Author: Deji Okegbile

2026 Asaba Methodist Retreat, a Means of Grace: Patriarch Idowu, Prelate Mbang, and Bishop Solaru on ‘what the Spirit is saying to the church.’

2026 Asaba Methodist Retreat, a Means of Grace: Patriarch Idowu, Prelate Mbang, and Bishop Solaru on ‘what the Spirit is saying to the church.’

Posted by | Feb 8, 2026 | , , |

God is present amid His church, the Methodist Church Nigeria, just as He was present among the 7 churches mentioned in Revelation 2-3. To each of those churches, as well as to us, the repeated command is: “He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches.”  The insight is that the Holy Spirit speaks to churches through Scripture and leaders, granting divine wisdom, courage, and discernment, often guiding them to act beyond their own abilities. For example, Patriarch Professor Bolaji Idowu, His Eminence Dr Sunday Mbang, and Bishop Thompson Tanimowo Solaru at different...

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49 years later, remembering my grandmother, Alice Ogunhunmilola: My Methodist Matriarch.

49 years later, remembering my grandmother, Alice Ogunhunmilola: My Methodist Matriarch.

Posted by | Feb 2, 2026 | |

To the world, Grandma Alice was one person, but to the Okegbiles’ family, especially my senior sister, Deaconess Iyabo Kolawole, she was our guiding light, anchor, and beloved Methodist matriarch. Her devotion to the church was profound. She was diligent with her tithe card and church commitments and loved to recite and sing Methodist hymns. Born in 1897, she died on 17th November 1977. Now, forty-nine years later, we honour a life poured out in service to God, family, and community. Grandma Alice didn’t just attend church; she was the church. Her faith was our family’s rhythm—quiet yet unshakeable....

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ARCHBISHOP EKPENYONG, 10 years after: Legacy of True Worship and Leadership.

ARCHBISHOP EKPENYONG, 10 years after: Legacy of True Worship and Leadership.

Posted by | Jan 22, 2026 | |

Remembering and celebrating Most Rev Efiom E Ekpenyong ten years after his transition calls for leadership and worship renewal. From the earliest days of Christianity, it was believed that we become like who we worship. So, for example, if we worship an authoritarian god, then we ourselves become authoritarian; if we worship a controlling god, then we become controlling ourselves; and so on. Archbishop Ekpenyong, a genius in music ministry, reminds us that the more we worship the true and living God, the more we become conformed to His image and likeness in which we were made. Archbishop Ekpenyong’s...

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EPISCOPACY @50 AND THE FEAR OF PATRIARCH BOLAJI IDOWU: OVERCOMING “SEA OF WHITENESS,” AND ‘ECCLESIASTICAL COSMETIC.

EPISCOPACY @50 AND THE FEAR OF PATRIARCH BOLAJI IDOWU: OVERCOMING “SEA OF WHITENESS,” AND ‘ECCLESIASTICAL COSMETIC.

Posted by | Jan 18, 2026 | , |

’Episcopacy is not an end in itself. It is a means to the one supreme aim: Spreading the scriptural holiness throughout the land – Bishop T. T. Solaru. Nigeria Methodist Episcopacy at 50 calls us to awake and learn from history. There has been some insightful feedback in recent research and interviews conducted on Nigerian Methodist Episcopacy by Wesley 100 International -WIN Research.#_ftn1 However, the feedback also warned against some inconsistencies, errors, and distortions in relation to Patriarch Bolaji Idowu’s fear and warning about Methodist episcopacy. In the beginning, the Nigerian Methodist episcopacy was a missional protest on the...

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The Artistry of Sir James Oluwole Akintola: A Tribute to Sacred Vestments in Celebrating Sir Akintola @70.

The Artistry of Sir James Oluwole Akintola: A Tribute to Sacred Vestments in Celebrating Sir Akintola @70.

Posted by | Jan 2, 2026 | , |

Sir James Oluwole Akintola’s name is synonymous with the Tailoring Factory, Methodist Church Nigeria. He has remained a prominent figure in the design and creation of sacred vestments in Nigeria. Sir Akintola, at 70, stands as a testament to the enduring significance of sacred beauty in worship and in his artistry, blending sacred tradition with contemporary expression. Sir Akintola, at 70, brings to the fore his personal and spiritual connection, highlighting the deep faith that often drives designers, transforming their craft into a spiritual vocation. Sir Akintola’s name resonates with notable designers like Patrick Boylan, who was celebrated for...

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