Christians Urged to Prioritize Winning Souls for Christ

By Uzo Ugwunze

Christians all over the world have been urged to prioritize evangelism focused on soul-winning and becoming witnesses to the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ among all nations and races.

They were also encouraged to expand the kingdom of God by sharing the gospel with others.

The Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN) Chairman of Awada Ward 2, Rev. Diarah Augustine, made this call during the inauguration ceremony of the Ward’s Men and Women Executives.

The event was held at New Creation Assembly, Awada Obosi, in Idemili North Local Government Area (INLGA), Anambra State.

“As a Christian, when you are not winning souls for Jesus Christ into the kingdom of God, you are like someone beating about the bush. My vision is soul winning. Christians all over the world, especially Pentecostals, should unite to pursue the vision of evangelism.
“As we come together in unity to advance the work of God, God will prove Himself. I believe this is the season and time to deepen our fellowship, strengthen our witness, and expand the kingdom together,” said Rev. Diarah.

Earlier in his sermon, INLGA PFN Chairman, Rev. Emeka Elukposi, who spoke from Psalm 133:1-3, reiterated the need for all ministers and churches under the Pentecostal bloc to cooperate in unity, impacting one another both spiritually and physically, and working towards the collective interests of Pentecostal churches and their members.

“If great men of God like Pastor W.F. Kumuyi of Deeper Life Church, who single-handedly financed the building of the Lagos State PFN Secretariat; Pastor E.A. Adeboye of Redeemed Church, who bought two evangelical buses for PFN; Rev. Umar Ukpai, who is sponsoring the next gathering of the generals prayer summit; Rev. Chris Oyakhilome of Christ Embassy; and Pastor David Oyedepo of Living Faith Church, who are heavy financial contributors to PFN programs and projects, can do so, I wonder why you as a Pentecostal preacher should not identify with PFN now,” said Rev. Elukposi.

Rev. Elukposi further advised genuine Pentecostal pastors to register their churches under PFN for their own benefit, stating that the Anambra State Government, under Governor Chukwuma Soludo’s leadership, is determined to identify fake ministers and places of worship engaged in dubious activities that mislead the public.

Moreover, the Pioneer PFN Chairman of Awada, Apostle Uche Shedrach Joseph of Kings and Priests Glorious Church (Wisdom Cathedral), prayed for God to grant the new leaders wisdom and grace to succeed in their tenure. He emphasized that everyone, at different levels and seasons, has something to contribute to the growth and success of an individual or organization.

The newly inaugurated PFN Idemili North Awada Ward 2 Men Executives include:

Chairman: Rev. Diarah Augustine Uchenna
Vice Chairman: Rev. Matthew Ejikeme
Secretary: Rev. Mbah Sylvester
Treasurer: Rev. Anthony Nwankwo
P.R.O.: Prophet Abraham Uwah
Prayer Coordinator: Christopher Ezinne
Youth Leader: Pastor Gabriel Grace Ogbonna
DPG: Rev. Ezeabata Obinna Alex
Membership Director: Bishop Godswill U Davidson
Program Director: Apostle David Chukwuemeka
Welfare Director: Pastor Wealth
Financial Secretary: Pastor Chidi Obiagwu
The Women Executives include:

Chairperson: Mrs. Nwankwo Chibuzor
Deputy Chairperson: Pastor Mrs. Wealth
Secretary: Mrs. Duru Ngozi
Financial Secretary: Mrs. Kosiso Chukwuemeka
Treasurer: Deaconess Ike Eberechukwu
Welfare: Evangelist Elizabeth Obiagwu
Highlights of the inauguration included appreciation and celebration of the immediate past Awada 2 Ward PFN Chairman, Rev. Gilbert Ihemnacho, who is now a missionary. He also emphasized the importance of evangelism and soul-winning as the greatest vision the body of Christ should prioritize above all other projects.