INAUGURATION: United Methodist Church Southern Conference Inaugurates New Evangelism and Discipleship Board

By Yerima Thomas Kenneth,July 27, 2025

The Southern Conference of The United Methodist Church has inaugurated a new Board of Evangelism and Discipleship, marking a fresh chapter in its mission to spread the Gospel and strengthen discipleship efforts across its districts.

The inauguration ceremony, held today at Jatutu Memorial Cathedral in Jalingo District, was presided over by the Dean of the Cabinet, Rev. Dr. Philip Micah Dopah, FIMA. The new board replaces the previously dissolved team and is expected to revitalize the church’s evangelistic outreach and spiritual mentorship.

Speaking at the event, Rev. Dr. Dopah expressed gratitude for the successful formation of the new board, describing it as the result of prayerful selection and discernment. “Glory to God, our promise has come to fruition today,” he declared, urging the new members to lead with honesty, prudence, and the fear of God.

He commended the outgoing board for their dedication and service, and called on church members and leaders to continue supporting the new team through prayers and collaboration. “I believe with the guidance of the Holy Spirit, this team will continue the vital work of evangelism and discipleship in our conference,” he added.

The newly appointed chairman, Rev. Solomon Jediel, thanked the conference on behalf of the board and pledged to work in unity with other church organs. He also requested the prayers of the congregation for strength and divine direction.

Members of the newly inaugurated board include:

1. Rev. Solomon Jediel – Chairman

2. Rev. Daniel S. Panya – Secretary

3. Rev. Yavi Adamu Titus – Member

4. Mrs. Rifkatu Istifanus – Member

5. Mrs. Elsie Obidah Yaruta – Member

6. Evangelist Daniel Bolke – Member

7. Evangelist Yakubu Lakoba – Member

The Southern Conference reaffirmed its commitment to fulfilling the Great Commission, with renewed focus on making disciples and nurturing believers in their faith journey.

Comments

FROM THE OFFICE OF THE BISHOP, UNITED METHODIST CHURCH NIGERIA EPISCOPAL AREA AND MISSION DISTRICTS OF SENEGAL AND CAMEROON BISHOP ANDE I. EMMANUEL.

Statement Condemning the Attack on Bamyam Theological Seminary The United Methodist Church in Nigeria strongly condemns the recent attack on Bamyam Theological Seminary in Bambur by leaders and members of the Global Methodist Church (GMC) in Nigeria. This act of aggression, which included the vandalization of United Methodist landmarks, signposts, and logos—specifically at the Seminary chapel, is not only an affront to our faith but a clear attempt to erase the identity and heritage of The United Methodist Church (UMC) in Nigeria. This incident is not isolated. It is directly connected to the illegal occupation of UMC properties by the GMC, the December 15th brutal killing of 27-year-old Masoyi and two infants in Munga Dosso, and the burning down of a United Methodist Church worship center in Keru, Benue District. These coordinated attacks expose the Global Methodist Church’s ongoing campaign of intimidation, violence, an...

INSECURITY: Two suspected kidnappers nabbed in Mayo Dassa, Jalingo.

Troops of six Brigade Nigerian Army headquarters ,Jalingo have dismantled a notorious kidnapping syndicate terrorizing parts of Jalingo and Lau Local Government Areas of Taraba State. A statement by Acting Assistant Director Army Public Relations Six Brigade Nigeria Army headquarters, Jalingo, Captain Olubodunde Oni says the Brigade act on an intelligence report and two suspects, identified as Ali Idi and Haruna Umar were apprehended early this week. The statement adds that the culprits were captured during a raid at a local hotel in Mayo Dassa area of Jalingo metropolis where they were hiding. It adds that Further investigations led to the discovery that the gang's hideout was at Kona Mountain in Jalingo , where additional members of the syndicate were believed to be camped. The statement says the leader of the gang Dahiru Idi was also apprehended following an operation at kona Mountain the following day. It states that the gang leader confessed to the recent kidn...

RELIGION: UMC-N Bishop Ande Emmanuel decries continual tensions,calls on Gov.Agbu to waive into the matter.

The Resident Bishop United Methodist Church Nigeria Episcopal Area, Ande Emmanuel has decried continual tensions impacting the church in Nigeria. The Bishop, in a Press briefing in Jalingo, condemned any act of violence or disrespect to the church, referencing the attack at Banyan Theological Seminary in the Bambur Community of Karim Lamido Local government area. He remarked that the Seminary established in 1946 by the United Methodist Church agencies and donors has been manned by the church and has continued to fund the Seminary that has trained many clergy of the UMC, including him. The Bishop added that earlier before the attack on the Seminary, on February 6th,2025, a United Methodist Church, Keru Charge in Balaifi In Benue District of North Eastern Nigeria was set ablaze the attack he attributed to persons associated with the Global Methodist Church. Bishop Ande remarked that the UMC has always toured the path of peace, calling on the GMC leadership to work with i...

Jalingo Times.

Search This Blog