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Olufemi Oyerinde

Olufemi Oyerinde
Person Details
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Country

  • United Kingdom
Participants Details

YRM Network

  • Church Life, Leadership & Planting

ELF Network

  • 2025 Church Life, Leadership, and Planting (Foundational) Network

Ministry Focus

  • Pastoring and Bible Teaching

Occupation

  • Christian Ministry

Funding Status (YRM)

  • YRM Funded
Participants Answers
When did you trust Christ?

My journey to trusting and following God began during my teenage years. I was born into a family

with a Christian background. I attended church regularly and participated in various church activities as a child. While I had a foundational knowledge of Christ and Christian beliefs, it wasn't until after my high school years that I truly began to grapple with what faith meant to me personally, and I surrendered my life to God. I prayed a simple but heartfelt prayer, acknowledging my need for Him and expressing my desire to trust and follow His guidance. It was a moment of vulnerability, surrender, and willingness to embark on a faith journey, even though I didn't have all the answers.

What do you hope to gain from participating?

I expect to deepen my spiritual life and understanding of faith through the mentorship. I hope to acquire practical pastoral skills and knowledge essential for effective ministry. I anticipate leadership development skills specific to my roles. I expect to receive guidance on ethical decision-making and moral principles central to pastoral leadership. I look to my mentor for wisdom on navigating the challenges and opportunities within the church community.

 

I would like to learn how to provide adequate pastoral care and counselling to individuals and families. I hope to gain practical skills in listening, empathy, and offering spiritual guidance during times of need. I expect to learn how to prepare and deliver biblically grounded, relevant, and engaging sermons.

 

I anticipate learning how to build relationships, conduct outreach, and address the local community's needs effectively. Also, developing connections with other pastors, church leaders, and community stakeholders is essential. I look forward to receiving guidance on networking and collaborating to benefit the church and its mission.

What is your ministry?

As a pastor and church leader, one of the central aspects of my ministry has been providing pastoral care and counselling to our church members—weekly preaching and teaching through effective communication of God's Word, which is a cornerstone of my ministry. I have also been involved in community engagement through evangelism and local outreach. I am working towards engaging children and youths in our community, a program soon to launch. I have been involved in leadership and team building—vision casting, working towards the growth of our ministry, and committing myself to lifelong learning.