On Saturday, September 16, 2033, the Christ Apostolic Church, Babalola Region (Oyo State), held a special service to induct Pastor Gabriel Segun Dada as her 3rd Regional Superintendent. The church region is composed of 44 District Coordinating Councils (DCCs) and Zones.

The previous Regional Superintendents of CAC Babalola Region were Pastor M.O. Oyepetun and Pastor J.O. Ogunwuyi, who have both retired.

The induction ceremony was presided over by the General Superintendent of the Church, Pastor Emmanuel O. Odejobi.

Notable attendees included the President of the Church, Pastor Samuel O. Oladele, and his wife, Mrs S.K. Oladele; the wife of the General Superintendent, Mrs M.F. Odejobi; the General Secretary, Pastor Emmanuel E. Mapur, and his wife, Mrs. Fidelia Mapur; and the Finance Director, Pastor Johnson F. Omitinde, and his wife, Mrs. Victoria Omitinde.

Other attendees included the immediate past Regional Superintendent of CAC Babalola Region, Pastor Ogunwuyi; the Regional Superintendent of Odubanjo Region, Pastor B.O. Akanmu; the Superintendent of Itire DCC, Pastor Gideon O. Oladokun; Special Assistant to the President, Pastor T.D. Asokeji; as well as family members, friends, and well-wishers of Pastor Dada.

The service, held at the Regional headquarters of the Region, CAC Eleta, Ibadan was a celebration of God’s faithfulness over the life and ministry of Pastor Gabriel Dada and the Region.

In his message titled “A Leader’s Sin” (Ezekiel 28:1-2), the President of the Church, Pastor Oladele said God is a God of order, He speaks to leaders and that is why He always communicates with the Israelites through Moses in most cases.

The President said God always appoints a leader for His people, telling the congregation that “your leader may not be the oldest or most educated. Today in Babalola Region, Pastor Dada is your leader, therefore wait for your turn. There is nothing bad in serving those who are our seniors or juniors.”

He said anyone who doesn’t honour the leadership of the Church shouldn’t expect any honour from God.

While saying that God doesn’t raise leaders to lead His people, but a leader, Pastor Oladele explained that “the fact that we play leadership roles doesn’t mean we are all leaders. Where everyone is a leader, there would be confusion. In our Board of Elders meeting and committee meeting, there must be a leader.

“At times the leader may not be the oldest or richest. You may be wiser than Solomon, your leader is your leader. To become a leader you must go through the pain of followership. Many haven’t passed through followership and they want to become leaders. We have been through it. We know what it means to be obedient to our leaders and to serve a leader. We did it wholeheartedly. You can’t tell me that because of your anointing you can’t serve under a leader.”

In his induction speech, the newly inducted Regional Superintendent, Pastor Gabriel Dada said: “Today renews my commitment to always stand by the truth and to declare the gospel to as many as possible without fear. I declare today that I will continue to live an exemplary life in righteousness and in faith. Today, as I dream that the Region and the Church at large will experience a great transformation through my vision priority.”

Unveiling his vision for the Region, Pastor Dada disclosed that “by God’s grace I will assure an open administration. I envision that there will be Health Care Insurance for all members and Pastors alike. Through the help of God, I look forward to constructing a befitting Regional Office preferably on the outskirts of Eleta. Evangelism will be given the priority it deserves thereby fulfilling the mandate of Mark 16:15, that says “Go ye and preach the gospel to the whole world”. Ultra Modern Worship Centers shall be built through the length and breadth of the Region. Continuous Training of Workers through Seminars and Retreats for Spiritual development shall be emphasized. I will endeavour to live by example.”

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