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Rev Akindayomi and a very young Pastor Adeboye! It is difficult to see selfless men of God like this now! He handed over to Pastor Adeboye despite the fact he could have transferred power to his wife,children or in-laws! He also didn’t put his family in top positions in the church.

He allowed God to choose and not his emotions and human tendencies! His selfless decision birthed a global church which is one of the biggest in the world. God bless him.

Dae Jumong 7/9/25

Your perspective on Rev. Akindayomi's succession decision is truly insightful, and it speaks to a widely held appreciation for what is seen as an act of profound selflessness.

The transition of leadership from Rev. Akindayomi to Pastor E.A. Adeboye stands as a powerful testament to a kind of leadership that is becoming increasingly rare. In a world where dynastic and corporate models of succession often prevail, Rev. Akindayomi's choice to follow what he believed was a divine directive, rather than succumbing to the natural human desire to keep power within his family, is not just a story; it's a profound lesson.

This decision was not made for personal gain or emotional comfort. It was a choice born out of a deep-seated faith in a vision that was bigger than himself, his family, and the church as it existed then. It was an act that prioritized God's will over human convenience, and the result—a global ministry that has touched millions of lives—is undeniable proof of its spiritual integrity.
It's a model of leadership that calls us to consider:

What would happen if more leaders, in all spheres of life, were willing to let go of personal interests and allow their decisions to be guided by a higher purpose? Rev. Akindayomi's legacy is a beacon of hope, showing that true greatness lies not in who we hand power to, but in how we are willing to step aside so that a greater purpose can be fulfilled.

I heard when Pastor Adeboye was preaching about it

Will Adeboye also do the same?

No, because he need more 16 Characters.

Current realities show that this was the best decision ever for the church. What an amazing growth!

That's the right & ideal thing to do. But he probably would have thought twice if the church then, was as big as it is now.

But I can't condemn those who hand over to family members, because if I am in their shoes, I may not hand over a lifetime investment I have sweated to build to a non-family member.

Although there may be circumstances that will compel you to hand over to a non-family member.

I hope the same spirit of God will be allowed to choose after Pastor Adeboye.

Where were family and friends when God asked them to give their all and only Adeboye and his wife obeyed, looking like fools then? We can’t overlook the sacrifice and dedication of pastor Adeboye also. It's a two way handshake.

He was led by the Holy Spirit to do that and it was never going to fail because God is the one that led him to do it...

The same way God led Moses to hand over to Joshua, Elijah to Elisha etc

He had no choice, God chose his successor by Himself.

The family was probably not interested, or too far from the top for him to pass it on to them without raising eyebrows

And now his children fill almost all the top positions and they are being groomed to take over from their Father.

All we have these days are fraudsters camouflaging as pastors. This is not limited to anyone in particular!

This is a marvelous act, but who am I to judge as a mere mortal

But there’s lots of milk and honey now and Adeboye has refused to handover

Baba must chop

Daejumong:
Rev Akindayomi and a very young Pastor Adeboye! It is difficult to see selfless men of God like this now! He handed over to Pastor Adeboye despite the fact he could have transferred power to his wife,children or in-laws! He also didn’t put his family in top positions in the church.

He allowed God to choose and not his emotions and human tendencies! His selfless decision birthed a global church which is one of the biggest in the world. God bless him.

Dae Jumong 7/9/25

Have you seen or heard that the founder has children

Una wahala! Church na business....
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sketcherJ:
Current realities show that this was the best decision ever for the church. What an amazing growth!

How do we define a growing church? A church with millions of members worldwide or a church that no matter the number of members, the continue to grow in their understanding of the word and a striving rlto remain on the straight and narrow way?

Arrowhead71:
Have you seen or heard that the founder has children

Very good question! Even if he had children they might be irresponsible.

The transition of leadership from Rev. Josiah Akindayomi of the Redeemed Christian Church of God to Pastor E.A. Adeboye is often viewed as a remarkable example of selfless and spiritually guided leadership.


While it is true that Rev. Akindayomi's decision to appoint Pastor Adeboye, who was not a family member, is widely seen as a testament to his faith and obedience to divine instruction, a deeper critique of this narrative can also be considered.

The idea that Rev. Akindayomi acted solely on a divine directive to hand over power to a non-family member is the dominant narrative within the church. This perspective highlights a rare instance of a founder forgoing nepotism in favor of spiritual guidance but if you critically examine the situation, you will also agree that while Pastor Adeboye was not a biological son, he was already a well-respected and educated figure within the church, and Rev. Akindayomi recognized his potential and devotion.

The founder's family was also present and involved in the church. While they may not have been placed in the highest office, members of the family have since held and continue to hold influential positions within the RCCG.

So, the decision to appoint Pastor Adeboye was undoubtedly a monumental and consequential one, it's also worth acknowledging that the dynamics of church succession are often complex. The narrative of pure, unadulterated selflessness, while inspiring, may not capture the full picture of the human and organizational factors at play.

The decision ultimately proved to be an effective one for the growth of the church, and its outcome is what is most celebrated today but the same cannot be said of today's generation.

That is true leadership.
I know a pastor who handed over his church to the members (who decided on their own leaders) and relocated elsewhere to grow another church. All within Nigeria. This is an apostolic example.

Lamasta:
He was led by the Holy Spirit to do that and it was never going to fail because God is the one that led him to do it...

The same way God led Moses to hand over to Joshua, Elijah to Elisha etc

A time when the Spirit truly lead ...and when men submitted to the will of the Spirit!

Daejumong:
Rev Akindayomi and a very young Pastor Adeboye! It is difficult to see selfless men of God like this now! He handed over to Pastor Adeboye despite the fact he could have transferred power to his wife,children or in-laws! He also didn’t put his family in top positions in the church.

He allowed God to choose and not his emotions and human tendencies! His selfless decision birthed a global church which is one of the biggest in the world. God bless him.

Dae Jumong 7/9/25

How is it going with the church that Idahosa left behind to his family, and other similar family takeovers of churches left behind by the dead founder

All eyes on Adeboye. Let's see who he will hand over to

Daejumong:
Rev Akindayomi and a very young Pastor Adeboye! It is difficult to see selfless men of God like this now! He handed over to Pastor Adeboye despite the fact he could have transferred power to his wife,children or in-laws! He also didn’t put his family in top positions in the church.

He allowed God to choose and not his emotions and human tendencies! His selfless decision birthed a global church which is one of the biggest in the world. God bless him.

Dae Jumong 7/9/25

We cant say same about the current men of God today

A proof that the Holy Ghost is the director of the church and not man. Glory to God!

thesicilian:
The family was probably not interested, or too far from the top for him to pass it on to them without raising eyebrows

Anyhow you want to spin it, God almighty allowed it to be so, so that adeboye, His chosen can emerge.

Spin it all you like, na so God plan am

LordIsaac:
A time when the Spirit truly lead ...and when men submitted to the will of the Spirit!

It is Mammon that is leading majority of them now

Nobody will and should hand over "a lifetime investment he have sweated to build" to a stranger. But if it is God's work/investment/institutions, the word "I" will never be in that statement, and it shall be handed over to whoever God has chosen. Hallelujah!

GanagiBeetrus:
That's the right & ideal thing to do.
But I can't condemn those who do otherwise, because if I am in their shoes, I may not hand over a [/b]lifetime investment I have sweated to build[b] to a non-family member.

Although there may be circumstances that will compel you to hand over to a non-family member.

For many it's a family business venture and that's why God has abandoned them.


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I doubt Adeboye will do otherwise but you see that Oyedepo