“ I have been hiring people in this space for a number of years and I have never seen this level of professionalism.”
Watch Bishop’s Birthday Message!
Higher Institutions | Course | |
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Kwara College of Technology (now Kwara Polytechnic) | School of Basic Studies | 1982-1983 |
Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Kaduna State | B.Sc. Political Science | 1985-1988 |
Haggai Institute, Singapore | Advance Leadership Skill | Sept.-Oct 1998 |
Light House Seminary, Brooklyn Campus, New York, USA, | Ph.D. in Theology (Thesis on Conflict Management) | 2013-2018 |
Honorary Degree | Course |
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West African Christian University, Lagos | 2013-2018 |
Awards | |
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The Silver Fidelity Award | Covenant Fellowship International |
PFN National Leadership Award | Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria |
Award of Excellence | International Coalition of Pupiteer |
Outstanding Performance Award | Cherubim and Seraphim Movement World Wide |
Outstanding Baby of the Hospital Award | St Luke’s Anglican Hospital, Wusasa, Zaria |
National Christendom Prestigious Award | The Christendom Information Bureau of Nigeria |
Hobbies |
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Driving |
Favourite Scripture: |
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John 14:6 |
Books |
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Running to Win |
Dew of Heaven |
The Blood of Privilege |
Power for Change |
Strength for My Days (Daily Devotional Guide) |
Media Work (Moment of Life Broadcast) |
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KSTV (Kaduna State TV) |
NTA Zaria |
DNI |
Omega TV |
Dove TV |
His Christian journey began on April 30th, 1980 when he gave his life to Jesus Christ as a student in form three at Omu-Aran High school, Omu-Aran. It was a day Bishop David Bakare was convicted of the Holy Spirit to say, “Here am I Lord, send me”. Life for him changed for the better to the amazement of his school-mates who knew him as a very rascally young man with allergy for serenity. Baptised by Pastor W. Kumuyi in December 1981 at the Iyana Ipaja International Bible Training College of the Deeper Life Bible Church, Bishop Bakare has over the years exhibited the qualities of Prophet Elijah and King David, evident in his life and ministry.
As a student in Kwara Polytechnic, Ilorin in 1982, Bishop David Bakare assisted in coordinating and consolidating the Deeper Life Campus Fellowship at that institution. God brought him back to his birth place Zaria in 1985 to read Political Science at the Ahmadu Bello University Zaria where he graduated in 1988.
As a university student, David Bakare pastored at Jesus is Alive Evangelical Ministry under the leadership of late Revd. Kehinde Oye. In August 1989, he answered the call to fulfil a commission and a mission thus, “Go tell the world Am coming tomorrow”. His harkening unto this call from the Lord marked the birth of Jesus is Life World Outreach Ministries (JAWOM) in 1989, of which Jesus is Life Church is the church arm, with centres in different cities across the country.
Four broad areas constitute the mission statement of the Ministries:
• Reach the world with the gospel of light (Evangelistic approach),
• Preach the get ready message to mankind (church planting),
• Teach the Scripture balanced and complete (total teaching of the Word),
• Build and care for the total man (caring for both the spiritual and physical needs of man).
Like King David, the oil has been poured on him three major times; first, he was ordained as an Evangelist in 1987 and secondly ordained as a Pastor by Pastor E.A. Adeboye on June 12th,1994. He was consecrated to the exalted office of a Bishop on 7th February, 2004 by the World Communion of Charismatic Churches led by Bishop Francis Wale Oke.
The Ministries outreach programmes include the yearly “No Parking” Crusade held both in Zaria and other cities of Nigeria, and in the United States of America, Global Warning Conference etc. In his bid to increase the knowledge of God’s word in the life of people, Bishop David Bakare established ZAO proof-producer Bible Institute that offers certificate courses and a diploma in ministerial studies, and Vacation Bible School for teenage and children. In addition, JAWOM runs a nursery, primary and secondary school, Jesus is Life Academy, where children are further exposed not only to academics, but the undiluted Word of God. He is an alumnus of the famous Haggai Institute for Advance Leadership in Singapore and he holds a Ph.D. in Theology, from the Light House Seminary, Brooklyn Campus, New York, USA. He travels widely around the nations of the world preaching and teaching the Word of God, complete and balanced, with prophetic and evangelistic move in the power of the Holy Ghost. He has authored many books, among such is a daily devotional guide (Strength for My Days) which is impacts several lives. This material is also made available to hotels, hospitals, prisons, military and police posts in Kaduna and some few other states in Nigeria. He is also the host of ‘The Moment of Life’ television broadcast on Dove and Dominion International TV.
“ I have been hiring people in this space for a number of years and I have never seen this level of professionalism.”
“ I have been hiring people in this space for a number of years and I have never seen this level of professionalism.”
“ I have been hiring people in this space for a number of years and I have never seen this level of professionalism.”
Thank God for the gift of you.We are grateful to God to have you as our father
Glory to God for big 60. Thank you to Jesus for a life of impact. Daddy we love you and celebrate God’s grace on your life. You are our leading light! God continue to bless and keep you. Hallelujah thank you Jesus.
Ast. Pst. Busayo Adeyemi
Happy birthday to you Dad, diamond look good on you, we celebrate you, thank God for the grace of God at work in your life, we the Oduma’s celebrate with you,once again congratulations Dad.
Happy Birthday, Daddy! On this special day of your DIAMOND JUBILEE, I want to celebrate the incredible person you are.
Your unwavering faith, wisdom, and kindness have been a guiding light in my life and the lives of many others.
You have a unique way of touching hearts and uplifting spirits, and for that, I am truly grateful.
May God bless you abundantly today and always, granting you joy, peace, and all the desires of your heart.
Thank you for being a spiritual mentor and a father figure.
Your presence is a gift to us all. Enjoy your special day to the fullest!
Sir, your birthday broadcast on YouTube today was a blessing and an excellent speech. We were tremendously blessed.
Thank you Daddy.
With deep respect and affection,
Happy 60th Birthday, My Dad and God’s general. You are a gift to this generation, an emblem of God’s love, and an epitome of God’s goodness. You have been a great inspiration to me, my husband, and my entire family. We are eternally grateful that you have been a part of our lives and you have always been there for us all these years. Praying for more of God’s blessings in your life. The Lord will beautify your life more and exceed your expectations in Jesus’ name. You shall be a thousand times greater in Jesus’ name, fulfilling destiny and moving into greater heights. We love You, Daddy!
Thank God for His faithfulness in this 60 fruitful years. We pray for more glorious years ahead