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Sunday magazine
August 31, 2025 by Adeola Ogunlade
The Senior Pastor of The Shepherd’s House Assembly, Abuja, Rev. Dr. Joshua Talena, has charged Nigerians to embrace a change of attitude and return to God for the nation to overcome its challenges.
Talena gave the charge while speaking at the 11th anniversary celebration of the Hour of Glory and Liberation Ministry, Iyana-Ipaja, Lagos, with the theme ‘Dominion to Ascend.’
He described the ministry as one destined for territorial dominion, noting that in the coming years, the church would experience “territorial takeover in land and properties, numerical growth, spiritual growth and financial growth.”
On the state of the nation, Talena said: “We need to all change our attitude from leadership to the masses. Corruption and wickedness are encouraged in Nigeria, and this has eaten deep. What we need is a 180-degree turnaround. Let everyone come back to God so He can teach us the way forward.”
He further urged pastors and ministers of the gospel to return to the undiluted Word of God, stressing the need for authenticity and unity of faith in the body of Christ.
Earlier in his address, Senior Pastor of Hour of Glory and Liberation Ministry, Rev. Godwin Edgal, expressed gratitude to God for sustaining the ministry for 11 years despite challenges.
“This ministry is committed to the liberation of souls, preaching the Word of God for salvation, helping the less privileged, and being a blessing to society,” he said.
Edgal explained that the choice of the anniversary theme was to remind Christians that “to be relevant in life, one must have dominion to ascend in fulfilling destiny.” He also highlighted the church’s community development efforts, which include medical outreach, widow empowerment, youth financial literacy programmes, and provision of potable water for the community.
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He called on Christians to exalt righteousness and actively participate in politics as a way to promote godly values in governance.
One of the guest ministers, Pastor Taiwo Kolawole of Christ Intervention Christian Centre, City of Refuge, admonished Christians to live holy lives and shun sinful habits that open the door to setbacks.
Kolawole also urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to urgently address Nigeria’s economic challenges, noting that churches had increasingly taken over responsibilities such as paying school fees, house rents, and providing food for struggling citizens.
“The church must also key into programmes that empower members to ascend in life. Nigeria will be great again if we all do the right thing,” he said.
The anniversary celebration, themed “Dominion to Ascend,” featured thanksgiving, exhortations, and renewed calls for Christians to remain steadfast in faith and in service to humanity.
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