18/06/2026
TO THE SPIRITUAL FATHERS IN THE LAND GOD GAVE ME.
Today, I pause with a grateful heart to honor and appreciate the fathers whom God strategically positioned along my journey. I did not emerge from nothing; I emerged from the sacrifices, prayers, teachings, corrections, and investments of great men of God who chose to accept me as a son.
As I reflect on my life, ministry, and growth, I recognize that every tree standing strong today has roots hidden beneath the ground. My spiritual roots run through the lives of fathers who nurtured, guided, corrected, encouraged, and believed in me.
I sincerely appreciate:
Archbishop ICO Kattey
Rev. W.O.N. Okundo
Apostle Alphonso A. Dean
Rev. Loveday L. N. Nwafor
Bishop Isaac Lale
Pastor Friday Laleobe
Bishop Mkparo Mac Job
Rev. Silas Abbey
Archbishop Ebenezer
Pastor Churemi Ngofa
Rev. Utop Israel
Rev. Victor Miami
Rev. Ezekiel Osarolube
Rev. Oluka Ngofa
Prophet Gideon Omelihu
Bishop Godfrey Mbagha
Bishop Mpiobari Kaka
Archbishop Benjamin Onouha
Rev Johnson Nkporwi
Rev. Joseph Ogosu
Rev Moses Mbaka
Rev Promise Ollorma
Rev Ngalaka
Rev Ben Okachukwu
Rev Mark Oku
Rev Dr Obo Awaa
Bishop Dr Olaka Osaronu
Archbishop Dr Amb Lizzy PaulObelley
Rev Donald Oragui
Rev Baah
And many other fathers whose names may not be written here, but whose impact remains engraved upon my heart.
Thank you for receiving me as a Son.
Thank you for your prayers when I was weak, your counsel when I lacked direction, your correction when I needed alignment, and your encouragement when I felt discouraged.
Some of you opened your homes, some opened your hearts,
some opened doors of ministry, and others opened dimensions of wisdom and revelation that continue to shape my life today.
Through your examples, I learned that ministry is not merely about preaching but about sacrifice, service, humility, integrity, and raising others.
Through your lives, I have witnessed faithfulness, perseverance, resilience, and unwavering commitment to the Kingdom of God.
I choose to my celebrate fathers.
I honor the men who carried the cross before me.
I recognize those who became ladders for others to rise.
If I have seen further, it is because I have stood on the shoulders of fathers.
If I remain standing today, it is because men of God stood with me.
If there is any grace upon my life, part of that testimony belongs to the fathers God used to shape me.
I thank God for every prayer you prayed in secret, every sacrifice you made without recognition, every seed you sowed into my destiny, and every burden you carried on behalf of your spiritual children.
My prayer is that the Lord will reward your labor abundantly.
May your children rise and call you blessed.
May your ministries continue to bear fruit,
I remain forever grateful for the privilege of being called your son.
With profound honor, love, and appreciation,
"A son who will never forget his fathers and Mentors."
Apst Amb JC Winner.
The Missionary
