Welcome to CLASSIIIC

The maiden edition of CLASSIIIC (CHRISTIAN LEADERS ADVANCE STRATEGIC SERVICE INTENSIVE INTERACTIVE INTERDENOMINATIONAL COURSE) held for ten (10 days) in 2006 with the focus on equipping Christian leaders for effective ministry.

The ten-day program covered various topics, including:

• Prayer: emphasized throughout the course with dedicated sessions and woven into other teachings.
• Leadership: explored themes like “Unstoppable Man Impregnable Work,” “Training to Reign,” and “Discipling the Nations.”
• Church and Ministry: addressed topics like “The Lazy Pastor and His Overgrown Field,” “Roadmap to City Invasion,” and “Accurate Pattern for the New Testament Church.”
• Personal Growth: covered themes like “Who is a Double Minded Man?” and “The Role and the Place of the Holy Spirit in Your Life.”

Overall, participants were equipped with knowledge, strategies, and spiritual development for effective ministry and fulfilling the Great Commission.

Guest Speakers:

1. DR. DELRON SHIRLEY (ANNUAL SPEAKER).
2. DR JONATHAN DAVID.
3. DR. VALERIE DEPASTINO.
4. PASTOR BANK AKINMOLA
5. PASTOR AFOLABI OLADELE.

The second edition of CLASSIIIC held in September 2007 with main focus on spiritual discernment and leadership development.

The five-day program covered topics like:

• Discernment: emphasized through sessions like “Let Us Separate the Voice from the Noise” and “The Price and the Process of Hearing the Voice of God.”
• Christian life and leadership: explored themes such as “The Gospel and the Marketplace,” “The Letters to the Seven Churches,” and “The Distinguishing Factor in the Marketplace.”
• Personal growth: addressed in sessions like “By Patience Possess Your Souls” and “Be Renewed in the Spirit of Your Mind.”
• Interactive sessions: included discussions on “Destiny” and “Making Right Choices.”

Overall, the course equipped participants with expositions and information on how to enhance their ability to discern God’s voice, navigate the challenges of Christian life and leadership, and experience personal growth in their faith.

GUEST SPEAKERS:

1. PASTOR SIMEON AFOLABI.

2. PASTOR CHARLES OMOLE.

The third edition of CLASSIIIC held in September 2008 and with the theme “THE GOOD STEWARDS OF THE MANIFOLD GRACE OF GOD,” and primarily focused on responsible leadership and effective ministry.

The five-day program covered various aspects of Christian leadership, including:

• Stewardship:explored through sessions like “Responsibilities of Stewardship” and “Stewardship and the Culture of Favouritism.”
• Spiritual development:addressed through topics like “The Gifts of the Spirit” and “The Manifold Wisdom in the Mystery of God.”
• Leadership qualities:discussed in sessions like “Love,” “Serving: Being a Servant,” and “Grace to Deliver Difficult Messages.”
• Challenges and solutions:addressed through topics like “Stewardship and Self-Dependence” and “The Simultaneous Grace Equation.”

Overall, the course equipped participants with the understanding and tools to be responsible stewards of their God-given gifts, leading effectively and overcoming ministry challenges through the power of grace.

The fourth edition of CLASSIIIC held in September 2009 with the theme “THE PROCLAMATION OF A NEW DAWN,” and primarily focused on the role of the Church in national transformation.

The five-day program covered various topics related to this theme, including:

• National Transformation: explored through sessions like “God’s Template for National Transformation” and “The Truth About the Counsel of Nations.“
• The Church’s Role: addressed in sessions like “Church at the Next Level” and “How the Church Shut Down the Gate of Hell.”
• Individual Impact: emphasized through teachings on “People Who Make a Difference.”
• Spiritual growth: explored in sessions like “Connecting to Heaven” and “God’s Wisdom for Every Domain of Human Society.”

Overall, the course equipped participants with the knowledge and strategies to influence their nations towards positive change through personal transformation, effective church leadership, and engagement in various societal domains.

GUEST SPEAKER

1. DR JONATHAN DAVID

The fifth edition of CLASSIIIC held in September 2010 with the theme “THE SECOND COMING OF THE CHURCH,” focused on understanding and preparing the Church for a resurgence.

The five-day program offered in-depth exploration of the theme through a variety of topics, including:

• The Second Coming: extensively discussed throughout the course with sessions like “The Second Coming of the Church” and “Questions that Must be Answered.”
• Related topics: explored through sessions like “Life in the Twenty-First Century,” “The Emergence of the Church,” and “The Image of the Beast.“
• Additional themes: addressed in sessions like “My Full Persuasion” and “Migration.”

Overall, the course equipped participants with knowledge and perspectives regarding the Second Coming of the Church, including its potential implications and the challenges it may present.

GUEST SPEAKERS:   

1. PASTOR SIMEON AFOLABI.
2. BRO DAPO ADELEGAN.
3. PASTOR TONY RAPU.
4. PASTOR SOLA ADESOYE.
5. PASTOR ESTHER IBANGA
6. PASTOR SAM ADEYEMI.
7. REV. TOPE POPOOLA.
8. PASTOR TAIWO DINA.
9. PASTOR CYRIL YERIFOR

The sixth edition of CLASSIIIC held in September 2011 with the theme “DISCIPLING THE NATIONS,” primarily focused on fulfilling the Great Commission.

The five-day program emphasized the importance of discipleship in fulfilling the Great Commission, with sessions like:

• “The Great Omission in the Great Commission”: highlighting potential shortcomings in current approaches.
• “Make Discipleship of All Nations”: emphasizing the core message of the course.
• “Great Commission is Doable”: providing practical strategies and perspectives.
• “Discipling the Nations”: exploring various aspects of successful discipleship strategies.

Additionally, interactive sessions fostered discussion and application of course principles.

Overall, the course equipped participants with the knowledge, strategies, and motivation to effectively fulfil the Great Commission through focused discipleship efforts.

GUEST SPEAKERS:

1. PASTOR SIMEON AFOLABI.
2. REV. TOPE POPOOLA

The seventh edition of CLASSIIIC held in September 2012 with the theme “THE EMERGING NEW WINESKINS,” focused on adapting and innovating Christian ministry for contemporary times.

The five-day program explored various aspects of this theme through sessions like:

• Openness to new ideas: encouraged through “A Passionate Appeal for an Open Mind Towards Present Truth” and “A New Ecclesiology.”
• Adapting leadership: addressed in sessions like “Territorial Preservation and Generational Conflicts” and “The Real Essence of God’s Sovereignty.”
• Effective ministry: explored through “Discipling Nations” and “Personal Witness.”
• Engaging various spheres: discussed in “The Fullness of God” and “Different Spheres of Kingdom Influence.”

Overall, the course equipped participants with the understanding and tools to adapt their ministries and leadership styles to the evolving landscape, ensuring continued effectiveness in fulfilling their calling.

GUEST SPEAKER:

1. PASTOR SIMEON AFOLABI.

The eighth edition of CLASSIIIC held in September 2013 with the theme “EXERCISING DOMINION IN EVERY SPHERE OF HUMAN ENDEAVOUR,” which is focused on empowering Christians to influence and lead in various societal domains.

The five-day program explored various aspects of this theme, including:

• Dominion and influence: emphasized throughout the course with sessions like “Exercising Dominion in Every Domain of Human Endeavour” and “The Secret Code to Dominion.”
• Prayer and leadership: addressed in sessions like “Effective Prayer that Changes a Nation” and “The Life of a Believer.”
• Challenges and solutions: explored in sessions like “The True Enemies of Our Collective Progress” and “Hidden Lamp & Good for Nothing Salt.”
• Interactive sessions: provided an opportunity for discussion and application of course principles.

Overall, the course equipped participants with the knowledge, tools, and spiritual foundation to actively engage in various spheres of life, striving to exert a positive and influential impact in accordance with their faith.

GUEST SPEAKERS:

1. PASTOR AFOLABI OLADELE.
2. PASTOR SIMEON AFOLABI.
3. PASTOR WALE OLULANA

The ninth edition of CLASSIIIC held in September 2014, with primary focus on fulfilling the “Kingdom Mandate” – impacting every domain, generation, and nation within a lifetime.

The five-day program explored various aspects of this theme, including:

• The Kingdom Mandate: emphasized throughout with sessions like “The Kingdom Mandate” and “God’s Strategy for World Conquest.”
• Spiritual renewal and empowerment: addressed in sessions like “Renew Hope in the Word of God” and “The Secret Place of David.”
• Leadership and strategy: explored in sessions like “The Key of David” and “Discipleship is the Key to Kingdom Advancement.”
• Challenges and solutions: discussed in sessions like “The Day After the Sunset” and “What Type of Church Are You Pastoring?”

Overall, the course equipped participants with the understanding, practical tools, and spiritual foundation to actively work towards fulfilling the Kingdom Mandate in their lifetime, impacting various spheres of life and future generations.

GUEST SPEAKERS:

1. PASTOR SIMEON AFOLABI.
2. PASTOR WALE OLULANA.
3. PASTOR SOLA ADESOYE

The tenth edition of CLASSIIIC held in September 2015 and it focused on the power and importance of the Holy Spirit in Christian life and ministry.

The five-day program explored various aspects of this theme, including:

• The Holy Spirit: emphasized throughout with sessions like “Holy Spirit: The Power of the Highest” and “The Power Within.”
• Empowerment and blessings: addressed in sessions like “Positioned for Blessings and Power” and “Delivered from Power Cuts.”
• Spiritual growth: explored in sessions like “Beauty for Ashes” and “The Mystery of Godliness.”
• Application and commitment: encouraged through sessions like “Let’s Go the Whole Twelve Yards.”

Overall, the course equipped participants with a deeper understanding of the Holy Spirit’s role, empowering them to experience personal growth, receive blessings, and effectively fulfil their ministry call through the Holy Spirit’s power.

GUEST SPEAKERS:

1. PASTOR SIMEON AFOLABI.
2. PASTOR WALE OLULANA

The eleventh edition of CLASSIIIC held in September 2016 with the theme “THE MOUNTAIN OF THE LORD’S HOUSE,” with focus on leadership principles and spiritual foundations for Christian leaders.

The five-day program explored various aspects of this theme, including:

• Leadership: addressed in sessions like “Of Kings and Prophets” and “Influences and Influenced; The Art of Persuasion.”
• Spiritual foundations: explored in sessions like “The Origin of the Mountain of the Lord’s House” and “Everything is in Your Anointing.”
• Discernment and decision-making: emphasized in sessions like “Be Careful Whose Counsel You Receive” and “Is There Not a Cause?”
• Cultural impact: discussed in “Culture Changing Faith.”
• Interactive sessions: provided opportunities for discussion and application of course principles.

Overall, the course equipped participants with the knowledge, spiritual grounding, and practical skills to navigate leadership challenges, make wise decisions, and influence their spheres of influence for positive cultural change.

GUEST SPEAKERS:

1.  PASTOR SIMEON AFOLABI.
2. PASTOR SOLA ADESOYE. 
3. PASTOR ESTHER IBANGA

The twelfth edition of CLASSIIIC held in September 2017 with the theme “CRAFTSMEN & WISE MASTER BUILDERS,” with primary focus on equipping leaders to build effectively and create positive societal impact.

The five-day program explored various aspects of this theme, including:

• Leadership development: emphasized through sessions like “Craftsmen and Wise Master Builders” and “Walking in the Revelation of Your Call.”
• Kingdom impact: addressed in sessions like “Maximum Impact” and “Raising Sons to Manifest God’s Kingdom on Earth.”
• Addressing societal challenges: explored in sessions like “How the Church Underdeveloped the Nation” and “God’s Antidote to Corruption.”
• Interactive sessions: provided opportunities for discussion and application of course principles.

Overall, the course equipped participants with the knowledge, skills, and spiritual foundation to act as effective “craftsmen” and “wise master builders” who can contribute significantly to building a better future and addressing societal issues.

GUEST SPEAKERS:

1. PROF. VINCENT ANIGBOGU.
2. REV. NIMS OBUNGE.
3. PASTOR SIMEON AFOLABI.
4. PASTOR ESTHER IBANGA.

The thirteenth edition of CLASSIIIC held in September 2018 with the theme “TRAINING FOR REIGNING” based on Romans 5:17, focused on equipping Christian leaders for positions of influence and impact.

The five-day program explored various aspects of this theme through:

• Leadership development: emphasized through sessions like “Training for Reigning” and “Quest for Authentic Manhood.”
• Biblical examples: studied through sessions like “The Testament of Joseph” and “Journey to [City Name].” These journeys likely explored the leadership journeys of prominent biblical figures within these locations.
• Spiritual foundation: potentially addressed in sessions like “A New Dawn Rises,” which might have focused on themes like renewal and empowerment.

Overall, the course equipped participants with the knowledge, skills, and spiritual grounding necessary to effectively lead and make a positive impact in their spheres of influence.

GUEST SPEAKERS:

1. REV. ROBERT AMPIAH-KWOFI.
2. PROF. VINCENT ANIGBOGU

The fourteenth edition of CLASSIIIC held in September 2019 and it focused on the importance of the Holy Spirit in Christian life and ministry, with the theme “THE PERSON, THE POWER AND THE PURPOSE OF THE HOLY SPIRIT.”

The five-day program explored various aspects of this theme, including:

• The Holy Spirit’s significance: emphasized through sessions like “The Person, the Power and the Purpose of the Holy Spirit” and “Empty Vessels Have Nuisance Values.”
• Empowerment and dependence: addressed in sessions like “Don’t Leave Home Without It” and “The Essence of the Holy Spirit in the Believer’s Prayer Life.”
• Applications: covered in sessions like “Learning to Flow in the Gifts of the Holy Spirit” and “Business at the Speed of Christ.”

Overall, the course equipped participants with a deeper understanding of the Holy Spirit’s role in their lives and ministries, empowering them to rely on and utilize the Holy Spirit’s guidance, power, and gifts for effective Christian living and service.

GUEST SPEAKERS:

1. PASTOR I.S JAMES.
2. PASTOR SOLA ADESOYE.
3. PASTOR ESTHER IBANGA.
4. PASTOR SOLA ADESOYE

Day 1 – The Triumphant Rebirth of Hope

Speaker: Pastor Tunde Bakare
Sub-Topic / Theme: Despondency, Decision, and Divine Direction

Central Insight:
Setting the tone for the theme, “The Triumphant Rebirth of Hope,” The story of Elimelech’s family in Ruth 1 is examined as a mirror for the human soul in seasons of crisis. Through this lens, weighty, reflective questions are posed:

• What happened to Elimelech’s dreams and hope before he relocated to Moab?
• Did he seek God before making that decision?
• Could he have anticipated that both he and his sons would die in a foreign land—without legacy or fruit?

In seasons of crisis, despondency can lead to decisions that drift from divine instruction. Elimelech’s tragic relocation to Moab highlights how misplaced hope and a lack of divine seeking can have generational consequences. Yet, God remains faithful, even in famine.

Key Themes & Lessons:

• Elimelech’s story (Ruth 1) teaches us that desperation must never override divine consultation.
• In crisis (famine), our default should be spiritual discernment, not relocation by pressure.
• Even at our strongest, we are vapor unless rooted in God (Psalm 39:5).
• Naomi’s return at “the scent of bread” shows that God always visits His people.
• True hope is living with the end in mind—seeking God’s direction from the start.

Scriptural Anchors:

• Ruth 1:1; Judges 17:6
• Psalm 39:5
• Jeremiah 29:11
• Comparative references: Isaac (Genesis 26), Elijah (1 Kings 17)

Charges / Exhortations:

• Don’t let desperation define your direction—wait for divine instruction.
• Even in famine, trust God’s faithfulness.
• Operate with the end in mind; begin your journey with the Author’s leading.

Day 2 – The Triumphant Rebirth of Hope

Speaker: Pastor Tunde Bakare
Sub-Topic / Theme: The Test of location & obedience

Central Insight:
Where you are is less important than why you are there. Elimelech fled Bethlehem, but Isaac stayed in Gerar and prospered. The difference is obedience. Security lies in divine instruction, not in relocation.

Key Themes & Lessons:

• People often move out of pressure, not revelation.
• Elijah’s provision shifted with divine timing—not circumstance.
• Staying in hard places is scriptural when God says, “Stay.”

Scriptural Anchors:

• Psalm 37:3–6
• Genesis 26:1–6
• 1 Kings 17:2–9

Three Divine Steps (Psalm 37):

1. Trust in the Lord and do good – Be faithful despite hardship.
2. Dwell in the land and feed on His faithfulness – Anchor your sustenance in God, not the environment.
3. Delight yourself in the Lord and commit your way to Him – Align your desires with His will.

Key Truths Revealed:

1. Not all losses are inevitable.
2. Obedience, not location, secures blessing.
3. Famine is a faith test—not a death sentence.
4. Divine clarity cancels fear.
5. What God appoints; He preserves.

Day 2 – Session 3: Hope Reborn in Worship and the Word

Speaker: Dr. Delron Shirley
Sub-Topic / Theme: Hope Reborn in Worship & Word

Central Insight:

Dr. Delron Shirley offered a historical and prophetic lens into Israel’s kingship narrative, tracing how hope was consistently reborn at Israel’s lowest points, particularly when worship was restored. Hope in Israel was revived every time worship was restored. God often raised righteous kings like Hezekiah and Josiah after seasons of national decline. Worship is the womb of renewed hope.

Key Themes & Lessons:

• David set the benchmark for a life of worship.
• Hope disappears when worship disappears.
• Revival is always accompanied by a return to God’s presence.
• Psalms are the blueprint of hope through worship.

Scriptural Anchors:

• Psalm 38:15
• Psalm 119:49, Psalm 130:5
• Psalm 19:9–13, Psalm 13:5, Psalm 23:6
• Lamentations 3:21–26; Ezekiel 19:5; Psalm 126
• Job’s endurance in trials (Job 14:7)

Four Keys to Releasing a Triumphant Rebirth of Hope:

1. Remember the mercies of God
2. Cling to God’s prophetic word
3. Refuse to give up (like Job)
4. Worship God in all seasons

Charge:
There is no such thing as hopelessness when worship rises. Hope is reborn when the Word is remembered.

Day 3 – The Ripple Effects of Hope Reborn

Speaker: Pastor Simeon Afolabi
Sub-Topic / Theme: Joseph: Hope Carried Through Process

Central Insight:
Hope, when preserved through trials, creates ripples far beyond the individual. Joseph’s unwavering hope through betrayal, delay, and injustice led to the preservation of Israel, Egypt, and the covenant.

Key Themes & Lessons:

• God’s dual agenda: Christlikeness and revealing His glory.
• Joseph’s trials formed the nature of Christ in him.
• He served faithfully, used his gifts, feared God, and didn’t grow bitter.

Scriptural Anchors:

• Genesis 37–50; Genesis 41:16
• Romans 8:18

Ripple Effects of Joseph’s Hope:

1. Jacob’s hope was restored.
2. Family reconciliation occurred.
3. Egypt was preserved by divine wisdom.
4. Nations were sustained through obedience.

Charge:
Your hope is not just for you. It’s for families, nations, and the unfolding of God’s glory.

Day 4 – Faith, Hope, and Love: Anchors for the Rebirth of Hope

Speaker: Dr. Delron Shirley
Sub-Topic / Theme: The Three That Remain (1 Corinthians 13:13)

Central Insight:
The rebirth of hope is anchored by enduring virtues—faith, hope, and love—each an active force that shapes how we respond to trials.

Creative Acronyms:

🔹 F.A.I.T.H:

• Follow Me
• Alternate Direction
• Increased Thinking
• Trust the Word
• Hard is Optional (trust simplifies the journey)

🔹 H.O.P.E:

• Hallelujah in Hell
• Outcome of Mercy
• Persistence
• Evidence Becomes Substance

🔹 L.O.V.E:

• Lay Down Your Life
• Overcome Fear
• Victory Over Sin
• Evidence of God in Us

Scriptural Anchors:

• 1 Corinthians 13:13
• John 13:35
• Psalm 42:5
• Mark 4:35–41

Charge:
Faith moves you forward, hope keeps you standing, and love roots you deep. These three will always lead you into a triumphant rebirth.

Day 5 – Hope Against the Odds: Nothing is Irredeemable

Speaker: Pastor ’Deolu Akinyemi
Sub-Topic / Theme: From Interrupted to Resurrected Hope

Central Insight:
Hope may be delayed, interrupted, or seemingly dead—but with God, nothing is beyond redemption. His power is not bound by human timelines.

Case Studies in Progressive Decline & Divine Reversal:

1. Jairus’ Daughter – Hope Interrupted (Mark 5:21–43)
   → Even when news worsens, faith should remain.
2. Widow of Nain – Hope Buried (Luke 7:11–17)
   → Jesus intercepts funeral—He was always en route to intervene.
3. Lazarus – Hope Long Gone (John 11:1–44)
   → Jesus delayed, but still came—God’s timing redeems dead seasons.

Scriptural Anchors:

• Job 14:7
• John 11:25–26
• Mark 5:36

Charge:
God is never late. The rebirth of hope often happens when you’ve run out of options—but not out of faith.

Day 5 – Final Session: Gleanings and Prayers from Elimelech’s Life

Speaker: Pastor Shola Adesoye
Sub-Topic / Theme: A Generation Without Anchors

Central Insight:
In the days when the Judges ruled… everyone did what was right in his own eyes.” — Ruth 1:1, Judges 17:6

• The spirit of the age was disorder and direction lessness. Even Levites—those called to order worship—left Bethlehem, the “House of Bread”, seeking greener pastures.
• Elimelech and the Levite of Judges 17 reflect the same spiritual atmosphere: abandoning divine assignment under societal pressure.
• Elimelech’s story reveals how pressure without direction can lead to dislocation. But even in failure, God extends mercy and restores through truth, identity, and worship.

Key Themes & Lessons:

1. Pressure is real, but divine direction must prevail.
   → Don’t act out of fear or necessity—seek God’s intentional leading.
2. What you are looking for is not lost—it is hidden.
   → Hiddenness is not absence. Intimacy with God reveals the better alternative.
3. Shortcuts can lead to long-term sorrow.
   → Elimelech’s name (“God is King”) contradicts his actions. He left the land of promise and lost everything.
4. Your identity is prophetic—live up to it.
   → Elimelech (My God is King), Naomi (Pleasant), Ephrathites (Fruitful) — yet they dwelled in bitterness and barrenness.
   → Don’t let circumstances rewrite your God-given identity.

Scriptural Anchors:

• Ruth 1:1
• Judges 17:6
• 2 Corinthians 1:8–10
• Psalm 37:23–25

Prayer Points:

1. Lord, preserve us from pressures that provoke poor decisions.
2. Help us avoid fear-led shortcuts.
3. Vindicate us—rescue us from shame and hopelessness.
4. Fill our lives with visible signs of hope and fruitfulness.