Pastor Adeboye Appointed Patron Of The Ecumenical Synod Of Bishops

By Glam & Essence

The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adeboye, has been honored with a new appointment, as he becomes the Patron of the Ecumenical Synod of Bishops, Archbishops, and Senior Clergy Inc. (ESBAASC).
The new appointment was announced during the group’s international conference, which held on August 22,at Emmanuel Park, RCCG Redemption Camp.
ESBAASC is a coalition of Christian leaders, 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.
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,who was 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.
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.
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.