General Superintendent, CAC Worldwide, Pastor E.O. Odejobi
By ‘Gbenga Bankole
The newly inaugurated General Superintendent of Christ Apostolic Church, Worldwide, Pastor Emmanuel O. Odejobi has declared his intention to work with the President of the Church, other Principal Officers, the General Executive Council and Ministers of God at all levels, to prepare the Church ready for the endtime revival and the second coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Pastor Odejobi stated this while delivering his Vote of Thanks and Acceptance Speech at his Inauguration and Duty Commencement Service held at All Saints’ Chapel, CAC General Secretariat, Ibadan on Saturday April 10, 2021.
In his exact words:“With my inauguration as the General Superintendent and commencement of duty today, I pledge to work with the President of the Church, other Principal Officers, the General Executive Council and Ministers of God at all levels to pursue, in line with the constitution of the Church and according to the word of God, in rebuilding the broken wall of unity and to prepare the Church ready for the Endtime Revival and the Second Coming of our Lord Jesus Christ just as I said in my newly published book: ‘‘Rebuilding the Fallen Wall of Unity,’’ this is my vision and my mission.”
He noted that his Inauguration and Commencement of Duty Service as the 12th General Superintendent of Christ Apostolic Church was made possible by the grace of God and by the active inputs and supports of many of his fathers in the Lord.
According to him,among those fathers who guided and supported him but have slept in the Lord and gone to their rewards are: Pastor A. O. Ade. Olutimehin, Pastor E. A.Faniyan, Pastor Ben. Okpaise, Pastor E. H. L. Olusheye, Pastor J. A. Olabisi, Pastor P. K. O. Omolayo, Evangelist T. A. Iyanda.
He further said that among the fathers who are still alive and whose active guidance and supports have greatly helped him in life and ministry are: Pastor D. O. A. Oloye, Evang. (Dr.) Segun Ilesanmi, Pastor J. O. Oyebanji, Pastor M. A. Adeoye, Pastor A. O. Akinosun the immediate past President, Prophet/Evang S. K. Abiara – the immediate past General Evangelist, Pastor M. O. Yusuf, and others that time and space do not permit me to mention.
“I would like to specially appreciate all members of the CAC General Executive Council – the highest policy-making body of the Church – for endorsing my appointment as the 12thGeneral Superintendent of Christ Apostolic Church. Here, the love and supports I have enjoyed from the Principal Officers of the Church deserves a special mention. The President, Pastor S. O. Oladele; the General Evangelist - Evang./Prophet H. O. Oladeji, the General Secretary, Pastor E. E. Mapur,the Finance Director, Pastor J. F. Omitinde, the Director of Missions, Pastor C. S. Fasuyi, and their amiable spouses have demonstrated their love and supports in specific and diverse ways since my appointment. For this, I am very grateful,” he stated.
The General Superintendent also appreciated the entire members of staff at the Mission’s General Secretariat, whom he said are equally appreciated for their cooperation and support since his resumption at the office.
He said;’’I would also like to appreciate Pastor & Evang (Mrs.) Taye Odesola for the pivotal roles that the Lord used them to play in my life and ministry. Thank you; your labour of love did not go in vain. I also appreciate all our Royal Fathers, Chiefs, Distinguished Guests, Ministers of God and other church officers, friends and well-wishers from far and near who found time to grace this occasion by your presence despite the prevailing economic and security challenges in the country. May God bless you abundantly. Members of the CAC Transfiguration Family, your love, loyalty and support are appreciated.
“Finally, I would like to appreciate my beloved wife and all my children – both biological and spiritual – for your love, loyalty and supports. May God bless you all.”