The Bishop of the Lagos West Diocese of the Anglican Communion, Dr. Peter Adebiyi, has reported that about 100 new churches will be built within the diocese in the next few years.
Adebiyi disclosed his expansive mission plans in Lagos on Sunday, at the service for Venerable Tunde Osho, an architect, who has become an archdeacon in the diocese.
The bishop explained that though the diocese had more than 200 churches, it was growing so fast that it would need about 100 new churches soon.
Adebiyi said Osho was formerly the Vicar of St. Stephens Anglican Church, Abule-Okuta, Bariga, explaining that he was now the Vicar in charge of Bishop Ajayi Crowther Memorial Anglican Church (BACMAC), Gowon Estate, Ipaja.
He noted that Osho was transferred to BACMAC because the church needed somebody who could lead the congregation spiritually, as well as assist in the construction of church buildings.
“I felt I should bring an architect here to work,” Adebiyi said, adding: “I have no doubt that he will use all his architectural expertise free of charge.”
He recalled that Osho, who was earlier this year appointed as the assistant diocesan architect, had refused to be paid for his services to the church since he was ordained a priest 20 years ago.
Adebiyi then urged other priests to emulate the good gestures of Osho and do their work willingly.
Alex Mwangi
Christian Today Correspondent
