TRIBUTE FROM THE FAMILY OF PASTOR AND MRS APPOLOS O. TO OUR BELOVED FATHER AND MENTOR, REV. STEPHEN O. AKINOLA.

What initially sounded as rumour has finally become a sad reality. We cannot ask your Maker why now for we have no clue to the content of His own sovereign mind. We therefore chose to bow to His wishes at all times.

TRIBUTE TO PASTOR STEPHEN OLUWOLE AKINOLA FROM THE PNEUMA LEGENDS

I first met Pastor Akinola in 1977 when he was a Youth Corper (NYSC) in Port-Harcourt. Just like so many others, his godly aura, kindness, passion for God and souls and his talent as an Artist pulled me into his world. I eventually became a professional artist because of his mentorship, tutelage and very challenging influence. I remember very many Drawing and Painting studio classes that ended as fellowship sessions of his powerful preaching and prayer ministration. Many of us under that anointing in those days, have remained in the church today and as leaders and ministers of the gospel of Jesus Christ. His charisma was simply infectious! The greatest impact on peoples lives however was not only from his ministry but from the generous love he so freely lavished on everyone. Pastor Akinola knew virtually everyone he met personally by name and remembered them even including their friends and members of their families. His life and home was always filled with so many people that basked in his overwhelming love and generosity. Even when it was not convenient for him, Pastor Akinola will still love and fight for his people. He always looked out for his brothers, sisters and friends wherever and whatever conditions they were and will always have your back! He was a very dependable father, pastor, confidant, counselor, brother, friend, supporter and firm teacher. We will miss him very dearly. May the Lord continue to comfort us with the hope to meet again someday in glory. Adieu Pastor Stephen Akinola.

Daddy, praise God you have gone to your reward.

The news of your ascension to glory came with a shock but like the apostles we are rest assured that we will meet on the resurrection morning because you fought a good fight you kept the faith.

It is difficult to forget a man who walked like His Master (Jesus). You have impacted our lives positively. Sleep on Uncle, sleep on Father till resurrection morning. 

Rev. Stephen Akinola is a great inspiration. A loving husband, father and faithful servant of the Lord.
I wish his family, friends and church the sincere condolences from myself and my entire family.
We know that Rev. Akinola has fulfilled the good works that the Lord has planned for his life.
May he forever rest in the presence and glory of God. And may our Lord continually comfort and give peace to his entire family.

A Tribute to a Divine Icon, 

Rev. Stephen Oluwole Akinola, (That Disciple Whom Jesus Loves)  Sir, you have fought a good fight, you have finished your course, you have kept the faith.” 2 Timothy 4:7″.

Your life was calm, modest, caring and loving of all that came your way. You were an inspiration to the Christian community all around the globe as a charismatic, detribalized leader of great reputation. My prayer for the family, and indeed, redemption, is that God, in His infinite mercy, will strengthen and uphold us as a family.

Elder Kingsley & Dcns Tari M. Afiesimama & family.