By Lois Otse Adams
Pastor Sola Olukoya is the Lead pastor of Jesus Embassy of The Redeemed Christian Church of God, and also the Pastor in Charge (PIC) of FCT Province 4, on Coporate Social Responsibility.
He is also the Chairperson, Abuja Chapter of The Habitation of Hope, a non-governmental organization established by the wife of the General Overseer of The Redeemed Christian Church of God, Mrs. Folu Adeboye.
As an engineer by training, Pastor Sola Olukoya has given professional mentorship to innumerable successful young professionals; his quality and professional skills are highly evident in people, both within and outside him, irrespective of the distance.
As a passionate, experienced and highly gentle teacher, through his calling, Sola has prepared people to crave for more knowledge, he is a loyal servant who does not struggle for the word, a man God has used immensely to redeem and salvage many who had (have) faith in God.
Jesus Christ was given publicity and advertisement in His earthly ministry therefore, the spirit – filled man of God, Pastor Sola Olukoya deserves some showers of encomiums as a way of motivating and encouraging him to do more.
His developmental strides have transformed millions of Nigerians from being ordinary or casual workers to extraordinary leaders, Chief Executives, and entrepreneurs as the world around him is an illuminating light to the world.
He is a born helper, passionate pastor, inspirational and highly sensational speaker, spiritual counselor, home builder, moral investor, dogged servant, who is doing good as an exemplar in Christ and respect to the body of Christ, which he actually epitomises.
The unquantifiable but very qualitative benefits of his obedience to God has transformed several number of people to serve and love God.
As an instrument in the hands of God, he has surrendered himself to be used by Him and mightily.
Acknowledging his impactful spiritual and physical efforts one will live to remember the ‘Exploits’ Annual Programme that lends credence to exceptional knack and quest for the things of God and the body of Christ, as the Church witnessed explosive and instant answers to prayers, wiping of tears of our future leaders and remoulding derailing lives.
Sola always compliments the efforts of the church by aiding and giving helping hands, with his amiable wife, Mrs. Titilope Olukoya, who has also encouraged women, children and families to be steadfast in the things of God.
Exploits as an annual programme held to reveal the supernatural and revelational knowledge of God, through His word, a programme that brings all denominations together in Christ, has played host to powerful men of God like Evangelist J. T. Kalejaiye, the guest speaker of 2018 edition, and other powerful and highly anointed men of God from all over the world.
During the 2019 Exploits which played host to powerful men of God like Kunle Olosho, the grand finale took another dimension as Sola and his pastorate resolved to meet the needs of children in an LEA school. On behalf of the church, Jesus Embassy of The Redeemed Christian Church of God, 100 three (3) seaters chairs/tables, N150,000 for the school and N100,000 to sponsor 100 children were donated with various souvenirs.
Sola has taught his congregation how to sow, his generosity provoked members to make various contributions towards creating conducive environment for the children. He was proudly supported by members with various gifts to the same school.
This was not the first time members supported him for his genuine efforts in putting smiles on the faces of those he has barely met like the school, it’s management and the children.
During the first quarter of 2019, Sola gave cash gifts to elders of the church, he has taught members how to enrich the society and receive heavenly blessings, the elders who were appreciated all gave back to the less privileged ones through charity.
In Jesus Embassy members are heavenly conscious, as nothing worldly attracts them.
All members, irrespective of class or status, have all been empowered with one skill or the other, there are some who have acquired more than three skills and flourish in their businesses.
He has appreciated widows and admonished them to start sustainable businesses, while encouraging singles to live again, he aides young adults to shine. Food, shelter and clothing are being speedily provided for the less privileged at regular intervals under his watch, through the welfare department. He has equally encouraged the youths, children and aged to always embrace the right path of rectitude.
His staff/ team members are never left out of his benevolence, charity and magnanimity, as they have all been encouraged to acquire and develop skills and talents in music, writing, singing, acting etc.
As part of his call and strong will towards bringing them into stardom, the church auditorium has been a platform for official presentation of ideas, where members are launched into the society for good.
Sola is admired by his contemporaries, a man who has given so much respect and honour to his wife. He is a role model to all.
An author with exceptional qualities, his books edifies on how to embrace the power in the name of Jesus, the manifestation of God’s Glory and the Grace of God that can take one to next level of anointing.
In partnership, the church just celebrated over 500 graduands who acquired various skills in different areas under his leadership and encouragement as God leads.
May your strength continue to increase geometrically as you age arithmetically in Jesus name, amen.
