From Taiye Joseph, Ilorin
The Acting Spiritual Father and Chairman of the Cherubim and Seraphim Movement Church Worldwide, Ayo ni o, Most Senior Special Apostle, Pastor Gabriel Kassim, JP, has pledged to promote unity, collective leadership and institutional development in the Church.

Kassim made the pledge during a courtesy visit to the Cherubim and Seraphim Movement Church (CSMC), Ilorin District Headquarters, where the Oluwole Foundation celebrated him with a car and other gifts in recognition of his service to God.
The Church leader said his administration would prioritise cooperation among Church leaders, trustees and individual branches to strengthen the institution and advance its spiritual mission.
He expressed appreciation to the foundation for its support, describing the gesture as an encouragement to his service to God and the Church.
Kassim said his leadership would focus on identifying areas requiring attention, reviewing existing projects and developing strategies to ensure the completion of outstanding initiatives.
He stressed that achieving the Church’s objectives would require consultation, proper planning and the active participation of relevant stakeholders.
He added that regular meetings and consultations with the Church’s governing body would help promote unity, stability and effective administration.
The Acting Spiritual Father also called on Christians to pray for Nigeria, particularly for peace and progress amid the Country’s political activities.
According to him, the ultimate goal should be to ensure that political decisions and personal interests contribute to national development rather than undermine the Country’s unity.
The Acting Spiritual Father pledged to build and improve on the legacy of the founding father and the achievements of the past spiritual fathers of the Church.
He urged members to remain united, steadfast in their faith and committed to the Church’s spiritual mission and growth.
Most Senior Special Apostle Kassim who called on members to embrace love, unity and peaceful coexistence for the growth and development of the Church also promised to complete all ongoing projects.
He prayed for the unity and peaceful co-existence of the Nation calling on Nigerians to be prayerful to sustain the development in the Country.
The Spiritual Father promised to serve the Church without fear or favour urging members of the fold to support his administration in his desire to expand God’s work.
In an address, delivered on behalf of the entire congregation, the Chairman Ilorin District, Most Senior Special Apostle, Elisha Fabiyi, expressed appreciation for the visit and prayed for God’s continued guidance, wisdom, understanding and peace in his life and the Church.
Earlier, Senior Special Apostle Moses Popoola, JP, delivered a sermon titled “The Why Question”, drawing biblical references from Ecclesiastes 3:1 and John 1:27.
Popoola emphasised the importance of using time wisely and dedicating one’s life and resources to the advancement of the work of Christ.
He urged Christians to recognise the purpose of their calling and make meaningful contributions to God’s work through purposeful living and service.

