Celebrity of the day is the founding Pastor of the Word of Life Bible Church situated in Warri, Delta State, Southern part of Nigeria, Pastor Ayodele Joseph Oritsejafor. He is currently the President of the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN). He also the President of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) which is the head of all Christians in Nigeria, he was elected in July, 2012 and became the first Pentecostal Leader to hold that position. On Sunday, 15th of November, 1987, Pastor Ayo started Word of Life Bible Church after starting the regular and very popular television programme, 'Hour of Deliverance' in 1980. He is also the Founder of African Broadcasting Network.
BIODATA:
Date of Birth: 10 November.
Place of Birth: Warri, Delta State.
Residence: Warri.
Nationality: Nigeria.
Title: Senior Pastor.
Other Names: 'Papa Ayo'.
Years Active in Ministry: 43 years.
Marital Status: Married.
Spouse: Pastor Helen Oritsejafor.
Children: Two sons and one daughter.
Occupation: Preacher, writer, philanthropist.
Institution(s) Founded: Word of Life Bible Church, Africa Broadcasting Network (ABN), Eagle Hand Foundation (Charity Organization).
Mentor: Late Arch Bishop Benson Idahosa of Church of God Mission.
Organization(s) Headed: Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN), Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN).
Institutions Attended: Pastor Ayo Oritsejafor has attended several Bible Institutions among which are;
>=> New Covenant Bible Institute, Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria.
>=> Nigerian Baptist Seminary, Ogbomosho, Oyo State, Nigeria.
>=> Morris Cerrulo's School of Ministry, San Diego, California, United States of America.
Award(s): Pastor Ayo Oritsejafor has won several awards among which is 'The Key to the City of Kalamazoo, Michigan, United States of America.
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