The Bishop Benson Idahosa Story – A bold and unconventional man

Who was the Arch Bishop Benson Idahosa?

The Apostle of Apostles, This is the story of Arch Bishop Benson Idahosa

Benson Andrew Idahosa (11 September 1938 – 12 March 1998) affectionately called PAPA or BABA by his followers, was a Charismatic Pentecostal preacher, and founder of the Church of God Mission International with headquarters in Benin City, Nigeria. As the first Pentecostal archbishop in Nigeria, he was renowned for his robust faith

He is regarded by Christians folks as the father of Pentecostalism in Nigeria, and was the founding President of the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN). Many prominent Nigerian pastors like Ayo Oritsejafor (current President of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN)), David Oyedepo, Felix Omobude, Fred Addo, Bishop Mike Okonkwo and Chris Oyakhilome were his protégés.

He was reputed as having preached to more whites than any black man, and to more blacks than any white man.

Narrated by Apostle Victor Atokolo

Source – Grace Digital