Supo Ayokunle

Samson Olasupo Adeniyi Ayokunle, (born January 25, 1957) also known as Supo Ayokunle is a pastor and administrator. He is currently the 7th president of the Christian Association of Nigeria. He is also the 6th President of the Nigerian Baptist Convention.

Supo Ayokunle
7th President of CAN
Pastor
Assumed office
2016
Vice PresidentCaleb Ahina
Preceded byAyo Oritsejafor
6th President of NBC
Personal details
Born
Samson Olasupo Adeniyi Ayokunle

25 January
Oyo State, Nigeria
Spouse(s)
Deborah Ayokunle (m. 1987)
Children3
ParentsAmos Ogunkunle
Theresa Bibilari Ogunkunle
ResidenceIbadan, Oyo State, Nigeria
OccupationPastor

Ayokunle was born in Oyo State, Nigeria and married Deborah Ayokunle (nee Adesipo). Until becoming a pastor, Ayokunle worked as a teacher and public administrator.

Early life

Olasupo Ayokunle was born into the family of Amos Ogunkunle and Theresa Bibilari Ogunkunle of Jagun Alawusa House, Isheke, Oyo Town in Oyo State[1].

Education

He attended Oniyanrin Baptist Central Day School, Iware Road, Oyo State, graduated in 1971, earning his West African School Leaving Certificate Ordinary Level in 1977. He received his Bachelor of Science in Sociology from the University of Ibadan in 1983.[2] He enrolled for a Post Graduate Diploma in Education in 1986. Ayokunle holds masters of divinity degree in Theology in 1992 at the Nigerian Baptist Theological Seminary, Ogbomoso, masters degree in Guidance and Counselling from University of Ibadan, Masters degree in Theology and Religious studies, Liverpool Hope University, Liverpool in 2000 and 2003 respectively and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) degree in Theology in 2008.[2]

Nigerian Baptist Convention

Ayokunle was elected the 6th Nigerian General Secretary (now President/CEO) of the Nigerian Baptist Convention[3].[4]

Christian Association of Nigeria

In 2016 he was elevated President of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), the largest Christian ecumenical body in Africa, after Pastor Ayo Oritsejafor left office[5]. He was re-elected in 2019 for another term[6][7][8].

Publications

Books
  • Major Keys to a Successful Christian marriage and the Family. Day Star Press, 1997
  • Weapons for Winning your Battles. Ibadan: Baptist Press, 1998
  • Fighting to Win. Glad Tidings Publishers, Ibadan: Glad Tidings Publishers, 1999
  • ‘The Role of the Preacher in Minimizing the use of Religion for Violence’ in Ecclesiastes: The Preacher, the Church and the Contemporary Society ed. by Ademola Ishola and Deji Ayegboyin. Ibadan: Baptist Press, 2006
  • Effective Christian Leadership in the 21st Century, ed. Ibadan: Baptist Press, 2010
  • Building a Witnessing Family. Lagos: Dunamis Windows Resource, 2012
  • ‘The Minister’s Family: A Glorious Example’ in The Minister and his Family (A Resource Book for The Life Builders’ Conference, 2009
  • Church Communication and Conflict Management for Strategic Church Leaders, 2014
  • Integrity: Key to Success in Leadership, 2015

Articles

Ayokunle has written several articles in the 'Nigerian Baptist Magazine', the monthly publication of the Nigerian Baptist Convention.

  • ‘The Secret Life of a Vessel that Liberates’ in Kingdom Leaders: Vessels of Liberation. (A resource book for the Nigerian Baptist Convention’s General Workers’ Conference held at Bowen University, Iwo from February 1–3, 2010), pp. 1–14
  • ‘The Minister and the Spiritual Mandate’ in The Minister and Spiritual Gifts. (Resource Book for the Ministers’ Conference, 2010, Baptist College of Theology, Oyo), pp. 25–31
  • ‘Leadership Pitfalls: Preventing the Killer Diseases’ in Effective Christian Leadership in the 21st Century’ ed. by Rev. Dr. Supo Ayokunle. Ibadan: Baptist Press, 2010, pp. 37–50

References
  1. "StackPath". www.nigerianbaptist.org. Retrieved 2019-07-21.
  2. "PROFILE: Meet Olasupo Ayokunle, new President of the Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN – Premium Times Nigeria". 2016-06-17. Retrieved 2020-05-25.
  3. "Board Of Directors". BAPTIST PRESS (NIG.) LTD. Retrieved 2019-07-22.
  4. Admin (2018-03-23). "AYOKUNLE, Rev (Dr). Samson Olasupo Adeniyi". Biographical Legacy and Research Foundation. Retrieved 2020-05-25.
  5. "Reverend Supo Ayokunle Emerges New President of CAN". SilverbirdTV. 2016-06-15. Retrieved 2019-07-21.
  6. Press, Fellow (2019-06-19). "Ayokunle retains seat as CAN president". Retrieved 2019-07-21.
  7. Published. "CAN re-elects Ayokunle as President". Punch Newspapers. Retrieved 2019-07-21.
  8. Adeniyi, Olakunle (2019-07-19). "CAN inaugurates Ayokunle for second term presidency". Retrieved 2019-07-21.
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