Joseph Olanrewaju Obembe
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Joseph Olanrewaju Obembe | |
|---|---|
| Archbishop | |
| Church | El-Shaddai Bible Church |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1956 Nigeria |
| Died | May 1, 2019 Lagos, Nigeria |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Spouse | Oluremi Ayotunde Obembe (d. 2022) |
| Children | Senior Olanrewaju Obembe (and others) |
| Occupation | Archbishop, Engineer, Author |
Joseph Olanrewaju Obembe (1956 – 1 May 2019), popularly known as Lanre Obembe, was a Nigerian Pentecostal Archbishop, engineer, author, and televangelist. He was the founder and presiding Archbishop of the El-Shaddai Bible Church and the founder of the International Communion of Charismatic and Apostolic Ministers (ICCAM). Obembe was notable for pioneering the local printing of the Amplified English Bible in West Africa and for his leadership within the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN).[1]
Early life and education
Obembe was born in 1956 in Nigeria. He attended Yaba Government Technical School (now Federal Technical College). He later qualified as an engineer and became an Associate Member of the Institute of Engineers, London, in 1985.[1] He became a born-again Christian in 1979 at the Foursquare Gospel Church, Shomolu, Lagos, and helped establish congregations in Okota and Oke-Afa, Isolo.[1]
Ministry
El-Shaddai Bible Church
In 1983, while employed at the Lagos State Development and Property Corporation, Obembe left engineering for full-time ministry. He founded El-Shaddai Life Ministries (later known as El-Shaddai Bible Church) with seven members meeting in a nursery school. The church later expanded to multiple branches.[1]
Media outreach
He hosted the weekly television programme Hour of Empowerment, which focused on healing, deliverance, and miracles.[1]
Leadership roles
From 2002 to 2005, Obembe was Chairman of the Lagos Chapter of the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN).[2] In 2015, he was elevated within ICCAM to the office of Charismatic Cardinal and Archbishop.[3]
Publishing and education
In 1987, Obembe pioneered the local printing of the Amplified English Bible in West Africa through his literature ministry.[1] He also initiated plans for Charis University, a technology-focused Christian institution in Lekki, Lagos State. Although it received government approval and land allocation, the project stalled after his death due to disputes over the land.[4]
Books
Obembe authored several books, including:
- Breakthrough Prayers
- The Miracle of Praise Divine Cure
- Praying Potent Prayers
- Overcoming Social-Economic Hardship
- Facing the Challenges of Economic Meltdown[1]
His writings addressed themes of prayer, worship, divine intervention, and faith-based responses to social and economic challenges.[5]
Personal life
Obembe was married to Oluremi Ayotunde Obembe, who succeeded him as Presiding Bishop of El-Shaddai Bible Church after his death.[6] She died in February 2022.[7] They had children, including Pastor Senior Olanrewaju Obembe, who remains active in the ministry.[8]
Death
Obembe died on 1 May 2019, aged 63, His burial took place between 10–14 June 2019 in Lagos, marked by worship services and tributes from church leaders and President Muhammadu Buhari.[9]
Legacy
Obembe is remembered as a pastor, teacher, and church leader. His ministry continues through El-Shaddai Bible Church and his published works.[1]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 "Joseph Olanrewaju Obembe: Quintessential Preacher 1956–2019". The Guardian (Nigeria). 11 May 2019. Retrieved 16 August 2025.
- ↑ "Late Archbishop Obembe buried in Lagos". Church Times Nigeria. 15 June 2019. Retrieved 16 August 2025.
- ↑ "Obembe, wife become first Charismatic Cardinal, Archbishop". The Guardian (Nigeria). 16 April 2015. Retrieved 16 August 2025.
- ↑ "After Obembe's death, Charis University dream stalls". Church Times Nigeria. 20 June 2019. Retrieved 16 August 2025.
- ↑ "Nigeria should pursue God, not money – Obembe". BusinessDay Nigeria. 2016. Retrieved 16 August 2025.
- ↑ "Oluremi Obembe takes over hubby's church". The Sun (Nigeria). 9 June 2019. Retrieved 16 August 2025.
- ↑ "Oluremi Obembe (1959–2022) – Online Memorial". Retrieved 16 August 2025.
- ↑ "Archbishop Obembe remembered one year after". Church Times Nigeria. 3 May 2020. Retrieved 16 August 2025.
- ↑ "Buhari commiserates with Christendom over Bishop Obembe's death". Vanguard Nigeria. 3 May 2019. Retrieved 16 August 2025.
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