The Gospel of Luke Chapter one verse four says “That thou mightiest know the certainty of those things, wherein thou has been instructed”.The history of GKMW in a similar manner seems to be good and essential to GKMW family, hence, as in Luke 1:3 “It seemed good to me also, having had perfect understanding of all things from the very first, to write unto thee in order…..”

 1.3 Revival

In the early 1970s, there was a revival orchestrated by the move of the Holy Spirit upon the Church in some parts of Nigeria. Kwara State was one of the beneficiaries of that Revival pivoted on the Baptism of the Holy Spirit with speaking in tongues.

The teaching on the Baptism of the Holy Spirit started in Ilorin (the Kwara State capital) by a small group (who were mostly youths) headed by Late Apostle (Prof.) Ademu Idama. The group which met for vigil on Wednesdays among other programs was named “Wednesday Prayer Fellowship”.

As they prayed and witnessed to others in their homes, offices and neighbourhoods about Christ and the Holy Spirit: youth, older men and women believed and were baptized with the Holy Spirit, accompanied with speaking in tongue experience.

 1.4 Tuesday Fellowship

Those newly baptized older brethren were gathered together for a fellowship prayer meeting on Tuesday evenings at the home of one of them – Chief Samuel Adeniyi. Thus by late 1972 to early 1976 there were two established Fellowship Groups in place. They were the Wednesday Prayer Group for the youths and the Tuesday Prayer Fellowship for the married brethren. The two groups were coordinated by Late Apostle (Prof.) Ademu Idama. Some brethren from University of Ibadan like Brother Abraham (Dr. Abraham Adenigba) assisted Brother Idama as he was then fondly called, with the Tuesday group; while Brother Tom (late Justice Thomas Yakubu) who was resident in Ilorin assisted with the Wednesday group. They organized camp meetings which involved the two groups and students. Such camp meetings were held during Public Holidays especially Easter and Christmas.

So the word of God grew and more people were added by the Lord to the two groups under the leadership of Ademu Idama.

 1.5 Tuesday Fellowship and Benue State Creation

The creation of Benue State in 1976 affected both the Tuesday and Wednesday Groups as some of the brethren including Ademu Idama had to relocate to Benue State. The Tuesday Group was re-organised. There was the need for a successor to replace Ademu Idama to lead the Tuesday Fellowship whose members were mainly public servants. This called for prayerfully seeking the face of the Lord for a new leader.

 1.6 Emergence of the New Leader

In 1977, during one of the Tuesday Prayer Fellowship meetings under the leadership of Ademu Idama, the Lord spoke through one of the sisters that Dr. O.O. Olutade be the “MOSES of my people”. This brother was relatively young both in age and in faith that was hinged on the baptism of the Holy Spirit. His choice by the Lord was like the case of young David who was chosen and anointed as king because the Lord did not choose any of his older brothers (I Sam. 16: 1-13). Dr. Olutade was prayed for by all present at that Prayer meeting.

 1.7 Tuesday Fellowship and the New Leader

In 1977, following the creation of Benue State, Ademu Idama and others relocated to the new State. The Tuesday fellowship started meeting at the United Primary School, Taiwo Road Ilorin because Chief Samuel Adeniyi relocated to Kaduna. With the leading of the Holy Spirit, the Tuesday Fellowship under Dr. O.O. Olutade grew as more brethren were called out of their groups and denominational Churches. Thus the group was led to meet more than once a week. Consequently, Friday Prayer Meeting and Sunday Worship Service were added for deeper and higher teachings of the word of God.

The Camp Meetings continued to hold during the Easter and Christmas holidays. Rev. Peter Kayode Omole from Lagos, helped to encourage the growth of the fellowship which metamorphosed into Full Salvation Church with Tuesday Bible Study, Friday Prayer Meeting and Sunday Worship Service. The adoption of the name was based on the revelational understanding that Jesus redemption work is for the “whole man” i.e Spirit, Soul and Body. I Thes. 5:23 “And the very God of peace sanctify you wholly; and I pray God your whole spirit and soul and body be preserved blameless unto the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ”

The Holy Spirit made it clear that the Church was not to affiliate herself with any denomination.

 1.8 The Mandate

The vision and goal of the Church is to impact the lives of men and women, young and old through the teachings of the word of God by the hand

of the Holy Spirit. In addition to the above revelation, many more Scriptures revealed the complete work of the Lord’s redemption for mankind. In Hab. 2:14 we read “For the earth shall be filled with the knowledge of the glory of the Lord as the waters cover the sea.” That “earth” is not just the physical landmass alone but also our physical bodies (which is dust – Gen. 2:7). Again Dan. 12:4 says knowledge shall increase i.e revelational knowledge. Thus the believers were to be established and be equipped as the end time saints of the Lord. The mandate given derived from the Scriptures, “make disciples and equip the saints” (Eph 4:11-13) for he end-time. In 1982, in order to pursue this vision the Church became known as “Glory Knowledge Fellowship Center” which metamorphosed to Glory Knowledge Ministries Worldwide in 1990

1.9 Glory Knowledge Ministries Worldwide Today

The Ministry under the guidance of the Holy Spirit is being enlarged. The camp meetings of the early 1980s have grown into the Annual Glory Easter Convention.

The Ministry has many Arms – like the proverbial Mustard seed in the kingdom of God (Matt. 13: 31-32) which are being developed. They include:

1. The Church Arm - Glory Chapel International
2. The Education Arm - Glory Bible Institute, Beat the Best Schools                        
3. The Glory Outreaches & Communications
4. The Foundation Arm - Glory Scholarship Board
5. The Glory Ventures Arm
6. The Glory Health Aides Arm

The Glory Knowledge Ministries Worldwide is a member of Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN), Bible Society of Nigeria (BSN) and the Kwara State Church Leaders Forum.

The Ministry continues to pursue vigorously her God-given mandate of “making disciples and equipping the saints” through the operations of her Arms.

 ARTICLE II: CONSTITUTION

 2.1 PREAMBLE

WHEREAS the Christian is bound by the SCRIPTURES alone as the constitution which he lives by and submits to: But at the same time, the Christian is also enjoined by the same Scriptures to obey the authority that be, which is ordained by God, which authority includes the Civil Government of a Nation (Rom. 13: 1-7):

AND WHEREAS the laws of Nigeria stipulate that non-profit Religious Organizations shall have, among other requirements for incorporation, a Constitution:

NOW THEREFORE, we GLORY KNOWLEDGE MINISTRIES WORLD-WIDE (with acronym GKMW) make for ourselves the following Constitution for the existence and function of the GKMW following the Laws of the Federal Republic of Nigeria in the name of the Father, Son, and the Holy Spirit: Amen.

2.2 NAME AND HEADQUARTERS

(a). Name: The name of this Mission is Glory Knowledge Ministries Worldwide (whose acronym is GKMW).

(b). Headquarters: The headquarters of GKMW is the Glory Chapel International, 72 Redemption Way, Gbagede Road, Amoyo via Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria.

2.3 AIMS

The primary aims of establishing the Ministry are:

1. That all Church members and as many as the Lord will add to the Church to enter into the Kingdom of God as overcomers.
2. To go and preach the gospel in order to make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Lord and teaching them to observe God’s commandments Matt. 28:19-20.
3. To establish subsidiary arms and institutions of the Ministry for preaching and teaching all people by all means of communication, whether visual, verbal, written or electronic for the fulfillment of the prophesy in Hab. 2:14 “For the earth shall be filled with the knowledge of the glory of the Lord as the waters cover the sea”.
4. To establish, preach, and teach the fivefold Ministries of Apostles, Prophets, Evangelists, Pastors, and Teachers so that the saints can come into the fullness of the measure of the stature of Jesus Christ (Eph. 4: 9-15), especially through the Church Arm of the GKMW, and the Glory Bible Institute.

• 2.4 OBJECTIVES

To pursue her afore-mentioned Aims, the GKMW shall depend totally on the Holy Spirit to direct and teach all things through:

1. The Glory Chapel International which shall function as the Church Arm of the Ministry.
2. Church services and programs viz:      

• Sunday Worship Service, mid-week meetings for teachings and prayer.
• Programs to enhance effective evangelism;
• Programs such as seminars, conferences, revivals, Camp meetings, etc.

ARTICLE III - THE CHURCH AND ITS MEMBERS

3.1 men tend to divide the human race into classes, but the WORD OF GOD recognizes ALL MEN EVERYWHERE to be equally in need of REDEMPTION - James 1: 9- 10.

1. The membership of GKMW shall be open to such persons who confess Jesus Christ to be their Lord and Saviour, and following a period of instruction in the WORD OF GOD, which precedes Baptism (Romans 10: 9-10).
2. Membership of GKMW shall be open to all persons who on the profession of FAITH in the LORD JESUS CHRIST, have been baptized by immersion in water in the name of the FATHER, THE SON, and the HOLY SPIRIT.
3. GKMW members shall as far as possible regularly attend Worship Services, Sunday School Classes, Tuesday Bible Studies, Friday Prayer Meetings, Church trainings/meetings, and other means of grace unless prevented from so doing by unavoidable circumstances.
4. Membership is transferable from one Local branch to another.
5. Members of the GKMW who wish to transfer their membership to another branch of the Church shall be given at their request a letter of transfer. Such a letter shall merely state that the member concerned was a member in good standing, if that is in fact so, and the duration of such membership. Every member of the Church shall be deemed to be in good standing unless at the material time, he/she is under some disciplinary measures.
6. No Local Church shall withhold the transfer letter of a member in good standing.
7. Those who want to join the Church without any evidence of having been a member of GKMW Local Church shall go through some GKMW basic class orientation before being fully admitted.
8. Dual membership is not allowed in GKMW. However, where there is no GKMW Church where the member is domiciled, he/she is encouraged to set up a new branch with the knowledge of the Local Church he/she is coming from.
9. A member who leaves GKMW Church to join another Church shall lose his/her membership. If he/she wants to come back, he/she must be required to start the process of becoming a member all over.
10. A register for members as well as a register of regular worshippers other than members shall be kept and these registers shall be reviewed from time to time.

3.2 RIGHTS AND BENEFITS OF MEMBERS OF GKMW

1. Every legitimate member has the right to worship GOD in GKMW and share the spiritual blessings provided by the Lord.
2. Members may vote and be voted for in the meetings of the Church or the Local branch.
3. Non-members are welcome to participate in the worship services, but shall not hold office or vote on any issue of the Church.
4. Benefits of members in good standing include participation of the GKMW members at:

• marriage celebrations (Weddings)
• naming ceremonies
• house warming
• car dedication
• send-forth
• foundation laying
• funeral ceremonies
• child dedication
• graduation ceremonies.
• others as may be deemed fit by the Church.

ARTICLE IV - DOCTRINAL MATTERS

4.1 The Glory Knowledge Ministries worldwide believes:

1. THE BIBLE:  The Bible, the Written Word of God, acknowledges itself as the product of the move of the Holy Spirit on holy men of God who spoke and wrote as they were inspired (2 Pet. 1: 21). The Bible is the final authority over all issues of life and it is our guide, director with transforming power “that the man of God may be perfect, thoroughly furnished unto all good works” (2 Tim 3: 16-17) 
2. GODHEAD: The Lord our God is one Lord (Deut. 6: 4, Mark 12: 29-30, 1 Tim 2: 5). God is the Father of all and is above all (Eph 4: 6). God is a Spirit (John 4 : 24) who should be worshipped in spirit and in truth. God is eternal, omnipotent, omniscient, and omnipresent (Heb. 9: 14, Luke 1: 37, Matt. 19: 26, 1Cor. 2: 10, Psalm 139: 7-13). God reveals Himself to man as He chooses. God revealed Himself in three personalities namely the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit (2 Cor.13: 14). These three personalities are co-equal and eternal (col. 1: 15 & 19, Heb. 1: 1-13) and are one.

THE SON, JESUS CHRIST

Jesus Christ, the second Person in the Godhead, is the Word that became flesh (John 1: 1-3). He is the Son of God born of the virgin Mary after the Holy Ghost came upon her and after being overshadowed by the power of the Highest (Luke 1: 35). Jesus Christ died on the cross at Calvary, a sacrifice for our sins. He rose bodily from the dead on the third day in a resurrected glorious body ascended to heaven and sits at the right hand of the Father, being our High Priest, Intercessor, and Advocate (1Cor. 15: 3-4, Heb. 7: 22-27, Rom. 8: 34, I Tim. 2: 5, I John 2: 1-2,). Jesus Christ is the only Way to the Father (John 14: 6, Heb. 10: 19-20).

THE HOLY SPIRIT

The Holy Spirit is eternal (Heb. 9: 14). He proceeds from the Father and the Son (John 15: 26, John 10: 30). The Holy Spirit indwells the believer (I Cor. 6: 19-20) and will abide with the saints forever (John 14: 16). The Holy Spirit guides and gives instructions to all who believe (Rev. 2: 7, 11, 17 & 29; 3: 6, 13 & 22). The Holy Spirit’s empowerment helps the believer for daily godly living and acceptable service.

3) ANGELS

From the Scriptures, we believe God created an innumerable company of spirit beings called angels (I Tim. 5: 21). They are God’s messengers on different assignments. Some are sent to help God’s people in all ages (Luke: 1: 19, Dan. 8: 16-19, Dan. 9: 21-27, Luke. 2: 13).

One of the high-ranking angels, Lucifer, left his first estate and led a rebellion against God. God sent him, Satan, and his rebellious angels now called devils/demons out of heaven (2Pet. 2: 4, Jude vs 6, Rev. 12: 7-9). Jesus Christ gave believers authority over every evil spirit and commanded us to cast them out (Matt. 10: 1, Luke 10: 1, 17-19; Mark 16: 17).

4) MAN: HIS FALL & REDEMPTION

Man who was created in the image and likeness of God (Gen. 1: 26-27) fell from divine placement through Adam’s transgression. As a result, sin came into the world, and man lost fellowship with God (Gen. 2: 7, 18, 20-25, Gen. 3: 1-19). However, because of the love of God for man, Jesus, the Son of God was manifested to undo the works of the devil. Jesus Christ gave His life a ransom for the sin of man by the shedding of His blood thereby redeeming and restoring man to His intimate relationship and fellowship with God (Rom. 3: 9-19, John 3: 16-18, Rom. 3: 23-25, I John 5: 8).

5) SALVATION / NEW BIRTH / ETERNAL LIFE

Salvation comes to man only through faith in God’s work of redemption done and made available through the shedding of the blood of Jesus Christ on the Calvary tree and His resurrection on the third day (John 3: 16-21). Man’s first step towards salvation is godly sorrow that works repentance (Rom. 5:8-11, Eph. 2:8; 2Cor. 7: 10). When we believe in Jesus Christ and confess with our mouth His Lordship over us and believe all that He stands for, we become children of God delivered from the power of darkness and translated into the kingdom of God’s dear Son. We have eternal life because eternal life is found in Him (John 1: 12, Col. 1: 13-22, I John 5: 9-12).

6) THE CHURCH

The Church is God’s second institution on earth, the family being first. The Church is distinctly, preeminently and absolutely a spiritual institution created, vitalized, possessed and directed by the Spirit of God. It is His indwelling and inspiration which give the Church its divine character and purpose. The word Church means the Body of Christ called out of the world ( Col. 1: 18-24, 1Pet. 2: 9). Jesus Christ is the founder and builder of His Church (Eph. 2: 30-32, Matt. 16: 18). The Church consists of people of all colours, ages, tribes, tongues, all over the world who are no longer under condemnation because they have given their lives to Jesus Christ. The Head of the Church is Jesus Christ Himself (Eph. 1: 20-23, Rom. 12: 4-5, I Cor. 12: 27). The faith, holiness and zeal of the Church are the elements of its power. The strength of the Church does not consist in the vastness of its members and the greatness of their earthly possessions but in the holiness of her members. The Church is often referred to as the Bride of Christ (2 Cor. 11: 2, Eph. 5: 25-27).

7) BAPTISM

(a) Water Baptism:

Water baptism by immersion is administered to the individual who confesses his/her faith in the Lord Jesus Christ (Matt. 28: 19, Mark 16: 15-16). He/She is submerged into water and raised up figuratively implying death of the old self and rising unto newness of life in Christ.

b) Baptism by the Holy Ghost:

The Lord Jesus Christ taught His disciples extensively about the Holy Spirit and their need of Him (John 14: 16-17, 15:26, 16: 7-13 etc.). Furthermore, Jesus Christ encouraged them to wait for the endowment of power that is released by the Holy Spirit (Luke 24: 49, Acts 1: 4-8). This baptism of the Holy Spirit is accompanied by the initial speaking in an unknown tongue as the Holy Spirit gives utterance (Luke 3:16, Acts 2: 1-4, 38-39, 10: 44-48, 19: 1-7). The baptism of the Holy Spirit is real, full, and for our dispensation.

8) SPIRITUAL / MINISTRY GIFTS

Spiritual gifts are divine grace/endowment poured by God on believers. They are neither prerequisites for salvation nor indication of spiritual stand or maturity. They are what they are called (gifts). They were not labored for nor earned. Every one of us has his/her gift (Eph. 4: 7-8) as given by the Holy Spirit to build the Church of God and for the benefit of believers (I Cor. 12: 1, 4-7; Rom. 12: 6-8, I Pet. 4: 10-11). We believe in the manifestation of all the gifts; prophesying, healings, working of miracles, discerning of spirits etc. God puts them in place because the Body of Christ needs them.

God has also prepared some people to function very well in certain offices in the Body of Christ. Some of these offices are identified namely apostles, prophets, evangelists, pastors and teachers (Eph. 4: 11-13). These offices will continue till we all come in the unity of faith and of the knowledge of the Son of God unto a perfect man, unto the measure of the stature of the fullness of Christ (Eph. 4: 13). That is the goal.

9) RESURRECTION

All dead will resurrect with a spiritual body (Luke 16: 19-31, Luke 23: 42-43, Rev. 20: 12-15). The dead in Christ will resurrect to the joy of their Lord (I Cor. 15: 51-54, I Thess. 4: 13-18) and the unbelievers unto everlasting punishment (Heb. 9: 27, Rev. 19: 20, 2 Thess. 1: 7-9).

 10) THE HOLY COMMUNION / LORD’S SUPPER

In John 6: 53-57, Jesus expressly said, “except ye eat the flesh of the Son of Man, and drink His blood, ye have no life in you”. He went further to list the benefits of eating His flesh and drinking His blood (John 6: 54-58). Later in Matt. 26: 26-29, Luke 22: 15-20, Mark 14: 22-25, we have the record of how the disciples were to continue to eat His flesh and drink His blood. The early apostles broke the bread regularly as we can see in the Scriptures (Acts. 2: 46). The importance of the breaking of bread was further confirmed when God gave the revelation to Apostle Paul (I Cor. 11: 23-34).

11) USE OF ANOINTING OIL

The anointing oil communicates the power of God whenever it is administered. All kings, Jewish prophets and priests in the Bible were consecrated with the holy oil. When the anointing oil was poured, the Holy Spirit came upon them. The most vivid changes that God reveals through the anointing oil can be read in I Sam. 10: 1-10, I Sam. 16: 13. In the New Testament the apostles used the anointing oil (Mark 6: 7, 12-13) and the sick were healed. We are encouraged to use the anointing oil to bring healing to people (James 5: 14). It is not obligatory and it should not be idolized.

12) THE COMING OF THE LORD & THE GATHERING OF THE SAINTS TO HIM

The Bible makes it abundantly clear that the Lord Jesus Christ is coming again.

Jesus Christ Himself taught of His return in some of His teachings and a few of His parables (Matt. 24:30, 25: 10-13, & 19, 25: 31-32). At the ascension of Jesus Christ, “two men in white garments” told His disciples, “This same Jesus which is taken up from you into heaven shall so come in like manner as ye have seen Him go into heaven” (Acts 1: 11). Apostle Paul, in his writing reminded the people of the coming of the Lord (II Thess. 1: 7-8; 2: 1-3; I Tim. 6: 14, Titus 2: 13, I Thess. 4: 15-16).

13) JUDGMENT

God will judge all men. However the judgment will start in the house of God (2 Cor. 5: 9-10, Matt. 16: 27, Rom. 14: 10, Rev. 2: 23b, Rev. 22: 12). At the judgment seat of Christ, every believer will receive rewards or punishment for their works (Dan. 12: 3, Matt. 25: 21, I Cor. 3: 11-15). This judgment is an evaluation of faithfulness and service within God’s family. People who do not believe in the Lord Jesus at the point of death are already under condemnation (John 3: 18-20; 12: 48). They will face the white Throne Judgment (Rev. 20: 11-15).

4.2 THE SEVEN PILLARS OF THE MINISTRY

• THE WORD OF GOD: “And Jesus answered him saying, it is written, that man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word of God” (Luke 4: 4, Matt. 4: 4). The word of God is vital to sustain the believer’s physical and spiritual life. Apostle Paul and the Psalmist tell us “Who being the brightness of His glory and the express image of His person, and upholding all things by the word of His power when He had by Himself purged our sins, sat down on the right hand of the majesty on high. I will worship toward thy temple, and praise thy name for thy loving kindness and for thy truth: for thou hast magnified thy word above all thy name” (Heb. 1: 3, Psalm 138: 2).

Jesus Himself prayed “I have given them thy word……… sanctify them through thy truth: thy word is truth” (John 17: 14-17). God Himself has given the highest premium to His word. There is no other way to easily access God and enjoy all He has put in place for the believer except through an in-depth knowledge of the word of God (John 8: 32).

• FAITH: Faith is upholding God’s integrity by believing His word. “But without faith it is impossible to please God…..” (Heb. 11: 6a). New birth is by faith (John 3: 16, Eph. 2: 8, Rom. 5: 1, Gal. 3: 26). We overcome by faith (I John 5: 4), believers are alive by faith (Hab. 2: 4, Rom. 1: 17, Gal. 3: 11, Heb. 10: 38). All good things of life are delivered into our hands through faith (Matt. 9: 27-28, Mark 11: 20-24). Faith is a major component of the whole armour of God (Eph. 6: 16).

• PRAYER: Prayer is a divine provision/line through which a believer can communicate with God. Jesus was constantly in touch with God through prayer and He commanded us to do the same (Matt. 6: 5-13). He encouraged us to ‘ask’ (Matt. 7: 7-11). He assured us that whatever we ask according to the mind of God will get to us when we ask in faith (Mark 11: 23-25). He taught His disciples to pray and continue praying (Luke 11: 1-13, John 14: 13-14, Luke 18: 1-8). The apostles lived a praying life (Acts 4: 23-31, Acts 6: 4, Matt. 17: 21). The early apostles and disciples saw great miracles/deliverances delivered to their hands through prayer (Acts 9: 36-41, 12: 5-11, 16; 25-26).

The Bible encourages us to live a prayerful life (Eph. 6: 18, I Thess. 5: 7, Col. 4: 2, Jude 20). Jesus still intercedes for us (Rom. 8: 34, Heb. 7: 25). The Holy Spirit makes intercession for the saints (Rom 8: 26-27).

• FASTING: Christian fasting is abstinence from food for a given period to spend more time with God in prayer and the study of the word. Men of God throughout history gave themselves to fasting. Examples include Moses (Exo. 24: 18, 34: 28 & Deut 9: 9 & 18); Elijah (I Kings 19: 8); Ezra (Ezra 8: 21; 8: 23); David (II Sam 12: 16, Psalms 35: 13; 109: 24); Paul (Acts 9:9, 2 Cor. 6: 5, 2 Cor. 11: 27); Barnabas & Paul (Acts 14: 23); Jesus Christ Himself (Matt. 4: 1 & 2). Jesus expects us to fast (Matt. 6: 16-18). Fasting is beneficial to both the body and spirit (Isa. 58: 6-12). When we combine fasting with prayer of faith we are readily available for divine assignment and demons are in trouble (Matt. 17: 21).

Members of this Ministry are encouraged to live a fasting life. Tuesday, Friday of every week, and every first three days of every month are set apart for this purpose, and other times as may be declared.

• GIVING: “For God so loved the world that He gave (John 3: 16). God is a giver. He gave His best, “His only begotten Son” (John 3: 16; 3: 18). All good and perfect gifts come from God (James 1: 17). God’s giving is a reflection of His love. We cannot be true children of God and not give because of our love. Jesus expects us to give (Matt. 6: 1-4, Luke 6: 38). When we give with the right motive God blesses us spiritually (Pro. 11: 25, Pro. 13: 7b, Pro. 14: 21, Matt. 10: 21, Acts 20: 35), and materially (Deut. 15: 10, Pro. 11: 24a, Isa. 58: 10-11, Luke 6: 38). Jesus sees these givings as giving to Him (Matt. 25: 40). When we give to Kingdom projects, we are investing (Phil. 4: 17, Luke 10: 30-37, Pro. 19: 17).

The Bible encourages us to give sacrificially (Ecc. 11: 1, Pro. 28: 27a), support the Church and her workers (Gal. 6: 6, I Tim. 5: 17-18, Luke 8: 3). Bible believers are encouraged to pay tithes and offerings (Lev. 27: 30, Deut. 14: 22, Malachi 3: 8-12, Pro. 3: 9-10, Deut. 14: 28-29). Also we are to give our first fruits (Deut. 18: 9, Pro. 3: 9, Ezek. 44: 30). As we give, God gives us all round blessings, protection, freedom from curses, abundance of material blessings.

• CONSECRATION: The Lord demands first place in the life of every believer. God will be second to none (Matt. 6:33). This will be impossible except one is genuinely separated unto God. Jesus said we are in the world but not of the world (John 17:16). The need for consecration to God is spread throughout the Scriptures (John 15:19, Rom. 12:1-2, James 4:4 1 John 2:15-17, Phil. 3:20, Eph 6:12, 1Pet. 2:11-12, etc). Our consecration to God is demanded (Matt 6:24). Glory be to the name of the Lord who has given us the needed assistance in the person of His Holy Spirit. We were sealed with the Holy Spirit of promise (Eph1:13). The Holy Spirit empowers our sanctification and consecration because He is the Unquenchable Fire who burns up all the chaff from our lives (Luke 3:16-17); the Refiner’s Fire who purges and purifies us so that we can offer unto God our offerings in righteousness (Mal. 3:1-4) and Spirit of holiness (Rom 1:4). Thus He imparts us with the nature of God.

The great benefit of consecration is that it enhances holy living thereby establishing our being candidates of heaven.

• LOYALTY: The word loyal means true and faithful. Loyalty is the state of being faithful to a cause, a leader, a commitment and or an obligation. This quality is in high demand because;

• The oneness demanded by the Lord Jesus Christ from His disciples

(John 17:11 & 21) cannot be met if members of His Body are not true and faithful to God, the pastoral leadership of the Ministry and one another.

• A team that is loyal to one another can maintain focus through

critical times. No team succeeds without loyalty (Gen 11:6).

• Demonic forces are working hard against the Church of God. Thank

God, the gates of hell shall not prevail against the Church (Matt 16:18). We must fight as an army (Joel 2:7-8).

Loyalty demands integrity and consistency. It calls for devotion to the cause of Christ. Leaders are expected to inspire real loyalty by seeing their roles as motivating and improving the total wellness of the people they supervise and not just their spiritual lives.

Loyalty will remove schism (I Cor. 1: 10-13, I Cor. 3:3-5). It is demanded of every steward (I Cor. 4:1-2). “wherefore, holy brethren, partakers of the heavenly calling, consider the Apostle and High Priest of our profession, Christ Jesus, who was faithful to Him that appointed Him, as also Moses was faithful in all his house” (Heb 3:1-2). Loyalty cannot be negotiated.