Newly appointed CAC Director of Youth Affairs, Pastor Dr. Peter Olanrewaju
By Oluwagbenga Bankole & Boluwatife Oparinde
The newly appointed Director of Youth Affairs, Christ Apostolic Church, Nigeria and Overseas, Pastor Dr. Peter Olanrewaju, has expressed his desire to see the long awaited revival come to fulfilment through the Youth Fellowship of the church.
Speaking after being presented by the President of CAC Nigeria and Overseas, Pastor Samuel O. Oladele to the General Executive Council at the meeting held at All Saints Chapel, CAC General Secretariat, Ibadan yesterday, Dr. Olanrewaju assured that the new administration will be a continuation of greater achievement to the church and the body of Christ.
"We are trusting God His will be an apostolic prayer movement, and apostolic career movement within our youth," he added.
Appreciating the Church Leadership and the General Executive Council for the privilege of service bestowed on him, he said that, "this is a testament to a leadership of our father who has been committed to seeing CAC become all that God wants it to be."
According to him, "I am so humbled. I have never at anytime dreamt of it, but the Lord has called and we must respond. I want to say a big thank you to our father, the President."
He also promised utmost loyalty to the church, looking forward to "receive your prayers and counsel."
After an outstanding and successful tenure completed by the outgoing Director, Pastor Samson Olawale Gbuyiro; Pastor Olanrewaju will officially assume duty in January 2025.
The seven-year tenure of Pastor Gbuyiro as the Director of Youth Affairs (2017-2024) was marked by remarkable growth, significant development, and impressive achievements in the fellowship.
Pastor Olanrewaju has served in various capacities in the youth fellowship of the church. Until his appointment, he was also the Secretary of CAC Research and Development Department.
He is a dynamic Mission Mobilizer, seasoned Youth Trainer, and dedicated Pastor with 18 years of full-time missionary experience.
He holds a PhD in Agricultural Extension and Rural Development, which has enriched his expertise in adaptive leadership, strategic planning, and implementation.
He serves as the Assembly Pastor at CAC House of Prayer, Tose-Moniya, Ibadan.