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Godman Akinlabi is the Global Lead Pastor of The Elevation Church, Lagos, a non-denominational church founded in 2010 with a God-given mandate to ‘make greatness common’. A pastor with over 20 years of experience, he is a seasoned and highly sought-after speaker, trainer and consultant who has taught and inspired people in conferences and churches around the world. He is an ardent scholar who holds a bachelor’s degree in Mining Engineering from the Federal University of Technology Akure; a master’s degree in International Law and Diplomacy from the University of Lagos; an MBA from Manchester Business School; and was part of the 2018 Class of Strategic Perspectives in Non-profit Management program of the Harvard University (SPNM18). Godman is the visionary behind several initiatives, interventions and community outreaches such as the Pistis Foundation, a non-profit organisation established to be a model provider of empowerment opportunities for the economically challenged with its focus areas on education, health and shelter, Elevate 200 churches, a weekly outreach that began in 2010, which focuses on feeding, training and empowering the less privileged, as well as several large scale Soup Kitchens and free medical outreaches for the less privileged that have held all over Lagos state. He is the convener of several events and conferences targeted at empowering different people groups in Christian ministry, business and the polity. Some of those events include the Exponential Conference for Pastors and Church Leaders; Vantage Forum, an annual business & economic outlook event; the Hangout which is a conference for singles, a mentorship program for young men called “Man Up”; Better Half Media, a ministry that is positioned to positively influence marriages and relationships; and Business Roundtable which is an initiative that helps to empower persons in business, the workforce and in government. He is an author with several acclaimed books such as Sexuality: Get a Grip for Singles & Couples, the 7 Commandments of Foolishness; Don’t Waste your Pain, Moving from Fear to Faith, I am Possible, and his latest release, “Burning Questions, Flaming Answers”, a book that answers some of the common questions for couples and singles about relationships. A recognized social media influencer, he holds a special social media event every Friday that is focused on sharing practical tips about building godly relationships for both singles and married couples. He is happily married to Bolarinwa, a teacher and minister of the gospel and they both have two beautiful children.
Episodes
Monday Jun 11, 2018
Monday Jun 11, 2018
Christianity is a lifestyle that is not restricted to Sundays. What is your lifestyle on days other than Sunday?
Monday Jun 04, 2018
Monday Jun 04, 2018
“A sterling reputation is better than striking it rich; a gracious spirit is better than money in the bank.”-Proverbs 22:1
Monday May 28, 2018
Monday May 28, 2018
The anointing of the Holy Spirit is upon us for service to humanity not for ourselves. If you must live beyond yourself, you need Jesus to FIRE YOU UP because this isn't something you can do with human power.
Monday May 21, 2018
Monday May 21, 2018
We all have a calling on our lives. The main thing is whether we are going to jump in or not. When you decide to jump in, you are giving yourself the opportunity to be a minister.
Monday May 14, 2018
Monday May 14, 2018
Regardless of how rich, popular or accomplished you become, living with a sense of eternity is what will differentiate your labour from being like chasing the wind.
Monday May 07, 2018
Monday May 07, 2018
Loving your neighbour is as weighty as loving God. Not loving your neighbour reduces your chances of gaining eternal life.
Monday Apr 30, 2018
Monday Apr 30, 2018
It is not our differences that divide us. It is our inability to recognize, accept, and celebrate those differences. As we love our differences, we get to become stronger together.
Monday Apr 23, 2018
Monday Apr 23, 2018
The foundation for great grace and great power is connection and unity.
Monday Apr 23, 2018
Monday Apr 23, 2018
Praying in the Spirit gives you access to mysteries that you can apply in every area of your life.
Monday Apr 16, 2018
Monday Apr 16, 2018
Beyond celebrating the connection that Jesus's disciples had with the Master, they made an important request, "teach us how to pray".