From Little Beginning: Massive Reactions Trail Throwback Photo of Pastor Adeboye at 1987 Holy Ghost Convention
- A throwback photo of Pastor Enoch Adeboye of the Redeemed Christian Church of God has warmed the hearts of social media users
- The photo was taken at the 1987 Holy Ghost Convention and many noted that the cleric's patience and consistency brought him to where he is today
- Pastor Adeboye gave his life to Christ on July 29, 1973, when he joined the RCCG and was ordained a pastor in 1977
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A throwback photo of the general overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, has got people talking on social media.
The photo, which was taken at the 1987 Holy Ghost Convention, was shared on Instagram by @rufaioseni.
Source: UGC
Pastor Adeboye mounted the pulpit, facing the congregation, while five men of God sat behind him. The photo didn't capture the congregation.
Social media reacts
Many social media users took to the comment section to note that patience and consistency are keys to success and greatness.
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An Instagram user with the handle @fola_toye said:
"Patience, constitency are keys to success and greatness."
@okwudiliokarf wrote:
"Small beginning."
@bisola_quadri commented:
"The power of FOCUS."
@adesinaoyinbo said:
"Lol...now bombardment."
Pastor Adeboye had several girlfriends before giving his life to Christ
In other news, Pastor Adeboye made a big revelation as he ordained over 24,000 ministers into the ministry.
During the ceremony, 10,806 deacons and deaconesses and 4,726 assistant pastors were also ordained.
The 79-year-old cleric revealed while preaching on sanctification that he had several girlfriends before he gave his life to Jesus Christ.
He said that out of the numerous lovers, he did everything with one in particular without giving details of the said former lady.
Adeboye visits Ogun governor
YEN.com.gh earlier reported that a video captured the moment Pastor Adeboye and his wife visited Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun state after the latter lost his dad.
In the video that was shared on Instagram by social media influencer @mufasatundeednut, the governor could be seen bowing for the general overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God.
After bowing for the Christian cleric, both men shook hands and exchanged pleasantries.
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