Lerala Apostolic FAITH Mission

03/03/2026

My advise to my fellow clergy on building a healthy relationship with your congregation:
1.Respect your congregation.
2.Don’t castigate your members.
3.Don’t pour out your disappointments on the congregation.
4.Avoid words like if you want you can go God will bring other people better than you.
5.Don’t blame the church for your financial lack or struggles.
6.Don’t speak from the pulpit to the church words like “you don’t pay me well”,remember people come to hear the word they also have problems of their own, such discuss with your leaders. God is faithful he will always provide.
7.Don’t belittle the elders in your church Respect them as your parents.
8.Don’t make a sermon to deal with an individual or group in the church that is defiling the altar.
9.Avoid borrowing money from church members.
10.Don’t be quick to lend money to members because others stop coming to church when they fail to pay. Only lend when you are ready to write it off should you see one struggling to pay.
It’s better to give without expecting it back.
11.Always lead by example in giving to God and contributing to projects.
12.You and your wife should avoid sharing your problems with church members always share such to some one you look to for counsel like your spiritual father or to very senior friends.
13.Don’t force your church to grow .Be patient growth and increase comes from God as you do the right things the bible says some one planted and another waters but God gives the increase or growth.
14.Never share what a member has confided to you in counseling to any one.
15.Remember members are simply volunteers,they can easily find another place to worship therefore respect and honor them.
Arch Bishop Bernard Goodson Nwaka.

03/03/2026

The Importance of Children’s Ministry ❤️
Children are not just the future of the church — they are the church of today. Every smile, every curious question, every small hand raised to pray is a reminder that God is moving in the hearts of the young. Children’s ministry is not just babysitting during service; it is planting seeds of faith that will grow for a lifetime.
When we teach children about love, kindness, forgiveness, and the Word of God, we are shaping their foundation. We are helping them build their lives on truth. The lessons they learn today will guide their decisions tomorrow. The prayers they whisper as children can become powerful testimonies when they grow up.
Jesus Himself said, “Let the little children come to Me.” That means they matter. Their faith matters. Their understanding matters. Their hearts matter.
Behind every strong Christian adult is often a teacher, a parent, or a leader who once invested time in their childhood faith. Children’s ministry is a sacred responsibility. It requires patience, compassion, creativity, and a heart that truly loves the next generation.
Let us never underestimate the impact of a simple Bible story, a worship song, or a prayer circle. Those moments may seem small, but in God’s hands, they become life-changing.
When we invest in children, we invest in eternity. 🌱✨

25/02/2026

2026 CALENDAR OF EVENTS FOR AFM IN BOTSWANA

24/02/2026

The moment we’ve been waiting for is here -the AFM in Botswana Sisters Conference 2026 is coming your way! This year's conference is held under the theme : 𝐋𝐨𝐨𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐔𝐧𝐭𝐨 𝐉𝐞𝐬𝐮𝐬. Get Ready for a life changing experience.

🗓️ 3rd – 5th April 2026
📍 Mahalapye

21/02/2026

WELCOME TO SUNDAY SERVICE AT LERALA AFM
VENUE : MONNENG WARD
FROM T JUNCTION TOWARDS KGOTLA TURN TO RIGHT ,OPPOSITE POST OFFICE .
PASS NEW TYRE REPAIR FOLLOW GRAVEL RD.
-BEHIND AMATALANA G DEALER.
- follow gravel as you circle round Amatalana and turn left ,straight is a gate for AFM .
TIME : 0900- 1200 AM
GOD BLESS YOU AS YOU COME
CALL 75224861

20/02/2026

2026 SISTERS CONFERENCE | The Apostolic Faith Mission In Botswana

Save the Date!
The AFM Sisters Conference 2026 is coming your way!
🗓️ 3rd – 5th April 2026

Get ready for a life-changing experience filled with worship, sisterhood, and empowerment.

Mark your calendars and join us in Mahalapye ,you don’t want to miss this one.

04/02/2026

The revival ,restoration and refreshing times of God are upon us .
We trusting God for changing lives ,saving ,healing ,restoring, uplifting and positioned the church for a major revival.

04/02/2026

27/01/2026

WHERE CAN I MEET MY FUTURE SPOUSE?

© Samuel Olagbenjo

A Practical, Spiritual Guide for Singles Searching for Love

As a Marriage Therapist who’s walked with many couples on their journey to "forever," I can boldly say this:

There is no single formula or perfect place to meet your future spouse!

Some met on a bus, some in church, some in the comment section of Facebook posts—and some while just minding their own grocery shopping business! 😅

Let me show you just how diverse—and sometimes hilarious—God’s matchmaking strategy can be:

🌹1. God Connects People in Unpredictable Places

One of my pastor friends went to a grocery store to buy food—and left with the memory of meeting the woman who would later become his wife. Today, they are married with two beautiful kids!

A young man met his wife in the comment section of one of my Facebook posts. He sent her a friend request, and now they're happily married with a child.

I met my own wife while I was ministering in Lekki, Lagos. The moment I saw her, I had a revelation at first sight. I asked for her number—she gave it to me without knowing my intention 😄

A spiritual daughter of mine met her husband while attending a singles’ program with me. They’re now blessed with three children!

Singles in my WhatsApp groups have met, courted, and are now married and doing well. Yes, WhatsApp love stories are real too! 😂

🌹2. You Can Meet “The One” Anywhere!

Here’s the point:

You can meet your future spouse:

📍In a supermarket

📍On a Keke Napep

📍While traveling on a bus

📍At a church program

📍At a conference or seminar

📍Online — Instagram, Facebook, WhatsApp

📍Even while strolling to buy suya 😄

But the real question is:
Will you be spiritually sensitive enough to recognize them?

3. 🌹Be Spiritually Tuned to Divine Signals

You could be:

📍Arguing with your future husband

📍Sitting beside your future wife on a bus

📍Laughing off someone's comment who is meant to shape your destiny

But if you’re not spiritually sensitive, you’ll miss it.

✅ Don't box God into one method.

✅ Stay open, stay prayerful.

✅ Allow God to lead, and don’t let societal pressure force you into desperation.

4. 🌹Use Wisdom — Especially in Online Encounters

Yes, many marriages started online, but caution is key:

📍Always meet in open, public places

📍Don't rush into secluded meetings with strangers

📍Don’t assume you know them just because you’ve been chatting

📍Get to know the real person behind the profile

🌹5. Take Time to Know Their Character — Not Just Their Charisma

Never marry a stranger.

Do your due diligence:

✅ Know their temperament: Are they choleric, phlegmatic, melancholic, or sanguine?

✅ Observe how they treat people when they're angry.

✅ Are they introverted or extroverted?

✅ Are they emotionally intelligent?

Ask yourself:

Is he married before?

Is she truly born again?

Is he honest and faithful?

What’s her relationship with family, church, and friends?

🌹6. Don’t Be Too Desperate to “Fall in Love”

If you fall in love before knowing someone, you’re likely to fall into trouble.

Take your time:

📍Study their habits, weaknesses, strengths

📍Know their pastor, friends, and family

📍Check their health status

📍Confirm their employment or business

📍Know their spiritual standing

❗️Don’t just marry a fine picture and sweet words — marry a person you’ve truly come to know.

7. 🌹Time Is a Friend — Not a F0e

Some rush into marriage like it's a f!re sale.
But the truth is:
Time is your best friend in relationship discernment.

The more time you spend getting to know someone, the easier it is to see:

📍Their true values

📍Their emotional maturity

📍Their communication style

📍Whether your visions align

8. 🌹Don’t Just Follow Your Heart — Follow the Holy Spirit

Some people spend 2–3 years in a relationship, and only remember to pray afterward—only to discover they were never meant for each other.
Result? Heartbreak and wasted time.

Before saying "Yes" to a proposal or offering one, ask:

✅ “Lord, is this your will?”

✅ “Is this the person designed for my destiny?”

You may like them, but is God leading you to them?

The will of God won’t take you to a place where His grace won’t sustain you

📍Finally, you can meet your life partner anywhere — but you must be spiritually sensitive and emotionally wise.

Don’t rush into marriage without proper knowledge, prayer, and preparation.

Marry someone you know, not someone you’ve fantasized about.

🙌 May the Lord Lead You in Jesus' Name!

📢 Kindly share this post with every single person you care about — especially those praying and believing for divine connections.

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© Samuel Olagbenjo
Marriage/Family Therapist | Best-Selling Author
Founder, Marital Success Academy