Pastor Godman Akinlabi

A leader whose stance on greatness means service, Godman Akinlabi is a leadership coach, an author, mentor and conference speaker who has served in ministry for over 25 years, first as the founding pastor of Rhema Campus Fellowship, in the Federal University of Technology Akure, in Ondo State Nigeria, then as an Associate and later Resident Pastor of Daystar Christian Centre and currently as the Lead Pastor of The Elevation Church, and a young adult church called the Lifepointe Church. In 2010, The Elevation Church was birthed with a God-given mandate to make greatness common and currently has 6 expressions both locally and internationally spread across the Lagos metropolis and Canada.

In addition to his leadership responsibilities at the Elevation Church, PG as he is fondly called, also leads in various other capacities which include; The Better Half Media- a relationship ministry that produces diverse content from books to talk shows, social media events and podcasts for the purpose of raising godly relationships and marriages all over the world; “Man Up”, a mentorship ministry for young men, he chairs The Olive Network, a mentorship program for young pastors in diaspora. PG is the visionary behind the Exponential Conference, he is passionate about promoting unity across church denominations by aggregating competencies to share knowledge and experiences that will empower the body of Christ and advance the kingdom of God. He and his wife Pastor Bolarinwa, who is the co-lead pastor of The Elevation Church, are blessed with two beautiful daughters.

Pastor Bola Akinlabi

The co-lead pastor of The Elevation Church Pastor Bola is a mother to many, a teacher, mentor, speaker and leader, who is particularly passionate about children and women empowerment both within and outside the church. PB, as she is fondly called, is a graduate of Economics from the Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria in Nigeria; has an MBA from the University of Lagos, and a Post Graduate Diploma in Business Strategy from the Oxford University, in the United Kingdom.
She has more than 10 years’ experience in Treasury and Financial Management and is the Managing Editor of Enthusia, a Publishing Company.

Under her leadership, The Elevation Church has grown a strong network of praying women, called the Jewels; who are fashioned after palace pillars to be God’s threshing instruments and initiators of change in their communities. She is also the Convener of the Made for More Conference, an annual women’s gathering that focuses on supporting and promoting women to achieve the heights God ordained for them in ministry, in their families and in commerce.

Reverend Sam Adeyemi

A beloved teacher, success coach, and leadership consultant, Reverend Sam Adeyemi holds a Master of Arts degree in Leadership Studies from the University of Exeter, UK and a Doctor of Strategic Leadership Degree from Regent University, Virginia, USA. He is the Senior Pastor of Daystar Christian Centre in Lagos, Nigeria which accommodates over 40,000 people across 4 services every Sunday, and the host of two TV broadcasts called “Excellent Leadership” and “Success Power” which can viewed on satellite channels all over the world.

Owing to his passion and dedication to see a new generation of leaders rise to transform Africa and the whole world, he founded the Daystar Leadership Academy (DLA) which has had over 40,000 graduands over the years. He is married to Pastor Nike Adeyemi and they are blessed with three children.

Dr. Conway Edwards

Dr. Conway Edwards is the founder and lead pastorof One Community Church, located in Plano, Texas - a fast-growing church that ministers to the communities of Collin, Denton and Dallas Counties weekly. His unique ability to communicate the truths of the Bible in relevant and uncompromising manner, has helped him to reach a generation of men and women, singles and couples, and families who are surrounded by a culture defined by individualism, materialism and humanism. He is passionate about leadership and the local church.

He holds a Master of Theology in Pastoral Ministry, from the Dallas Theological Seminary, where he was also a Leadership Fellow in the Center for Christian Leadership, under the guidance of Dr. Howard Hendricks. Dr. Edwards also holds a Doctorate in Strategic Leadership from Regent University and has authored a book titled: The “20/80 Rule” and co-authored “Going Up, When Love’s In View” and “The Undercover Woman” with his wife, Jada Edwards.

Pastor Akinyemi Davids

The dynamic teacher and forthright speaker - Pastor Akinyemi Davids - is the founding pastor of Global Impact Church, a thriving multi-centered church headquartered in Lagos, Nigeria. Pastor Yemi, as he is fondly called, has a passion for leadership and hosts the Ministers and Leaders Forum (MLF), as well as Wisdom Today - a Radio and TV program dedicated to leaders. He also oversees the Human Potential Fund (HPF), an initiative that helps youths finance their education and/or entrepreneurial pathways.

Also an ardent scholar, Pastor Yemi is a graduate of several reputable institutions including Obafemi Awolowo University, Pan Atlantic University, University of Huddersfield London, Institute of leadership & Management, United Kingdom, The Word of Faith Bible Institute [WOFBI], Daystar Leadership Academy (DLA), and has an Advanced Diploma in Pastoral and Transformational Leadership, RILA. He is currently a member of Faculty of the Daystar Leadership Academy for Executives. He has authored several books including the Achieve Greatness Daily Devotional, 7 laws of Favour, and In pursuit of Academic Excellence. Pastor Yemi and his wife Bimbo are blessed with four adorable daughters.

Pastor Jerry Eze

The Lead Pastor of Streams of Joy International - Jerry Uchechukwu Eze is a relentless and unreserved worshipper and a dynamic teacher of God’s word, who oversees a vibrant, fast-growing ministry which is headquartered in Umuahia, Abia State, Eastern Nigeria, where six Sunday services are currently run weekly. His ministry has enjoyed unprecedented growth with branches in Owerri Nigeria, the United Kingdom; the United States and Canada, as well as their youth and singles Expression called ‘The Refreshing Point’ also located in Abia State, Nigeria.

Pastor Jerry’s unique take on God’s word, offers hope to his listeners and a clear path on how to live a purposeful God-driven life. Known as a prayer general, who currently leads the “New Season Prophetic Prayers & Declaration”, God has shown His miraculous hand in the ministry of Pastor Jerry with numerous testimonials of diverse supernatural healings of incurable diseases, deliverances, and resurrections.

Moses Mukisa

Moses Mukisa is a certified John Maxwell Team Speaker, Trainer and Coach, who is passionate about leadership. He has worked with organizations such as the Uganda Development Bank, National Social Security Fund and Compassion Uganda as a financial literacy coach and believes that all of us have the power to makes changes in our lives and take control of our financial future. He is the founder of Mo-Mentum Leadership Group Limited and the founding leader of Worship Harvest, an influential church – where he gets to equip leaders in business, government, and non-profits; by helping them unlock their potential as well as lead a team of more than 40 staff members and over 700 volunteers respectively.

Moses is currently a board member for Worship Harvest Ministries, Harvest Finance, Harvest Academy, Dreamia Investments, Future Housing and Space, Cherish Uganda, Alpha Uganda, Charis Uganda and has had leadership coaching and training engagements with notable organizations such as Enterprise Uganda, World Vision and CivSource Africa, among others. He has authored eight books; including The Wealth Files, Called To Greatness and Commotion at the Gate just to name a few.. He is a Formula 1 enthusiast and a hobby musician who plays the piano, bass, guitar and drums, and has written more than 40 recorded songs. He is happily married to Sarah they have three remarkable children.

Pastor Agu Irukwu

Pastor Agu Irukwu is a graduate of the University of Warwick, Coventry, in the United Kingdom and was a former Investment Banker prior to his decision to go into full-time Christian ministry. He is a very practical and down-to-earth man whose ministry is characterized by a desire to see revival in the United Kingdom and to help build men and women of faith who will achieve their God-given purposes in life. He is also passionate about prayer and currently runs a prayer shield initiative for the United Kingdom.

Pastor Agu wears many leadership hats in the body of Christ and serves at the forefront of the Redeemed Christian Church of God worldwide mission namely as Chairman of the Board of Trustees and Executive Council and the Regional Board of RCCG in the United Kingdom; as the Special Assistant to the RCCG General Overseer – Pastor E.O Adeboye; as a member of RCCG’s World Advisory Council and as the Senior Pastor of Jesus House for all the Nations, London.

He was also elected the Pentecostal President of Churches Together in England (CTE) - making him one of six Presidents. His interests include cooking, swimming, keeping up with current affairs and reading; he is also a passionate supporter of Chelsea football club and is happily married to Pastor Shola Irukwu, with three beautiful children.

Leke Alder

A lawyer, polymath, and philanthropist, Leke Alder is the Founder & Principal of Alder Consulting, Nigeria’s premier creative intelligence organization, with offices in Lagos and London. He is credited with introducing branding as a discipline to Nigeria and has consulted on policy, politics, and business at the highest levels both at home and abroad, including policy formulation for the Federal Government of Nigeria, its various ministries and parastatals.

He has served in various other capacities as a member of the Steering Committee of Nigeria, as the Chairman, Sub-Committee on Media, Host Broadcasting & Advertising, as a panelist at the Annual Africa Business Conferences of Harvard Business School, Wharton Business School and Kellog School of Management. He has been a speaker at several forums and conferences namely; the Financial ADFocus Conference, South Africa, the School of Media & Communications (SMC), the Nigerian Bar Association; Women in Management & Business (WimBiz) Annual Conference and The Platform.

An author of several books and a mentor to young people with his weekly publication on twitter popularly known as Letters to Jack & Jill and Illuminare. His foundation, the Leke Alder Foundation currently supports 9 orphanages and has impacted the lives of over 150,000 individuals with food aid, medical finance and scholarships