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The Gospel Faith Mission International (GOFAMINT) is a major Christian denomination from Nigeria founded by Reuben Akinwalere George in Iwaya Yaba in 1956.〔http://gofamint.org/about-us.htm〕 The Gospel Faith Mission International is present in numerous countries, such as Britain since 1983〔http://gofamint.org/about-us.htm〕 and the United States since 1985.〔http://gofamint.org/about-us.htm〕 GOFAMINT's International Office is situated at Gospel City; Kilometer 40, Lagos/Ibadan Expressway, Aseese, Ogun State. While the National Office is at International Gospel Centre, Ojoo, Oyo Road, Ibadan, Oyo State. == The Beginning == It all began with Brother Reuben Akinwalere George (later Pastor (Dr) R. A. George), a member of the Christ Apostolic Church (CAC) and a dynamic leader of the Christ Army Band of the CAC then at 83, Lagos Street, Ebute-Metta, Lagos, who had always felt a deep conviction of the call of God on his life.Thus in 1956, they started first as a small fellowship and Bible Study Group led by Brother R.A. George at his residence at No 9, Omotola Street, Iwaya Yaba, Lagos. The fellowship group then included the late Sister Dupe George, Brothers David Akinremi, Meshack Akinola, Iwaku J. Bagere, Daniel Aluko, Olusegun George, Elijah Oludele Abina, and Elkanah Obideyi. The other members of the group were Brothers Solomon Kudoro, Richard Godonu Akapo, one Mrs. Dorcas Adeyemi,Sisters Mary Kudoro, Felicia Akinremi (later Matron Felicia Abina), Janet Oke, Dupe Oju (later Dupe Akapo), among others. The Church began to grow, and later moved to her first building at 22, Balogun Street also in Iwaya and from there, gradually spread to Bariga, Mushin, Salvation Army Road in Ibadan, and the rest of the world. Pastor George was ordained as Pastor in 1959 and he transited into glory in 1987 after which his deputy all along at the time, Pastor (Dr) E.O. Abina took over the mantle of leadership in the same 1987. Pastor Elijah Ogundele Abina resigned his appointment in the secular work at Arbico Ltd. Apapa Lagos and took up pastoral duty as Pastor i/c of G.F.M. situated at No. 22, Balogun Street, Iwaya Lagos assembly from Saturday 29th September 1962. And on 22nd Dec. 1963, Pastor E.O. Abina was ordained as Pastor, No. 22, Balogun Street, Iwaya, Yaba Lagos. It is worthy of note that The Gospel Faith Mission International became an incorporated body in Nigeria in October 1967. The first Annual Convention held at 22, Balogun Street, Iwaya from 4 to 7 November 1966. Attendance then was 300 and there was free feeding for participants. The convention now holds at the Mission’s campground, Gospel Town, along Igbo Oloyin Road, Ojoo, Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria since 1990. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Gospel Faith Mission」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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