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Forgiveness: The Scarce Currency in the Church.

Posted by Deji Okegbile | Sep 19, 2023 | Missions and Evangelism |

‘It is in pardoning that we are pardoned.’ – St Francis of Assisi. Forgiveness is central to Christian spirituality and authentic discipleship. Forgiveness is the heart of missional engagement. Unforgiveness is a major Satanic enemy’s weapon to derail us from our Christian discipleship and witness. When we withhold forgiveness, we retain bitterness, damaging our relationship with God and man. Unforgiveness gives a false sense of power and control. Unforgiveness helps us make sense of horrible things that happen to us and never makes us find peace. One day, Peter had had enough. He came to Jesus and asked, “Lord, how...

Deaconess Oworu, The First African President of DRAE: Importance of Vocation in Deaconess Order.

Posted by Deji Okegbile | Sep 15, 2023 | Methodism, Missions and Evangelism |

The election of Deaconess Ibironke Oremade-Oworu as the new President of Diakonia Region Africa/Europe (DRAE) in Germany has brought to the limelight the richness of the Deaconess Order of the Methodist Church Nigeria. Deaconesses Oworu, at the just concluded Diakonia Region Africa-Europe Assembly in Germany, was presented as the 1st African President of DRAE since it was established 29 years ago. DIAKONIA Region Africa Europe is one of three regional groups of the DIAKONIA World Federation of Diaconal Associations and Diaconal Communities. Membership consists of associations, organizations, and communities of deaconesses, deacons, diaconal brothers and sisters, diaconal ministers, and...

ADEBOWALE OMODUNBI, An Epitome of AIR FORCE NURSING: The first female Wing Commander from Osun State, 2015- 2023.

Posted by Deji Okegbile | Sep 9, 2023 | Events |

Inspired by the legacy of Florence Nightingale, the founder of modern nursing, Wing Commander Adebowale Abiodun Omodunbi, provided clear leadership for the Nigerian military staff. Omodunbi, throughout her 35 years of military service, operated effectively beyond her rank. It is indeed a retirement well deserved. Omodunbi, a “modern-day Florence Nightingale” who had a lasting impact on the profession, is retired but not tired. Omodunbi’s Air Force nursing career reminds us how Florence Nightingale pioneered many nursing practices in hospitals today and how her role in military nursing established many years of compassion, care, and hope for those on the...

Church, Ministry, and Leadership Reversal: Peter, the Rock, to Peter, a Satanic Stumbling Block.

Posted by Deji Okegbile | Sep 4, 2023 | Missions and Evangelism |

Jesus Christ promises to build His Church, not on any human definition or individual opinion other than Himself. Jesus promises to build His Church on the truth of Peter’s and other disciples’ bold confessions that Jesus is “the Christ, the Son of the living God” (Matt 16:16). The Church as a people with a future hope on Jesus’ return for His people is built on the solid rock of bold confession and proclamation, sending out the message in all possible ways, that Jesus is the Son of God, the Saviour of the world (Matt 16:16-18). Peter’s confession is the...

BABA, VERY REVD. SOMOYE, Unforgettable loved figure in the Nigerian Methodism.

Posted by Deji Okegbile | Sep 1, 2023 | Methodism |

One of the unforgettable loved and leadership figures for me since I joined the service and ministry of Nigerian Methodism 30 years ago was Baba, Very Revd David Oludare Somoye. I found trust as a spiritual and performance multiplier in Baba Somoye as a member of the Editorial Team and Most Rev Ayo Ladigbolu as the Chairman of the Editorial Team, Methodist Church Nigeria. When your leader can trust you, you will be loyal and inspired to go the extra mile. With Baba Somoye’s and Archbishop Ladigbolu’s trust, I worked by permission, not authority. Every leader has a title. ‘This title...