RCCG celebrates 70th anniversary with free digital skills training for young people
As part of measures to commemorate the 70th anniversary of The Redeemed Christian Church of God, church leadership on Thursday announced plans to train 7,000 young people in digital skills.
Recipients will learn data science, UL UX, web development, and digital marketing.
At a press conference to unveil the church leadership's plan for the week-long observance, the National Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor Joshua Obayemi, said the he anniversary and convention are unique and vital to the church.
"As a covenant church born of God's covenant and still living God's covenant, we are well aware of our responsibility to the Kingdom of God, our home nation and the world. in general. That's why our Jubilee celebration means more than just celebrating our 70 years of existence."
"For us as a mission, the Jubilee represents a year of harvesting souls into the kingdom of our God, the deliverance from many captivity and the transformation of many slaves into kings and priests through the salvation of our Lord Jesus Christ, God helped us achieve them through our many worldwide outreaches earlier this year, and we're just getting started."
Strong pointsAccording to church leaders, highlights of the celebration include a Jubilee prayer walk to be held around the world on July 31, 2022, and seven prayer huts for people who want isolated areas to pray at different places on the campground during the convention.
Others are accessible technology and digital education training, various sports competitions, and free food for millions of people.
Speaking on the conduct of the prayer walk, the chairman of the convention planning committee, Pastor Bolarinwa, noted that prayer must be championed by the youth members of the church. Prayer work is channeled toward the success of the convention, the Nation, and an entire revival.
On the other hand, while speaking with PREMIUM TIMES about what the church is proud of over the years, National Assistant General Overseer, Pastor John Odesola, said the church prides itself on its integrity and cannot be faulted over the years. .
He said, “RCCG was divinely revealed to our late founder and general superintendent, Rev. Josiah Akindayomi, in 1952. His obedience, zeal, trust in God, commitment to prayer and the word of God truly watered the mustard seed. which God planted 70 years ago in the giant, colossal kingdom vehicle the world sees today.
‘‘The Redeemed Christian Church of God boasts that it has brought the gospel of the Kingdom of God to over 197 nations and territories of the world with millions of souls saved. In addition, the church said it is committed to human capital development. We are grateful to God that millions of lives have encountered God, discovered and fulfilled their purpose through the Church.
He further countered that less than half a billion goes to Christian social responsibility worldwide.
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As part of measures to commemorate the 70th anniversary of The Redeemed Christian Church of God, church leadership on Thursday announced plans to train 7,000 young people in digital skills.
Recipients will learn data science, UL UX, web development, and digital marketing.
At a press conference to unveil the church leadership's plan for the week-long observance, the National Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor Joshua Obayemi, said the he anniversary and convention are unique and vital to the church.
"As a covenant church born of God's covenant and still living God's covenant, we are well aware of our responsibility to the Kingdom of God, our home nation and the world. in general. That's why our Jubilee celebration means more than just celebrating our 70 years of existence."
"For us as a mission, the Jubilee represents a year of harvesting souls into the kingdom of our God, the deliverance from many captivity and the transformation of many slaves into kings and priests through the salvation of our Lord Jesus Christ, God helped us achieve them through our many worldwide outreaches earlier this year, and we're just getting started."
Strong pointsAccording to church leaders, highlights of the celebration include a Jubilee prayer walk to be held around the world on July 31, 2022, and seven prayer huts for people who want isolated areas to pray at different places on the campground during the convention.
Others are accessible technology and digital education training, various sports competitions, and free food for millions of people.
Speaking on the conduct of the prayer walk, the chairman of the convention planning committee, Pastor Bolarinwa, noted that prayer must be championed by the youth members of the church. Prayer work is channeled toward the success of the convention, the Nation, and an entire revival.
On the other hand, while speaking with PREMIUM TIMES about what the church is proud of over the years, National Assistant General Overseer, Pastor John Odesola, said the church prides itself on its integrity and cannot be faulted over the years. .
He said, “RCCG was divinely revealed to our late founder and general superintendent, Rev. Josiah Akindayomi, in 1952. His obedience, zeal, trust in God, commitment to prayer and the word of God truly watered the mustard seed. which God planted 70 years ago in the giant, colossal kingdom vehicle the world sees today.
‘‘The Redeemed Christian Church of God boasts that it has brought the gospel of the Kingdom of God to over 197 nations and territories of the world with millions of souls saved. In addition, the church said it is committed to human capital development. We are grateful to God that millions of lives have encountered God, discovered and fulfilled their purpose through the Church.
He further countered that less than half a billion goes to Christian social responsibility worldwide.
Support the integrity and credibility journalism of PREMIUM TIMES Good journalism costs a lot of money. Yet only good journalism can guarantee the possibility of a good society, an accountable democracy and a transparent government. For free and continued access to the best investigative journalism in the country, we ask that you consider providing modest support to this noble endeavour. By contributing to PREMIUM TIMES, you help sustain relevant journalism and keep it free and accessible to everyone.Donate
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