Ex-RCCG Senior Pastor Idowu Iluyomade floats church in Lagos

A former RCCG Senior Pastor, Idowu Iluyomade, has floated a brand new church, ‘The Household Fellowship,’ in Lagos; it’s a modest gathering in comparison with the Metropolis of David Parish, which he oversaw alongside his spouse, Siju, from 16 September 2007 till he was reportedly suspended in June 2024.

On the passing of Pastor Eskor Mfon, he was appointed the pastor accountable for the Metropolis of David and the Head of the Apapa household.

The Iluyomades’ suspension adopted the flowery sixtieth birthday celebration of his spouse, Siju, on 18 February 2024.

This celebration stirred up extra controversy than only a mere celebration, because it was held within the wake of the demise of the then Chief Govt Officer of Entry Financial institution, Herbert Wigwe, a distinguished member of the church.

They have been initially changed by Pastor Charles Kpandei of the church’s Resurrection Parish Area 11 with rapid impact.

Nevertheless, Pastor Kayode Pitan and his spouse, Femi Pitan, now head the Metropolis of David Parish of the RCCG.

After the play out of those, the pastor and his socialite spouse Siju had been off social media for months however returned in August 2024 as he paid tributes to his father.

This was adopted by successive appearances at different occasions, together with the eightieth party of Nigeria’s first minister of trade, Nike Akande, in Lagos in November 2024.

The Household Fellowship

The Household Fellowship’s inaugural Sunday service was held amid pomp and elaborate social media protection. The sermon was exact and soul-stirring, referring to widespread biblical themes of favour and mercy.

Delivering his sermon, Mr Iluyomade stated, ‘‘I’ve had challenges, however I even have testimonies as a result of I perceive the significance of the phrase of God’’.

He then elaborated on the preachings of religion and God’s mercy by sharing the story of the Roman centurion who requested Jesus to heal his paralysed servant, as documented within the Bible in Matthew 8:5-13. On this story, the well-known pastor drove house his teachings on religion.

Afterwards, a church member testified about how the inaugural service thought was conceived in lower than two days.

He stated, ‘‘ This church is the place all people who issues on this nation can be. We’re speaking of a church coming to Eko axis, and we would be the first lively church. It’s one factor so that you can construct; it’s one other factor so that you can have a presence on-line. By God’s grace, we’ll be the primary lively church right here, and it’ll come to go within the subsequent three months.

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‘‘By God’s grace, we can be extraordinarily snug right here for our keep. By the point the information begins going round, I’m certain the pastor has prophesied that there can be two companies by subsequent Sunday.

”However coming right here was a choice made on Friday, and I advised the pastor, ‘‘It’s essential to return to your previous self; you don’t know who you’re and the grace you carry. ‘‘ The pastor requested the place the cash was coming from. We’ll say one factor, and the pastor will say, “Are you certain?” However God is bringing all the pieces collectively”.

His spouse, Siju, was conspicuously absent from the service.

Other than his pastoral calling, Mr Iluyomade additionally has a aptitude for music. He and his spouse launched the only ‘No One Can Thank You Sufficient’ in November 2024 throughout all streaming platforms.

Mr Iluyomade posted on his social media handles that he acquired the inspiration for the tune from heaven whereas asleep.