SHIFT Attract Christian Leaders for Strategic Growth, Empowerment
Oluchi Chibuzor
The Eden Centre has said that their recently held conference tagged
‘The SHIFT’, is strategic leadership-focused gathering aimed at deepening growth, purpose and empowering participants.
The event which was held in Lagos recently, convened by Lead Pastor of the Eden Centre, Dr Akin Akinpelu, brought together participants from Kenya, Ghana, Rwanda, the United Kingdom and the United States.
It was designed as a platform for leaders to gain clarity, build capacity and connect around shared goals.
Speaking at the event, Akinpelu emphasised that the meeting departed from the format of a conventional conference, focusing instead on equipping participants with direction, spiritual insight and a sense of community.
He also emphasised that the initiative seeks to nurture a new cadre of leaders capable of influencing key sectors such as business, government, education, media and the creative industries.
As part of the vision, the Eden Centre introduced ‘The Agora’, a movement intended to identify, train and deploy value-driven leaders into various spheres of society.
He noted that the long-term goal is to produce individuals who combine professional competence with strong ethical and spiritual foundations.
“I have spent years building towards a moment like this because the next generation of leaders needs more than motivation. They need direction, depth and belonging in the same space,” Akinpelu said
The gathering also featured the launch of Akinpelu’s book, The Agenda, described as a practical resource for individuals seeking to lead with what he termed divine intelligence.
According to him, the book was intended to guide leaders in applying purpose-driven principles within their fields.
On his side the Founder of Living Faith Church Worldwide, Bishop David Oyedepo, emphasised that leadership in a spiritual context is in service rather than status, noting that effective leaders prioritise meeting the needs of others.
He attributed the theme “Shift,”as a process of continuous growth and advancement.
The cleric also reminded believers that the Christian journey is one of continuous transformation.
“We live in the kingdom of shift. It implies moving from one realm of glory to another. Because we have been redeemed, believers carry the gene of the Almighty God. Allow the scriptures to shape the way you think because mentality defines destiny,” he added.
Oyedepo urged ministers to remain focused on their divine assignments and avoid comparing themselves with others, warning that such tendencies could derail their purpose.
Akinpelu described Oyedepo’s participation as significant, while thanking for his fatherly role to what he he has become today.
According to him, “There are no adequate words for what happened in that room. When he released blessings over the leaders present and over the vision, something shifted.
“There are no adequate words for what happened in that room. When he released blessings over the leaders present and over the vision, something shifted.”
