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Niyi Oluwatuyi, Ibadan (2026)

16/12/2025

BETWEEN TRUTH AND NOISE : Evaluating Today's Voices on Marriage

We are witnessing a noticeable rise in the number of public speakers and preachers who address young people on marriage, both in physical gatherings and across social media platforms. While the attention given to marriage is not in itself a problem, the nature, depth, and source of these teachings raise serious concerns. From my personal observation, these voices can broadly be categorized as follows:

1. Those ruled by emotions:
These speakers communicate from excitement, anger, fear, or sentiment rather than from wisdom. Their counsel often fluctuates with moods and personal feelings, leaving listeners stirred but not grounded.

2. Those who preach from pain, hurt, and bitterness:
Their messages are shaped by unresolved personal experiences. Instead of healing others, they unconsciously project their wounds, turning private scars into public doctrines.

3. Those who preach by trends and societal pressures:
This group mirrors cultural conversations more than scriptural convictions. What is popular becomes truth, and what is uncomfortable is avoided, even when Scripture clearly speaks.

4. Those who are dogmatic and stereotypical:
They reduce complex marital realities into rigid formulas. Context, individuality, growth, and grace are often ignored in favor of absolute statements that leave no room for discernment.

5. Circular counselors without sound biblical knowledge:
Their teachings recycle popular phrases and familiar lines, but lack depth, spiritual balance, and scriptural accuracy. Much is said, yet little is truly explained.

6. Those who preach religion blindly:
This category leans heavily on religious activity without understanding God’s intent. Traditions are defended, but truth is rarely examined, and questions are often silenced rather than answered.

7. Those trained in marriage and pastoral counseling:
These speakers combine biblical understanding, emotional intelligence, structure, and accountability. Their counsel is measured, balanced, and aimed at long-term health rather than quick applause.

The challenge before the Church and the youth is not the absence of voices, but the lack of discernment. Marriage is too sacred and too complex to be shaped by emotions, trends, or unresolved pain. Only truth rooted in Scripture, wisdom, and maturity can genuinely prepare a generation for the covenant in marriage, not just companionship.

(C) Niyi Oluwatuyi

18/09/2025

CHURCH CHANGE CONFERENCE 2025

Theme: THE CHURCH TURNAROUND

Do you desire to see genuine transformation, renewal, and revival in your ministry, and congregation? Then CCC ’25 is designed for you! This is not just another conference, it is a divine call to leaders, workers, and believers to reposition the Church back to God’s original blueprint.

Saturday, September 20, 2025 | 9:00 AM

VENUE:
C.F.G.B.M Worship Hall, KM 4, Opp. Quality Foods, Monatan, Iwo Road, beside Oyesina Grammar School, Ibadan, Oyo State.

Host: Dr. Niyi Oluwatuyi
Guest Minister: Pastor Bisi Adewale

Who Should Attend?
✓ All Ministers of the Gospel
✓ Church Leadership
✓ Church Workers and All Believer

Don’t miss this prophetic gathering. The Church is set for a TURNAROUND, and you must be part of it!
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18/09/2025

RECOVERING DIVINE DIRECTION

Matthew 2:1–2 (KJV)
“Now when Jesus was born... behold, there came wise men from the east... Saying, Where is he that is born King of the Jews? for we have seen his star in the east, and are come to worship him.”
The wise men saw a divinely revealed star and began their journey from the east. They followed this supernatural sign toward Israel.

Matthew 2:7–9: “Then Herod... called the wise men... and sent them to Bethlehem, and said, Go and search diligently for the young child...

When they had heard the king, they departed; and, lo, the star, which they saw in the east, went before them, till it came and stood over where the young child was.”
It is after they left Herod's presence that the star reappeared and led them directly to Jesus.

WHAT HAPPENED?
The star guided them initially. When they entered Herod’s palace, there was no mention of the star. After leaving Herod, the star reappears and leads them to Jesus. What Does This Teach Us?
it appears the divine guidance was hidden while they were entangled with Herod (symbolically, the world or deception), and only resumed once they departed from that wrong environment. Powerful Lessons from This Event:

1. Divine Guidance Can Be Disrupted by Carnal Interference
The wise men had heavenly direction until they sought help from the wrong source which is King Herod. Herod represents human manipulation, jealousy, ungodliness, destiny destroyer and hidden agendas. Sometimes, we lose divine clarity when we start seeking answers from ungodly sources or rely too much on human systems.

2. Some Stars Go Dim in the Wrong Environment
The star didn’t disappear, it just wasn’t visible while they were under Herod’s roof. Some people stop seeing God's direction when they’re in toxic relationships, compromised environments, or spiritually dangerous territories.

3. Clarity Returns When We Leave Herod Behind
As soon as they left Herod, the star reappeared. This tells us that separation from the wrong place or people often restores spiritual direction. Psalms 1:1 supports this: "Blessed is the man who walks not in the counsel of the ungodly..."

4. God Doesn’t Need Human Systems to Lead You
The wise men followed a supernatural sign, not GPS or government. Be careful when God is leading you and you start relying on human kings (Herod) to help you navigate.

5. Herod Was Interested in Killing Destiny
Symbolically, some "Herods" in our lives are not there to help but to silence the future (just as Herod tried to kill Jesus). Be watchful of fake helpers or hidden enemies pretending to support your journey.

RECOVERING DIVINE DIRECTION
Losing divine direction is not the end of the journey. The story of the wise men teaches us that recovery is possible when certain steps are taken.

1. Recognize Where You Missed It
The wise men realized they lost sight of the star when they entered Herod’s palace. Likewise, we must identify the point of disobedience, distraction, or compromise that caused the loss of divine direction. Repentance begins with recognition (Luke 15:17) “And when he came to himself…”).

2. Separate From Wrong Associations
They only saw the star again after they left Herod. To recover direction, cut ties with ungodly influences, wrong counsel, or environments that cloud your spiritual vision (II Corinthians 6:17) “Come out from among them, and be ye separate…”).

3. Return to God in Humility and Prayer
Divine direction is restored when we seek God afresh in humility. Isaiah 30:21 says, “And thine ears shall hear a word behind thee, saying, This is the way, walk ye in it…” When you cry out to God for clarity, He repositions you.

4. Obey the Last Instruction You Received
Sometimes, we lose fresh direction because we ignored or delayed the last divine instruction. When the wise men resumed their obedience (following the star again), it led them to Christ. Obedience restores divine signals (John 2:5) “Whatsoever he saith unto you, do it”).

5. Guard Your Heart From Counterfeit Voices
Herod’s deceptive counsel almost corrupted the journey. To stay aligned, discern God’s voice through Scripture, prayer, and the Holy Spirit (John 10:27) “My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me”).

6. Trust the Supernatural Guidance of God Again
Even after a pause, the star did not fail them. God’s direction may seem hidden for a season, but once you realign, His guidance resumes faithfully (Proverbs 3:5–6) “Trust in the LORD with all thine heart… and He shall direct thy paths”).

If you’ve lost divine direction, don’t despair. Retrace your steps, separate from every “Herod,” seek God afresh, obey His voice, and He will cause your “star” to shine again, leading you back to His perfect will.
Shalom!

Dr. Niyi Oluwatuyi
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18/09/2025

The 5 Church CULTURES Every Leader Should Recognize.

One of the most important things any leader brings to a church is not just vision or strategy, but culture. As Dr. Samuel Chand puts it in his book "Cracking Your Church’s Culture Code", culture eats vision for breakfast. You can have the most compelling mission statement and the most strategic plans, but if your church’s culture is unhealthy, it will choke out growth, joy, and even faith.

Over the years, I’ve seen this play out in real life. Some churches are buzzing with energy, hope, and creativity, while others feel heavy, fearful, or stuck. Culture is the unseen atmosphere that either fuels your people or frustrates them. Here are five types of church cultures every pastor, leader, or member should be aware of:

1. THE INSPIRING CULTURE (Where People Thrive):
An inspiring church culture is like fresh air, you feel it the moment you walk in. People serve with joy, leaders trust their teams, and everyone believes they are part of something bigger than themselves.

✓ Leaders empower instead of control.
✓ Creativity is not only welcomed, it’s celebrated.
✓ Mistakes aren’t punished; they are seen as learning opportunities.
✓ Success stories are shared often, fueling even greater faith.

This kind of culture releases people to bring their best selves to church, what some call their “A-game”, to the work of ministry. It’s not perfect, but it is healthy.

2. THE ACCEPTING CULTURE (Positive but Passive):
Accepting cultures are nice places to be. People get along, there’s a general sense of community, and relationships are strong. But here’s the problem: leaders often avoid hard conversations. Poor leadership or incompetence sometimes gets tolerated for too long in the name of “peace.” While there is warmth here, there’s also a ceiling. Without courage to confront, correct, and stretch, the church risks settling for “good” instead of pushing toward “great.”

3. THE STAGNANT CULTURE (When Energy Drains Out):
Some churches start with fire but gradually drift into stagnation. What was once exciting becomes routine. Energy levels drop, passion cools, and ministry feels like going through the motions.

✓ Leaders stop being trusted, and people only tolerate them.
✓ Communication becomes shallow, and team members protect their turf.
✓ Complaints grow louder, while accountability grows weaker.
✓ Micromanagement creeps in, and innovation dies.
A stagnant culture doesn’t collapse overnight, it quietly suffocates over time.

4. THE DISCOURAGING CULTURE (When the Ministry Becomes Survival):
In this environment, church feels heavy. Instead of joy, people feel drained. Unresolved conflicts linger, wounds are never healed, and politics take center stage.
✓ Leaders hoard power instead of sharing it.
✓ People spend more energy surviving than serving.
✓ Threats and pressure replace encouragement and inspiration.
✓ New vision rarely takes root because nobody cares enough to move.

This kind of culture doesn’t just slow down a church, it wounds the very people God has called us to love and equip.

5. THE TOXIC CULTURE (When Fear Rules):
The most destructive of all is a toxic culture. Here, fear is the language of leadership. Creativity is punished, trust is
absent, and suspicion runs deep.
✓ Leaders demand loyalty but give no room for freedom.
✓ People obey instructions without question, not out of joy but fear.
✓ Turf wars are open, leaving scars of bitterness and resentment.
✓ Vision dies because everyone is too busy protecting themselves.
In a toxic church culture, the Gospel may be preached, but the spirit of Christ is absent in the relationships. It is dangerous, damaging, and ultimately dishonors God.

WHY CULTURE MATTERS MORE THAN YOU THINK
“Culture, not vision or strategy, is the most powerful factor in any organization.” Culture shapes how people respond to challenges, how creative they can be, how much they enjoy serving, and whether they feel proud or ashamed to belong.
What kind of culture are you building?

If your church isn’t inspiring, don’t panic, cultures can change. They don’t change overnight, but they shift one conversation, one decision, and one act of courage at a time. Start with honesty. Ask yourself:
* What do people really feel when they serve and worship here?
* Are leaders empowering or controlling?
* Do we celebrate more than we criticize?
* Are people thriving, or just surviving?

The health of your culture is the soil where vision is planted. If the soil is unhealthy, no vision can grow. But if the culture is life-giving, God can do exceedingly, abundantly more than we imagine. So I ask you minister, leader and pastors: What words would honestly describe your church culture today, inspiring, accepting, stagnant, discouraging, or toxic?

Dr. Niyi Oluwatuyi
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13/09/2025

17 lessons from "The Mind of the Strategist" for church leadership.

Strategy is about solving problems creatively, focusing on strengths, and staying adaptable for greater impact.

1. Strategy is About Focus, Not Complexity: As a church leader, Don't try to copy every trend but focus on your unique calling. You should concentrate on the specifics of your calling.

2. See Strategy as Problem-Solving: Ask: "What real problem am I solving for members? For us pastors, it may be loneliness, broken marriages, spiritual hunger, spiritual warfare, welfare, fellowship, discipleship etc. The church must be a solution provider to its community as well.

3. The 3C Model: (Customer, Company, Competitor): A church may discover its strength in discipleship (company), the community’s hunger for mentorship (customer), and the lack of mentoring from other churches (competitor gap).

4. Differentiation is Key: A church service should not be “just another Sunday service.” Offer something unique (e.g., deeper Bible teaching, family sunday, prophetic and Deliverance service etc).

5. Market Segmentation Matters: Don’t try to serve everybody. Focus on a group: youth, singles, professionals, artisans. There is an aspect where you should find niches, e.g., welfare for member groups, empowerment summit for member groups etc.

6. Avoid Competing Head-On: Instead of fighting established churches, instead of starting another large general church, are you sure God wants you to run a church or an itinerary ministry. Why not starting with campus ministry or an online discipleship hub.

7. Leverage Your Strengths: Build around what you are naturally good at. If your gift is teaching, structure ministry around Bible schools and discipleship. If marriage counseling is your strength, expand around it instead of starting an unrelated venture.

8. Adaptability Over Rigidity: Change is constant, if there is anything the church is known for it is adaptability, from generations to generations..the church is more than dogma and traditions. If you don't change, then change will change you, but every change must be subjected to biblical principles.

9. Don’t Pursue Size for Its Own Sake: A church of 200 deeply discipled members is healthier than 2,000 shallow attendees. A profitable local church is better than a large but unhealthy one.

10. Perception Can Be More Powerful Than Reality: A church known for love, care, and integrity attracts more than a church known only for big buildings. The church image must be protected and preserved, what do people think and say we are?.

11. Look Beyond Church denominational Boundaries: Churches can partner with schools, hospitals, or tech hubs. Understudy other ministries that have excelled in areas you are struggling as a church, the wisdom of God is available to us as a body of Christ and ensure that every wisdom is also subjected to the biblical standard.

12. Creativity is Central to Strategy: Adopt and use creative outreach (street concert, youth, and free health outreaches, outdoor drama program, social media presence, leadership conferences etc.). In our strategic meetings, teach creative and innovative service delivery.

13. Beware of Consensus Thinking: Don’t just copy what every church or ministry is doing, let the Holy Spirit inspire you and move in faith. Sometimes make bold, different moves (e.g., invest in house fellowships welfare, rural outreaches, digital ministry or youth and teens Holy Ghost conferences) becomes the game changer.

14. Focus on Quality, Not Just Quantity Alone: Don’t just chase numbers growth without transformed lives. Let capacity building be your focus, invest in changing lives to raise a healthy church.

15. Continuously Question Assumptions: Ask: Can we do it better? We are more than this!. Challenge your state of comfort, else the move of God will be limited. Ask "Do people still need our service the way we deliver it? Do our programs hold any form of impact at all?. Questioning our current state helps us to challenge any stage of stagnation we might have entered into as a church. This is our first step to revival.

16. Strategic Flexibility Requires Options: Always prepare alternatives. As a church you should have multiple outreach methods (physical, digital, house fellowships). Keep various sources of connecting and reaching out to the people, set up programs that meet various groups of people. it helps to expand our reach. In various aspects of the church service delivery, give room for options.

17. The Strategist’s Mindset is Restless and Inquisitive: Keep scanning your environment. Ask questions, observe people’s changing needs, and keep learning. Pastors should read, travel, and interact widely. Your ability to counsel and deliver effectively will make you become resourceful and sought for.

Niyi Oluwatuyi
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Church Health Ministries
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13/09/2025

BEYOND QUANTITY: Restoring Quality Church Transformation

Over the past few years of training and empowering pastors and leaders, one recurring issue that has remained in my heart is the urgent need for quality and true growth in our churches. It is undeniable that, the church has experienced unprecedented numerical growth in the past few years. From Africa to Asia, from Latin America to Europe, multitudes are flocking into churches, revival meetings, and Christian conferences. In some nations, a single program draws thousands, and in places like Lagos, millions have been reported in attendance at major gatherings.

At first glance, this would appear to be the golden age of church revival and an unprecedented breakthrough. Many leaders are quick to label these large gatherings as evidence of a great awakening, revival and an apostolic movement. Yet beneath the surface lies a disturbing reality: numerical growth has not translated into spiritual depth nor the level of quality Christianity increased. We are raising larger congregations but shallower Christians. Our prayer mountains and camps have been filled up beyond limits, but the quality of Christianity is questionable.

The apostle Paul foresaw such a time when people would "have a form of godliness, but deny its power" (II Timothy 3:5). Sadly, many churches today prioritize crowd attraction over Christlike transformation. Leaders celebrate numbers while neglecting the deeper call of the Great Commission: “teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you” (Matthew 28:20).

True church growth is never measured merely by quantity but by quality, the depth of discipleship, maturity in Christ, and conformity to God’s Word. The prophet Isaiah reminds us: “Except the Lord builds the house, they labour in vain that build it” (Psalm 127:1). A church may be filled with activity, but without holiness, discipleship, and truth, it is built on sand (Matthew 7:26–27).

Shockingly, some leaders behave as though heaven has been lowered to accommodate mediocrity. They preach as if God’s standards have shifted with cultural trends. Yet the Word of God is eternal: “Forever, O Lord, thy word is settled in heaven” (Psalm 119:89). Christ’s demand remains unchanged: “Be ye holy; for I am holy” (I Peter 1:16).

Every pastor, overseer, or church leader will one day give an account before the Judgment Seat of Christ (Romans 14:12; 2 Corinthians 5:10). The pressing questions are:

* Is our church that of high quality or simply high quantity?
* Are we raising disciples or merely attendees?
* Will our work stand the refining fire of God’s testing? (I Corinthians 3:13–15).

It is far better to confront these questions honestly now, while grace offers us room for repentance, than to face the dreadful reality on Judgment Day when excuses will not stand.

The urgent call of the Spirit in this generation is for us as leaders to return to quality growth. Numbers without discipleship are a burden, not a blessing. Churches must slow down the endless pursuit of size and instead invest in nurturing disciples, deepening the Word, and building believers who reflect Christ in character and conduct.

As Jesus Himself declared: “Herein is my Father glorified, that ye bear much fruit; so shall ye be my disciples” (John 15:8). Fruit-bearing is not measured by headcounts, but by transformed lives, believers who walk in holiness, love, and truth.

The Church of today needs a fresh reformation and the baptism of fire not of structures, music, or programs, but of quality discipleship. It is time to shift from celebrating numbers to cultivating depth. We must return to teaching sound doctrine, building strong character, and preparing the Bride of Christ for His soon coming (Ephesians 5:25–27).

As the Lord tarries, let us not mistake the applause of crowds for the approval of heaven. The Master is still asking: “When the Son of Man comes, will He find faith on the earth?” (Luke 18:8)...

Niyi Oluwatuyi
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13/09/2025

CHURCH ANATOMY: Church as a Living Organism

The church is more than a gathering of believers; it is the living body of Christ. Paul reminds us in the book of Romans 12:5 that, “we, being many, are one body in Christ, and every one member one of another.” The church breathes, grows, responds, and reproduces just like any living organism. Seeing the church this way helps us recognize both its divine design and its practical responsibilities. Let us explore how the characteristics of living organisms reveal the true nature of a healthy church:

1. Cellular Structure: Unity in Diversity
Every living body is made up of cells, each with a role. In the same way, a healthy church functions through its different units: pastors, leaders, departments, and members, all joined together in harmony, functioning as a system unit. Apostle Paul described this beautifully in I Corinthians 12:12-27. The danger comes when disunity sets in. Satan knows that a divided body is a defeated body and a united church is a healthy, victorious church. The church needs every member, from the pulpit to the pew, working together under “one Lord, one faith, one baptism” (Ephesians 4:5). Unity in our churches is not optional; it is our survival.

2. Metabolism: Spiritual Nourishment
Metabolism provides energy for growth in every organism. For the church, that energy flows from four spiritual pillars:
* The Word (sound teaching and truth)
* The Warfare (prayer and intercession)
* The Worship (true devotion and intimacy with God)
* The Welfare (practical love and care for one another)
When these are balanced, the church thrives, just as the early church did in Acts 2:42-47. When neglected, the church weakens, loses relevance, and cannot reproduce.

3. Growth & Development: Seasons of the Church
Just as living things pass through stages, the church also experiences seasons: growth, plateau, or decline. The difference lies in alignment, structure, investment, and understanding of the times. Donald McGavran outlined these growth stages:
* Seedbed: sowing the gospel
* Pioneering: small beginnings
* Expansion: spiritual and numerical growth
* Consolidation: strengthening structures and maturity
* Maturity: stability, strong leadership, deep discipleship
* Reproduction: missions and multiplication
A healthy church doesn’t just grow bigger; it grows deeper and reproduces itself in new places.

4. Response to Stimuli: Meeting Needs with Wisdom
A living church responds to both internal and external challenges. When the widows were neglected in food distribution (Acts 6:1-7), the apostles acted wisely by appointing deacons. A dead church ignores issues until they destroy it; a living church addresses needs with wisdom, sensitivity, and Spirit-led timing. Some matters require patience; others demand immediate action.

5. Reproduction: The Heartbeat of Evangelism
Every living thing reproduces. For the church, reproduction comes through evangelism, discipleship, and missions. Without this, the church becomes a museum rather than a movement. Jesus’ command in Matthew 28:19-20 makes reproduction non-negotiable. A church that stops making disciples is a church that is dying.

6. Homeostasis: Stability in the Spirit
Living organisms regulate themselves to remain stable. Likewise, the church must handle crises, conflicts, and excesses through sound leadership and Spirit-led administration. Anointing alone is not enough, there must be accountability, order, and balance. Philippians 2:2-4 calls us to unity, humility, and mutual care, which preserve the internal health of the body.

7. Adaptation: Relevant Without Compromise
A living church adjusts to cultural and societal changes without losing its biblical core. Paul demonstrated this in Athens (Acts 17:16-34), presenting the gospel in a way the philosophers could understand while staying true to Christ. Tradition must never replace truth. The church must be flexible in method but firm in message.

8. Evolution: Continuity Across Generations
Over centuries, the church has faced persecution, cultural shifts, and global change, yet it lives on. A healthy church plans for continuity through strong leadership development and succession. The world is advancing; the church must also evolve in structure and strategy without compromising the eternal message. As Christ declared, “Behold, I make all things new” (Revelation 21:5).

To see the church as a living organism is to understand that it must be nourished, cared for, protected, and continually renewed. Unity, spiritual metabolism, growth, responsiveness, reproduction, stability, adaptability, and continuity are not just biological principles, they are spiritual lifelines. A church that embraces these will not only survive but thrive, becoming a true expression of Christ’s living body on earth.

Niyi Oluwatuyi
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© 2025

13/09/2025

20 THINGS WE DID DIFFERENTLY IN OUR OLD CHURCH

Not blessed with gigantic edifice when compared to what we have in today's church but were full of trilling and glorious experiences that we wish our churches today can re-adopt. The attributes of the old church made it easy for the manifestation of the power of God in an unimaginable manner. They had grace and impact that is unprecedented, their Christianity was not as convenient but as commanded. We often refer to their faith and gospel as Primitive. Looking back to what our old churches used to be like, we realized that there were things they did differently:
1. The messages focused on heaven, their songs where songs that draws one closer to heaven. Preparation for rapture was like it will happen before the next service.

2. They were devoted to the word, the 'hearing' of the word was important but the 'doing' and living by the word was more paramount to them.

3. They were united under one God. The unity among the brethren was amazing. With motto like "One Fold, One Shepherd". Nothing was more important to them like following in the steps of the master in unity, saying "Christ leads, we follow". Single-mindedness of purpose.

4. They were addicted to evangelism and outreaches. Passionate about the souls of men. They were not ashamed of the gospel, preaching Christ with boldness. With the one-on-one evangelism, the streets, public buses and early morning evangelism cry was rampant. Evangelism then was soul winning and not program/church publicity

5. The old churches was a safe haven for the destitute, rejected, abandoned and the condemned. When people find themselves in a ditch, the church is the first place they know they can get help.

6. They posseses the spirit of intercessory prayers. Words like "Prayer Partner", "Armour Bearer" were common among the old churches. They shielded and defended themselves; prayers for their pastors and leaders was a normal daily routine.

7. They supported each other without waiting to receive "thank you". Living like one big family, everyone practically knows each other. No one was treated as strangers. The welfare of every member was a normal lifestyle.

8. They laid more emphasis on Biblical Doctrines rather than tactics. The power of the word was non-negotiable in the direction and decisions of the Church.

9. They were filled with the Holy Spirit to the fullest. "Thus saith the Lord" was so rampant in our gatherings. The manifestation of the gifts of the spirit and the fruits of the spirit was enormous and beautiful.

10. Church assimilation and integration was very impressive. It came to them naturally, new members were welcomed warmly as no one was treated as an outsider.

11. They were devoted to seed sowing, it was a strange thing to see the the blessed among the brethren oppress those facing difficult times. You don't have a good shoe, someone will buy a new one and put it on your seat, and will laugh that an Angel brought the blessing.

12. The joy on their faces were priceless, there was little among them that were super wealthy but the joy of heaven and faith with hope in their God whom they serve was unprecedented.

13. They were more into fellowship and raising an healthy Church. Sinners find it hard to hide among them, hypocrite finds it difficult to survive.

14. The call to ministry was a call to a sacrificial life. Pastors served us, labored on us, gave us their all and were sold out to the ministry. They kept the sanctity of the office of the office they held.

15. They focused and invested in the youth and younger generation. They didn't just taught us the way, they practically showed us the way. Faith was not cheap talk, they lived it for us to follow.

16. They were disciplined and well behaved; there was order. People don't just misbehave because many had dignity and honor; unlike many of our today's church. You can't do white wedding in the old church with pregnancy, no way.

17. Biblical discipleship was mandatory obeying the record of Matthew 28:16-20. They taught and learnt obedience to Christ's command with a huge level of accountability among them.

18. The striving and growth of the youth movement. The youth ministry was powerful and not a day care center. They were firebrand burning for Christ. Many Generals of today were products of that radical youth movement. And the old church created an enabled environment that assisted them to blossom.

19. There were devoted Christians within and outside the four walls of the Church. Their manner of appearance, distinguishes them from an unbeliever. Their faith was obvious in their manner of speech, way of life and even in their dressing. The world respected and feared them because of their righteousness.

20. They were willing to sacrifice all for the Lord. Committed to the Lord and not denomination, encourages themselves in hymns; oh! We sang and understood many hymns songs with passion. The power of God was mighty. The world wanted what we have because they came to know the Holy Spirit through His dealing and doings in and amongst us.

(C) Dr. Oluwatuyi Niyi
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