Jubilation as PST. Opate Bright bags Ph.D in Ministry
By: Celestine UkahÂ
Jubilation as the Minister in charge of Shalom Baptist Church of the Nigerian Baptist Convention, NBC, Ekpan, Delta State, Pastor Bright Opate has bagged Ph.D, (Doctorate) in Ministry.
The award of Doctorate Degree to Pastor Opate was done Tuesday November 5th 2024 from the prestigious Adam Igbudu Christian Institute, Emevor, Delta State in Affiliation with Crowther Graduate Theological Seminary, Abeokuta.
Dr. Bright Opate described the Doctorate in Ministry degree as a call to responsibility as he intends by God’s Grace to embark on more strides, liveraging on the truth that “learning must be a continuous feat for endless relevance in life and destiny”.
Dr. Bright Opate stressed that the Ph.D in Ministry he obtained is a challenge to all and especially the Youth, charging them to brace up and be committed to learning and be focused on their vision, goals, assignment and aspirations.
While appreciating all members of Shalom Baptist Church Ekpan, his Wife Mrs. Ebitimi Opate, friends and associates for their support and prayers, Dr. Opate notes that the Doctorate in Ministry is a Clarion message to the body of Christ that with God all things are possible to them who believe.
With the honour, Dr. Opate is now the first PhD holder in Shalom Baptist Church as the minister in charge since it was given birth to by the Mother Church Avenue Baptist Church, Warri.
