Taiye Olayemi, General Overseer, Ever Increasing Anointing Ministries, has called for a reawakening among pastors and other ministers of the gospel to do more in winning sinners to Christ.
“Every church leader has their style of leadership based on their different encounters and relationship with God. That is why I don’t criticize. I’m not in the position to judge any leader because we have different encounters.
“However, what should be paramount to us as church leaders is we should bring the world into the church but take the word into the world while leading in our different styles,” Olayemi stated recently ahead of the 30th anniversary of the ministry.
According to him, material success should not be used to determine who is a man of God. Rather, church leaders should focus more on the salvation message, stating that reward does not take one to heaven. He added that achievement in life is not a guarantee of going to heaven.
“What you call success might not be what God calls success. It’s an error to covet the successes of others because God will only assess and judge you according to what he has called you for.” your rewards here but not for heaven. As for heaven, it’s your salvation. You may be materially successful in ministry in the estimation of people but not saved.”
Olayemi, who started ministry about 30 years ago in Kogi state, said he was born into a Christian home in Maiduguri, Borno State. “The experience is one that thrives on focus, genuine relationship with God through the Holy Spirit and contentment. Like Paul said, I have learned to be content. We have had our share of challenges.”
According to him, the experience of the last 30 years has shown that in ministry personal relationship with God must come first. He stated that personal communion with God must supersede other things.
“Your relationship with the church members and people generally must be cordial. Ever Increasing Anointing Ministry will clock 30 next month September 2025. It is a journey of focus, consistent relationship with God and discipline to come this far,” he stated.
