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most remarkable Men of God from 1960 till now




In those days, there were prolific missionaries that served as both spiritual and community leaders. These men, indigenous and foreign, helped to make the important decisions, thus earning their place in the history books.
Pulse Nigeria is honouring these outstanding Christian Nigerian leaders from that period to this year, as we mark our 57th year as an independent country.

Here are 6 most remarkable Men of God since the 1960s in no particular order.
1. Josiah Olunowo Oshitelu: Like Orimolade, this Christian leader gave people something they could identify with. He founded The Church of the Lord (Aladura). This church falls under the  African initiated church category. These are churches that were started in Africa by Africans and independent of foreign missionaries. He was succeeded by Emmanuel Owoade Adeleke Adejobi on May 7, 1967.

2.  William F. Kumuyi: Pastor Kumuyi is the founder of one of the most known churches in Nigeria, which is the Deeper Life Ministry. He was named one of the "500 most powerful people on the planet" in April 2013.

3.   Benson Idahosa: This man is one of the most influential pastors in Africa. He led the Pentecostal movement in the 1960s and 1970s. He founded the Church of God Mission International in 1972. Reportedly, some of the most beloved pastors of today were groomed by him. He also stands out for standing up to Islamisation attemptsduring General Babangida’s administration in 1986. He advocated for other Christian leaders to be activists


4.  David Oyedepo: Idahosa’s time was followed by a new era of churches like the Living Faith Outreach Worldwide, popularly known as “Winners’ Chapel.”It was founded by Bishop Oyedepo in 1986, whose church seats 50,000 people.

5.  Enoch Adejare Adeboye: Pastor Adeboye, fondly called ‘Daddy G.O’ has become a well-renowned preacher, respected in both the Christian and political circles. He took over the Redeemed Christian Church of God, which was founded by Pa Josiah Akindayomi in 1952.  Under his leadership, the church has blossomed and has gained a reputation for having branches everywhere.


6.   Chris Oyakhilome: He is the founding president of Believers' Loveworld Incorporated, also known as Christ Embassy. Pastor Oyakhilome was one of Nigeria’s most popular televangelists.

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