MEET OUR LEADERS
PASTOR J. F. ODESOLA
Pastor Johnson Funso Odesola is the Assistant General Overseer, Admin & Personnel, The Redeemed Christian Church of God. He also doubles as the Continental Overseer for Africa Continent 3, Pastor in charge of RCCG Region 1 and a member of the Governing Council of the Church. A Professor of Divinity, Johnson Odesola holds four Ph.Ds in Human and Civil Rights, Intercultural Studies and Christian Education. He also holds Master of Laws degree (LL.M.) from University of Lusaka, Zambia. Odesola, who is an accomplished author with several books to his name is a Fellow of several professional bodies in Nigeria and recipient of several international honours. He is a regular speaker at Leadership Conferences globally. His official Twitter handle is @PastorJFOdesola
PASTOR O. V. ADEGBORIOYE
Olurotimi Vincent Adegborioye is a seasoned Administrator and Human Resource Management Professional. A John Maxwell certified coach, his strong proposition in every aspect of Human Resources, strategic management, leadership and talent development, transformation and (culture) change implementation has stood him out as a distinguished professional. He is a Fellow of Chartered Institute of Personnel Management of Nigeria, Nigerian Institute of Management, Nigerian Institute of Training and Development and member of several other professional bodies in Nigeria including Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators of Nigeria. He is currently the Director of Administration and Personnel in the Redeemed Christian Church of God, having acted in the capacity of Senior Personnel Manager and The Head of Human Resources for about 20 years (notably in the textile industry and in the manufacturing sector) before joining the RCCG in 2007. Pastor OVA, as fondly called, is also the Pastor in charge of Lagos Province 10.
PASTOR N. AKIN JOHN
Nicholas Akinremilekun John is the Assistant Director, Administration and Personnel in the Redeemed Christian Church of God. He also doubles as the Pastor in charge of Lagos Province 41 in the Mission. He is a Fellow of Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators of Nigeria, and Chartered Institute of Personnel Management of Nigeria. He is also a member of Chartered Institute of Administration of Nigeria, Nigerian Institute of Management, Nigerian Institute of Training and Development, Nigerian Institute of Strategic Management, Nigerian Institute of Development Administration, Nigerian Society of Animal Production of Nigeria, Nigerian Society of Agricultural Economist and Management, and Nigerian Society of Economist. He holds a B.Sc and M.Sc in Agricultural Economics from University of Ibadan; MBA (Human Resources Management) from National Open University of Nigeria; Postgraduate Diploma in Theology from Redeemed Christian Bible College; Certificate in Micro Computers Applications to Agricultural Development, New Mexico University, Las Cruces, New Mexico, U.S.A. His email address is akinjohn8@yahoo.com
PASTOR TOYIN OLUGBEMI
Toyin Olugbemi is a John Maxwell certified coach, Trainer and Speaker. He serves as the Principal Administrative Officer and the Pastor in charge of Lagos Province 3, Festac Town. Pastor Toyin holds a Doctorate degree in Applied Psychology, from Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye. He also holds three Master’s degrees in Guidance and Counselling, Business Administration and Psychology. He is a fellow of several professional institutes including the Chartered Institute of Administration, Chartered Institute of Commerce of Nigeria, the Institute of Chartered Administrators and Researchers of Nigeria and Institute of Supervision and Leadership, Nigeria. He is also a Full member several professional bodies including Nigerian Institute of Management, Counselling Association of Nigeria, and the Institute of Strategic Management, Nigeria. Toyin, who is a versatile minister of the gospel is also an Associate of Chartered Institute of Personnel Management of Nigeria and Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators of Nigeria. His email address is toyinolugbemi@yahoo.com
PASTOR BISI AKANDE
Olabisi Olugbenga Akande is an internationally certified Human Resource Practitioner. He serves as the Assistant Pastor in charge of Region 35 and the Pastor in charge of Youth Province 1. He is also the Personal Assistant to the Assistant General Overseer, Admin & Personnel of the RCCG. In addition to these numerous appointments, he also serves on the board of the Redeemer’s Business School as its Executive Secretary. An Executive Director of the John Maxwell Team and an excellent Businessman, Leadership Consultant, Life Coach, Published Author and Trainer, Bisi Akande has a strong passion to see every follower rise to become a leader. He is a Senior Professional in Human Resources International (SPHRi), Fellow of CICN, Full Member of NIM and CBAN, and an Associate of CIPMN. Bisi Akande holds a Masters degree in International Relations and Strategic Studies from Lagos State University Ojo, an MBA degree from the Redeemer’s University, and a PGD in Theology. You can connect with Bisi Akande @realbisiakande on Facebook, twitter and Instagram
PASTOR AFRICANUS SAM EPELLE
Africanus Asiefiegha Sam Epelle is currently the Regional Administrator for Region 20 (Apapa Family). He previously served as the pioneer Administrator for State 3A and Lagos Province 4 before becoming Regional Administrator in 2015. He has been an Administrator in the Mission since 2000. Africanus holds a combined Honours Degree in Public Administration and Management (Cum Laude) from the University of Liberia, He has also pioneered the establishment of a parish – The New Courtyard – under the Apapa Family of the Redeemed Christian Church of God. He is also the chairman of Samuelson Consulting Limited, a Human Resource Development Company which focuses on building organizations of the future. In the secular world, he served in the Personnel Department of a major airline and moved on to one of the foreign missions based in Lagos where he rose to become the Senior Commercial Officer in the Trade Development Department. Apart from Administration, he is also involved in the Protocol Department of the Mission and coordinates the protocol department of Region 20. He has attend several courses at home and abroad in the course of his career.
PASTOR SEUN ADEBAYO
Oluwaseun Adebayo is the Regional Administrator for RCCG, Region 1/Africa Continent 3 and President of RCCG Administrators’ forum. A result-oriented administrator skilled in leading high performance teams and increasing efficiency and productivity, Seun Adebayo possesses a proven ability to contribute to a company at both strategic and operational levels when delivering people management strategies. He holds a Bachelor of Law degree, B.Sc. in Accounting, and Master of Business Administration. He is a member of several professional bodies including CIPM, NIM, ISMN and served as the immediate Past Chairman of CIPM, RCCG Chapter. He is an alumni of Haggai Leadership Institute, Hawaii, USA. Seun is a recipient of several honours for outstanding performance in Human Resource Management for over a decade. His email address is praisepeaceadebayo@yahoo.com.
