Church Leadership
General Overseer
Senior Pastor, General Overseer and Founder-Visioneer of God's Will Mission Inc.
Leadership
Leadership Portfolio
His Grace, Archbishop Prof. Solomon Oghenesuvwetoba Gbakara
A devout Christian, preacher of the Gospel, professor of theology, author and visionary ministry leader committed to salvation, spiritual formation and compassionate service across the globe.
The Mandate “Bringing God's Light into People's Destinies”
Archbishop Prof. Solomon O. Gbakara
Senior Pastor, General Overseer & Founder-Visioneer God's Will Mission Inc.Profile at a glance
Faith, scholarship, leadership and service.
Archbishop Prof. Solomon Oghenesuvwetoba Gbakara is a seasoned minister of the Gospel whose work spans preaching, teaching, leadership development, theological education, broadcast ministry, humanitarian outreach and Christian institutional leadership.
Theological Education
Professor of Theology
A teacher and mentor committed to equipping ministers with biblical depth, discipline and practical ministry wisdom.
Christian Literature
Author & Publisher
Author of ministry resources including Principles of Raising a Mega Church, Financing the Ministry and The Gospel of the Kingdom.
Ministerial Formation
TEEGISM Convener
Convener of The Elijah/Elisha Generation International School of Ministry, raising and preparing the next generation of ministers.
Christian Leadership
Association President
President of Urhobo Christian Ministers Association International, serving ministers at home and abroad.
Peace & Service
Eminent Peace Ambassador
Recognised as an Eminent Peace Ambassador to the United Nations ECOSOC, with a ministry of positive impact and compassionate service.
A life of ministry
Rooted in the Word. Committed to people.
30+Years of active ministry
7Named regions of ministry reach
3Featured Christian publications
His Grace, Archbishop Prof. Solomon Oghenesuvwetoba Gbakara was born into the family of Elder Abel Gbakara of Usiefrun, also known as Urhiephron, and Elder Mrs. Lady Kodje Gbakara of Ogoni-Olomu, both in Ughelli South Local Government Area of Delta State.
He is a devout Christian and preacher of the Gospel of our Saviour Jesus Christ. For more than three decades, his ministry has touched lives across Nigeria and beyond through churches, conferences, cities, towns and villages, with international ministry extending to the United Kingdom, Italy, the United States of America, Liberia, South Africa and other parts of West Africa.
He is committed to the salvation, strengthening and spiritual upliftment of people through the teaching and preaching of God's Word. His global mandate is expressed in the declaration: Bringing God's Light into People's Destinies.
As a professor of theology and prolific Christian author, he combines biblical teaching with practical leadership formation. His published works include Principles of Raising a Mega Church, Financing the Ministry and The Gospel of the Kingdom, among other Christian literature.
He is the convener of The Elijah/Elisha Generation International School of Ministry, known as TEEGISM, and has continued to raise, mentor and prepare ministers for purposeful, disciplined and impactful service.
Archbishop Prof. Gbakara is married to Bishop Dr. Julien O. Gbakara, an Apostle of God's Word and a full-time minister of the Gospel. Their union is blessed with God-fearing children.
Journey & service
A timeline of preparation, leadership and expanding impact.
From formal education to theological formation, broadcast ministry and international service, each chapter reflects a sustained commitment to the Gospel.
1979–1984
Foundational Education
Attended Evwirhe Primary School, Aladja, and obtained his First School Leaving Certificate.
1985–1991
Secondary Education
Studied at Oginibo Secondary School in Ughelli South Local Government Area, Delta State.
Over three decades
Active Gospel Ministry
Built a sustained ministry of preaching, prayer, evangelism, pastoral leadership, training and compassionate outreach across Nigeria and beyond.
2000–2003
Bachelor's Degree in Theology
Studied Theology at Global Christian University, an affiliate of People's International University, Germany.
2004
Postgraduate Theology
Completed a postgraduate programme and earned a Master's Degree in Theology.
2004–2007
PFN Vice Chairman, Udu LGA
Served in the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria leadership in Udu Local Government Area.
2007–2009
PFN Chairman, Udu LGA
Led the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria within Udu Local Government Area.
2009–2010
CAN Chairman, Udu LGA
Served as Chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria in Udu Local Government Area.
2009–2012
PFN Delta Prayer Secretary
Served the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria, Delta State Chapter, in prayer leadership.
2010 onward
Broadcast Ministry
Extended biblical teaching through Hour of Freedom on Delta State Radio and Urhobo/native-language ministry on JFM Radio, Jeremi.
Continuing Ministry
Ministerial & Institutional Leadership
Serves through God's Will Mission Inc., TEEGISM, Christian associations, education, writing, conferences and humanitarian initiatives.
Global Reach
Bringing Light Across Borders
Ministry engagements have reached the United Kingdom, Italy, the United States, Liberia, South Africa and wider West Africa.
Ministry portfolio
One mandate, expressed through many channels.
The work extends beyond a single pulpit into education, publishing, leadership formation, media and compassionate service.
Gospel Ministry
Preaching Christ, teaching God's Word, prayer, evangelism and pastoral leadership centred on salvation and transformed destinies.
Leadership Formation
Equipping pastors, ministers and emerging leaders through seminars, workshops, conferences and ministerial gatherings.
Theological Education
Advancing biblical understanding and practical ministry competence through TEEGISM and Christian education.
Christian Publishing
Producing literature that addresses church growth, ministry financing, Kingdom understanding and effective Christian leadership.
Broadcast Outreach
Using radio and native-language programming to carry life-transforming biblical teaching beyond the church auditorium.
Humanitarian Impact
Supporting vulnerable people, strengthening communities and expressing the compassion of Christ through practical service.
Christian literature
Teaching preserved for the next generation.
His writing translates ministry experience and Kingdom conviction into resources for pastors, church leaders and believers.
Principles of Raising a Mega Church
Church growth, structure and leadership
Archbishop Prof. Solomon O. GbakaraFinancing the Ministry
Stewardship and sustainable ministry
Archbishop Prof. Solomon O. GbakaraThe Gospel of the Kingdom
Kingdom truth and Christian mission
Archbishop Prof. Solomon O. GbakaraMinisterial formation
The Elijah/Elisha Generation International School of Ministry
Through TEEGISM, Archbishop Prof. Gbakara mentors and prepares ministers for purposeful, biblically grounded and impactful service. The school represents a deliberate investment in the spiritual depth, character and competence of the next generation of Christian leaders.
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Serving the Church, institutions and wider society.
Church & Ministry
- Senior Pastor and General Overseer, God's Will Mission Inc.
- Founder-Visioneer, God's Will Mission Inc.
- Convener, The Elijah/Elisha Generation International School of Ministry (TEEGISM)
- President, Urhobo Christian Ministers Association International, home and abroad
Christian Association Service
- Former Vice Chairman, PFN Delta State, Delta Central Zone
- Former Director, PFN Alpha & Omega City, Delta State
- Former Vice Chairman, Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria, Udu LGA
- Former Chairman, Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria, Udu LGA
- Former Chairman, Christian Association of Nigeria, Udu LGA
- Former Prayer Secretary, PFN Delta State Chapter
Education, Media & Peace
- Professor of Theology and Christian author
- Proprietor, God's Will Mega Academy, Orhuwhorun
- Radio minister through Hour of Freedom and Urhobo/native-language broadcasts
- Eminent Peace Ambassador to the United Nations ECOSOC
Global ministry reach
Across communities, nations and generations.
Nigeria
United Kingdom
Italy
United States of America
Liberia
South Africa
West Africa
Family & shared ministry
Serving alongside Bishop Dr. Julien O. Gbakara.
Archbishop Prof. Solomon O. Gbakara is married to Bishop Dr. Julien O. Gbakara, an Apostle of God’s Word and a full-time minister of the Gospel. Together, they serve in the Lord’s vineyard with a shared commitment to prayer, teaching, pastoral care, leadership and the advancement of God’s Kingdom.
Their union is blessed with God-fearing children.
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A life devoted to the Gospel, leadership and transformed destinies.
Connect with God's Will Mission Inc. to learn more about the ministry, receive pastoral support or partner with the work of bringing God's light into people's destinies.