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'''Paul Adefarasin''' (born 25 January 1963) is a Christian minister, author and televangelist. He hosts the weekly television religious program, ''Something Is About to Happen!'', which is broadcast throughout Africa and Europe. Adefarasin is also the head of the House on the Rock churches headquartered in [[Lagos]] and the host of The Experience Lagos music and worship concert.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://theexperiencelagos.com/1G1V/|title=Home - The Experience Lagos 2016 Revealing Jesus|website=The Experience Lagos|language=en-US|access-date=2016-12-03}}</ref><ref>[https://www.forbes.com/sites/mfonobongnsehe/2011/06/22/hey-im-a-billionaire-nigerian-pastor-cries-out/#43c6e02e5e2f Forbes]</ref><ref>[http://www.globalnewsnig.com/house-on-the-rock-pastor-paul-adefarasin-threatens-to-expose-homosexuals-in-his-church/ Globalnewsnig.com]</ref><ref>[http://encomium.ng/inside-pastor-paul-adefarasins-n50b-house-on-the-rock-church/ Encomium.ng]</ref> |
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Paul Adeolu Adefarasin is Christian minister, author, motivator and conference speaker in Nigeria. He hosts a weekly television programme “Something Is About To Happen!” that is broadcast across Africa and Europe.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://houseontherock.org.ng/lagos/about-us-2/#pastors|title=About House On The Rock Cathedral Christian Church|last=Rock|first=House On The|work=House On The Rock|access-date=2018-07-25|language=en-US}}</ref> |
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Paul Adefarasin is also the convenor of “The Experience”; a popular musical event in Nigeria which holds annually in Lagos.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://theexperiencelagos.com/1G1V/|title=Home - The Experience Lagos 2016 Revealing Jesus|website=The Experience Lagos|language=en-US|access-date=2018-07-25}}</ref> |
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==Early life== |
==Early life== |
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Adefarasin was born to a Nigerian father and a Jamaican mother. He spent an ample time of his early life in the US and in Nigeria. Adefarasin founded the House on the rock Church in 1994 and got married to Ifeanyi Adefarasin a year after. He also founded the Rock Foundation, a ministry which offers social and humanitarian services such as rehabilitation and empowerment of the less privileged. |
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==Career== |
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Adefarasin attended St Saviour’s School, Ikoyi for his Primary education, Igbobi College, Yaba for his secondary education, and [[University of Miami]] where he studied Architecture. After which he proceeded to the International Bible Institute of London where he bagged a Diploma in Christian Ministry. Since the start of his ministry, he has been known to preach a message of hope and transformation. He is also a mentee of [[Bishop TD Jakes]], and once collaborated with the Bishop to produce “[https://www.amazon.ca/Inspired-Bible-Experience-Complete-Audio/dp/0310941555 Inspired by...The Bible Experience 2”], where he played the role of God. |
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==Book Publishing== |
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He is also the Founder and President of the Rock Foundation; a charity based organization committed to social reformation, education, provision of healthcare and relief work for the downtrodden and disadvantaged in Nigeria and West Africa. He presently serves on the Advisory Committee for the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria and is the National President for the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria Youth.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://believersportal.com/biography-of-pastor-paul-adefarasin/|title=Biography Of Pastor Paul Adefarasin {{!}} Believers Portal|date=2016-09-06|work=Believers Portal|access-date=2018-07-25|language=en-US}}</ref> |
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| ⚫ | Adefarasin has written, authored, and self-published over 20 motivational Christian (such as Transform Your Thinking, Transform Your Life, Law of Confession, Power of the Tongue, Divine Favor The Root of All Evil , It's Time To Move , Dominion, The Fight of Joy , The Paramount Importance of Joy in the Lord. amongst others), mini-books and multimedia resources.Three of his books have been published by Christian book publisher and distributor. |
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==Publications == |
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.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://theexperiencelagos.com/1G1V/|title=Home - The Experience Lagos 2016 Revealing Jesus|website=The Experience Lagos|language=en-US|access-date=2016-12-03}}</ref><ref>[https://www.forbes.com/sites/mfonobongnsehe/2011/06/22/hey-im-a-billionaire-nigerian-pastor-cries-out/#43c6e02e5e2f Forbes]</ref><ref>[http://www.globalnewsnig.com/house-on-the-rock-pastor-paul-adefarasin-threatens-to-expose-homosexuals-in-his-church/ Globalnewsnig.com]</ref><ref>[http://encomium.ng/inside-pastor-paul-adefarasins-n50b-house-on-the-rock-church/ Encomium.ng]</ref> |
.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://theexperiencelagos.com/1G1V/|title=Home - The Experience Lagos 2016 Revealing Jesus|website=The Experience Lagos|language=en-US|access-date=2016-12-03}}</ref><ref>[https://www.forbes.com/sites/mfonobongnsehe/2011/06/22/hey-im-a-billionaire-nigerian-pastor-cries-out/#43c6e02e5e2f Forbes]</ref><ref>[http://www.globalnewsnig.com/house-on-the-rock-pastor-paul-adefarasin-threatens-to-expose-homosexuals-in-his-church/ Globalnewsnig.com]</ref><ref>[http://encomium.ng/inside-pastor-paul-adefarasins-n50b-house-on-the-rock-church/ Encomium.ng]</ref> |
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* Real Woman<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/39943741-real-woman|title=Real Woman|website=www.goodreads.com|access-date=2018-07-25}}</ref> |
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* Real Men<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/39943788-real-men|title=Real Men|website=www.goodreads.com|access-date=2018-07-25}}</ref> |
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* Hope On The Go<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/39964652-hope-on-the-go|title=Hope On The Go|website=www.goodreads.com|access-date=2018-07-25}}</ref> |
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* I Still Believe<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/39965064-i-still-believe|title=I Still Believe|website=www.goodreads.com|access-date=2018-07-25}}</ref> |
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* The Call for A Performing Generation<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/39965096-the-call-for-a-performing-generation|title=The Call for A Performing Generation|website=www.goodreads.com|access-date=2018-07-25}}</ref> |
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* Something Is About To Happen<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1609584.Something_Is_About_To_Happen|title=Something Is About To Happen|website=www.goodreads.com|access-date=2018-07-25}}</ref> |
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==References== |
==References== |
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Revision as of 02:59, 25 July 2018
Paul Adefarasin | |
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| Born | 25 January 1963 |
| Occupations | Minister, author, televangelist |
| Parent(s) | Joseph Adefarasin (father) Hilda Adefarasin (mother) |
Paul Adefarasin (born 25 January 1963) is a Christian minister, author and televangelist. He hosts the weekly television religious program, Something Is About to Happen!, which is broadcast throughout Africa and Europe. Adefarasin is also the head of the House on the Rock churches headquartered in Lagos and the host of The Experience Lagos music and worship concert.[1][2][3][4]
Early life
Adefarasin was born to a Nigerian father and a Jamaican mother. He spent an ample time of his early life in the US and in Nigeria. Adefarasin founded the House on the rock Church in 1994 and got married to Ifeanyi Adefarasin a year after. He also founded the Rock Foundation, a ministry which offers social and humanitarian services such as rehabilitation and empowerment of the less privileged.
Career
Adefarasin attended St Saviour’s School, Ikoyi for his Primary education, Igbobi College, Yaba for his secondary education, and University of Miami where he studied Architecture. After which he proceeded to the International Bible Institute of London where he bagged a Diploma in Christian Ministry. Since the start of his ministry, he has been known to preach a message of hope and transformation. He is also a mentee of Bishop TD Jakes, and once collaborated with the Bishop to produce “Inspired by...The Bible Experience 2”, where he played the role of God.
Book Publishing
Adefarasin has written, authored, and self-published over 20 motivational Christian (such as Transform Your Thinking, Transform Your Life, Law of Confession, Power of the Tongue, Divine Favor The Root of All Evil , It's Time To Move , Dominion, The Fight of Joy , The Paramount Importance of Joy in the Lord. amongst others), mini-books and multimedia resources.Three of his books have been published by Christian book publisher and distributor. .[5][6][7][8]
References
- ^ "Home - The Experience Lagos 2016 Revealing Jesus". The Experience Lagos. Retrieved 2016-12-03.
- ^ Forbes
- ^ Globalnewsnig.com
- ^ Encomium.ng
- ^ "Home - The Experience Lagos 2016 Revealing Jesus". The Experience Lagos. Retrieved 2016-12-03.
- ^ Forbes
- ^ Globalnewsnig.com
- ^ Encomium.ng
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