The Church Blog: Say a prayer for Pastor Paul Adefarasin – who doesn’t collect a kobo in ‘offering’ for The Experience

If you have attended The Experience ever before (and between us, we have attended 5), you know it is a massive undertaking – in excellence. The music is excellent, the stage and lights are excellent, the seating is excellent, the welfare is excellent, the logistics and protocol are excellent, the everything is excellent. It’s a... Read More

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October 26, 2016

How House on The Rock Abuja Pastor, Goodheart Ekwueme resigned on the altar (WATCH)

The resident pastor of House on the Rock, The Refuge Abuja, Pastor Goodheart Ekwueme resigned his position in an unusual way. Ekwueme took time out to read a four-page resignation letter to the congregation who he had pastored for 17 years as resident pastor. He appreciated his relationship and service under the leadership of Pastor... Read More

The News Blog

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March 30, 2016

Pastor Paul Adefarasin slammed with N800m lawsuit

Paul Adefarasin and his church, House on the Rock have been served with an N800 million lawsuit by a certain Gerald Chukwueke and four others through their lawyer, Moyo Onigbanjo (SAN). The suit, which will be heard on Thursday, April 7, will be presided over by Justice Adebisi Akinlade of the Lagos State High Court... Read More

The News Blog

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October 6, 2015

Oby Ezekwesili, Timi Dakolo, Monalisa Chinda others attend ‘Captive’ premiere at House on the Rock

Metropolitan Church, House on the Rock collaborated with the United States Embassy in Nigeria to screen for the first time in Nigeria, the highly anticipated Hollywood movie, Captive at The Rock Cathedral, Lagos on Thursday October 1, 2015. The star-studded event had in attendance top government officials, traditional rulers, industry captains and celebrities from the media, music... Read More

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House On The Rock, on Thursday the 1st of October in partnership with the United States Consulate General, Lagos will premiere for the first time in Nigeria, Hollywood crime-drama thriller, Captive. The Premiere will draw an audience across all tiers of the nation from Royal Fathers, A-List Celebs, Political & Industry Leaders, Clergy from all over... Read More

With ‘Have Your Way’, @onosariyo points a new direction

by ‘Ifreke Inyang Onos Ariyo’s new offering is titled Have Your Way. Before 2014, the Delta state-born music minister was probably known within church circles. But last year, she began to blossom greatly and grew into her calling. It was an amazing 12 months for Onos. From releasing her widely acclaimed sophomore album No Limits... Read More

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March 10, 2015

4 reasons why Pastor Adefarasin is off the mark about not voting

by Mark Bassey Pastor Paul Adefarasin, has revealed that he will not participate in the March 28 elections. The Senior Pastor of House on the Rock Church, took time out before his sermon on Sunday, March 8, to speak about the church’s new campaigns, which kicked off with hashtags like #IAmAPeaceMaker #SayNoToViolence #IStandForPeace etc. But... Read More

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March 9, 2015

Pastor Paul Adefarasin tells us why he won’t vote on March 28

by Mark Bassey Pastor Paul Adefarasin, has revealed that he will not participate in the March 28 elections. The Senior Pastor of House on the Rock Church, took time out before his sermon on Sunday, March 8, to speaking about the church’s new campaigns, which tail off with hashtags like #IAmAPeaceMaker #SayNoToViolence #IStandForPeace etc. After... Read More

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March 1, 2015

5 highlights from House on the Rock’s #TAPE3 concert

by ‘Ifreke Inyang Where: The Rock Cathedral, Lekki When: Friday, February 28, 2015. What: The African Praise Experience 3 The praise and worship If you are a regular at HOTR, you might have not been too surprised. But for those who were attending the church for the first time, they must have been blown away... Read More

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February 16, 2015

“Men of God who join in political campaigns are not wise” – Pastor Paul Adefarasin

by Mark Bassey Founder and Senior Pastor of the House on the Rock churches, Pastor Paul Adefarasin, has slammed men of God, who are part of political campaigns ahead of the 2015 elections. The 53-year-old was reviewing last week’s screening of the movie Selma in the church. Speaking before his Sunday sermon yesterday, Adefarasin told his... Read More

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February 7, 2015

5 reasons why House on the Rock is showing Selma this Sunday

by ‘Ifreke Inyang This Sunday – February 8 – there will be a screening of the movie Selma, at the House on the Rock church in Lekki. But why has the church decided to screen this movie, that centers around a fight for freedom, equality and change? 1. The times call for it As at... Read More

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January 19, 2015

House On The Rock to host David Oyelowo, other cast members of Oscar nominated movie ‘Selma’

by Chinwe Okafor Leading new generation church, House on the Rock has invited Nigerian-British actor David Oyelowo to Nigeria. The star of the Oscar nominated film, Selma, is expected to be in Nigeria to talk about ‘How God can help his people’ amongst other topics, but he won’t be coming alone. Other cast members of the... Read More

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July 28, 2014

“We don’t allow mini skirts” | Pastor Paul Adefarasin lays down the law at House on the Rock

by ‘Ifreke Inyang Shortly before Pastor Paul Adefarasin began his Sunday sermon yesterday, he sounded a note of warning to female members who wear ‘distracting’ mini skirts. “I will assume that the members that do this, are probably new or uninformed ones,” the dapper man of God began. “But we don’t allow mini skirts in... Read More

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December 31, 2013

Chris Oyakhilome, Ayo Oritsejafor, Biodun Fatoyinbo… We present the top 10 pastors from 2013!

by Eromo Egbejule Who are we to judge? From flashy ministers to the massively entrepreneurial, those rocked by scandal to those who continue to inspire – these are the 10 most influential Nigerian pastors in the past year. Chris Okotie Always a popstar. The flamboyant and charismatic preacher who is renowned for using jaw-breaking words... Read More

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April 21, 2013

Feyi Fawehinmi: What Nigerian investors and entrepreneurs can learn from Pastor Paul Adefarasin

by Feyi Fawehinmi The story of the Amazon we all know (and mostly love) today is an amazing one. Jeff Bezos started the company in June 1994 and called it ‘earth’s biggest bookstore’. However in the first 6 months of its operation, it barely clocked $500k in revenues. But by 1996, it had sales of... Read More

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February 5, 2013

Aww, so sweet: “You are indeed a terrific husband…” – Pastor Paul Adefarasin’s wife pens touching tribute

by Akan Ido Ifeanyi Adefarasin, wife of the Senior Pastor of the House on the Rock Church, Paul Adefarasin, recently expressed the depth of her clergyman husband on his 50th birthday penning down a touching note extolling his sterling virtues. See the 50th birthday tribute below: My dearest Adeolu (Paul) It has taken some time... Read More

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December 24, 2012

“I don’t need Ayo Oritsejafor’s PFN position” – Paul Adefarasin

by Isi Esene Paul Adefarasin, the senior pastor of the House on the Rock has denied interest in succeeding Pastor Ayo Oritsejafor, the president of the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN) who is scheduled to vacate the position in February 2013. Adefarasin described the reports of him lobbying for the position as “mere rumours masterminded... Read More

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November 12, 2012

How I escaped an accident on my way to Ayo Oritsejafor’s anniversary – Pastor Paul Adefarasin

by Isi Esene The senior pastor of House on the Rock church, Paul Adefarasin, yesterday shared a testimony with his church congregation on how he escaped getting involved in an accident on Saturday. The pastor said he was on his way to the airport to catch a flight to Warri, Delta State to be part... Read More

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February 19, 2012

FaithNaija: “It is just a matter of time!” – Pastor Paul Adefarasin

by ‘Ifreke Inyang “1. Arise, shine; for your light has come, and the glory of the LORD has risen upon you. 2. For behold, darkness will cover the earth and deep darkness the peoples;but the LORD will rise upon you and His glory will appear upon you. 3. Nations will come to your light, and... Read More

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