The Story Of Pastor Matthew Ashimolowo You Haven't Heard Before

By Dave Omokhodion.

Agreed you know Pastor Matthew Ashimolowo as a Nigeria-born British pastor, founder of Kingsway International Christian Centre based in United Kingdom. You may also have heard how he has retired from the ministry after pastoring for over 40 years and now into Real Estate Business.

But all of that is not what Pastor Ashimolowo is known for. Here are the details you should know, his beginning, his born again experience, his journey in the Christian race and finally his present lifestyle.

Pastor Matthew Ashimolowo was born on March 17, 1952 into a Muslim home. His parents were both Muslims. And all his siblings too. Though he is of Yoruba descent, he was born and brought up in Zaria in the Northern part of Nigeria. This is why he could speak Hausa language fluently more than Yoruba. As a child he was raised up in Islamic way until when he became born again at the age of 20. 

Becoming born again wasn't just to have experience of Christianity but because he wanted to have a personal relationship with God. His encounter with the gospel was dramatic. According to him he was in a drunken state of mind when a friend gave him a tract on salvation which later transformed his life. Actually there were three things he observed between Christianity and Islam. 

He said in Islam he recognised there is no redeemer, secondly, there is no promise of an intercessor or a mediator between you and God. Thirdly, there is no after-life, of which even Mohammed said he's not sure of where he is going. So for him he want to follow a person who's sure of where he is going, and that is Jesus Christ.

His desire to know more about the Gospel got a better hold on him. At the age of 21, he received God's call into the ministry and at 22 he entered Life Bible College of Foursquare Gospel Church in Nigeria.

During his sojourn as a Bible Student he said he discovered he had a clear understanding of what life is and the direction he was going. This was also confirmed by his Canadian lecturers, who believed that one day he could become an exceptional preacher. 

After graduating from Life Bible College he was ordained into the ministry in 1980 under Foursquare Gospel Church. The church later reorganized his assignment by transferring him into mission work in the UK. He seized on that privileged to combine his mission work and study by entering Cleveland Tennessee's Lee University and graduated with degree.

Ashimolowo served as a missionary for several years with Foursquare Gospel Church until he said he had a call from God to start his own ministry in 1992. That ministry today is the Kingsway International Christian Centre.

A lot  happened during his active service in the ministry. He is not just a dynamic preacher, but an erudite teacher and author. He is also a distinguished mentor who has successfully mentored several people across the globe. 

At KICC, he was recognised as a father of faith based on some phenomenon achievement, both spiritual and materials. Many known successful Nigerians in UK can easily be traced to having personal encounter with him.

Most popular works of Pastor Matthew Ashimolowo is the "Winning Way" TV program that became an astonishing weapon against mental and spiritual backwardness among many christians. The program focused essentially on spiritual growth, empowerment, and community development.

Before retiring from active pastoral work Ashimolowo established both human and capital developments. So many pastors were trained under his watch and several Christians were also financially empowered by him.

Today Pastor Ashimolowo is regarded as one of the 5 richest pastors in Nigeria with an average net worth of $40 millions to $50 millions currently. This success story is largely atttibuted to his financial investment in different businesses, including books and real estate management.

He is happily married to Pastor Mrs. Yemisi Ashimolowo and they are blessed with four children.

     

My Business is not doing well, What should I Do?

By Dave Omokhodion.

I have been asked concerning this issue on several occasions. And my answers always varies. The reason is because almost every business have their peculiar challenges.

However, business naturally have some common issues to contend with. It's your approach to solving them that matters.

So if your business is not doing well, consider the following steps:

1. Assess the situation. 

Try your best to identify the root causes of the struggles, such as finance, your competency and customer's approach.

Some business requires good money to survive. If you don't have that capital you may continue to struggle endlessly. The same also apply to your skill in doing the business. What you know very well will always speak for you. 

2. Re-evaluate your business plan. 

Business requires constant development. Don't stop where you are; refine your strategy, goals, and target market to ensure they are realistic and aligned with current circumstances.

3. Seek professional advice. 

The road to business growth involves getting professional advices from those who have been there before. Some of them are mentors, coaches or industry experts. They will help you to gain new insights and perspectives.

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4. Analyze your financial expenses.

Occasionally try to review your cash flow, reduce unnecessary expenses, and explore cost-cutting measures.

5. Enhance marketing efforts. 

Always remember that your relationship with your customers matter a lot. Refresh your marketing strategy, explore new channels, and focus on customer engagement.

6. Improve operations. 

Watch out how you have been doing your business in teams of your service delivery. If you're not skilled enough try to improve yourself. Develop self training and also invest the same on your employees.

7. Explore new revenue streams.

One stream of income is not enough to keep someone in business nowadays. Diversify your offerings, consider partnerships, or expand into new markets.

8. Stay adaptable. 

Change is the only thing that is constant in life. Learn to adapt to changes when running your business. Explore other possible ways to be different in delivery your service. This will put you ahead of your competitors.

9. Maintain a positive attitude. 

Stay motivated, focus on solutions, and lead your team with confidence.

10. Seek support.

Don't try to work alone; reach out to peers, join business networks, or seek guidance from industry associations. There are so much you can learn during the process.

Remember, every business faces challenges. By taking proactive steps and seeking help when needed, you can navigate difficulties and work towards recovery and growth. 

How You can Overcome Stress at this Difficult Period

By Dave Omokhodion.

So many things are happening in the country today which are not very comfortable. The economy is bad and  insecurities are everywhere. You can't wake up or go to bed with peace of mind anymore. And this situation is now leading so many people into stress. 

Stress is about unusual feelings being encountered as a result of unpleasant situations. Medical experts claims that if such situations are not carefully handle, they could lead to stroke, high blood pressure  or even death.

However, as a Christian, you can effectively manage stress situation by following these simple method.

1. Accepting or acknowledging your emotions when something serious occurred. Don't over react. Process your emotions carefully and stay calm. 

2. Don't be too much involve on what you hear or news around you. Take only the information that will benefit you and stay away from all negative stories.

3. Let your mind be focused on what you can control like managing your finances, budgeting, and finding ways to reduce expenses.

4. Try to have some financial savings to take care of emergency. The savings could be what can economically serve you for a short period until you have something better.

5. Engage in some other form of income. It could be what you can do beside your paid job or buying and selling business. 

6. Learn to practice self-care. Engage in stress-reducing activities like exercise, meditation, or hobbies.

7. When you are feeling emotionally depress, seek support. Connect with friends, family, or a therapist for emotional support.

8. Don't be in competition with anybody. Do your things in your own way. See  every opportunity you have as chances to learn and grow.

9. Stay positive and focus on long-term goals. Maintain a hopeful outlook and work towards long-term objectives.

10. Find time to rest or relax. Don't just work all the time. Allow yourself time to relax and recharge.

11. Read books and Magazines that will motivate you on good things. And if you must watch Tv, view things that will always lighten your mood.

12. If you need help visit your doctor once in a while for checkup. Or if you have issue with finance, consult someone who can advise you well.

13. Learn to be grateful to God and people around you. No matter the favour you received from people always show appreciation.

Remember, managing stress during economic difficulties requires patience, resilience, and proactive steps to maintain your well-being.