AWONIYI SAMUEL KAYODE

Ordained ECWA minister, lecturer, experienced theologian, researcher, administrator and church leader with over 25 years of pastoral ministry, theological education and experience in church administration within ECWA. Demonstrates exceptional capacity in spiritual leadership, academic administration, mentoring, curriculum delivery, institutional management, theological research, as well as interpersonal and ecclesiastical relations. Proficient in theology with a solid foundation in basic ICT competence. Holder of a PHD in Christian Religious Studies (Church History) with series of scholarly theses and Christian Publications. Committed to fostering educational growth and spiritual development within diverse communities.

• Reading and theological research
• Teaching and Mentoring
• Community and Church development activities
• Writing Christian Literature
• Table Tennis

Biblical Evaluation of Contemporary African Defense of Idolatry: An Exposition of Romans 1:18–32 — B.A. Long Essay submitted to ECWA Theological Seminary, Igbaja (1998), A Study of the Pre-Tribulation Rapture — M.A. Thesis submitted to ECWA Theological Seminary, Igbaja (2009), The Impacts of SIM/ECWA on Olla Town (1923–2012) — M.A. Thesis submitted to Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago Iwoye (2014), The Impacts of Pentecostalism on the Members of ECWA Ibadan District Church Council — PGD Long Essay submitted to Ajayi Crowther University, Oyo (2019), The Contributions of the Sudan Interior Mission to the Development of Kogi State Nigeria (1908–2008) — PhD Thesis submitted to Ajayi Crowther University, Oyo (2022), Belittled But Great: Sin in its Consequences — Book published (2001), Deliverance from the Powers of Darkness — Book published (2004), Desiring a Noble Profession — Book published (2007)

• Lecturer, ECWA Theological Seminary Ibadan Extension — 1998–1999, 2008–till date
• Lecturer, ECWA Theological Seminary Abeokuta Extension — 1999–2001
• Lecturer, ECWA Theological Seminary Osogbo Extension — 2002–2008
• Coordinator, ECWA Theological Seminary Ibadan Extension — 2008–2015

• Chairman, Board of Elders (as Pastor) — 1998–till date
• Ode Oolo LCC Secretary — 1998–1999
• Osogbo LCC Secretary — 2005–2008
• Local Overseer, Challenge LCC Ibadan — 2008–2012
• Local Overseer, Ode Oolo LCC Ibadan — 2012–2014
• DCC Secretary, ECWA Ibadan District Church Council
• Assistant Secretary, Osun State Christian Association of Nigeria (OSCAN) — 2002–2005
• Member, Osun State Pilgrims Welfare Board — 2003–2007
• National Vice- President, Old Student Association, Olla Secondary Commercial School- 2024- till date

Biblical Evaluation of Contemporary African Defense of Idolatry: An Exposition of Romans 1:18–32 (B.A. Long Essay, 1998), A Study of the Pre-Tribulation Rapture (M.A. Thesis, 2009), The Impacts of SIM/ECWA on Olla Town (1923–2012) (M.A. Thesis, 2014), The Impacts of Pentecostalism on the Members of ECWA Ibadan District Church Council (PGD Long Essay, 2019), The Contributions of the Sudan Interior Mission to the Development of Kogi State Nigeria (1908–2008) (PhD Thesis, 2022), Belittled But Great: Sin in its Consequences (Book, 2001), Deliverance from the Powers of Darkness (Book, 2004), Desiring a Noble Profession (Book, 2007)

• Chairman, Board of Elders (1998–2026)
• DCC Secretary, ECWA Ibadan District Church Council (2014–2020)
• Coordinator, ECWA Theological Seminary Ibadan Extension (2008–2015)
• Local Overseer, Challenge LCC Ibadan (2008–2012)
• Local Overseer, Ode Oolo LCC Ibadan (2012–2014)
• Osogbo LCC Secretary (2005–2008)
• Ode Oolo LCC Secretary (1998–1999)
• Assistant Secretary, Osun State Christian Association of Nigeria (OSCAN) (2002–2005)
• Member, Osun State Pilgrims Welfare Board (2003–2007)

1. Award of excellence for meritorious service as OSCAN Assistant Secretary 2004-2006- by OSCAN 21st September 2006
2. ⁠Award of Excellence for great contribution to the growth of Bible Society of Nigeria Ibadan South Auxiliary by the Bible Society of Nigeria Ibadan South Auxiliary, 13th October 2018
3. ⁠Merit Award in recognition of relentless efforts towards Ila LCC by ECWA Ila LCC, 25th June 2022
4. ⁠Award of Excellence in recognition of visionary guidance and unconditional commitment to service of the Lord in ECWA Oke Bola by ECWA Oke Bola Ibadan 29th August 2024
5. ⁠Award of Excellence in recognition of outstanding support as Pillar of Faith by ECWA Alakia Ibadan 28th January 2025
6. ⁠Merit Award for meritorious service as ECWA Ibadan DCC Secretary 2014-2020 by ECWA Ibadan DCC, 21st August 2020
7. ⁠Award of Excellence in recognition of outstanding and dedicated service to the growth of the church in both financial and spiritual development by ECWA Ila Orangun on 13th September 2020