Archbishop Dr. S O. Gbakara
His Grace - Arcbishop Dr. Solomon Oghenesuvwetoba Gbakara was born over four decades ago, through the families of Elder Abel Gbakara of Usiefrun (Urhiephron) and Elder (Mrs) Lady Kodje Gbakara of Ogoni –Olomu, both in Ughelli –South Local Government Area, of Delta State.
He is the Senior Pastor, general overseer and visioneer of God's Will Mission Inc. Arcbishop Solomon Gbakara has been in active ministry for over 2 decades and had opportunities to reach millions of lives. He’s widely traveled, and his ministry has taken him across the country, from Lagos to the remotest of villages, to the mega cities and towns of Nigeria and beyond.
A well known and seasoned minister of the gospel. Solomon's life and ministry have impacted many not only within the country, but also beyond the shores of Nigeria. As a well sought-after minister of the gospel, he has ministered in several churches and Christian conferences in the U.K, Italy, U.S.A, and several West African countries including Liberia and South Africa.
FORMAL EDUCATION
Arcbishop Gbakara, S.O started his educational career at Evwirhe Primary School Aladja, from 1979 to 1984 where he got the First School Leaving Certificate. In 1985, he gained admission into Oginibo Secondary School, Oginibo, Ughelli South Local Government Area, Delta State, where he successfully completed the Secondary School Education with flying colours in 1991. His burning desire and zeal for the work of God made him to secure admission into the Global Christian University, Affiliate of Peoples' International University, Germany, where he studied Theology from 2000 to 2003 to qualify as a holder of Bachelor degree in Theology in 2003. A year later, he enrolled for a Post Graduate programme for the same course in the same University to clinch a Master Degree in Theology in 2004.
PROFILE
Family Life
Archbishop Dr. Gbakara Solomon Oghenesuvwetoba is married to Bishopess Dr. Julien Ogheneochuko Gbakara; she is also a full time minister of the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ. The union is blessed with God – fearing children.
Leadership Positions
♦ Senior Pastor /General Overseer : God's will Mission Inc.
♦ Proprietor : God's will Mega Academy Orhuwhorun, Udu LGA, Delta State.
♦ President : The Elisha Generation International School of Ministry. (TEGISM). aka the next Generation Ministers.
♦ Africa Director : Association of Restored covenant Bishops (AORCB)
♦ Adviser: Gospel Ministers Integrity Development Initiatives (GOMIDI)
♦ Vice Chairman : Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN) Udu LGA. Delta State 2004-2007.
♦ Chairman : Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN) Udu LGA. Delta State 2007-2009
♦ Chairman : Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) Udu LGA. Delta State 2009- 2010.
♦ Prayer Secretary : Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN) Delta State chapter 2009-2012.
♦ Treasurer : Pentecostal college of Bishops, Nigeria and Overseas 2008- till date.
♦ State Vice Chairman : Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN) Delta State Chapter 2012- till date.
♦ Second Vice Chairman : International Communion of Bible Churches Nigeria and Overseas 2012 –till date.
♦ Radio Minister : Hour of Freedom, Delta State Radio Broadcasting service, Warri, 2010 till date.
♦ Radio Minister : Urhobo/Native Language Programme: JFM Radio, Jeremi, Delta State, 2010 till date.
A crew of God's Generals.
Conclusion
Archbishop Dr. Gbakara Solomon Oghenesuvwetoba being a purposeful, trustworthy and visionary Minster of the Gospel of Jesus Christ, has positively affected lives and ministries in his locality, state, Nation and the entire world.
Archbishop Gbakara has achieved these to a great extent by organising conferences, seminars, workshops for Churches and Minsters of the Gospel. He is the President / Convener of The Elisha Generation International School of Ministry (TEGISM) aka “The Next Generation Ministers”. He is also the Director/ Founder of “Archbishop Gbakara Solomon’s Foundation”, a Non-Governmental (NGO) aimed at transforming the lives of the less privileged in our society.