CPAN Congratulates Bishop Wale Oke On Election As PFN President
Bishop Wale Oke
The Christian Press Association of Nigeria (CPAN) has congratulated Bishop Francis Wale Oke, the Presiding Bishop of Sword of the Life Ministry, Ibadan, on his election as President, Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN).
Until his election Bishop Wale Oke was Vice President of the Christian body.
CPAN in a statement signed by its President, Gracious Akintayo, described Bishop Wale Oke as a dedicated Christian leader committed to the the expansion of the gospel and the growth of the body of Christ, noting that his election as PFN President is a testament to his selfless service to kingdom work and a call for more service.
“No doubt, your election to the exalted position of President of PFN, a respected Christian body in Nigeria is an evidence of your dedication and commitment to the expansion of the gospel and the growth of the body of Christ on earth,” Akintayo said.
While praying God to give him all he needs, including guidance and wisdom to excel as president of PFN, CPAN President appeals to Bishop Oke to use his good office and tenure to work towards ensuring a united body of Christ in Nigeria with harmonious relationship.
Bishop Francis Wale Oke is the President and founder of The Sword of The Spirit Ministries International with the Headquarters located in Ibadan City, Oyo State, Nigeria. For over thirty years he has conducted mass crusades all over Nigeria with crowds of hundreds of thousand people in a single service.
He also conducts a prayer and intercession programme at the Federal Capital Territory Abuja Nigeria tagged The Nigeria Turning Point, this programme has brought millions of people together to pray for the peace and prosperity of Nigeria.
In 1989 after ten years of itinerary work all over Nigeria and various parts of the world, Francis Wale Oke founded the Christ Life Church which has grown exponentially having over two hundred branches located all over Nigeria.
The Sword of The Spirit Ministries under Francis Wale Oke has also established a strong ongoing work in the United Kingdom, Russia and the U.S.A.
In November 1991, All nations for Christ Bible Institute awarded him an honorary doctorate under the auspices of Oral Roberts University for his outstanding contributions to world evangelism. Recently, he was awarded the prestigious Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria’s (FRCN) award for outstanding contributions to religious harmony and human development.
