LIMA Unveils Plans To Raise New Generation Of Christian Leaders

The Leadership International Ministerial Academy , LIMA has unveiled plans to raise new generation of Christian leaders by equipping them with substantial knowledge of the word of God.

This is even as the leadership of the academy disclosed that it means a lot to them to see people progress in their work with God through adequate knowledge.

The international President of the academy, Apostle Emmanuel Etuk made this known during the 2024 Graduation Award Ceremony of the 3rd cohort of the academy held at the Chapel of Christ, The Light Alausa, Ikeja on Tuesday, March 26, 2024.

“What we do at LIMA is to make sure we equip the everyday believer with the substantial knowledge of God’s word, how to live his life and also how to lead his generation.

I believe that we didn’t just give our life to Christ just to be normal citizens. We gave our life to Christ to be a leader.

That’s our forte, that’s our strength and that’s what we wish to be able to accomplish” he said.

He encouraged the graduands to go out and impact their generation for good by practicing all they have been imbibed with at the academy.

“Our graduates and award recipients have profited from the colorful context, learned to appreciate diversity and are happy to have made friends from round the world.

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Dear graduates, today we bid you farewell, and thank you for your many contributions to LIMA. You are our best ambassadors. Spread the word that LIMA is a good place to be, be assured that you will find open doors whenever you pass by. We want to stay in touch”, he encouraged them.

Similarly, the international vice president of the academy, Rev Rakem Singh expressed the desire of the academy to raise new breed of leaders.

“LIMA is committed to raising a new breed and a new genre of leaders all together that will impact and empower the world through their faith in the Lord Jesus Christ and causing God’s kingdom to be established on the earth”.

He further disclosed that the academy is focused on training, developing, equipping and raising up indigenous pastors throughout the world.

“Well, we are living in the most pivotal times and therefore an organization like this plays such a pivotal role because there are very few organizations that are committed to developing and leaving a lasting legacy” he added.

Speaking on the honorary doctorate awardees, Etuk disclosed that they were handpicked based on the principles of merits.

“We identify them first based on the principles of merit. For example, you should have been impactful to your generation, you should have contributed something tangible to the society, you should have made some changes in the society. That is what applies.

And so we identify these individuals based on their years of experience, their effort and their labor in their specific field, and deem fit to honor them. Even the Bible says that we should give honor to whom the honor is due” he added.

Delivering a speech on behalf of the graduands, Ambassador Fina Ogbe described LIMA as a home to pastors and an academy where knowledge is acquired.

“LIMA is not just an academy where knowledge is acquired but a home to support pastors. LIMA serves people, it grounds you on effective communication and on how to build a vibrant church, manages your finance and teaches you how to stop religious conflicts” she said.

She urged the graduands to look forward to the future with excitement and readiness to face new challenges, continue to learn and make positive impact in the world.