Pastor Dr. G. O. Olutola Lives On!

...Pastor Dr. Gabriel Oladele Olutola

A preacher of the gospel, a teacher of Pastors, a servant leader in the vineyard and a Reverend Gentleman in the body of Christ was he.

Past National President of The Apostolic Church Nigeria
Past National Vice President of The Apostolic Church Nigeria
Past Chairman, TACN LAWNA Territory
Past Chairman, PFN
Past Chairman, CPFN

Born on April 4, 1933 at Oke-Ibode, Osun State, Pastor (Dr.) Olutola, Gabriel Oladele (JP) had his Primary Education at the St. John Primary School, Oke-Ibode, in Atakumosa West Local Government Area of Osun State, Nigeria between 1948 and 1954.

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About Pastor Dr. G. O. Olutola

His Birth

Born on April 4, 1933 at Oke-Ibode, Osun State.

His Education

Pastor (Dr.) Olutola, Gabriel Oladele (JP) had his Primary Education at the St. John Primary School, Oke-Ibode, in Atakumosa West Local Government Area of Osun State, Nigeria between 1948 and 1954. He underwent private studies for his General Certificate of Education (GCE) 'O' Level in 1968. Pastor (Dr.) Olutola was at The Apostolic Church International Bible College, Pennygroes, UK from 1969 to 1970 where he obtained a Higher Diploma in Theology. He later obtained a Certificate in Effective Christian Religious Communication (ECRC) at the Department of Religious Studies, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Oyo State in 2003. In 2006, he obtained Certificate in Theology Leadership from the Harvard University, Massachusetts. USA.

His Family

Pastor Olutola was married to Deaconess Dorcas Apeke Olanrewaju Olutola, now of blessed memory, and they are blessed with children and grand children.

His Ministry

He began his ministerial work as a Worker in The Apostolic Church on 1" of September, 1965, and was ordained as a Pastor in 1967. Between 1972 and 1973, Pastor Olutola served as a Senior Tutor at The Apostolic Bible College, Ilesa, later Vice Principal (1973-1975) and Principal (1975-1980). He became an Apostle in the body of Christ in 1978 and was promoted to the office of the District Apostle at Oke Igbogi District, Ilesa till 1980. During this period, he was also the llesa Area Witness Movement Leader (1979-1980). Between June 1980 and October 1981, he served as the Secretary of the National Advisory Executive Council (The Apostolic Church Nigeria) which oversaw the transition from a European Missionary Administered church to an autonomous Church in Nigeria. He was Ilesa Area Superintendent between 1980 and 1994 Ilorin Area Administrator (1981-1982); Abuja FCT Area Administrator (1982-1994). Pastor Olutola was the LAWNA Witnesses Leader (1990 1994) and the LAWNA Convention Committee Chairman (1990-1996). He was the 4th LAWNA Administrative Secretary of The Apostolic Church Nigeria. He became Mushin Area Superintendent between 1999-2006, during which period he also served as the Administrator of The Apostolic Church, Oke-Ado Area, Ibadan. In 2006 Pastor Dr. Gabriel Oladele Olutola was appointed as Benin City Area Superintendent. In the year 2009 the Lord found him fit to lead His Church as the Chairman of The Apostolic Church LAWNA Territory, at the same time the Vice President of The Apostolic Church in Nigeria. In February 2011, it pleases the Lord again as it is pre-ordained by Him to call Pastor Gabriel Oladele Olutola to the position of NATIONAL PRESIDENT of The Apostolic Church Nigeria and was duly inducted on Sunday 31 July, 2011 as the 2nd National President of The Apostolic Church Nigeria.

His Life

Pastor G. O. Olutola was the Chairman Bible Society Ilesa Auxiliary (1982-1990). He was the Chairman, Board of Governor of Apostolic Training College Ilesa, Osun State (1985-1990).

Among the inexhaustible list of various bodies he belonged to are as listed below:

Member, National Executive Christian Association of Nigeria (1984 until his glorification).
Manager, LAWNA Bible College, Ilesa, Osun State (1984-1994).
Member, The Apostolic Church National Finance committee (1984-2009).
Vice Chairman of Osun State Pilgrims Welfare Board (1985- 1995).
He was honoured with the office of the Justice of Peace, Osun State in 1995.
Member, LAWNA Constitution Drafting Committee (1996- 1998).
Secretary, LAWNA Board of Trustees (1998-2009).
Chairman, LAWNA Board of Trustees (2009 until his glorification)
Member, Nigeria Inter Religion Council (NIREC): 1999 until his glorification
Member, NIREC Education Committee: 1999 until his glorification
Member, The Apostolic Church National Executive Council (2003 until his glorification)
Chairman Board of Governors, The Apostolic Church LAWNA Bible College, Ilesa, Osun State (2006-2010).
Chairman, Hosting/Logistic Committee 1st African Zonal Leadership Conference of The Apostolic Church (2008-2010)
Chairman, The Apostolic Church National Convention Committee (2008-2010).
Fellow Member of Association Christ Theologians Acts in 2009
In 2010, United Missionary Church of Africa, (UMCA) Ilorin, gave him an honourary Doctor of Divinity.
National President of The Apostolic Church Nigeria (2011-2017)
In February 2011, Department of Religious studies University of Ibadan awarded him Distinguished Leadership Skill in Religion
From 2011 to 2017, Pastor G. O. Olutola (JP) was the proprietor and Chancellor of Glorious Vision University (GVU) Ogwa, founded by The Apostolic Church LAWNA Territory and named after the first Chairman of The Apostolic Church, LAWNA Territory. (The University was approved in 2011 by the Federal Government of Nigeria through the efforts and love of this man of God for education).
He was made the Grand National Patron by the Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC) on the Be-seen and be safe, Children Safety Campaign and Appeal Fund initiatives.
In January 2012, The Bible Society of Nigeria honoured this highly dignified man of God with the "award for selfless service toward God and humanity".
On 21st of June, 2012, Pastor Dr. Gabriel Oladele Olutola was honoured by the Police/Community Relation Committee, Ilesa when he was appointed as their Life Patron.

Pastor Dr. G.O. Olutola was a Philanthropist of high reputation. He extended his hand of grace to Hospitals, Widows, Prison yards and Orphanage in great measure. He loved reading, traveling, driving, counseling, evangelizing and teaching.

Pastor Dr. Gabriel Oladele Olutola fought the good fight of faith and laid down his sword on the 14th day of February, 2024.