THE INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE OF ALL AFRICAN BAPTIST MEN FELLOWSHIP 8th - 10th October, 2019

FRATERNAL GREETINGS FROM THE LAGOS BAPTIST CONFERENCES by Rev. Dr. O. KEHINDE BABARINDE PRESIDENT, LAGOS CENTRAL BAPTIST CONFERENCE 

The General Secretary AABF. Rev. Dr. Duro Ayanrinola, 

The President, The Nigerian Baptist Convention, Rev. Dr. Samson Olasupo Adeniyi Ayokunle 

The VP, Ministerial 

Rev. Dr. Dickson Madogwe 

The VP Finance and Investment Dn. Abiodun Oloyede 

President, Baptist Men BWA Bro Ayo Badejo 

President, AABMF 

Dr. Dawari George

President, MMU, NBC 

Dn. Oyegbile my brother and friend 

The Chairman, Lagos West Baptist Conference, Rev. Dr. Tunji Bamigbose

The Speakers at this first International Conference (Lagos, 2019)

All Executive Members of AABF

President, Baptist Women Missionary Union of the Nigerian Baptist Convention Dns Bisi Olateru-Olagbegi and her team

The Vice Chancellor, Bowen University, Iwo Prof. Kayode Ogunwole 

All invited Dignitaries 

Ladies and gentlemen. 

Beloved brethren from all African Countries. 

I stand here  on behalf of and for the three Baptist Conferences in Lagos State to welcome you all to the first international conference of the All Africa Baptist Men's Fellowship, AABMF, holding in Lagos, Nigeria. This no doubt is an epoch event. 

Let me appreciate Rev. Dr. Israel Kristilere,  Chairman,  Local Organizing Committee for his tireless efforts. Indeed, the successful hosting guided by God's wisdom for your team members will remain appreciated

The agenda for this Congress is laudable, commendable and consistent  with evangelical tradition which we subscribe to as Baptist. One will encourage that we are realistic and considerate of and practical  as we  discuss mission efforts, networking and ways of pulling our collective resources to support the weak brethren in Africa and beyond. 

Let us do everything possible to make this conference to be both historic and landmark- by producing resolutions and recommendations that are workable in our African religious and cultural milieu.

For those visiting Lagos Nigeria for the first time, be well guided. A tour guard will be helpful

The Annual gathering of Nigerian Baptist Convention family is always refreshing . Lagos Baptist Conferences will host the 107TH edition of this Annual Session of the Nigerian Baptist Convention on the International Baptist Conference Centre Km 56, Lagos-Ibadan Express Way. Based on the need to learn from one another, you are invited to this unique fellowship. 

Once again, on behalf of the Conference Presidents and Lagos Baptist Conferences in Lagos, you are welcome. God bless your deliberations. 

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO A RELATIONAL LEADER

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO A RELATIONAL LEADER

DR. KEHINDE BABARINDE is the President, Lagos Central Baptist Conference and a member of the National Executive Committee of the Nigerian Baptist Convention. He is a member of the Institute of Strategic Management of Nigeria and Chairman, Education Management Board of Lagos State Baptist Conferences Schools. Babarinde holds B.Th.; M. Th from the Nigerian Baptist Theological Seminary Ogbomoso, and a Master of Philosophy (Christian Religious Studies ) from Lagos State University, Ojo, Lagos. . He completed his Doctor of Ministry degree at the Nigerian Baptist Theological Seminary in.2007. 

Dr Babarinde is an Accredited Management Trainer of the Center for Management Development of the Federal Government of Nigeria.  He is the Visioner and Lead Trainer Maximum Output Training Centre, Jakande Estate

Oke Afa, Lagos. He developed himself in Preaching at Olford Preaching Centre Memphis Tennesse, USA recently. He once served as a Member of the Christian Pilgrims Welfare Board of Lagos State and a Member of Interfaith Committee of the state. 

Dr. Babarinde is a Relationship Advisor, an Ecumenist and Pastoral Leader with many mentees. He has published articles in journals and three books in the area of Interpersonal Relationship, Ecumenism and Pastoral leadership. 

Babarinde is married to Rev Mrs Kemi Babarinde a Lecturer at the Baptist College of Theology,Lagos. The marriage is blessed with Samuel, Comfort and Rachel.

The entire Lagos State Baptist family, Lagos Baptist Conferences Schools, Christian Council of Nigeria, Lagos State, Christian Association of Nigeria, Lagos State, and in Particular, Lagos Central Baptist Conference rise to celebrate this man on the occasion of his birthday September 26.

Happy Birthday 

God bless you awesomely and always 

AYOKUNLE RE-ELECTED

AYOKUNLE RE-ELECTED 

Breaking: Ayokunle re-elected CAN President

National President of the Christian Association of Nigeria(CAN), and His Eminence Rev Dr Supo Ayokunle, has been re-elected for another three-year term.

He won few minutes ago during the exercise with 59 votes.

His main challenger, Rev Dr Caleb Ahima got 44 votes.

Rev. Dr. Samson Olasupo Adeniyi Ayokunle, simply known as Supo Ayokunle was born on January 25, 1957 to the family of the late Mr. Amos Ogunkunle and late Mrs. Theresa Bibilari Ogunkunle of Jagun Alawusa House, Isheke, Oyo Town in Oyo State

He has his first degree of Bachelor of Science in Sociology from the premier university, the University of Ibadan in 1983. He also had a Postgraduate Diploma in Education (PGDE) and a Master of Education (M.Ed) in Guidance and Counselling from the same university. Dr. Ayokunle equally bagged a Master of Divinity in Theology (M.Div Th) from the Nigerian Baptist Theological Seminary, Ogbomoso in 1995 before proceeding to the United Kingdom to obtain a Master of Arts (MA) in Theology and Religious Studies from Liverpool Hope University and a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Theology with emphasis on liturgical studies.

He has taught before in secondary schools in Plateau and Oyo States and served for some years at the Federal Civil Service Commission, Federal Secretariat, Ikoyi, Lagos as a Senior Public Administrator before God called him into the full gospel ministry. Apart from being a village evangelist, he has equally served as pastor of Estate Baptist Church, Ogbomoso Road, Oyo. He also served as the senior pastor of Jubilee-Life Baptist Church for sixteen years before he was elected the 6th Nigerian General Secretary (now President/CEO) of the Nigerian Baptist Convention. To cap it all, God graciously elevated him as the 7th President of the Christian Association of Nigeria, the largest Christian ecumenical body in Africa!

He is a man of the Spirit, a trained pastor, an astute counselor and a versatile administrator. A seasoned tele-evangelist whose sermons especially on the New Frontiers, a cable television station owned by his denomination, are continuing to bless many souls. He edited Effective Leadership in the Twenty-first Century, the fruit of The Life Builders Conference he convened.

He is the author of several inspirational books which include Major Keys for a Successful Christian Marriage and the Family, Weapons for Winning your Battles and Fighting to Win, Managing the Complexities of Change in a Long-Established Christian Organization; Integrity: Key to Success in Leadershipand Overcoming the Challenges of Life through Christ.

LEAH SHARIBU

LEAH SHARIBU is an hero of faith and all people are putting pressure on the government of the Federal Republic of Nigeria  and praying to God Almighty through Jesus Christ for her liberty from captivity of Boko Haram 

KNOW YOURSELF BETTER

THE FOUR TEMPERAMENT THEORY!

Psychologist researchers have discovered why human behaviours differ from one person to the other. 

_Man Know Thyself_

👉🏾 *Choleric*

👉🏾 *Melancholic*

👉🏾 *Phlegmatic* 

👉🏾 *Sanguine*

I would walk you through a brief description of these character traits. 

🤗 _C H O L E R I C S_ 🤗

👉🏾 They are naturally proud

👉🏾 They are very extrovert 

👉🏾 They are domineering 

👉🏾 They love to lead and direct affairs

👉🏾 They mostly seek to be in control of situations

👉🏾 They always want to be on top and be seen

👉🏾 They exhibit high level of resilience

👉🏾 They usually do not relent, until they've succeeded, however:

👉🏾 They are easily angered 

👉🏾 They are hot tempered

👉🏾 They are irascible

*Cholerics are alphas of our specie*

🤗 M E L A N C H O L I C S_ 🤗

👉🏾 They are undoubtedly gloomy of mind (*especially when an act/situation becomes habitual or prolonged*)

👉🏾 They are perfectionists 

👉🏾 They are also idealist, who want things to be done in certain way (*therefore, they do not vouch for mediocrity*)

👉🏾 They only award/appreciate excellent performance/results 

👉🏾 They are generally finicky 

👉🏾 They hold themselves and others to unrealistically high standards

👉🏾 They enjoy individual studies/learning than group learning

👉🏾 They delight in breaking & setting new records 

👉🏾 They are generally bookworms 

👉🏾 They easily get distressed when expectations/standards are not met

👉🏾 They are generally neat, organized and focused 

*Melancholia does not easily share because he/she believe you can't handle it the way he/she wants it*

🤗 _P H L E G M A T I C_ 🤗

👉🏾They are generally meek, submissive and introverts 

👉🏾 They live to please others (epitome of eye service)

👉🏾 They are also workaholics 

👉🏾 They do not act as if they are better than others 

👉🏾 They are eager to please others rather than asserting their own desires 

👉🏾 They are not easily excited to actions or display of emotion, apathetic, sluggish etc...

They are extremely slow-paced and stubborn 

👉🏾 They go through life doing as little as possible, quietly and expending little energy

👉🏾 They are very emotional, yet, able to accommodate/tolerate everyone

👉🏾 They are not daring due to unnecessary apprehensions 

👉🏾 They are easily persuaded 

👉🏾 They are able to endure pressure or hardship

👉🏾 They are not sex fun and can survive for long without sex

👉🏾 They are mostly vulnerable to social vices 

*Phlegmatic mostly performs abysmally in leadership positions*

🤗 _S A N G U I N E_ 🤗

👉🏾 They are easily noted by their cheerful mood

👉🏾 They are very optimistic, hopeful and confident 

👉🏾 They are boisterous, bubbly, chatty and openly emotional

👉🏾 They are socially extroverts 

👉🏾 They easily forgive and let go 

👉🏾 They love to comment on whatever they see/hear

👉🏾 They find social interactions with faces both familiar and unfamiliar 

👉🏾 They have mastery over emotional tendencies

👉🏾 They do not intentionally plan to learn, yet, they are able to grasp information just by audio or visual

👉🏾 They are often disorganized and faulter in their discretions 

*Sanguine easily commit unpardonable mistakes* (example cheating in relationships 😰)

C O N C L U S I O N

These are inbuilt abilities or virtues God, in His infinite wisdom has deposited in every human being. 

These characteristics differentiate you from the rest, making you distinct. 

It must also be noted, that one person can exhibit all the four categories, however, one of them would dominate or be profound. 

NOTE THIS

None of these four temperamental traits is EVIL, you only have to know/identify yourself and manage it. 

It's expedient to know yourself in order to help you know others. 

This shall enhance healthy relationships with every individual. 

*Do not forget, that Nature and Nurture have the tendencies of altering these traits.*

🤓 Try and discover who you are. Life gets better when you know who you are living with and when you know those around you as well.Good morning aus

DIFFICULT AND DANGEROUS PEOPLE

SEVEN DANGEROUS PEOPLE IN AN ORGANISATION 

The assignment is to know  them and handle them with wisdom of and the knowledge of the word of God 

As a Leader, beware that at one stage or the other in your church, business or association, you will find yourself dealing with the following groups of people. If you don't have wisdom to deal with them, your position and efforts are in danger.

1. *THOMAS GROUP* -They walk with you but they don't really believe in you. Though God can use you in front of them, they are not easily moved they take time to believe in you. These people can delay your vision and they are also not aware they are also delaying themselves. It's a struggle and a burden to lead people who don't believe in you.

2. *JUDAS  GROUP*- They walk with you but they have issues with you when God begins to bless you. They are not happy when things of great value are given to you. In short they are jealous of your success. When elevation comes they will say we are poor in the work place but the Boss is driving a BMW 5 series but we have people that are struggling financially in this workplace. They want you to drive a probox which will make them happy. They have serious issues if your life becomes better and better. They talk as if you don't  care about the poor. Hear these Leaders,  anyone  who is jealous about your prosperity in your workplace tomorrow he will betray you. 

3. *ABSALOM  GROUP*- You give them opportunity to teach or lead and he begins to see himself as the Leader of the place, he believes he can teach and lead better than you. When he leads, he leads to prove a point that he is better than you,  he won't even mention you in his conversation. He works behind you to steal the hearts of people so that people will follow him. He will make people to feel they are neglected in your position. He will tell people he is there for them to help them anytime they need help. This one he is in competition with you , he believes he can be a better Leader than you . Tomorrow trust me he will split your followers. 

4. *KORAH  GROUP*- This one will challenge your authority, he believes you are at the same level with everyone and he has issues when others give honor to you. He will say you are honoring this man too much. He has issues when you give instructions, he is rebellious and dangerous because he sees you as someone who is at the same level with him. He believes everyone is professional and everyone is educated so what is so special about you . 

5. *HAM  GROUP*- This one he will expose your nakedness, the day you find yourself in a shameful act, He will tell everybody your weaknesses and he will be happy to expose your disaster . 

6. *GEHAZI  GROUP*-He is with you but he will be collecting money from behind your back. He takes advantage that he is close to the Leader and use that to collect things from people. He borrows money from people and he does not pay them back. He goes to people to ask for financial assistance and make people feel you are not taking good care of him as he serves in the house. 

7. *DEOTREPHES GROUP*- This one is too dangerous, he is famous in the workplace/group/association, he has power and influence and has a voice amongst the people. He speaks malicious words behind your back . He is poisonous, he can come with stories that can totally destroy your image as a Leader. He can come up with serious lies that cause people to leave your group. He will come with stories that you are using their money , you are sleeping with women and using charms to sustain your position. His stories are very harmful and dangerous. 

Therefore I pray that God will give you wisdom to deal with all these, because,  no Leader can rise to higher level of his calling until all these have been dealt with in his environment.

May God help us to lead well....Ameeeen!

SECURITY TIPS FOR STAYING SAFE DURING ELECTION

 SECURITY TIPS FOR STAYING SAFE DURING ELECTION 

1. Do Not Argue About Politics in Public

If you belong to a particular political party and there is an argument about another political party, then it is important that you do not join in. This is so that you don't dabble into the augment that may warrant a fight to ensue.

2. Always Get Back home On Time

The election period in various countries of the world, may be a time for violence to develop; therefore it is appropriate that you do not stay out late. As a matter of fact you have got to get home early.

3. Do Not Criticize Any Politician

Do not attempt to criticize any politician of the opposition party in your community in public. This is because if you do, you might be stepping one the toes of people who may want to be harmful.

4. Do not Support or Wear Political Campaign Uniforms to polling unit

If you belong to any political party, it may be better that you do not wear political party uniforms. This is so that you do not attract the attention of opposition party members who may be irritated by it. More often than not these party members may be all out to injure others.

5. Don't Keep Late Nights

It is very needful that during election period, you wrap up all you have to do before late night. As a matter of fact most organizations in Nigeria for instance, to a very large extent preach that their workers must not prowl at late night.

6. Always Listen to the News-:

One of the ways to be security conscious during election time is to always stay abreast with issues. One of the ways to comfortably do this is by listening to the news always.

7. Don't Disclose Who You Will Vote For at the Polls

During election period, people have different Candidates they pledge allegiance to. Some of them go as far as picking up a fight with those who aren't in the same camp with them. Therefore it would do you well not to disclose whom you plan to vote for.

8. Once You Cast Your Vote Go Straight to Your House

One of the ways to stay secure during elections is by returning home after casting your vote. Staying back, for loitering with other supporters after casting your vote may be detrimental.

9. Don't Move About With Huge Cash

If you have plans to move around with huge amount of cash during election, then you want to consider having a re-think, as this is no time to do such. Miscreants take advantage of the period to rob people off their valuables.

10. When Driving, Ensure That Your Car Central Lock is activated-:

Do not drive without making sure that your car central lock is activated. You need to be safe inside your vehicle, rather than unsafe.

11. Steer Clear Undefined Crowd or Groups of People-:

 It is very needful that you do not associate yourself with undefined crowd or group of people who take delight in analyzing political issues and candidates in public.

12. If You Must Hang out with Friends, Ensure that it is Safe to Do So

Should you want to hang out with friends, then you must really be sure that you do this in a very secure area. It has to be in a non-violent area, or an area that is less prone to violence.

13. Don't Move About With Expensive Gadgets (Mobile Device)

You would be doing yourself a world of good, if you do not move around with expensive gadgets. This is so that you do not run into scoundrels who may want to rob you off them.

14. Minimize Your Family Outings during Elections Period

It is important that you minimize your Family Outings during election. This is because of the pockets of troubles which may ensue and which makes your family vulnerable to any attack.

15. Stock up Your Home with Food

The election period is a period that enforces the stay at home order. Therefore, it is vital to store up the house with all the food stuff and ingredients that is needed so as to avoid incessant outings to the markets and malls.

16. Have Your Doctor's Number Handy

If you do not have a medical person's details handy, then you may want to know that you need to do this. So that you can call whenever you need a medical assistance during election.

17. Cast Your Vote Once

One of the ways that you may be fermenting security trouble is when you decide to vote twice or more. There may be other party candidates that may want to get violent with you. So vote for your candidate just once.

18. Do Not Talk Recklessly At the Polls-:

 To be safe; it is forbidden to talk recklessly at the polling unit about any candidate or the election process. Doing this may attract some grave consequences.

19. Celebrate in a Civil Manner

If after the elections your candidate wins, then it is important that you celebrate in a civil manner. It is no time to begin to paint the town red in a lavish style. Remember, that some folks who are in support of the opposition may not be too happy.

20. Do Not Partake in Election Violence

Do not put yourself up to be used by politicians to perpetrate election violence. This is because some opposition people might as well be lurking in the dark to harm those who do this.      

21.Do not argue on social media groups                    

 As Election period is draws near, enemies are made,  friends delete themselves from groups because of arguments and insults  for or against a preferred candidate. Stop this attitude cos when politicians win or lose they enjoy themselves at *ONE CORNER* while those quarrelling over political parties/ candidates of choice have lost their friends/friendship. A worthy friend is worth keeping at all time.

*Please it is needful that you take to these election security tips to the latter. So that you do not have yourself to blame at the end. Practicing all these tips would only mean that you are relevant to the society.*

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