- Pastor Enoch Adeboye, the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), has been appointed with a new title.
- He has been named the Patron of the Ecumenical Synod of Bishops, Archbishops, and Senior Clergy Inc. (ESBAASC).
- The announcement was made during the group’s international conference held from August 22 to 25 at Emmanuel Park, RCCG Redemption Camp, according to Church Times.
- The conference, titled “Religious Tolerance in Nigeria and Across the Nations of the World,” aimed to tackle the challenges and strategies related to religious tolerance.
Pastor Enoch Adeboye, General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), was recently honoured with a new assignment.
He has been appointed as the Patron of the Ecumenical Synod of Bishops, Archbishops, and Senior Clergy Inc. (ESBAASC).
The declaration was made during the group’s international conference, which was held from August 22 to 25 at Emmanuel Park, RCCG Redemption Camp, according to Church Times.
The conference, themed “Religious Tolerance in Nigeria and Across the Nations of the World,” focused on the addressing challenges and strategies associated with religious tolerance.
ESBAASC, a Christian leaders’ alliance, is committed to promote unity and discussion across Christian faiths, as well as promoting religious cooperation and understanding.Archbishop Prof. Kehinde Olubunmi, the International Prelate and Chief Host, attended the occasion and nominated Pastor Adeboye as Patron.
Archbishop Prof. Mary Ajisafe, the Overseer of the Peace of God Ministry in Lagos, has also been appointed Matron of ESBAASC. Both nominations were welcomed with a standing ovation from the audience.
Archbishop Olubunmi emphasized the group’s collaboration with worldwide organizations to improve religious tolerance in Nigeria and spread this attitude across Africa.
Pastor Adeboye, accompanied by RCCG National Overseer Emeritus Pastor Joseph Obayemi, took a reflective stance, recalling his youth and experiences of peaceful cohabitation with people of other religions.
He explained how his early experiences with Muslims and other religious groups represented peaceful coexistence.
Pastor Adeboye defined religious tolerance as the promotion of mutual understanding and unity among different cultures.
He also stated that much of the religious and sectarian violence in Nigeria is politically motivated, and is frequently utilised during times of economic and social turmoil.
Pastor Adeboye encouraged attendees to campaign for religious tolerance, emphasizing that true Christians should prioritize love and the preservation of life over violence and division.
