Pastor Emmanuel Oshoffa has entrusted nine senior Celestial Church of Christ clerics with church affairs ahead of his international pastoral working tour across Europe, UK, US and Canada
Why Oshoffa Picked 9 Senior Clerics to Run CCC Worldwide Affairs
The Pastor and Spiritual Head of the Celestial Church of Christ Worldwide, His Eminence Reverend E.M.F Oshoffa, has entrusted nine senior clerics with the responsibility of overseeing the affairs of the church during his forthcoming international pastoral working tour.
Oshoffa’s decision is primarily aimed at ensuring continuity in the administration of the global church while he is away in Europe, the United Kingdom, the United States and Canada.
The arrangement was formally communicated in a memo dated August 8, 2026, with reference number CCC/EMF/PO-PD/AD-05/08-26. The document named nine senior members of the clergy to temporarily handle administrative and spiritual matters requiring urgent attention across the church’s worldwide network.
Those selected are Most Superior Evangelist S.I Akindoyin, Assistant Most Superior Evangelist G. Jerry, Assistant Most Superior Evangelist A. Okanlawon, Assistant Most Superior Evangelist S. Kuti and Assistant Most Superior Evangelist O. Olajide.
The committee also includes Assistant Most Superior Evangelist Afis Kiki, Assistant Most Superior Evangelist E.O Bilesanmi, Assistant Most Superior Evangelist J. Olabode and Venerable Superior Evangelist Olatosho Oshoffa.
Beyond simply maintaining the day-to-day running of the church, the nine-member team has been empowered to intervene in disputes arising from parishes, districts, areas, zones and regions where urgent administrative action is required.
Oshoffa, however, drew a clear line between matters the committee can resolve and highly sensitive issues that require his personal intervention.
“In this capacity, you are authorised to and resolve disputes arising in parishes, districts, areas, zones and regions, that require urgent administrative attention. However, where any is of a highly sensitive or critical nature requiring my direct intervention, you shall counsel the parties involved to exercise patience and maintain peace until my return to the country,” he stated.
The directive also reflects Oshoffa’s emphasis on maintaining institutional order within the church. He instructed the appointed clerics to carry out their responsibilities in accordance with the constitution, doctrines and administrative policies of the Celestial Church of Christ Worldwide.
“You are expected to discharge this responsibility with utmost commitment to the call of duty, in strict adherence to the constitution, doctrines, and administrative policies of the Celestial Church of Christ Worldwide,” the pastor said.
The choice of senior clergy members therefore provides the church with an established leadership structure capable of responding to administrative issues while its spiritual head is outside the country.
Oshoffa also offered a prayer for the nine-member team, saying, “May Almighty God grant you wisdom, understanding, and divine guidance as you faithfully carry out this responsibility.”
The Head of Media and Publicity of CCC Worldwide, Assistant Venerable Superior Evangelist Kayode Ajala, confirmed the development.
With the delegation, the Celestial Church of Christ Worldwide is expected to maintain administrative stability and address routine disputes and urgent matters throughout Oshoffa’s 2026 international pastoral working tour.
