Bismark, Okonkwo minister at House on the Rock’s purpose and destiny conference

 Several ministers of God attended the recently-held House On The Rock purpose and destiny conference at the church’s headquarters in Lekki Phase 1, Lagos.

The conference themed ‘Finding, Living and Fulfilling your Purpose and Destiny’ began on Wednesday, May 3, and ended with a thanksgiving service on Sunday, May 7.

“The five-day conference ended on a great note with power, inspirational and great insights in the Word of God due to teachings by the senior pastors who spoke at the conference,” said a statement by Ify Oluku, head corporate communications, House on the Rock.

“Several participants gave their lives to Jesus Christ, with believers inspired to take the centre stage within the different pillars of the society. There were also teachings to inspire and challenge the nation and its transformation.”

Paul Adefarasin, the host pastor, Mensah Otabil, founder of International Central Gospel Church headquartered in Accra, Ghana, Bill Winston, founder and senior pastor of Living Word Christian Center, all attended the conference.

Also present were Mike Okonkwo, the presiding bishop of the Redeemed Evangelical Mission (TREM), Tudor Bismark, the senior pastor of New Life Covenant Church, Funke Felix-Adejumo of Agape Ministries.

Speaking at the Sunday celebration service, Adefarasin said: “The way you handle the stewardship of money is a representation of your values. When you have your values rooted in Christ, you will use your money the right way.”

While speaking on restoring lost years, Winston said, “It’s going to take absolute faith in God to do what He has called you for.

“Do not impede your success by shrinking God to something small. He’s a lot bigger and more capable than what you constrain Him to within your mind.”

Mike Okonkwo who spoke on the topic ‘Grace to Fulfil Destiny’ said, “Enjoy your Christianity and live in liberty because He loves you unconditionally and His thoughts towards you are only of good; to bring you to an expected end”.

Mensa Otabil on his part spoke on the rules to adopt in the corridors of power.

“Transformation is about engaging the world’s systems to change it; not participating in its sin. We have to engage the world,” Otabil said.

Speaking on the need for our generation to do the right thing, Tudor Bismark said, “Wealth is for stewardship and God wants you to be wealthy. God is ready to move you to your purpose and that purpose is a wealthy place”.

Felix Adejumo spoke on the topic ‘Destiny Here I Come’.

He said: “Throughout your life journey, you will need people. Life is about relationships. It is therefore important that you learn how to manage your relationships correctly.”

International and indigenous artistes, including Nathaniel Bassey, Gabriel Eziashi, Sammie Okposo, Onos Ariyo, Lagos Metropolitan Gospel Choir, performed at the conference.