Cleric urges Ministers of God on self-development

Pastor Gbenga Adelusi 

By ‘Gbenga Bankole

The Superintendent of Christ Apostolic Church, Ebuta-Metta Districts’ Coordinating Council (DCC), Lagos Pastor Gbenga Adelusi has urged Ministers of God to show interest in developing themselves in all aspects for the usefulness of God.

Pastor Adelusi noted this on Tuesday September 25, 2018 while ministering on the topic “The Contemporary Ministerial Challenges” at the ongoing 2018 CAC Joint Pastors’ Conference, Ikeji ll holding in Ikeji-Arakeji, Osun state.

The contemporary world according to him is technologically advanced and driven, saying the internet with all its benefits facilities should be taken advantage of and utilized to source for relevant information, spread the gospel, publicise church’s programmes, manage membership data, facilitate church administration and enhance growth.

He said the challenge for today’s Ministers is to find ways to make use of the tremendous potential available to him.

“However, the negative influence of X-rated films, pornography, TV, internet, Mobile phones etc. that corrupt human mind, waste man’s time, and feed man’s insatiable crave for pleasure cause distraction, and promote sinful activities and desires should be avoided or dealt with,” he noted.

He stated that contemporary ministerial challenges are ecclesiastical challenges, occupational challenges, economic/financial challenges, social challenges, academic challenges, psychological challenges, technological challenges, marital challenges, generational challenges, generational challenges, challenge of change management, health challenges, challenge of time management, challenge of discipleship, spiritual challenges, satanic assault and challenge of charlatans in the ministry.