Lawrence Onochie (born 10 August 1969) is a Nigerian pastor, author and public speaker. He is the lead pastor of The Kings Heritage Church, Nigeria.[1][2][3] In 2016, he became a media sensation when he disguised as a beggar to the congregation of his church in Nigeria, just to teach his members about God's love during Christmas.[4][5][6][7]
Lawrence Onochie | |
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| Born | 10 August 1969 Lagos State, Nigeria |
| Occupation(s) | Senior Pastor, The Kings Heritage Church |
| Years active | from 1994 till date |
Background and Academic Records
editBorn on August 10, 1969, Onochie is from Ubulu ukwu, Delta State, located in the South-South part of Nigeria.[8] Onochie grew up in Lagos, where he attended Oshodi Comprehensive High School, Lagos State, Nigeria, from 1981 to 1985 and Federal School of arts and science between 1986 and 1987. In 1988, he was admitted into the Enugu State University of Science and Technology, Enugu State[9] where he graduated in 1993.
Pastoral Ministry
editHe became born again in 1987 through the ministry of Bishop Mike Okonkwo at The Redeemed Evangelical Mission church after a delinquent lifestyle.[10] In 1988, he pastored a fellowship called ‘The Royal Priesthood Family’ and further went on to become a pastor of ‘Youths Aflame Christian Outreach’ (YACO), a revolutionary youth ministry which was an amalgamation of three different youth ministries between 1989 and 1991. Between 1991 and 1993 he also served as the Pastor of ‘El-shaddai Club’, a campus fellowship in Anambra State University of Science and Technology.[11]
In 1994, Lawrence Onochie served in the birthing process of House On The Rock Church, where he served in different capacities over a period of seven (7) years. At House On The Rock Church, he held various pastoral positions, which included Pastor in charge of the Music Ministry, Coordinator PETRA Coalition, Director of Counseling and Director of Missions.[12]
On 11 November 2001, the General Overseer of The Redeem Evangelical Church, Bishop Mike Okonkwo, commissioned The Kings Heritage Church, of which Lawrence Onochie has since been its Senior pastor.[13] Apart from his desire for winning souls, Lawrence is passionate about the role of youths in the positive transformation of Nigeria, and Africa in general. His mandate has always been to 'bring people from the back side to the front side' and for them to unleash their undiscovered potentials.[citation needed]
He is the convener of Discovery For Youths, a youths Empowerment initiative held annually, which is "focused on raising a new breed of dynamic young leaders in Nigeria.[14][15]
Bibliography
editLawrence has published several books, which include the following:
- Against all odds
- Radical Grace
- Economic Empowerment
- Beyond the limits[16]
Personal life
editLawrence Onochie is married to Josephine the AGO (Assistant general overseer) of the King's Heritage Church, President of Covenant Women Ministry International and a minister of the gospel. Together, they live in Lagos with their son Daniel.
References
edit- ^ Magazine, Yes International! (2016-04-25). "OUR MISSION AT TKH – Onochie". Yes International! Magazine. Retrieved 2019-09-06.
- ^ Toyin Alao (5 May 2017). "The Clergy - Focus on Pastor Lawrence Onochie". Pulse Nigeria.
- ^ Admin. "El-Rufai's religious edict is draconian, says Pastor Onochie". Encomium.
- ^ Legit.ng (2016-12-29). "Senior pastor disguises as beggar in his own church, see what congregation did to him". Legit.ng - Nigeria news. Retrieved 2019-09-06.
- ^ Cameroonlatest.blogspot.com (2016-12-29). "The Eye Newspaper: Nigerian Pastor Who Disguised as Beggar on Xmas Day Tells Own Experience". The Eye Newspaper. Retrieved 2019-09-06.
- ^ "Nigerian Pastor Disguised As A Beggar, Went To His Own Church & Gets Snubbed By Members - Gistmania". www.gistmania.com. 2016-12-27. Retrieved 2019-09-06.
- ^ Tori.ng; George (2016-12-26). "Nigerian Pastor Disguised as a Beggar to Church...You Will Not Believe What Happened Next". Tori.ng. Retrieved 2019-09-06.
- ^ "Lawrence Onochie biography, net worth, age, family, contact & picture". www.manpower.com.ng. Retrieved 2020-05-30.
- ^ Admin. "I didnt have Experience with God throughout my time in Catholic----Lawrence Anoche". Hubpulpit. Retrieved 2017-04-07.
- ^ Bp-Relate (2018-08-10). "Biography Of Pastor Lawrence Onochie". Believers Portal. Retrieved 2020-05-30.
- ^ "Lawrence Onochie biography, net worth, age, family, contact & picture". www.manpower.com.ng. Retrieved 2020-05-30.
- ^ Magazine, Yes International! (2016-04-25). "OUR MISSION AT TKH – Onochie". Yes International! Magazine. Retrieved 2019-09-06.
- ^ "TREM Commissions The Kings Heritage Church". P.M.News. 12 November 2001.
- ^ "Discovery for Youths Conference 2016: "Raising Champions"". Fabmimi. 5 May 2017.
- ^ "Discovery for youths Conference holds May 30". Daylight. 5 May 2017.
- ^ "Beyond the limits". Retrieved 2017-04-08.
External links
edit- [1] The Kings Heritage Official Website