Celestial Church Assures of Vital Transformation at Theological Seminary
The leadership group of the celestial church has outlined key areas that will witness significant changes for a total transformation of the CCC Theological Seminary.
According to the church, the bold steps would be heralded by a change of administration at the institution.
He has also adopted the final report of a committee he set up, which has been mandated to publicize widely new job vacancies to attract the best qualified personnel.
Speaking about the change of baton at the Seminary, Evangelist Korede Ogunmola, Secretary to the Seminary Committee, said: “The former Rector, Sup. Evang. Steve Bank-Ola Abayomi; his former Deputy, Sup. Evang. Jonathan Adepegba; and the former Dean of External Studies and Linkages, MC Abimbola Olatunde did their best to serve the Celestial Church and the Seminary, I am sure.
The Abayomi administration has served four years and the Pastor has decided it is time to upscale.
“In letters signed by His Eminence, Pastor EMF Oshoffa, closure was brought to end their tenure as part of the process of restructuring that will facilitate a new dawn for the Seminary. We wish the outgoing top three personnel well as they continue to serve the Celestial Church in other capacities” Ogunmola said.
Pastor Oshoffa’s decision to hire new key staff for the Seminary has been hailed by many who said that it is the first time that eminently qualified theologians and liturgy experts within the Celestial fold will get a level playing field to apply for senior lecturing and administrative positions that will be advertised by the Seminary soon.
Explaining the new development when contacted, Prophet (Dr.) Kunle Hamilton, Chairman of the new 12-man Committee appointed by Pastor EMF Oshoffato re-organize the Celestial church Theological Seminary, said: “The decision of Pastor EMF Oshoffa to open up the recruitment space so that all Celestians who studied Theology in reputable Christian universities and seminaries can come and contribute their own quota to the training of Ceslestial Church shepherds, workers and knowledge seekers must be applauded.
“In the past, Rector, Registrar, Bursar and Lecturers were hired through closed selection processes. This time, the Seminary is sure to get the best hands available because it is now going to be competitive and our current and future students are going to be quite proud of the new Seminary improvements” Hamilton said.
Speaking on behalf of his Committee of 12, Hamilton concluded by saying, “We are all working round the clock to improve the theological, doctrinal and liturgical curriculum of the Seminary and the learning environment.
We will also infuse leadership, public relations and church administration modules into the curriculum as well as streamline the certification of the new crop of graduates the Seminary will produce.”
Other insiders confirm that Pastor EMF Oshoffa has ordered improvements to the safety, security and structure of the Seminary premises and buildings after which he is likely to reopen the Seminary.
