By Adeola Ogunlade
The President and Founder of Christ Life Spring Centre, Prophetess Fanny Ekpekurede has charged Christian women to embrace their full potential and purpose in all areas of life, including ministry, marriage, and societal engagement.
Ekpekurede gave this charge at the Glam and Fire conference, organized by Steve Ovat Ministries International, held at their church in Lekki, Lagos.
The event with the theme ‘Kingdom Woman, If God Be for You, Don’t Be Against You. Limitations: Identify Them, Break them and Soar,’ featured seminars and interactive sessions aimed at empowering attendees.
Speaking passionately, she highlighted the vital role women play in promoting spiritual and societal values, urging them to step confidently into their unique callings.
She stressed that fulfilling one’s purpose extends beyond individual growth, serving to strengthen families, churches, and communities. Her call resonated deeply, reinforcing the message that women’s faith and contributions are essential for fostering unity, resilience, and progress.
Founder of Woodhall Capital, Mojisola Elizabeth Hunponu-Wusu, spoke on the intersection of faith and purpose for Christian women.
“To say you are a Christian woman means being committed to God’s will, not your own.
“If your plans don’t align with God’s, they aren’t God’s plans. It’s His journey, His story, and our role is to seek His guidance.”
Reflecting on her personal journey, Hunponu-Wusu described her faith as a profound relationship with God, who has led her through challenges and successes. “God has a plan for each of us. While people may seek validation from external sources, God calls us into a daily walk with Him, rooted in love and purpose.”
In her words, the convener and Founder Glam & Fire Initiative for Women and Girls, Peggy Ovat explained that the conference aimed to empower women to recognize and pursue their identities and destinies with confidence and authenticity.
She shared how her own experiences of struggle and perseverance evolved into a movement dedicated to uplifting women. “We aim to bring women together, sharing God’s Word, encouragement, and hope”.
She also recounted a difficult phase in her life, marked by feelings of inadequacy and searching for purpose. In that moment of despair, she turned to her faith and found hope and strength.
“If I could overcome those feelings and find hope, then many other women can too,” she concluded.
“We are focused on improving the quality of life of women, children, and young people in order to ensure that they live a life of dignity and finish strong regardless of what their life’s journey might have been,” she said.