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| Pastor Abraham O. Akinosun |
By ‘Gbenga Bankole
The first General Evangelist of Christ Apostolic Church
Worldwide, Apostle Joseph Ayo Babalola has been described as one of the makers
of modern Africa and that is why his exploits are contained in compendiums all
over the world.
CAC President, Pastor Abraham O. Akinosun said this recently
at Centenary Revival and Celebration of Akinyele Region in Lagos.
He noted that Apostle Babalola’s apostleship can never be
controverted by subsequent generations; saying he is a spiritual yardstick of
God’s power in Nigeria and beyond.
Pastor Akinosun said that the hundred years of CAC has
evolved and carved a niche for this mission through the instrumentalities of
the spiritual juggernauts.
“Christ Apostolic Church is a forte and we are known for
Salvation, sanctification, baptism of the Holy Spirit, holiness, purity of
heart, healing, miracles, signs, wonders, missions, evangelism, prophetic
gifts, gifts of the spirit and prevailing prayers. Prevailing prayer is one of
our strengths which we learnt from our fathers. I recall at a time when Apostle
Ayo Babalola wanted to have dinner and as we customarily bless our meals before
we eat, Babalola began to pray over the meal and did not rise from his kneels
praying till the following day. Little wonder we are referred to as a praying
Church or a church that prays.”
“Christ Apostolic Church is very unique in that we place
spiritual emphasis on the power of the Holy Spirit to do exploit for our
Saviour. This manifests in our emphasis on prayers. Our church boasts of
undoubted prophetic gifts and has produced many national and international
prophets, the likes of Prophets Samson Oladeji Akande, David Odulana Babajide,
Peter Latunji, Jacob S. B Odusona, Samuel
Abiara, Hezekiah Oladeji, etc.”
“Our church has also been blessed with seasoned church
administrators like Pastors Oba I. B. Akinyele, David O. Odubanjo, Joseph
Bolade Orogun, Abraham Olutimehin, Joshua Adeniran Medayese, Elijah Titus
Latunde, E.H.L. Oluseye, J. D. Obafemi, Daniel Oloye, Paul Bandele, Abraham
Olukunle Akinosun, Samuel Oladele and a host of others,” he noted.