Israel Oladele
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Israel Oladele | |
|---|---|
| Pastor | |
| Church | Genesis Global |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Wasiu Sanyaolu March 10, 1974 Lagos, Nigeria |
Israel Oladele Ogundipe (born 10 March 1974), also known as Genesis,[1] is a Nigerian Pentecostal pastor and the founder of Genesis Global Ministry.[2][3][4][5][6]
Early life and education
[edit]Wasiu Sanyaolu was born on March 10, 1974, in Lagos, Nigeria. He is Yoruba[1] and grew up in a Muslim household before his family converted to Christianity, taking new first names and the surname Ogundipe.[7] They joined the Christ Apostolic Church.[7]
Ogundipe attended Saint John Primary School Oshodi and Ikeja Grammar School in Oshodi, and Ebenezer Comprehensive High School in Alagbado.[7] He studied computer science at the Universal College of Technology, but did not complete his degree.[7]
Ministry
[edit]Ogundipe is the founder and lead pastor of Genesis Global,[8][9] which is headquartered in Alakuko, Lagos, Nigeria. Established in 2001,[10][11] Genesis Global was part of the Celestial Church of Christ.[7][12]
Philanthropy
[edit]Ogundipe has initiated numerous charitable programs through the Israel Oladele Foundation, focusing on education, healthcare, and poverty alleviation. His philanthropic efforts include Feeding the Needy Regular outreach programs to feed the less privileged.Scholarships Providing financial support and scholarships to students from low-income families.Medical Assistance Organizing free health screenings and medical assistance for underserved communities.Widows and Orphans Support: Offering financial aid and empowerment programs to widows and orphans.[12][13]
Publications
[edit]Ogundipe is also an author and a motivational speaker. He has written several books aimed at inspiring and encouraging believers to live a victorious life in Christ..[14][15]
Personal life
[edit]Oladele Ogundipe is married to Adesola Ogundipe.[16]
In 2020, Oladele Ogundipe was sentenced to two years in prison on fraud charges; he was released in April 2021 due to poor health.[1]
Awards and recognition
[edit]- Outstanding Spiritual Leader Award, Christian Media Network (2018).[17]
- African Humanitarian Award for Community Development (2019).[13]
- Clergy of the Year, Nigerian Gospel Awards (2021)
References
[edit]- ^ a b c Odunsi, Wale (2022-09-13). "2023 elections: I'm Yoruba, will support Tinubu not Igbo man - Prophet Israel Genesis". Daily Post Nigeria. Retrieved 2024-12-23.
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- ^ "Genesis Global prophet jailed: Wetin go happun next to Shepherd Israel Oladele Ogundipe CCC church". BBC. 2023-10-02. Retrieved 2023-10-02.
- ^ "prophet Israel oladele ogundipe hosts 30 nights of mercy on my matter". kingdomboiz.com. 2018-10-02. Retrieved 2018-10-02.
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- ^ "official-press-statement-from-prophet-israel-oladele-ogundipe-on-ccc-genesis-global". citypeopleonline. 2023-10-02. Retrieved 2023-10-02.
- ^ a b c d e Rapheal (2024-06-28). "Prophet Dele Ogundipe, founder, Genesis Global: Real reasons we pulled out of Celestial Church". The Sun Nigeria. Retrieved 2024-12-23.
- ^ "prophet-oladele-seeks-growth-of-gospel-plans-uk-prophetic-outreach". guardian.ng. 2023-10-02. Retrieved 2023-10-02.
- ^ Ubani, Monday (7 March 2021). "the-issues-of-human-rights-and-the-story-of-prophet-israel-oladele-ogundipe-of-celestial-church-of-christ-genesis-global-parish". newswirelawandevents. Retrieved 2023-10-02.
- ^ "how-israel-oladele-genesis-who-was-born-a-musli". saharaweeklyng. 2023-10-02. Retrieved 2023-10-02.
- ^ "prophet-israel-oladele-genesis-marks-birthday". saharaweeklyng. 2023-10-02. Retrieved 2023-10-02.
- ^ a b Oboh (2024-03-13). "Celestial Prophet, Israel, empowers youth with Genesis Network". Vanguard News. Retrieved 2024-12-23.
- ^ a b "prophet-israel-oladele-genesis-receives-a-certificate-of-exceptional-humanitarian-service-from-the-canadian-parliament". societyherald. 2023-10-02. Retrieved 2023-10-02.
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- ^ "prophet-israel-oladele-of-genesis-global-receives-commendation-from-pastor-kumuyi-in-a-viral-video". megastarmagazine. Retrieved 2023-10-02.
- ^ "how-my-wife-ran-genesis-church-while-i-was-away-prophet-israel-oladele-ogundipe". citypeopleonline. 27 December 2021. Retrieved 2023-10-02.
- ^ "a-honour-well-deserved-as-mercurial-seer-prophet-israel-oladele-ogundipe-aka-genesis-bags-african-elites-award-by-oluwaseun-fabiyi". societyherald. Retrieved 2023-10-02.