Then on Wednesday, October 7th, 2009, I had the joy of giving a message in the evening at 6 p.m. at the Christ Landmark Church Ministries in Ibadan on “Why Do Some Churches Reproduce” to pastors, workers, and lay leaders.
The following day, Thursday October 8th 2009, what a privilege it was to lecture to some 80 or more students (all men) at the Immanuel School of Theology (Anglican and Methodist combined) on “Why Do Some Churches Reproduce?” in two parts. Sections 1 to 8 in the first 1 and ¼ hours with questions, a break and sections 8 to 14 in another 1 and ¼ hours followed by questions.
Then in the evening there was a session at 6:00 p.m. at Christ Landmark Church Ministries to pastors, workers, and lay leaders on two themes: 1) Five kinds of leaders needed for a growing movement and 2) Qualities of an effective church planter.
On Friday, October 9th 2009, what a joy it was to preach the gospel at the evening evangelistic meeting at 6:00 p.m. at Christ Landmark Church Ministries on “Christ is able to transform your life” (Acts 16:11 to 34). At the invitation some 10 to 15 came forward for salvation and then others for specific needs such as alcoholism, drugs, demon possession, consecration, etc.
On Saturday, October 10, 2009, there was a 10:00 a.m. meeting of ladies in the Christ Landmark Ministries Church. Noreen spoke to them: “Six Qualities of a Godly Woman.” There was real interest with good questions being fielded by Noreen afterwards.
On the Lord’s Day, Sunday, October 11, 2009, we were at the closing meeting of the 13th Convention of the Christ Landmark Ministries in Nigeria. I spoke on Isaiah 6:1 to 9 on the Vision that Revives us: A Vision of God, self, and the need of the world.
On the Monday, October 12, 2009, Dr. Fatokun and his brother Samuel drove us to the Nigerian Baptist Seminary in Ogbomosho, Oyo State where from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. I spoke on“Why Do Some Churches Reproduce?” 1st session and then 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. “Why Do Some Churches Reproduce?” 2nd Session as well as “Seven Principles for Church Planting and Reproduction.” Noreen spoke to the wives of the students in this seminary from 1:00 to 2:30 on “Six Qualities of a Church Planter’s Wife.” Good group of students.
On Tuesday, October 13, 2009, we traveled to the Evangelical Seminary of West Africa (ECWA) in Igbaja, Kwara State. 9:15 to 10:30 1st Session “Why Do Some Churches Reproduce?” plus questions 10:50 to 11:45 “Why Do Some Churches Reproduce?” 2nd Session. What a privilege to minister to these wonderful brothers and sisters in Christ preparing for the ministry.
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