Adeboye Gets Appointment as Patron Of International Christian Council, Calls For Global Religious Tolerance

The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, has been appointed as the patron of the Ecumenical Synod of Bishops, Archbishops, and Senior Clergy Inc. (ESBAASC). This appointment was made during the group’s international conference, which took place from August 22–25 at the RCCG Redemption Camp.

The conference focused on the theme “Religious Tolerance in Nigeria and Across the Nations of the World,” addressing the importance of fostering peaceful coexistence among different religious groups. Pastor Adeboye, represented by RCCG National Overseer Emeritus, Pastor Joseph Obayemi, emphasized the necessity of religious tolerance for achieving unity and peace in Nigeria and globally.

Adeboye lamented the current state of religious tolerance compared to his youth when people of different faiths lived harmoniously. He urged for greater advocacy for religious tolerance, highlighting that many religious and sectarian conflicts are politically motivated.

Other notable figures at the conference, including Imam Abdul-Azeez Onike and Archbishop Prof. Williams Ozazie, also stressed the importance of religious tolerance as a means to prevent violence and promote unity.