RCCG graduates 8,000 pastors

Posted by admin Headlines Wednesday, August 10th, 2011

NO fewer than 8,000 pastors from both the main and satellite campuses of the Redeemed Christian Bible College, a broad-based theological, ministerial and leadership training arm of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) were, on Wednesday, adjudged to have successfully completed programmes leading to the award of certificates, diplomas and degrees of the college.

While presenting them to the General Overseer of the church, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, at the ongoing 59th annual convention of the church at the Redeemed Camp, Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, Pastor Josiah Bolarinwa, the principal of the college, said the pastors had passed through the rigorous studies of the college that would enable them to discharge their responsibilities as trained disciples of Jesus Christ.

He said the training they received would also enhance the vision of the church to spread the “good news”of Jesus Christ to the nooks and crannies of the earth, saying that the lack of training of Christian leaders was the cause of the spiritual decadence being experienced today by the entire body of Christ .

To douse the spread of mediocrity among men and women that handle the ministry of Jesus Christ, the college principal emphasised the need to make training one of the basic requirements for pastors who are willing to operate in the country.

According to him, the college has produced about 60,000 pastors since its inception 31 years ago.

He added that it has helped the pastors to grow in the knowledge of the scriptures and guided to develop the wholesome personality that is characterised by poise, discipline and character traits that make them to work with others as part of a team.

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