Rev. Charles Fashola, the new District Overseer of Pleasure Missionary District Foursquare Gospel Church, has called on Nigerians and religious institutions to set clear priorities in their endeavors. He made this statement at the first District Convocation and District Anniversary of Foursquare Gospel Church, Pleasure District, in Lagos. Fashola attributed his strength and achievements to God and stressed the need for gratitude. He emphasized that individuals and organizations must understand their objectives before implementing strategies to achieve them.
The Pleasure Missionary District was recently elevated to a full-fledged district, and Rev. Charles Fashola was declared its new District Overseer. The elevation was described as a demonstration of God's faithfulness, with the district surpassing the required 1,000-member benchmark and growing to about 1,500 members. Fashola urged members to define their objectives, determine what they want to achieve, and establish practical measures for accomplishing their goals. He reiterated the importance of setting priorities right to achieve success.
Rev. Mrs. Tolulope Fashola, President of the Pastors' Wives and Lady Ministers of the district, expressed gratitude to God for the growth recorded by the church. She noted that the district had moved from a missionary district to a fully-fledged district within a year, describing the achievement as evidence of God's grace. Mrs. Fashola acknowledged that managing people can be challenging due to different personalities and expectations.
Rev. Ibukun Akinwale, Chairman of the District Convocation, said the achievement recorded by the church demonstrated God's faithfulness and the effectiveness of teamwork. He disclosed that the national leadership of the church regularly conducts assessments of its districts and that the Pleasure Missionary District emerged first in the most recent assessment. Akinwale clarified that the result was not an indication that the district was better than others but reflected the progress made through unity and collective effort.
The four-day programme featured spiritual teachings and activities aimed at promoting spiritual growth. The event was a three-fold celebration, marking the first District Convocation, first District Anniversary, and the upgrade of the Pleasure Missionary District. The occasion also included the ordination of two deacons, three deaconesses, and one elder. The grand finale attracted church leaders and guests from different walks of life.
Abraham, representing the General Overseer and serving as the Axis Coordinator for the Ikeja Axis, was present at the event. The celebration brought together church leaders and guests from various backgrounds. The District Convocation and Anniversary served as a platform for spiritual growth and fellowship.
The event concluded with a call to maintain the strategies and spirit of teamwork that contributed to the district's progress. Rev. Charles Fashola's message emphasized the importance of setting priorities right, and the district's achievements served as a testament to the power of teamwork and God's faithfulness.
Key points
- Rev. Charles Fashola urges Nigerians to set clear priorities in their endeavors.
- Pleasure Missionary District Foursquare Gospel Church achieves significant growth, surpassing 1,000-member benchmark.
- District Convocation and Anniversary celebrate spiritual growth, teamwork, and God's faithfulness.
