Pastor Enoch Adeboye, General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), has been honored with a new role as the Patron of the Ecumenical Synod of Bishops, Archbishops, and Senior Clergy Inc. (ESBAASC).
The announcement was made during ESBAASC’s international conference held from August 22 to 25 at Emmanuel Park, RCCG Redemption Camp, as reported by Church Times.
The conference, themed “Religious Tolerance in Nigeria and Across the Nations of the World,” focused on addressing challenges and strategies related to religious tolerance.
ESBAASC, a coalition of Christian leaders committed to fostering unity and dialogue among various denominations, appointed Pastor Adeboye as Patron.
This honor was bestowed 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 named Matron of ESBAASC, with both appointments receiving a standing ovation from the attendees.
Archbishop Olubunmi emphasized the group’s efforts to collaborate with global organizations to enhance religious tolerance in Nigeria and across Africa.
Pastor Adeboye, represented by RCCG National Overseer Emeritus, Pastor Joseph Obayemi, reflected on his experiences of peaceful coexistence with people of various faiths during his youth. He shared how these interactions demonstrated harmonious living.
Pastor Adeboye described religious tolerance as fostering mutual understanding and unity among diverse cultures. He also noted that much of the sectarian violence in Nigeria is politically motivated and often exploited during times of economic and social unrest.
He urged attendees to champion religious tolerance, emphasizing that true believers should prioritize love and the preservation of life over violence and division.
