PFN asks Nigeria Christian to channel efforts to nation’s rebirth
The President of the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria, Bishop Wale Oke
PFN asks Nigeria Christian to channel efforts to nation’s rebirth
President of the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria, Bishop Francis-Wale Oke, has urged Christians nationwide to focus on nation-building.
He made the call in his welcome address at the opening of the 18th National Biennial Conference and the 40th anniversary of PFN in Abuja on Wednesday.
The theme of the conference, which ends on Friday is ‘The rebirth of a great nation’, based on Isaiah 60:8.
Oke stated that Christians must remember that God poured His Spirit on them to enable the Church to help Nigeria achieve its apostolic mandate.
He explained that the theme reflected the call for action, noting that Heaven is ready to help, but Christians must contribute through prayer, teaching, evangelism, and discipleship.
The president referenced Isaiah 66:8, asking: “Shall the earth be made to bring forth in one day? Shall a nation be born at once?”
He emphasised that for Zion to bring forth, Christians must engage in prayer, fasting, teaching, evangelisation, soul-winning, and church planting. “This is the core mission of the Church.”
Oke urged Christians to remain passionate about this task, as it is fundamental to the nation’s rebirth and the fulfilment of the divine mandate.
He said that the conference was an opportunity for Christians to renew their commitment to the cause, which will lead to the nation’s transformation.
Rev. William Okoye of All Christian Fellowship Mission delivered the sermon, stressing that the Church, particularly PFN, plays a key role in Nigeria’s rebirth.
He called for a commitment to producing Christ-like disciples who can transform society, highlighting that Nigeria’s issues stem from a distorted sense of values, not just corruption.
PFN asks Nigeria Christian to channel efforts to nation’s rebirth.
The Chairman of PFN FCT Chapter, Rev. Isaac Komolafe, urged Nigeria to focus on internal improvement, asserting that once Nigeria gets it right, the rest of Africa will follow.
Komolafe also noted the conference was expecting 150,000 delegates and promised that it would bring about a transformation and a new narrative for the nation.
National Vice President of PFN North Central, Isa El-Buba, said that the Pentecostal Church is prepared to lead Nigeria towards greatness through prayer and fasting.
He added that Nigeria will soon enter a new phase of transformation, with the churches driving spiritual revival.
National Vice President of PFN FCT, Rev. Victor Ogunkanmi, affirmed that Nigeria is God’s creation, and the nation is destined to fulfil its purpose.
He expressed hope for a total turnaround in the country, emphasising that a new day is dawning for Nigeria and future generations.
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