Author: Deji Okegbile

The part played by Mary in the Gospel reading for today on John’s account of the Wedding of Cana helps us to reflect upon the esteem in which we should hold mothers today. The 350 anniversary of the birth of ‘Mother Wesley’ – Susanna Wesley is very prophetic and timely in an age when ‘Christian families are struggling in a culture hostile to Christian values, and increasingly find themselves searching for answers and strategies to be more effective.’ The marriage and parenting legacy of Susanna Wesley that changed the world provides ‘empowering insight for: surviving the culture wars as...

Introduction: If you were asked to identify critical roles within the Circuit/Local church, which would top your list? For example in the airline industry, l believe, many might say the pilot because they are highly skilled and must safely operate the aircraft. The question is what about the flight attendants, bag handlers and ticket agents? This introduction is primarily intended for the profit-oriented business organisation in a world of business, yet it speaks volumes to leaders in the Circuit/Church today bearing in mind that the world is our parish. Indeed, the Church as the redemptive agent is called to...