Bishop Isaac Idahosa
Bishop Isaac Idahosa
Bishop Isaac Idahosa is a pm famous preacher that is known for his
in-depth revelation in the Scripture.
He was born on February 8, 1965 in Niger State Nigeria. Bishop Isaac Isaac Idahosa is the third child o[15] f his parents
in the family of six.
Some people think that Arch Bishop Idahosa is his biological father becomes
of the Surname that is common to them.
However, he had explained that he is
not a biological son of the late man of God who died in 1998, though both
of them are from the same state, Edo State Nigeria.
His love for God after seeing the commitment of many preachers within and
outside Nigeria that come to the northern part of Nigeria for evangelical
works, he was moved by their passion for God.
He is known television
Evangelist that has a group of celebrities that attend his Church, God
First Ministries also known as the Illumination Assembly, based presently
in Lekki Lagos State as its headquarters, though the church has a booming
branch presently in Niger State, where he started the Church in.
The quotes below shows his explanation of how he started the ministry with
50k, which is like $0.15 at the present rate.
He attended both his primary
and secondary schools in Minna, Niger State and went to the University to
study Mechanical Engineering on Scholarship.
This qualification could have given him enough wealth but he sacrificed it
and attended a Bible College, to acquire a certificate and gain knowledge
in the 80’s.
He gave his life to Christ and became born again in 1[12]979 and ever since,
his desire for God has been strong and he is a spiritual mentor to many
people both in the ministry and in the secular.
In an interview he said the following:
"I remembered approaching one of our family friends then called Idowu Maya,
said in an interview.
"I shared my vision with him and he offered to give
me his boys-quarters to start my ministry.
I was there with my guitar and I
was playing this guitar everyday to the point where I started attracting
the attention of neighbours and students in the neighbourhood."
"After a while, the boys-quarters could no longer contain the congregation
and the Maya’s family decided to give me their living room.
But despite the
gesture, our population was increasing by the day.
At that point, I told Mr
Idowu Maya that I was going to rent a two-bedroom apartment.
I found one for N6,000, and remember, I had only 50kobo,so I left disappointed.
However, on my way, I saw an abandoned building with an inscription on the wall that read: 'Gods own house'.
Immediately, the Lord told me this is where I want you to start your ministry.”I made enquiries about the owner of the abandoned property, I was told
for N6,000, and remember, I had only 50kobo,so I left disappointed.
However, on my way, I saw an abandoned building with an inscription on the
wall that read: 'Gods own house'.
Immediately, the Lord told me this is
where I want you to start your ministry.”
"I made enquiries about the owner of the abandoned property, I was told
that it was owned by one Barrister Shadare who died mysteriously in
connection with a case he handled in court.
He ran mad and thereafter died
mysteriously.
I also learnt that the next and last person that occupied the
said house died in the same manner.
So, when I indicated my interest in
moving into the apartment, the people were full of fairs but I was not in
doubt of the words of God because my name Idahosa implies hearing from God.
Thus, I was directed to see the then former Chief Justice of Niger State
who was in charge of the property.
I met him, and he obliged me the request
to move into the building FREE-OF-CHARGE!”
"I immediately gathered my student-members and neighbours who helped me to
clear the area.
I moved into the building with a single-spring-bed given to
me by Mr Maya in 1989.
While living in the house, I would go into the bush
to take my bath and to ease myself.”
"Today, I preach loudly and faster because of the way I started.
Then, I
had no money to procure a microphone or a speaker.
I used to preach, using
a microphone that was connected to a stereo-cassette."
The first time he was invited to preach:
"The first time I got an invitation to come and preach in Cotonou, the
capital of Republic of Benin, it was like an open door for me.
I came from
Minna to Lagos, with the intention of boarding a flight to Cotonou.
I
didn’t know I could travel to Cotonou by road.
A tithe which was paid by
one of my members then, who is now a pastor in one of the churches in
Minna, actually helped in setting up my ministry.
Even though, God later
told me that the money was not meant for me.
Also, during that period, I
was invited to come and preach in Zaria where many souls were saved."
Relocation to Lagos:"After some years, God directed me to move the church to the South-West.
That’s how I came to establish my church in Lagos.
I first established my church in Surulere, before moving it to Ajah area of Lagos, where the church is now headquartered."The first time he was invited to preach overseas"The first overseas country I travelled to, as a minster of God, was Jamaica.
It was sponsored by one of the daughters.
Today however, I have travelled far and wide, spreading the gospel of salvation to so many major countries of the world."His watch wordsI in God’s words, he gave me anointing, grace and favour, but he warned me to beware of love of money, opposite sex and pride.
According to him, these hree things can destroy a man any day.
It has been my watchwords, and I thank God for his mercies and grace upon my life.
My father used to say to us, “you can control nature but you can cheat nature.”Bishop Isaac Idahosa is married to Pastor Christie Idahosa and they are blessed with children.
In the Christian environment, he is popularly called “ Prophet talk na do,” while those in his church call him “ Bishop I.”His devotion to God had connected him with known preachers within and outside Nigeria like Pastor E.A.
Adeboye, Pastor Benny Hinn and many others.His
humility but have high taste for quality life which attracts quality things to him.He has
authored many books and is also a singer.The present Church
structure is worth over N1.5 billion. [7][8][9]
"After some years, God directed me to move the church to the South-West.
That’s how I came to establish my church in Lagos.
I first established my
church in Surulere, before moving it to Ajah area of Lagos, where the
church is now headquartered."
The first time he was invited to preach overseas
"The first overseas country I travelled to, as a minster of God, was
Jamaica.
It was sponsored by one of the daughters.
Today however, I have
travelled far and wide, spreading the gospel of salvation to so many major
countries of the world."
His watch wordsI in God’s words, he gave me anointing, grace and favour, but he warned me to beware of love of money, opposite sex and pride.
According to him, these hree things can destroy a man any day.
It has been my watchwords, and I thank God for his mercies and grace upon my life.
My father used to say to us, “you can control nature but you can cheat nature.”Bishop Isaac Idahosa is married to Pastor Christie Idahosa and they are blessed with children.
In the Christian environment, he is popularly called “ Prophet talk na do,” while those in his church call him “ Bishop I.”His devotion to God had connected him with known preachers within and outside Nigeria like Pastor E.A.
Adeboye, Pastor Benny Hinn and many others.His
humility but have high taste for quality life which attracts quality things to him.He has
authored many books and is also a singer.The present Church
structure is worth over N1.5 billion. [7][8][9]
In God’s words, he gave me anointing, grace and favour, but he warned me to beware of love of money, opposite sex and pride.
According to him, these hree things can destroy a man any day.
It has been my watchwords, and I thank God for his mercies and grace upon my life.
My father used to say to us, “you can control nature but you can cheat nature.”Bishop Isaac Idahosa is married to Pastor Christie Idahosa and they are blessed with children.
In the Christian environment, he is popularly called “ Prophet talk na do,” while those in his church call him “ Bishop I.”His devotion to God had connected him with known preachers within and outside Nigeria like Pastor E.A.
Adeboye, Pastor Benny Hinn and many others.His
humility but have high taste for quality life which attracts quality things to him.He has
authored many books and is also a singer.The present Church
structure is worth over N1.5 billion. [7][8][9]
to beware of love of money, opposite sex and pride.
According to him, these
hree things can destroy a man any day.
It has been my watchwords, and I thank God for his mercies and grace upon my life.
My father used to say to us, “you can control nature but you can cheat nature.”Bishop Isaac Idahosa is married to Pastor Christie Idahosa and they are blessed with children.
In the Christian environment, he is popularly called “ Prophet talk na do,” while those in his church call him “ Bishop I.”His devotion to God had connected him with known preachers within and outside Nigeria like Pastor E.A.
Adeboye, Pastor Benny Hinn and many others.His
humility but have high taste for quality life which attracts quality things to him.He has
authored many books and is also a singer.The present Church
structure is worth over N1.5 billion. [7][8][9]
thank God for his mercies and grace upon my life.
My father used to say to
us, “you can control nature but you can cheat nature.”
Bishop Isaac Idahosa is married to Pastor Christie Idahosa and they are
blessed with children.
In the Christian environment, he is popularly called “ Prophet talk na do,” while those in his church call him “ Bishop I.”His devotion to God had connected him with known preachers within and outside Nigeria like Pastor E.A.
Adeboye, Pastor Benny Hinn and many others.His
humility but have high taste for quality life which attracts quality things to him.He has
authored many books and is also a singer.The present Church
structure is worth over N1.5 billion. [7][8][9]
“ Prophet talk na do,” while those in his church call him “ Bishop I.”His devotion to God had connected him with known preachers within and outside Nigeria like Pastor E.A.
Adeboye, Pastor Benny Hinn and many others.His
humility but have high taste for quality life which attracts quality things to him.He has
authored many books and is also a singer.The present Church
structure is worth over N1.5 billion. [7][8][9]
His devotion to God had connected him with known preachers within and
outside Nigeria like Pastor E.A.
Adeboye, Pastor Benny Hinn and many others.
His humility but have high taste for quality life which attracts quality
things to him.He
has authored many books and is also a singer.
He was decorated a major of the Lagos State Transport Management Agency by the Lagos State Government.
He is also a recipient of the United Nations award on peace due to his philanthropy work to people.
The new Church structure could take at least 10,000 congregants at once.