RCCG Celebrates Pastor Adeboye’s 50 Years of Service in Church, Pens Heartfelt Message

RCCG Celebrates Pastor Adeboye’s 50 Years of Service in Church, Pens Heartfelt Message

  • Pastor E.A. Adeboye has been honoured by the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) for 50 years of dedicated service as an ordained pastor
  • The church marked the occasion with a public tribute on X, celebrating his spiritual leadership and calling for prayers
  • Adeboye’s legacy continues to inspire millions across the globe through his unwavering commitment to faith and ministry

The Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) has marked a significant milestone in its spiritual journey, honouring its General Overseer, Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye, for five decades of service as an ordained pastor.

In a heartfelt message shared on X (formerly Twitter) on 14 September, RCCG paid tribute to Pastor Adeboye’s enduring commitment to ministry.

RCCG Celebrates Pastor Adeboye’s 50 Years of Service in Church, Pens Heartfelt Message
RCCG Celebrates Pastor Adeboye’s 50 Years of Service in Church, Pens Heartfelt Message
Source: Twitter

The church wrote:

“50 years and counting, serving the Lord as an ordained pastor in R.C.C.G. Today, we honour God's grace and anointing upon our father-in-the-Lord and general overseer of this mission, @PastorEAAdeboye. Please take a moment to say a prayer for God's anointed servant.”

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The post has drawn widespread attention across social media platforms, with thousands of followers joining in prayer and celebration. Many described Pastor Adeboye’s legacy as one of humility, spiritual depth, and unwavering dedication to the Christian faith.

Pastor E.A. Adeboye’s enduring legacy

Pastor Adeboye, who assumed leadership of RCCG in 1981, has been widely recognised for transforming the church into a global evangelical movement. Under his stewardship, RCCG has expanded its reach to over 190 countries, with thousands of parishes and millions of members worldwide.

The church’s tribute on social media has been interpreted by many as a moment of reflection on the impact of Adeboye’s ministry, not only within Nigeria but across continents. His teachings, often centred on holiness, faith, and divine purpose, have shaped generations of believers.

Call to prayer for RCCG’s General Overseer

RCCG’s message also served as a call to prayer, inviting the global Christian community to intercede for Pastor Adeboye as he continues his spiritual mission. The phrase “God’s anointed servant” echoed strongly among followers, many of whom reposted the message with personal reflections and blessings.

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As RCCG continues to grow in influence and reach, the celebration of Pastor Adeboye’s 50 years in ordained ministry stands as a testament to the power of faith, leadership, and divine calling.

Source: Legit.ng

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Basit Jamiu (Current Affairs and Politics Editor) Basit Jamiu is a journalist with more than five years of experience. He is a current affairs and politics editor at Legit.ng. He holds a bachelor's degree from Ekiti State University (2018). Basit previously worked as a staff writer at Ikeja Bird (2022), Associate Editor at Prime Progress (2022), and Staff Writer at The Movee (2018). He is a 2024 Open Climate Fellow (West Africa), 2023 MTN Media Fellow, OCRP Fellow at ICIR, and Accountability Fellow at CJID. Email: basit.jamiu@corp.legit.ng.