The announcement was made during the group’s international conference, which took place from August 22 to 25 at Emmanuel Park, RCCG Redemption Camp, as reported by Church Times.
Pastor Enoch Adeboye, the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), has been honoured with a new appointment.
He has been appointed as the Patron of the Ecumenical Synod of Bishops, Archbishops, and Senior Clergy Inc. (ESBAASC).
The announcement was made during the group’s international conference, which took place from August 22 to 25 at Emmanuel Park, RCCG Redemption Camp, as reported by Church Times.
The conference, under the theme “Religious Tolerance in Nigeria and Across the Nations of the World,” centered on addressing the challenges and strategies related to religious tolerance.
ESBAASC, a coalition of Christian leaders, is dedicated to fostering unity and dialogue among various Christian denominations, and promoting religious cooperation and understanding.
The event featured the nomination of Pastor Adeboye as Patron by Archbishop Prof. Kehinde Olubunmi, the International Prelate and Chief Host.
Archbishop Prof. Mary Ajisafe, Overseer of Peace of God Ministry in Lagos, was also appointed as Matron of ESBAASC. Both nominations were met with a standing ovation from attendees.
Archbishop Olubunmi highlighted the group’s collaborative efforts with global organizations to enhance religious tolerance in Nigeria and extend this ethos throughout Africa.
Pastor Adeboye, represented by RCCG National Overseer Emeritus, Pastor Joseph Obayemi, took a reflective approach, recalling his youth and experiences of peaceful coexistence with people of various faiths.
He shared how his early interactions with Muslims and other religious groups exemplified harmonious living.
Pastor Adeboye defined religious tolerance as the cultivation of mutual understanding and unity among diverse cultures.
He also pointed out that much of the religious and sectarian violence in Nigeria is politically motivated, often exploited during periods of economic and social unrest.
Pastor Adeboye urged attendees to advocate for religious tolerance, stressing that true believers should prioritize love and the preservation of life over violence and division.