challenge is the same.

Oludolapo Adelana February 4, 2017

#WAFBEC2017: It was indeed an immersion in God’s word

The fifth West African Faith Believers' Convention (WAFBEC) officially came to an end on Saturday, February 4 with a prayer meeting and a communion service. Over the nine days, worshippers…

Oludolapo Adelana February 2, 2017

#WAFBEC2017: Despite attacks, Christians must practice love

Day 7 of the West African Faith Believers' Convention (WAFBEC) was power packed as six speakers taught in eight sessions. Worshippers were encouraged to live by faith and on how to…

Oludolapo Adelana February 1, 2017

#WAFBEC2017: And the female pastors were not left out

The sixth day of the West African Faith Believers' Convention (WAFBEC) had two female pastors on the podium. And oh boy, they did deliver powerful messages. Not only was their…

Oludolapo Adelana January 31, 2017

A day of praise, prayer and prophecy at #WAFBEC2017

Day 5 of the ongoing West African Faith Believers Convention (WAFBEC) was a day filled with praises, prayers and prophetic declarations by various speakers. Senior Pastor of The Fountain of…

Oludolapo Adelana January 30, 2017

Scripture Union’s first Travelling Secretary, Rev. Mike Oye honoured at #WAFBEC2017 (PHOTOS)

The fourth day of the West African Faith Believers Convention (WAFBEC) brought both tears and joy to the eyes of many. In the manner of the Convention, Monday Night is…

Isime Esene January 29, 2017

Church Crawler: THE STRAYING ELBOW AND MY ZEALOUS NEIGHBOUR – SUNDAY AT MFM

by Damilola Fowowe As usual Church Crawler duties took us to Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries (MFM). It’s a Pentecostal church known popularly for prayers. Since we are still…

Oludolapo Adelana January 27, 2017

Dr. Creflo Dollar challenges conventional christianity at #WAFBEC2017 opening night

The 2017 edition of the West African Faith Believers Convention (WAFBEC) began on Friday evening at The Covenant Place, Iganmu. Though the service kicked off at 5:15pm as against the…

Oludolapo Adelana January 27, 2017

The Church Blog: Top quotes from past WAFBECs

The fifth edition of the West African Faith Believers Convention (WAFBEC) will kick off in a few hours. The convention is organised by Covenant Christian Centre, pastored by Poju Oyemade,…

Isime Esene January 27, 2017

The Church Blog: Just watch, Apostle Suleiman is going to ‘blow’ after this

We run a church blog here, yeah? Anyone who has read this blog knows that we are fully engaged especially on Protestant matters, with special experience in Pentecostal Christianity, with…

Isime Esene January 22, 2017

Femi Aribisala: Fellow Christians, what you have now is not the salvation of God

by Femi Aribisala The salvation popularly preached in the churches is not the salvation of Jesus Christ. The notion that Christians are already saved is beguiling, bewitching and illusory. Paul…

Isime Esene January 17, 2017

The Church Blog: Let’s talk about false prophets and their incredible prophecies

In 2017, I’ve been to only three churches and I have enough predictions or prophecies (as we Christians call it) to last till my name changes to Grandpa. Everyone has…

Isime Esene January 17, 2017

CHURCH CRAWLER: KISSING IN THE CHURCH – SUNDAY AT THE CHAPEL OF CHRIST OUR LIGHT

by Damilola Fowowe This Sunday, Church Crawler duties took us to Chapel of Christ our Light, University of Lagos. It’s the official church of the University of Lagos. We are…

Isime Esene January 15, 2017

DOWNLOAD: This is the full text of FRCN code that made Adeboye resign

It's no news that the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) pastor, Enoch Adeboye had a reason to step down from his position as the church's General Overseer in Nigeria…

Op-ed Editor January 14, 2017

The Church Blog: Isn’t there a certain irony in Mike Bamiloye condemning Christian entertainment?

This happened last month, but it bears thinking through. Mike Bamiloye, who popularised Christian filmmaking via Mount Zion Ministries, is suddenly up in arms when the same thing he championed…

Isime Esene January 13, 2017

The YNaija Ranking: Nathaniel Bassey is number 1 on our top 10 gospel countdown

Airplay, cumulative YouTube views, church rotation, and the sterling Nathaniel Bassey brand come together to give him the inevitable Number One spot, a spot we doubt he will lose anytime…

Op-ed Editor January 13, 2017

The Church Blog: 6 crucial things Segun Adeniyi said about church accountability

We pick his piece from here and under are the 6 points church leaders need to pay attention to if their institutions must last time's test. Since we are being silly.…

Op-ed Editor January 12, 2017

The Church Blog: The Nigerian Church needs the FRC Governance Code

Until Pastor E.A. Adeboye stepped down as the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), one of Nigeria’s largest and most influential leaders few days ago, very…

Op-ed Editor January 11, 2017

The Church Blog: You should pay more attention to Obiwon

We got a copy of Obiwon’s latest album ‘Floodgates’ and we are totally in love. And it got us thinking: Why have we always under-rated Obiwon? Not because he hasn’t…

Isime Esene January 9, 2017

Church Crawler: The hymn party and my disappointment | Sunday at Regina Mundi Catholic Church

by Damilola Fowowe This Sunday, Church crawler in our usual manner took shop to Regina Mundi Catholic Church, Lagos. We couldn’t storm the service as we normally do because we…

Isime Esene January 8, 2017

#NightofWorshipAndProphecy: It was a night of true worship

As we were worshipping, it just struck me that the worship is beyond the lyrics. Yes, if you attend church you must have heard the phrase a couple of times.…