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The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adeboye, has recounted his personal journey as a testament that God can transform anyone, regardless of their past.
The 83-year-old cleric spoke on Saturday during the fifth day of the Holy Ghost Congress 2025 at Redemption City, Lagos–Ibadan Expressway, a week-long programme themed “God of All Flesh.”
Addressing a congregation that included traditional rulers and church members, Adeboye reflected on his early life, admitting he is “not proud” of his past. “Do you think there is anybody in your family who is too far gone that God cannot save his soul?
Do you think there is anybody that God cannot turn into a great vessel unto honour? I don’t have time to give you several examples, but the man talking to you right now, many people never thought I could be saved. Even if I was saved at all, they never thought I could be a pastor. You don’t know who is in front of you. I’m not proud of my past; if one can be bad, I was bad,” he said.
Adeboye shared personal anecdotes highlighting the stark contrast between his former self and his current spiritual role. He recalled the surprise of a former girlfriend who, upon visiting him as a pastor, exclaimed: “‘You, a pastor? You mean you will pray and God will answer?’” Similarly, a former university classmate expressed astonishment at his transformation, remarking: “‘You, na wa ooo.’ I said, ‘Me too, I’m surprised.’”
He also recounted a childhood incident involving family conflict. “On one occasion, my uncle’s wife mistreated me badly. As small as I was then, I told her I would get you out of this house, and I did. Thank God we met again after I became the general overseer; we have reconciled, and all her children are now pastors in the church here,” Adeboye said, illustrating the long-term impact of faith and personal integrity.
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Throughout his sermon, Adeboye emphasised the theme of redemption and urged believers not to judge others based on their history or current circumstances. “There is nobody God cannot save,” he said, reinforcing the belief that no life is too broken to be transformed through faith.
The Holy Ghost Congress 2025 continues to draw thousands of worshippers and dignitaries, featuring sermons, prayers and teachings that aim to inspire spiritual growth and personal transformation. Adeboye’s testimony serves as a central message of hope, encouraging attendees to trust in God’s power to redeem and elevate even those deemed lost or unlikely to succeed.
By sharing his own life story, Adeboye reinforced the core message of the programme: that faith, repentance, and divine intervention can change the trajectory of any life, no matter how challenging the past may have been.
The sermon left many attendees reflecting on personal transformation, reconciliation, and the possibilities that faith can unlock, underscoring the enduring influence of Pastor Adeboye as a spiritual leader and advocate of redemption.
