Any Gospel That Promise You Problem Free-Life Is A Fraud

By Dr Abel Damina. 

Christianity does not guarantee a problem free life. If all the church does is to solve problems, then the church is another shrine because the only reason people go to the shrine is to solve problems.

We don't come to church to solve problems. Why do we  come to church? We  come to church to know Christ. Paul said  when I come among you, I desire to know nothing except Christ and him crucified for the Preaching of the cross to those that perish is foolishness but onto us is the power of God.

We don't come to church to solve problems, we come to church to know Christ.

35 years after brother Paul has been Preaching the gospel, he had one prayer, that I may know him and the power of his resurrection. 

5 Types of Lies Pastors Tell Members on Faith

Any gospel that promises you a problem free life is a fraud. Because sometimes you hear preachers saying, come to Jesus, your problem will be finished, come to Jesus everything will be okay. It's a lie.

Infact when you come to Jesus, your problem will increase. You know why?

Many are the afflictions of the righteous, but the Lord delivereth them out of it all. In the world you shall have tribulations but be of good cheers, I have overcome. 

So in Christ you will have problems but you have the power to overcome. So if you are going through a problem, it's not because you are a sinner.

It's because it is common to man. Everyman goes through problems but the consolation is that in the midst of that problem, the power to overcome is on your inside.

Greater is he that is in you than he that is in the world. Whatsoever  is born of God overcometh the world and this is the victory that overcometh the world over our problems.

The word of God says when you go through the fire, so you will go through fire. So there are times you will go through the fire he said I will be with you in the fire. 

When you go through the water, I will be with you in the water.

Christianity does not guarantee a problem free life so that's why we don't come to church to solve problems, we come to church to know Christ.

For they that know their God, they shall be strong and they shall do exploits.

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Your Gift Brings You Gifts

By Dr. Segun Tremendous Oshinaga. 

Your gift is your principal tool for making contributions to your world. You neglect your gift and you have neglected your destiny. If you improve your gift, your destiny is improved also. 

The quality of your gift will determine the quality of your service to the world. “A man’s gift makes room for him, And brings him before great men.”‭‭Proverbs‬ ‭18:16‬ ‭NKJV‬‬. 

Your gift holds the key to your gifts in life. Your promotion, possessions and progress are all locked up in your gift. As your gift touches and blesses other lives, they will enrich you with gifts. 

Each man/woman is a rich deposit of blessings. The blessing that you become is proportionate to the development of your gift. The responsibility for adding value to our gifts lies entirely in our hands. 

What God has deposited in each of us are raw gifts. Just the same way He deposits unrefined gold in the cavities of the earth. Doesn’t it amaze you that the earth has always carried a large pool of gas and oil? These were of no value to any one until man discovered the technology to extract and use it.  

Oil was discovered in Nigeria in Oloibiri in the Niger Delta in 1958. But that was not the year that God hid oil in our land. Our forefathers lived and died in penury, not because the land was not rich in minerals but because they had no means to extract and use it. 

“One well cultivated talent, deepened and enlarged, is worth one hundred shallow faculties.”​​ says ​​​​William Matthews.                                              

There is an ‘acre of diamonds’ in every man but without the tools and skills to extract it, he might as well die a pauper. God will neither dig it nor refine it for us. It is our responsibility to make the most of what God has given to us. 

Myles Munroe rocked my world when I read his book on 'Potential'. In that book, he said one of the most profound things ever said - "The richest places on earth are not the diamond mines in Jo'burg, Saudi Arabia or Russia but cemeteries. For there are buried gifts never used, riches never known and wisdom never spoken." I have improvised because I can't remember his exact words again but that is the thrust of his quote. That just blew me away. 

I remember meeting him in Tokyo, Japan in 1998 and spending a few days together in the same hotel as guests of our mutual friend, Rev. Sylvester White. I could not but thank him profusely and repeatedly for his profound revelation. 

“One principal reason why men are so often useless is that they neglect their own profession or calling and divide and shift their attention among a multitude of objects and pursuits.”​​​ says Nathaniel Emmons. 

Many just don't explore and dig out enough of the profound treasures imbedded in themselves. 

I say it often enough - your MIND is your MINE. It's like each person has his own private oil deposit or as we commonly call it in Nigeria - oil block. Each man/woman is a Mobil or Chevron, Texaco.It is therefore a shame for anyone to die in penury. It is inexcusable, totally unnecessary. 

Let me close with these words: Find your gift, Train your gift, Use your gift, The more you use your gift, the more it becomes, the better it is and the greater your impact in the word. 

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Dr. Segun Oshinaga is the President, Global Inspirational Network based in Nigeria. He is an accomplished author, public speaker, teacher, mentor and life coach expert.

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             CHURCHES IN NIGERIA

* Abundance Pentecostal Mission, 1, Abundance Peace Estate, Ojo-Iba, Lagos. 07026486662. Senior Pastor: Rev. (Dr.) David Enwereuzo Victor

* Apostolic Revival and Fire Ministry, 8, Shoyomokun Street, Wuraola B/Stop, Lawanson, Surulere Lagos Nigeria. 08033461124, 07027794567, 08037253760. Pastor in charge: Pastor Edwin Okwudiri Anyaegbusi

* Believers Voice Of Victory Ministries, 22, Ayoelegbede Street Off Adetola Street Aguda Surulere. 08033236754 or 01 6599200. Pastor in charge: Evangelist John Udemezue

* Carpenters Global - Opposite Aliyu Bus-Stop (Sokoto State Transport Authority) Runjin Sambo Area Sokoto Nigeria. Phone: 08138693864

* Chapel of Transfiguration(My Father’s House), 95, Ipakodo Rd, Ebute Ikorodu Lagos. 08033128824. Pastor in charge:Pastor Femi Ogunsanya

* Champions International Ministries. Shomolu Lagos. 08036227654. Pastor in charge: Pastor Iswel Iweagwu

* Chapel Of Solution International Christian Centre, 1, Olawunmi Close Off Olufeyisan Street Junction Bus Stop Oworonshoki Lagos. 08035291761. Founder/ pastor in charge: Prophet Dr. Olajide Oshodi

* Chosen Vessels Ministries, Plot. 127, Blk.284 Flat 4Iba Estate Ojo, Lagos Nigeria. 08034204443. Pastor in Charge: Daniel Ifeanyi Philip.

* Christ Anointed Family Chapel Int'l, Church Village Back Of Nepa,Gowon Estate, Lagos. 08023103517, 08060327786. Founder/ Pastor in charge:Bishop Dr. James Egobudike Abraham

* Christ Apostolic Church, 11, Samisideen Street, Orile-Ilapo Village, Alimosho Lagos Nigeria. 08062766695,07029043544. Pastors in Charge: Pst.Ayo Babalola & Pst. Olusheye

* Christ Apostolic church, Along Ihima Lagos Road, Adavi, Kogi, Nigeria. Phone: 08051619869

* Christ Chosen Generation Church, 10, Abiola Ogo-Oluwa Street, Fetecho B/Stop, Egbado Rd, Dalemo Lagos 08039332139, 08089204158. Founder/ Pastor in charge: Pastor &Lady Evangelist S.K. Ajalad

* Christ Embassy - Pastor Chris Oyakhilome 

* Christ Foundation Sabbath Mission, 10 Omotayo Banwo Sreet Ogudu Beach Agboyi Road Ogudu Ojota Kosofe, Lagos Nigeria. 08033257197. Founder/ Pastor in Charge: Rev Dr Felix Nwosu

* Christ Higher Grace Assembly, 82, Olaniyi Street, Off Olayiwola Street Kole Junction Bus Stop, New Oko-Oba, Abule Egba, Lagos Nigeria. 08186660865. www.christhighergraceassembly.com

* Christ Miracle Church Mission, 2 Iyasuna Crescent Off Ishola Bello Street Akiode Ojodu Lagos Nigeria. 08055340000. Founder/ Pastor in Charge: Prophet Abiola Peter Adebisi

* Christ Model Assembly, 24, Town Planning Way, Shagari Estate Ipaja Alimosho Lagos, Nigeria. 08033092349. Founder/ Pastor in Charge: Pastor David Akindare Laleye

* Christ Mount Rapture Ministries International, 38, Bolorunduro Street, Toluwani Egan, Alimosho, Lagos. 08060657578, 08023848717, 08076737780. Pastor in Charge: Prophet JYK Ernest Chukwuemeka Ejike

* Christian Pentecostal Mission,10/12 Lateef Salami St, Ajao Estate 102214, Lagos. Founder: Rev. Dr. S.O. Ezekiel (late)

* City of Light Church International, 6, Okon Ekpenyong Avenue by Afaha Ube U-turn off Ikot Ekpene Road Uyo, Akwa Ibom Nigeria. Phone: 08167695356. www.cityoflightvision.blogspot.com.ng.html?m=1

* Deeper Life Bible Church - Pastor Williams F. Kumuyi

* Dispensational Gospel Mission Int’l, Plot 4, Off road 16, Ikota Villa, Lekki, Lagos State. 08037071543. Founder: Archibishop Peter Okoduwa

* Divine Appointment Ministry Int’l, 17, Oyewole, Off Shyllon Street, Palmgrove, Ilupeju, Lagos. 08062957686. Founder/ Senior Pastor: Rev. Ben Eriagba

* Dunamis International Gospel Centre (The Glory Dome)Lord's Garden, Airport RoadAbuja - Nigeria. Phone: 0803-3144-509, 0803-320-0320. Founder & Senior Pastor: Dr. Paul Enenche

* El-Shaddai Covenant Ministries, 6, Social Club Road, Abule-Egba, Agege, Lagos State. 08036998264. Founder/Senior Pastor: Dr. James Iruobe 

* End-Time Holy Ghost Evangelical Ministries, Fanubi Layout, Off Ondo Road, Akure, Ondo State Nigeria. 08033770255. Pastor/Minister In-Charge: Pastor Olusola Akomolafe

* Estate Foursquare Gospel Church, 45, Lanre Awolokun Street, Gbagada Bus stop, Lagos State. 08023450455. Senior Pastor/ Pastor in Charge: Rev. Mrs. Abiona Adeleye

* Eternal Salvation Ministries, 10, Karimu Adisa Street Iba, Off Adoff B/Stop, Lasu-Isheri Rd, Iba Ojo Lagos. 08035732390, 07087526138. Pastor In Charge: Pastor Philip Chukwuka Michael

* Evangelistic Power Restoration Mission, 12, Rafuw Ojelowo Street, Igbo-Elerin Ojo, Ojo-Iba, Lagos. 08060332062. Senior Pastor/Pastor in charge: Rev. Chris Mbachu

* Ever Increasing Faith Ministries Int’l, 31, Oritse Street, Off Obafemi Awolowo Way, Balogun Bus stop, Ikeja, Lagos. 08059203554, 08029997277. Pastor in Charge: Pastor Solomon Ojigiri

* Faith Builders International, 1, Promise Land Close Lashade Field, Okomaiko Ojo, Lagos. 08028748707. Pastor in Charge: Pastor Moses Nwachukwu

* Faith Impact Christian Centre, 1b, Akintunde Street, Orile Agege Lagos. 08035122385. Pastor in charge: Helen Ezikiel

* Faith Terbanacle (Winners Chapel), Km 10, Idiroko Road, Ota, Ogun. 01-777347546-8. Founder/Senior Pastor: Bishop David Oyedepo

* Firebrand Believers International Ministries, 3, Oluwole Agbede Street, Pennisula Garden Estate, Lekki Lagos. 08064284576. Pastor in Charge: Pastor Jerry O. Godscent

* Foursquare Gospel Church Nigeria, 62/66, Akinwunmi Street, P.O. Box 237, Yaba Lagos Nigeria. Phone: 017348025. www.foursquare.org.ng/

* Global Church of the Living God, 1-3, Stone House Road, Oke-Ira Kekere, Off Kekere B/Stop, Addo Ajah, Lagos. 08051508484, 08087498587. Senior Pastor/pastor in Charge: Apostle Clement Ofuonye

* Glorious Christian Centre, 13, Kingdom Hall Street, Off Fidiso Estate, Abijo, Lekki-Ibeju, Lagos. 08036595314, 08055474609. Pastor in Charge: Pastor Ogiku Etin-osa Isaac

* God's Ambassadors Bible Mission, 32, Kristobell Avenue Agboroko Ojo, Lagos. 08024709559. Senior pastor/Pastor in Charge: Apostle Isaac N. Onwukaike

* Glorious Restoration Ministry, 18, Bioyin Street, Palace Bus stop, Jankara, Ijaiye, Lagos. 08077444374. Founder/ Senior Pastor: Prophet T.O. Oluwole

* Grace Bankaka World Impact League, Kings Plaza, Adeniran Ogunsanya Surulere Lagos. 08022262820, 07041947451. Pastor in Charge: Goodman-Vine UMUNNA

* Greater Glory Global Mission, 141, Ilogbo Road, By Tops Bus-Stop, Ajagbadi Ojo Lagos. 08033177083. Senior Pastor/Pastor in Charge:  Apostle Dr Prince Jerry Okafor

* Healing The Nations Faith Ministries, No 16 Isikalu Lane, Olodi Apapa, Lagos. Ajeromi Ifelodun, Lagos.08062118259, 07041836516. Pastor in Charge: Pastor M.O Olu-Agunloye

* Heavenly Road Assembly, 19, Shinaera Street Agboroko Ojo, Lagos. 08035387575; 08030440023. Pastor in Charge: Pastor Chijoke Ernest

* Hill City Bible Church, No 15 Ogundele Street Oshodi, Lagos. 07028060073. Pastor in Charge: Pastor Kinsley Agbogun

* Holy Spirit & His Angels Glorious Ministries, 7 Apollo-Lumina Street, Victory Estate, Iba, Ojo, Lagos. 07084058775. Pastor in Charge: Rev. Sunrays Onyejiaka

* House Of God Fellowship Church, Behind Prisons Training College,Kirikiri Town, Prisons Barracks, Lagos. 08050880359. Senior Pastor/Pastor in Charge: Rev. (Dr.) Chris Onalo

* Impact Zone Fellowship, No 5, Mayaingun Street Jakande Roundabout Lekki, Lagos. 07043316204, 08178591400. Pastor in Charge: Martin James Anyebe

* Jehovah Eye Salvation Ministries, 39, Akowonjo Road, Shasha, Egbeda, Lagos. 08181900532, 08039766594, 08032119647. Founder: Prohet Godwin

* Jesus Divine Healing Ministry, G.R.A Zone F Iba Housing Estate Iba LCDA Ojo, Lagos. 08035629658, 07063495106. Pastor in Charge: Pastor John Kanayochukwu Enwelu

* Jesus The Way Of Life Church, 88, Ijikoyejo Street, Pako Aguda Surulere, Lagos. 08032268388. Senior Pastor/Pastor in Charge: Reverend Moses .A. Nkama

* Kingdom Fire Ministry, 42. Olubori Street Okokomaiko Ojo, Lagos. 08036750726. Pastor in Charge: Apostle Chukwudi

* Kingdom Missions Outreach, 5, Kilani Oluwolw St., Cele Village, Moshalasi B/stop, Iyana Ipaja, Lagos. 08034841003. Senior Pastor/Pastor in Charge: Apostle Success Kanayo Uchime

* Liberty House Int’l Christian Centre, 1, Liberty Drive, Ogba Lagos. 07040376286. Pastor in Charge: Pastor Glory Osa Gold Omorodion

* Liberation Arena Bible Church, No. 1 Tajudeen Anjorin Str Onilekere Cement B/stop Ikeja, Lagos. 08033073015, 07033727947. Senior Pastor/Pastor in Charge: Rev.Dr.Mrs Chidinma Nwaima

* Life Breath Pentecostal Ministries, 23, Laisa Str. Igbo- Elerin Iba Ojo, Lagos. 08087833686. Pastor in Charge: Rev Solomon Ikpeabasi E.M.J.

* Life Way Assembly Inc., C/o Plot No. 131, Bloc 291, Zone  “F” G.R.A. Iba, Ojo Lagos. 08037550958. Pastor in Charge: Reverend Uche K. Ubuh

* Light Of God Chapel Int'l, 3/5 Alebiosu Street, Off Powerline Isheri, Lagos. 08033570062, 08039526227. Pastor in Charge: Apostle Lucky Uche

* Light of the Word Gospel Church, 9, Igbo-Elerin Rd Iba Ojo, Lagos. 08076564234. Pastor in Charge: Evang. Nwagbo Chinwe

* Living Faith Church, (Winner's Chapel) - Bishop David Oyedepo

* Miracle Of God Bible Church, 10, Ola Issa Str. Igbo-Elerin Ojo, Lagos. 08036979038, 07056490505. Pastor in Charge: Rev Charles Okojie

* Mountain Of Deliverance And Fire Ministries, 16 Jeba Lane Ebuta-meta Lagos Main Land, Lagos. 08036557459. Senior Pastor/Pastor in Charge: Prophet A.A.Adebayo

* New Light Revival Int'l Assembly, 2,Sanusi St, Opp Ifako-Ijaiye, Lagos. 08023346070. Pastor in Charge: Reverend E.O.Uranda

* Overcomers Christian Mission Inc., Off Kudirat Abiola Way, Behind UAC, Oregun Ikeja. 08069217777, 08032975739. Pastor in charge: Apostle Obinna Collins

* Pillar Of Christian Assembly, 4, Oluakinwunmi Street Behind Dopemu Market, Off Ifekoya Street 9090 Bus Stop Dopemu Agege, Lagos. 08023395867 08026826296. Pastor in Charge: Pastor Paul D Oluyole

* Powerline Bible Church, Odolowu B/S, Along Osodi Expway. 08037191669, 08054477377, 08063250667. Founder/Senior Pastor: Dr. Lawrence Osagie

* Power of Miracle Church, Block 5, Plot 8 - 10, Jajo Estate, Mowo Nla Road, Off IJede Road, Ikorodu, Lagos. Phone: 08098282464. Pastor in charge: Prophet Kayode Z. Adebiyi

* Power of Miracle Ministries, Block 5, Plot 8 - 10, Jajo Estate, Mowo Nla Road, Off IJede Road, Ikorodu, Lagos. 08098282464. Pastor in charge: Prophet Kayode Z. Adebiyi

* Pure Grace Assembly, 38, Lasisi Osoja Street, Sadiku B/stop, Governor Road, Ikotun, Lagos. 08035264366. Pastor in charge: Pastor Patrick Ohio

* Redeemed Life Bible Church, 16 Igbo-apawa Street Epe Lagos State Epe, Lagos. 08052813519. Senior Pastor/Pastor in charge: Prophet David A Holiness

* T.H.I.S Latter House, 29, College Road, Ogba, Lagos. 08062337970. Founder/ Pastor in Charge: Pastor Sheyi Gbagbose

* The Church of The Living Christ, The Church Of The Living Christ Street Olode Off Adegbayi, Egbeda, Lagos. 08037158596. Senior Pastor/Pastor in Charge: Bishop Olanrewaju Oshin

* The Citadel Global Community Church, Plot 4, Akilo Road, Off Oba Akran Avenue, Ogba Lagos Nigeria. Presiding Overseer: Pastor Tunde Bakare. Phone: 012917742

* The Glory of His Presence Ministry, Plot 3 Ero Crescent Off Faith Ajayi Street, Isheri Olofin,Idimu, lagos. 08033371224. Pastor in Charge: Prophet Dr.Gabriel Aghaegbulem Okoro

* The Greatest Family Church, 6F Okems Close, Ilufe Ojo Alaba Int’l Ojo, Lagos. 08033313223. Founder Senior Pastor: Rev Dr Joseph Ogbuagu

* The Lord’s Peace Liberation Revival Ministry, 3, Anosike Str. Iba New Site Ojo Iba-Ojo. 08052374710. Pastor in Charge: Pastor S. Lawrence Muleboh

* The Redeemed Life Assemblies Inc. 9, Mohammed Adah Street, Opposite Ojo Military Cantonment, Ojo, Lagos. 08033000758. Pastor in Charge: Rev Ameh Joseph Sunday.

* The Reigning Christian Church, 12, Graceland Avenue Muwo Volks, Badagryo Express Way, Ojo Lagos. 07034533799. Pastor in Charge: Rev David Austin Osayi

* The Revival Gate Ministry Int’l, B/w Bakery & Zonal Secretariat, ZONE "E" Fence, Iba LSDPC Housing Estate, Iba Ojo Lagos. 08023850798. Pastor in Charge: Evanglist Dominic Clement

* The Senate Church, 100 St. Finbarrs Road, Akoka,Lagos Mainland, Lagos. 08132153114. Pastor in Charge: Dr. RayMc Ashenewen

* The Radiant Church, Km 46, Lekki Expressway, Lagos. 0813293230. Pastor/Founder: Bishop Emman Omon

* Soveriegn Word Church, 11, Awori Street, Ilepo, Alhaji B/S, Egbeda Lagos. 08024413213, 08094445025 08054477316. Pastor in-charge: Dr. Anthony Okoh

* Word of Prayer Bible Int’l Church, 3, Shoboyogo Street, Off Pipeline, Iju-Ishaga Agege, Lagos. 08037273826. Founder/ Pastor in Charge: Prophet (Dr.) Victor Oziegbe.

* Power of Miracle Ministries 

Block 5, Plot 8 - 10, Jajo Estate, Mowo Nla Road, Off IJede Road, Ikorodu, Lagos. 08098282464. Pastor in charge: Prophet Kayode Z. Adebiyi

* Pure Grace Assembly, 38, Lasisi Osoja Street, Sadiku B/stop, Governor Road, Ikotun, Lagos. 08035264366. Pastor in charge: Pastor Patrick Ohio

* Redeemed Life Bible Church,16 Igbo-apawa Street Epe Lagos State Epe, Lagos. 08052813519. Senior Pastor/Pastor in charge: Prophet David A Holiness

* The Church of The Living Christ, The Church Of The Living Christ Street Olode Off Adegbayi, Egbeda, Lagos. 08037158596. Senior Pastor/Pastor in Charge: Bishop Olanrewaju Oshin

* The Glory of His Presence Ministry, Plot 3 Ero Crescent Off Faith Ajayi Street, Isheri Olofin,Idimu, lagos. 08033371224. Pastor in Charge: Prophet Dr.Gabriel Aghaegbulem Okoro

* The Greatest Family Church, 6F Okems Close, Ilufe Ojo Alaba Int’l Ojo, Lagos. 08033313223. Founder/ Senior Pastor: Rev Dr Joseph Ogbuagu

* The Lord’s Peace Liberation Revival Ministry, 3, Anosike Str. Iba New Site Ojo Iba-Ojo. 08052374710. Pastor in Charge: Pastor S. Lawrence Muleboh

* The Redeemed Life Assemblies Inc, 9, Mohammed Adah Street, Opposite Ojo Military Cantonment, Ojo, Lagos. 08033000758. Pastor in Charge: Rev Ameh Joseph Sunday

* The Reigning Christian Church,12, Graceland Avenue Muwo Volks, Badagry Express Way, Ojo Lagos. 07034533799. Pastor in Charge: Rev David Austin Osayi

* The Revival Gate Ministry Int’l, B/w Bakery & Zonal Secretariat, ZONE "E" Fence, Iba LSDPC Housing Estate, Iba Ojo Lagos. 08023850798. Pastor in Charge: Evanglist Dominic Clement

* The Senate Church, 100 St. Finbarrs Road, Akoka,Lagos Mainland, Lagos. 08132153114. Pastor in Charge: Dr. RayMc Ashenewen

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Please note that contact details of some of these churches may not be complete or have changed, so it's always a good idea to verify through their websites or social media channels. 

Also, this is not an exhaustive list, there are surely many others in Nigeria not included here.

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CHURCH SECTION - Introduction

How To Overcome The Difficulties Of Raising Money For Your Church Project

The work of the ministry is not bread and butter like some pastors want people to believe. What most of them goes through to build their churches is far more than what can be imagined. At one point raising fund for a particular project can be so difficult to an extent of asking if God is really involved in the business.

But God has promise to build His church whether the devil like it or not.

When it becomes very difficult to get the kind of fund for a particular project the pastor can mobilize the committee members to take the following steps.

1. Pray and fast.  The church needs to seek more of God's guidance and provisions. It's not the time to be in wishful thinking; it's the time for spiritual engagement. Jesus sad "ask anything in my name" and God will do it for you.

2. Re-evaluate the project's scope. It's not that you are not sure about the completion of the project, you are only being realistic of making things work out. Adjust the project's scale or timeline to make it more manageable. 

Why is the church broke financially

3. Communicate with the congregation. Don't keep the project plan to yourself alone, share the vision, needs, and challenges with the church family.

4. Raise special offerings. You are not wrong if you take up special offerings or designate specific Sundays for project funding; it's all part of solving the problem.

5. Initiate Fundraising events. Organize concerts, auctions, open sales, or other events to raise funds. 

6. Extend your invitation for assistance to other christian organisations. Or possibly go into partnership to receive grants. Its allowed as long as you are doing this within the body of Christ.

7. Seek for Fund online. Yes, that's what its called 'Crowdfunding'. There are platforms you can utilize to raise fund from people for church project. like GoFundMe or Kickstarter. 

8. Sell off some church assets. Consider selling unused or underutilized church properties or assets to add more fund for the project.

9. Consider the possibility of obtaining loans from recognized christian financial institutions. (This option however, depends on what your church believes).

10. Seek professional help. Consult with a financial advisor or a church growth expert.

As events start falling into pleasant places for you, show act of gratitude to the donors and supporters. Ensure the funds are also used transparently and accountably. 

10 Type of Fellow Christians You Must Avoid If You Want To Be Happy With Yourself

By Dave Omokhodion.

God encourages us to love one another as christians. We are to love each other in respective of the gender, social status, tribe, denomination or tongue. By doing this, the Bible says that the world will know that we are one in Christ. 1 Thessalonians 4:9, Hebrew 13:1

However there are certain christians among us who are difficult to relate with. They are brethren, quite alright. But they have certain attitudes that everyone should be careful about. 

They could be every good thing you can think of in the church; good singers, nice Sunday school teachers, dedicated ushers, good in evangelism and several other activities.

But their behavioral attitudes are nothing to talk about. As genuinely saved christian, you have to be very careful with them or else you will be having issues regularly.

These set of believers are as follows:

1.  Christians who are quick to judge or condemn fellow christians over an issue even before hearing or knowing exactly what happened. They are rumours carriers. 

2.  Christians who don't believe you're both equal before God just because of disparity in social status, educational background or ethnicity. If you're not in their class, you're never a real christian.

3.  Christians who always disrespect fellow christians because they feels they are better off financially and spiritually. The opinions of others are always secondary as far as they are concerned.

4.  Christians who easily feels happy by belittling or making mockery of fellow christians. They always see themselves as the best among others.

5. Christians who are ungrateful. No matter how much you do, it is never good enough for them.

6. Christians who are inconsistent in what they tells you. Their words and actions never go hand in hand.

7. Christians who are always full of pride,  braging about themselves, their families, their jobs or businesses. They use every available conversation to show why you should see them better than you.

8. Christians who don't have empathy towards other fellow believers. They don't know how to be of help to the needy even when they have more than enough to give.

9. Christians who reach out to you only when they need something, not when you need them. As far as they are concerned you are not in existent except they need help from you. 

10. Christians who always exaggerate over everything they have or acquired. If they have one thing they will tell you it's more than one. They lies expressly.

All these types of Christians doesn't add value to ones faith, rather they poison the faith of other. And if you don't avoid them you might end up having issues with them on regular occasion.

What to Do When You are Getting 'Broke' Financially

By Dave Omokhodion 

Everyone always have financial challenges at certain period of time. It might not be as serious as to some people. And what could be termed as 'broke' might not mean the same thing to  everyone.

Notheless, not having money to do what someone want to do at a particular time can be referred to as being broke or short of money. The situation can be so painful. 

Sometimes it could be avoided if you plan ahead of it. But in a situation where it can not be helped there are ways you can handle the situation.

1. Recognize and assess the situation on time. Don't be mad at yourself. Take stock of your income, the expenses you are making , the debts on your table, and savings you have, if any all.

2. Consider those essential expenses you can attend to like rent, utilities and food, and focus solving them.

3. Cut down your expenses. Reduce non-essential spending, cancel subscriptions, and negotiate bills.

4. Seek assistance. If possible reach out to local non-profits organisations, churches, or government agencies for help.

5. Sell off those unuseful items in your possession to generate cash. They can be anything, ranging from electronics, clothes or household items.

6. Don't rely only on your regular income, consider a side hustle too. Explore  part-time job or engage in buying and selling.

7. Always communicate well with your creditors. Explain your situation and negotiate payment plans or temporary relief.

8. Find a way to manage debt repayment. Focus on high-interest debts first, like those from microfinance banks, online loans companies and individual money lenders.

9. Try to build an emergency fund. You can be setting apart some money to address unexpected expenses.

10. Stay positive and patient. Carry a winning attitude outlook. 

Remember, being broke is a temporary situation. By taking proactive steps and seeking help when needed, you can work towards financial stability and recovery.

What you should know about Debt as a Christian and how to handle it.

Anybody can go borrowing. There are times as a person when we have some expenses to make and the finance is not available. The next option could be to borrow, whether as a Christian or unbeliever.

There are several advantages of borrowing money. And there are several disadvantages too.

* One of the advantages,  first of all, is that it calm down your tension regarding the issue you are having at hand. If the money you borrowed is enough to solve the problem you become relief and get merrier.

* The second advantage is that it takes away shame from your face. You nolonger feel that your situation is worst than every other person's own. You can go about your activities with ease.

* And the third advantage is that it momentarily allow you to focus on standing on your feet again. With better plan, you are able to bounce back and recover what you have lost.

However, there are some disadvantages of borrowing money to solve problems. No matter how you view it, it can not clean off these facts.

* One, you have become a 'slave' to your creditor. You consciously or unconsciously signed up the deal. And he is at liberty to tell you what he wants and how to get back his money.

* Two, everything you are doing financially is tied round on paying back your debt. Even if you are in a pay job or still investing in your business you are daily conscious about it.

* Three, you don't have the liberty to spend your money freely for fear of being noticed by your creditor. He might not be around you but the wall have ears.

* And fourthly, in terms of the inability to pay back the loan, your problem becomes double.

There are several stories of people whether christian or unbeliever who have been badly affected as a result of loan. They never imagine the situation will go the other way. As the creditor come asking for his money the blood pressure shoot up and eventually lead to heart failure or stroke. 

As a Christian there are some ways we need to apply when deciding to borrow or have borrowed loan, in order to avoid heartbreak or failure. It doesn't matter whether the loan is from an individual, club, association, church, microfinance or bank.

First and foremost, seek God's directive. Remember God promises to guide your heart in the way you should go. Pray concerning the plan, Prov. 16:3. Don't be lured into it by somebody or any circumstance. 

Two, don't borrow more than what you can repay. Understand that it is better to chew what you can shallow rather than allowing it to hang in your throat.

Three, seek peace and understanding with your creditor. As long as it takes you to settle the debt, you must know for sure that you're a slave to your creditor and therefore must be in good terms with him Matthew 18:27.

Four, don't run away from your debt. Remember you are not the first to owe or be in debt. Control your action and emotion. Your creditor can not just kill you for owing, knowing fully well that your death will not recover his money.

Five, pray for favour. Avoid the temptation of borrowing to pay your creditor, rather seek for favour from God. He can bring people who can assist you freely. Isaiah 41:10.

Six, if you know you don't have the courage to borrow don't try it. Channel your thoughts to other directions, like asking seriously for help from your local church, club, association, colleagues, relatives and good friends. And even if nothing still happen, don't cross the line, stay positive because miracles still happens, 2 King 4:7

In conclusion, try to avoid loan  embarrassment as a Christian. Don't put God in a hot seat by borrowing loan to do wedding, burial, naming ceremony or graduation. If you can't take the pain, sew your clothes according to your size.

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Year established : 2013

Employees: 1-5

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Macmed Integrated Farms is into Poultry, Fish Farming (eggs, meat,day old chicks,fingerlings and grow-out) and animal Husbandry and sales of Farmlands land and facilities We also provide feasibility study to potential farmers and investors.

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Location: 57 Adedoyin Street, (Adedoyin Street is directly opposite of Zenith & Fidelity Bank), Near Excellence Hotel Bus-Stop, Ogba, Lagos State Nigeria.

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Company manager: Mr Ola. E

Year established: 2011

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We produce for large and small orders: Cartons, Pizza Cartons, Archive Cartons, Courier Cartons, All Products Packaging Cartons, Sandwish-Pack etc.

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Phone: +2348045378922

Website: eternalgracecentre.org

Founder or Pastor: Bishop Temitope Alao 

Year established: 2007

Membership: 3,500 active worshippers.

Staff strength: 15 - 20 employees

Number of branches: 26

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Eternal Grace Bible Centre is an evangelistic ministry dedicated to preaching the gospel to all mankind and preparing the saints for the second coming of Jesus Christ.

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Sunday Service, 8 am - 12 noon

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