REV. DR. OWOYEMI’S SCORECARD AND ACHIEVEMENTS

By Pastor Paul I. Erakhifu UACC Media Director

Since November 2020, when Rev. Dr. James Bayo Owoyemi was ordained, installed and consecrated as the Fourth President and General Overseer of the United Apostolic Church of Christ (UACC) by the Former President of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Rev. Dr. Olasupo Ayokunle, Rev. Dr. Owoyemi has not stopped attaining new heights and achieving new feats in a statement signed by the UACC Media Director, Paul I. Erakhifu.

Vince Lombardi says “Leaders aren’t born they are made and they are just like anyone else, through hard work and that’s the price we’ll have to pay to achieve that goal or any goal.”

Yes, with resilience, determination, commitment, focus and hard work, Rev. Owoyemi has been able to achieve so much in the past three years.

1.Rev. Dr.  Owoyemi visited all UACC Assemblies in Nigeria and Benin Republic within one year in office. The President who was accompanied by some senior pastors and officials of the church visited the following States Ondo, Oyo, Osun, Ogun, Ekiti, Lagos, Rivers, Abuja FCT and Benin Republic.

2. In November 2021, Rev. Dr. James Owoyemi appointed and ordained over 105 Pastors and some Directors to head various departments in the Church.
   Some of the offices the Directors were appointed to head include: Protocol, Media, Utility & Technical, Special Duties, Public Relations, Administration amongst others. Supreme Executive Council arm of the church was also strengthened through appointments of worthy and vibrant ministers of God. All these afford everyone opportunity to work enthusiastically.
3. Another major and remarkable achievement of Rev. Dr. James Owoyemi is that in January 2022, he was at Akure, Ondo State to lead the first-ever National Mega Crusade and Revival, where lots of souls were liberated and many experienced the Salvation of their souls. From Akure, the train of the Mega Crusade and Revival moved to other cities such as Ibadan, Osogbo, Ijebu-Ode, Ekiti, Lagos, Port Harcourt, and Benin Republic.

The Mega Crusade which was backed up with massive publicity in newspapers, radio and television stations will remain in the memory of many for a very long time. This is due to the deliverance and salvation experienced by most members and non-members of the church in the various States.

4. In addition, within his three years in office, Rev. Dr. Owoyemi established new UACC Assemblies. These are UACC Oru, Ijebu- Ogun State, UACC Abuja FCT, UACC Port-Harcourt – Rivers State; UACC Ilorin – Kwara State, and UACC Enugu in Enugu State. It is interesting to know that the church has procured a permanent site property for UACC Abuja branch.
    
5. In August 2021, at the UACC Supreme Executive Council Meeting in Lagos, Rev. Dr. Owoyemi hosted the first-ever International Press Conference. The conference served as an avenue where the General Overseer interfaced with journalists to highlight the achievements of the church since its inception in 1965. He also used the opportunity to explain the present and future plans of UACC for the next five to ten years. There were questions and answers sessions during the conference.
6. It is interesting to know that in March 2022, at the UACC Pastors’ Conference in Ibadan, the President and General Overseer of UACC worldwide, Rev. Dr James Bayo Owoyemi held the First World Interactive Session with all church members, Journalists and non-church members in Nigeria and Diaspora.
7. The President and General Overseer of United Apostolic Church of Christ (UACC) Worldwide, Rev. Dr. James Owoyemi appointed Pastor (Mrs.) Adesomi Adeola, who is the Minister in charge of UACC in Manchester, the United Kingdom as the Director of International Affairs, she’s to coordinate and oversees the global expansion of the church.
8. He also appointed Rev. (Dr.) Mrs. Victoria. A. Olorunyomi, JP, who is the National Treasurer of UACC and Minister-in-charge of UACC headquarters, Lagos as the Grand Matron of Good Women and Minister’s Wives Associations (GWA & MWA) of UACC, worldwide. Simultaneously, the President also appointed Pastor Julius Jegede as Grand Patron Good Men Association of UACC worldwide.
9. The General Overseer also inaugurated the Deaconate team for UACC worldwide through the ordination of spirit-filled church members that have undergone series of training and orientation, anchored by the General Overseer, as Elders, Deacons and Deaconesses.
10. It is worth noting that the President has introduced a revenue formula on ways to generate more funds into the purse of the church to aid the smooth running of gospel work and the administration of the church.

Interestingly, Rev. Dr. Owoyemi has a good synergy and cooperation with the trustees of UACC; Rev. Dr. S. O. Ogunlade, General Superintendent, Rev. E.O. Tokimi, Chairman Supreme Council, Rev. J.E. Oluwatuase, General Secretary, Prophet Dr. G.I. Alo, General Evangelist, Rev. Dr. (Mrs.) V.A. Olorunyomi, JP, National Treasurer, Rev. M.D. Adeusi, Financial Secretary, Rev. F.T. Popoola, Auditor General and Pastor Mrs. Adesomi. A. Adeola, Director of International Affairs. These great Ministers of God are dedicated and trustworthy, they support and assist the President in the day-to-day running of the affairs of the mission.

11. Rev. Dr. Owoyemi, last year, inaugurated United Student Fellowship in our tertiary institutions in all States where UACC is located. This was accompanied by a promise to give a personal and presidential award to outstanding students with first-class degrees and students with distinctions across all subjects in their O’level results.
12. In November, 2022 during the last UACC Annual Convention – the first ever Pastoral Scorecard/Ministerial Platform was introduced by Rev. Dr. J.B Owoyemi. The Pastoral scorecard is an Avenue where some Ministers of God in UACC highlights and give their performances in the past years they have been in office. Interestingly, there was opportunity for members to ask questions, offers suggestions and advise to the Pastorate accordingly.
    We all want to excel and succeed in whatever we do in life and God is interested in our progress and success in our chosen endeavour.

In just three years Rev. Dr. James Bayo Owoyemi has achieved a lot and is still working to populate the kingdom of God and positively transform UACC to a glorious and vibrant church. Among other denomination churches in the world today, UACC is achieving a global reach due to the zeal and ambition of Rev. Dr. J.B Owoyemi and his team of pastors, who have supported him this far.

13. Rev. Dr. Owoyemi initiated the first UACC Women conference in April, 2023, which brought together all women in the church to brain storm, attend seminars and brainstorm. It enables the Women communicate and familiarise themselves.
14. In April and May, 2023, Rev. Dr. James Bayo Owoyemi led top ministers of the Mission to Ago-Iwoye, Ogun state and Oshogbo, Osun State respectively for UACC mega crusade where lots of souls were liberated and won for Christ.
15. Rev. Dr Owoyemi mandated all UACC Assemblies to start the Annual Month of Glory from 1st to 31st May every year. The annual revival and prayer retreat with it, this year’s theme as “ABBA FATHER”.
16. History was made on 3rd July, 2023 when Rev. Dr. James Bayo Owoyemi paid a courtesy visit to the General Overseer of Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor E.A Adeboye at the City of God (Redemption Camp) in Ogun State.