Meet Our Keynote Speakers
Head of Diocese (HOD)
CCC Canada Diocese
Venerable Superior Evangelist
Rufus Adeoba
Venerable Superior Evangelist Rufus Bolawa Adeoba is a seasoned spiritual leader and the esteemed Head of the Celestial Church of Christ (CCC) Canada Diocese. With a steadfast commitment to ministry spanning over three decades, he currently shepherds CCC Ontario Liberty Parish in Toronto, Canada, and founded CCC Patmos Liberty Parish in Ileoluji, Ondo State, Nigeria, reflecting his dedication to global church planting.
Educated in Business Management in India, Evangelist Adeoba further honed his theological expertise through a diploma program in Toronto, Canada. Relocating to Canada in 1990, he has since devoted his life to guiding congregations, earning recognition as the longest-serving Shepherd in the CCC Canada Diocese. His leadership roles include former Patron of the diocese, former Regional Head, and current Member of the Pastor-in-Council, underscoring his deep institutional knowledge and trusted counsel.
A bridge between tradition and innovation, Venerable Adeoba combines academic rigor, cross-cultural insights, and a wealth of pastoral experience to foster spiritual growth and unity. His legacy is marked by humility, resilience, and an unwavering passion for nurturing communities across continents.
Prophet (Dr.) Emmanuel Oluwole Adewale JP
Shepherd in Charge of Apete Parishes across Nigeria
Prophet (Dr.) Emmanuel Oluwole Adewale JP J.O.P, renowned as “Baba Apete,” is a distinguished spiritual leader, educator, and advocate for community development. With over seven decades of life dedicated to faith and service, he holds a Bachelor’s in Educational Management, an MSc in Economics from the University of Ibadan, and an honorary Doctorate of Divinity from Bradley University, USA.
A globally recognized Prophet, television evangelist, and church planter, Dr. Adewale serves as Presiding Shepherd of Celestial Church of Christ (CCC) Apete Parishes across Nigeria, overseeing multiple congregations and Christian organizations. A Justice of the Peace and Jerusalem Pilgrim, he is also an Associate Member of the Institute of Chartered Mediators and Conciliators and a Fellow of the Professional Institute of Leadership and Humanitarian Society.
Author of influential works such as Keys to Breakthrough and Purposed for Excellence, Dr. Adewale is celebrated for his transformative impact on Apete Community, earning the chieftaincy title Tayese of Apete. Married to Abosede Adesola Adewale, he is a devoted family man, peacebuilder, and champion of grassroots growth. His legacy bridges spiritual guidance and societal progress, inspiring audiences worldwide.
Regional Head, Western Canada CCC Canada Diocese
Venerable Superior Evangelist
Micheal Bakare
Venerable Superior Evangelist Michael Bakare or Prophet Michael Bakare as he is more popularly known, is an erudite evangelist and a devout servant of our Lord Jesus Christ. He has ministered in many countries worldwide including, the United Kingdom, United States, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Sweden, Canada, Nigeria, India and others nations across the world.
He qualified and worked as a an Extended Scope Podiatrist Specializing in Musculoskeletal and Sports Injuries before his retirement to concentrate on the ministry full time.
He has dedicated over 2 decades of his life to the ministry in various capacities and parishes under the banner of the Celestial Church of Christ, where he is a clergyman and is currently the Shepherd in Charge of CCC Gathering of the Saints Parish, EDMONTON, ALBERTA Canada.
He is an integral member of the African community in Edmonton, he works with other organizations and entities such as the African Centre, Diversity Magazine and the Government of Alberta to create strategies for improving the lives and livelihood of edmontonians especially from the diaspora.
He was recently appointed as only the 2nd Regional Head of the Western Region of Canada in history, by His Eminence Rev. EMF Oshoffa, as a recognition of his long and unimpeachable service in the body of Christ. He is an author who has written 2 books; Preparing for His Kingdom (A beginners guide to the Celestial Church of Christ) and Spiritual Food on the Move. He has also ministered at conferences, conventions, seminars and symposia.
He has a burning Passion for the word of God and enjoys Gospel music and watching soccer. He is happily married with children.
Brother Temidayo Alimi
Brother Temidayo Alimi is a preacher of the gospel of Jesus Christ and a proven leader of influence. He is the Leader-In-Charge of Citadel of Perfection Saskatoon and Regina in the province of Saskatchewan, Canada. He is also the director of Youth Affairs for CCC Canada Diocese.
He began his ministerial journey about 15 years ago in the Celestial Church of Christ Students’ Parish, University of Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria, fondly called Celelag. He rose to become the Parish Coordinator in his final year on campus.
Besides ministry, Brother Alimi is a Chartered Accountant by profession. He is a Fellow of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), United Kingdom, Member of the Chartered Professional Accountants of Ontario (CPA, Ontario) and a Member of Chartered Professional Accountants of Saskatchewan (CPA, Saskatchewan).
Brother Alimi ministerial pursuit is to continually bring soul to the place of conviction and genuine repentance whilst living a life that manifests the gospel he preaches.
Evangelist Bisi James Olabisi JP
Venerable Superior Evangelist Bisi James Olabisi JP, mostly known as Woli Bisi. He is the co-ordinating
Shepherd of CCC Sidcup Kent Parishes (SKP FAMILY), Oke Ibukun.
Through him, the altar of God was laid in communities where Celestial Church of Christ was not established. Three of these parishes are in the UK ( SKP Orpington , SKP Bromley and SKP Sittingbourne), one in Oyagaga- SKP Ibadan, Nigeria and SKP Halifax in Canada. Hence, CCC SKP is in three continent.
Before he answered the calling of God as a Shepherd in 2012, he served as a Deputy Shepherd in 2010. Woli Bisi also worked under the tutulage of Reverend Adeogun (Baba Sakete, the current Pastor in Ajase Port-Novo) in London where he was registered as a Clergy man in 2003. He was tutored and mentored by Baba JD Nunayon, Baba Soyoye, Baba Michael Bello, Baba Olawuyi (blessed memory) and VSE Prophet Yomi Oni.
Woli Bisi has been appointed in several role in CCC:
1. Head of Prophets South London Province UK.
2. District Evangelist Kent Area UK.
3. Circuit Head Kent
4. Deputy Province Head South- East LONDON.
His evangelical work is also evident at CCC Ontario Liberty Canada where he first came to the church as a visiting Prophet in 1995 with the guidance of the church’ Shepherd, the current HOD of Canada Venerable Superior Evangelist Rufus Adeoba. At that time, there was only one prophet in the whole Canada. Also, he was appointed as a Woli Leader in several CCC parishes in UK.
Apart from preaching the gospel of Christ Woli Bisi has demonstrated his God’s giving talent in the choir department. He was also the church choir master for several parishes in UK.
In his professional life, he works as a Senior Manager for the Prison Service ( Home Office) in the UK.
Woli Bisi continually support people in developing their spiritual and personal growth in Christ.
He his blessed with wife and children.
AMSE Adeyinka Kingsley Shola
AMSE Adeyinka Kingsley Shola. From ondo town. Received pastoral tutelage from Pa Zannu and Pa Abraham Omosanya at CCC Okitipupa, premier parish in the early 70s when he, by divine intervention became a member an very young age & was dedicated to God in fulfillment of his father’s vow of having a child. As a young prophet, he was commissioned to follow Baba Adenuga in his posting to CCC Atijere, thereby commencing his full-time journey into the work of the ministry. Lay his first Atar in 1979 at Abigi in Ijebu waterside. He along struggled to acquire formal education to first degree level along with working in the vineyard. He has worked meritoriously in many parishes, and today, he is the shepherd in charge of CCC Central Cathedral Abuja and the Supritendent head of Northern Regions.
AMSE K.S. Adeyinka is married to MC V.K. Adeyinka and blessed with children.