From Julius B. Kezi, Kaduna
The Visioner and Lead Pastor of Blaze of Glory Embassy International Incorporated Barnawa Kaduna, Rev.John Danjuma Destiny, has been elected and consecrated as Bishop of the Embassy by the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN) Bishops Forum Kaduna.
Bishop John Danjuma Destiny ‘s , episcopal consecration took place on Saturday at the Embassy’s headquarters amidst a band of Bishops ,Reverends ,Pastors, deacons ,from various church denominations across the nation ,the admiration and joy of members of the Embassy, relatives ,friends and well-wishers.
Giving charge while administering Oath of office as the ordination and consecration rites demand the Chairman/President of the Pentecostal Bishops Forum Kaduna, his Lordship A.I.Tinuoye said Bishop John Danjuma Destiny is banned from cultism, idolatry, immortality, lying and acts that could tarnish the image of the faith, stressing with a warning that indulgence in unwholesome acts will not only nullify his exalted office a shepherd, but shall incur God’s wrath.
Bishop Tinuoye further charged the new Bishop to follow the footsteps of the Lord, Jesus Christ, by exhibiting godly virtues of love, truth, compassion, mercy, justice, peaceful coexistence, unity and hard work.
Praying for celebrant’s success in his new mandate, the President of the Pentecostal Bishops forum,, called on members of Blaze of Glory Embassy, relatives and friends to give him the needed support and cooperation backed with prayers and fasting that will guarantee his victory his assignment.
Delivering a homily (sermon) at the occasion on the theme “Building on Already Laid Foundation: Be careful with the of materials you will use” 1st Corinthians3:11-15,the Vice President PFN Bishops Forum ,his Lordship Bishop V.N.Prosper, expounded that God has already laid the foundation of the Church of Christ Jesus, whose death and resurrection provided a solid salvation foundation for followers, who must be mindful of materials they will use to build upon, if they need eternity with God.
He explained that the world has many leaders, but none, except Christ Jesus laid His life for His followers, which accounts for Christianity’s survival, even in face of persecution.
According to him “Christianity is a way of life established by Love (God) on love and therefore not a religion, hence anyone who fights Christianity, is fighting God, an exercise in futility.”
The Clergyman said the founding Fathers of Nigeria (Britain, the colonial Master and advocates of independence) benefited immensely from Christianity to develop the country in areas of good governance, godly virtues, education, health, agriculture, peaceful coexistence and Justice.
The Bishop further charged Nigerians, particularly Bishop John Destiny and those in leadership positions to exhibit love, truth humility and the fear of God and build on the already laid foundation, to enhance peace, unity, security and development of Nigerian society (John 13:34-35)
The Foundation of God standeth sure (John 12:14-and Hebrews2:14), Christ Jesus fought the greatest battle, conquered death and gave salvation to followers. What materials are you using to build upon the foundation He laid? he asked.
The ordination featured rendition of worship and praise songs to Almighty God.
Bishop John Danjuma Destiny hails from Idah,Kogi State, where he had his primary and secondary education and proceeded to Ashood University USA for BSC,MSC and PHD in Human Resources Management and later joined Foundation Faith Ministry Lokoja, where he was groomed in the things of God, thereafter he worked with the Chapel of Freedom International Church Lokoja.
In his quest to get more pastoral knowledge, he joined the Living Faith World Wide; he worked under experienced Clergy men, ordained pastor, rose through the ranks to the position of Zonal Pastor.
His zeal in search of more knowledge took him to various institutions in the country and overseas, where he obtained Postgraduate degree, BA, PHD in Information Technology, Conflict
Management Resolution, Theology and Christian Leadership and Information and System Management
Bishop Destiny is known as a bridge builder, multidisciplinary Professional, entrepreneur, educationist, information technologist, humble administrator, trained and commissioned Assistant Director of Chaplaincy for Asia, Europe, Latin America and Africa and the author and Publisher of Daily Seed of Glory Diet ,amongst others.
Blaze of Glory Embassy has the mission to empower and raise End time Kingdom Generals for the purpose of depopulating hell and manifesting God’s glory for the world to see.
It’s vision is ,empowering saints ,who will root out, pull down, overthrow demonic forces, build and raise End time Kingdom generals, who will demonstrate Kingdom Power, raising people of global phenomenon to become light bearers.
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