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The Pastor and Spiritual Head of the Celestial Church of Christ Worldwide, His Eminence Reverend Emmanuel Mobiyina Oshoffa, has officially appointed Venerable Superior Evangelist Samuel Babatunde Balogun as the Head of the South Africa Diocese of the Celestial Church of Christ.
This appointment was made after careful consideration of the appointee’s extensive experience and significant contributions to the growth and development of the church. VSE Samuel Babatunde Balogun, who currently serves as the Shepherd in Charge of the Celestial Church of Christ, Genesis Cathedral International in Ayobo, Ipaja, Lagos, is also the founder of the Celestial Church of Christ, Genesis International Cathedral in Pretoria, South Africa.
Effective immediately, this appointment is for a tenure of five years. During a ceremony held at the pastoral residence in Lagos, Venerable Superior Evangelist Samuel Babatunde Balogun graciously accepted his appointment letter. He pledged to uphold the rules and principles of the Celestial Church of Christ and to ensure the spread of the gospel within South Africa and beyond.
The presentation of the appointment letter was witnessed by esteemed individuals including Mother Celestial Celine Oshoffa, Venerable Superior Evangelist Olatosho Oshoffa, Venerable Superior Evangelist S.F. Adeniyi, Venerable Superior Evangelist Augustine Olumilade, Assistant Venerable Superior Evangelist Gouan Barthelemy, and Superior Evangelist Kayode Ajala.
Furthermore, the Celestial Church of Christ, Genesis International Cathedral in Ayobo, Lagos, will be hosting its 24th Annual Adult Harvest Thanksgiving Service with the theme ‘Harvest of I Am That I Am’ on Sunday, December 17, 2023. The service will take place at the church auditorium located at 4 Genesis Close, off Ashipa Road, Amule Bus Stop, Ayobo-Ipaja, Lagos State.
