Yours truly spoke with young, dynamic Pastor and Founder of #SureCity International Christian Church, SICC. In this spellbinding interview, the powerful man of God spoke on how God called him, his role models and shed light on SICC’s upcoming Press Camp. Read excerpts below:

Lets meet you?
I am #Crown Obioha

How was growing up like?
Growing up was great. I have six siblings. It was a wonderful experience.
I grew up surrounded by love. We didn’t have so much; but we had so much love for one another.

How did God call you ?
I was called from the womb. My mum was told that she was carrying a prophet; that when I grow up whatever I tell her I saw in a dream would happen. But I began to get connected to the purpose of God for my life while at the university of Ibadan . It was then I got to understand what it actually meant to be born again because before then growing up, I had been conscious of God and feared God and had answered the alter call several times until I got to the university and got into the Pentecostals. I began to grow and really grew fast spiritually.

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Can you narrate how it happen?

Then God began to open my heart up to my calling. One particular day he cause John 21:15-17 to jump into my spirit during Bible study. It came alive to me. I knew that was my purpose. To feed God’s Flock. And that was the beginning of several encounters and confirmations from spiritual leaders. In my final year in school as a campus Pastor of our fellowship in 2008,God told me he wanted me to prepare His people for the kingdom to come. To teach them how to live the kingdom life right now and here on earth.

How long have you been a Pastor?
I have been in pulpit ministry for almost a decade now.

Will you say being a Pastor is fulfilling for you ?
Yes, It’s been a glorious journey so far. God has been faithful.

WITH HIS WIFE, PASTOR BAMISE
WITH HIS WIFE, PASTOR BAMISE
If you weren’t called, what other job do you think you would be doing by now?

Hmmm, probably build a career in banking, then #business and eventually politics. I really would have loved to contribute to the development of our nation as a political leader. But guess I’m doing that from the pulpit today .

What are the challenges of building a church in #Nigeria?
The major challenge is the challenge produced by fakes. The fake ministers who have infiltrated our ranks in the body of Christ making it almost difficult to trust your brother. And making everyone skeptic about ministers. Yeah, that’s a big challenge but I know God would always set apart His servants from the fakes around.

Tell us why you called your church SureCity Church?
It’s called Surecity because the Bible said we have received a kingdom that can not be moved.(Heb. 12:28)

What is happening on the 27th?
We would be having our 3rd annual press camp. It’s a time when we gather together to be with our God to get rewired for greater works.


Which Pastors inspire you and why?
I admire a lot of pastors but pastor Brian Houston (of Hillsong church) Inspires me a lot. I love his innovation and boldness.
I also love Kenneth Hagin of blessed memory; he has the highest influence in my life and ministry.

What would be your advise for young Pastors?

Stay focused, stay on your assignment. Avoid competing with other ministers but seek to complement others because the body of Christ is not in a hold up, we are moving together in a convoy.

What a beautiful couple he formed with his wife, God bless them and assist them in their mission.