Pastor E. A Adeboye has named Pastor Joseph Obayemi as General Overseer in charge of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) in Nigeria.
Adeboye appointed Obayemi during a ministers Thanksgiving service on Saturday morning.
Until his appointment, Obayemi, was a deputy in charge of Finance and a member of governing council.
Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye has said he remains the general overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) worldwide.
According to a statement by his last son and personal assistant Leke Adeboye, the decision was taken, “sequel to the new legal requirements set up by the Financial Regulations Council, guiding all registered churches, mosques, CSOs. They now have a maximum period of twenty years to lead their organizations. In retirement, they are not permitted to hand over to their families.”
The statement added, “RCCG Nigeria is now to be headed by Pastor Joseph Obayemi, as Pastor Funsho Odesola will serve as the new Church Secretary while Pastor Joseph Adeyokunu, is the new Church Treasurer.
“We would like to inform all members of RCCG to understand this new structure and go about their service to God and humanity in holiness and soul winning. Let us also educate people around us and not spread inaccurate information.”
A memo was issued by the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye explaining his decision to name Pastor Joseph Obayemi as the Overseer of RCCG Nigeria.
The memo was dated January 7, 2017 and signed by the Special Assistant to the General Overseer (Admin/Personnel), Pastor J.F. Odesola for Pastor Adeboye.
The memo was entitled, “New structure in RCCG Nigeria” and addressed to all Assistant General Overseers, Special Assistants to the General Overseer (Home and Abroad), Pastors in-charge of regions, Pastors in-charge of provinces and country coordinators gave clarifications on the issues stemming from the announcement.
The memo reads; “Calvary greetings to your in Jesus name. We refer to the 2017 edition of the Annual Thanksgiving for ministers in the Redeemed Christian Church of God and the issues discussed concerning the new structure of RCCG Nigeria during the meeting and therefore wish to reiterate the following for your proper information and attention:
- Sequel to some legal provisos guiding the operations of registered Religious Organisations and Civil Society Organisations in Nigeria, RCCG in Nigeria now has an Overseer, a General Secretary and a Treasurer.
- Pastor Joseph Obayemi, the Assitant General Overseer (Finance), will be the new Overseer for RCCG Nigeria.
- Pastor Funsho Odesola, the Assitant General Overseer (Admin), will be the General Secretary for RCCG Nigeria.
- Pastor Joseph Adeyokunnu, the Financial Controller, will be the Treasurer for RCCG Nigeria.
The memo further reads, “Kindly be informed that this new structure is particular to Nigeria alone, as Pastor E.A. Adeboye, Daddy G.O., remains the Spiritual Leader and Global Missioner of the Redeemed Christian Church of God.
“Kindly pass down this information to Ministers and Workers in your domain to further enhance their understanding about this new structure.”
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