How New Covenant Church Started
In 1966 the Holy Spirit gave Rev Paul Jinadu a clear vision and understanding of the New Testament pattern of the Church. He set out from York, England with his new wife, Catherine, to evangelize his native country of Nigeria in August of same year. His intentions were to work with any church that would have him, since he had never been part of any church in Nigeria.
He left the shores of Lagos, Nigeria in 1957 as a Muslim boy to further his education in London. Four years later he met the risen Lord at a crusade in Chelmsford, Essex, where Jesus appeared to him in a vision, and he was soundly saved. By the following May he had received a call into full-time ministry. So, he abandoned the dream his mother had for him to become a medical doctor. In August 1962 he enrolled at the Bible College of Wales, Swansea, to prepare for a life of service for the Lord. Soon after graduation he and his wife, whom he met at the Bible College, set out as missionaries to Nigeria.
Subsequently he and his wife worked with two main denominations in Nigeria until 1985. The vision of the New Testament pattern of the Church never left him, however, though he had to conform to the traditions of the churches he served. By what we can only call divine orchestration it became clear that it was time for him to follow that vision, and so the New Covenant Church was launched in May 1985, at Samonda, Ibadan, Nigeria. By this time the family had relocated back to York, primarily for the children’s education. So began Brother Paul’s trans-continental pastoring missions that continues till today.
In 1986, the first UK branch was launched in London with four members who had come to London to study. While Brother Paul was pastoring the two centers, Sister Kate was busy evangelizing through the York Christian Coffee Club, with outreach programs every month. When the children left home to go to university the couple were free to join forces by moving down to London, as well as regular travels to Nigeria.
Today that partnership has paid off, as the New Covenant Church has several hundred churches in over 45 countries, and Sister Kate’s passion to alleviate the suffering of the masses, especially in rural Nigeria, has given birth to the charity arm of the church called Liberty. This holistic evangelism empowers women, builds affordable schools, gives free medical treatment, cataract and other minor operations, business empowerment, and sinks boreholes for clean water. It has been known to attract up to 600 volunteers and medical personnel from USA, UK as well as Nigeria to its annual program.
The New Covenant Church is not a denomination; it is a concept. We don’t celebrate our anniversary because we didn’t start the Church. We simply joined what started 2000 years ago. So, all are welcome. It’s a platform for everyone called to fulfill their God-given mandate.
Our Mission
The primary purpose of the New Covenant Church Logistics is to facilitate and empower every activity of each location of the New Covenant Churches worldwide in order to fulfill Jesus' command.
Matthew 28:18-20 (NKJV): “And Jesus came and spoke to them, saying, ‘All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth. Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age’ Amen.”
The mandate of this Logistics office is to help all New Covenant Churches Worldwide and the entire Body of Christ to fulfill this clear command of our Master and Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ.
Administrative Structure
The Head of the Church is our Lord Jesus Christ.
The overall administrative head of the church is the General Overseer. He is assisted by the Associate General Overseer and the Deputy General Overseers.
In every country where we have several branches, there is the National Overseer who is the administrative head. The different satellite branches are grouped into conferences, with a Conference Pastor overseeing the Satellite Centres. The Conference Pastors are responsible for reporting to the National Overseer and together they constitute the National Council of Conference Pastors.
The National Council comprises of:
- The National Overseer
- Conference Pastors
- National Secretary (or National Administrator)
- National Treasurer
- Provost, of the Bible College
- President of Covenant Women
- National Youth President
- Any National Officer appointed by the National Overseer.
Faith
Faith is the cornerstone of our church. It is part of every activity that we do, every meeting that we hold. We believe in our Lord, and that our actions are a reflection of his goodness.
Scripture
We look to the Lord for guidance in our lives. In Scripture, we find all that we need to guide us in the right path. Reading and understand Scripture helps us all live meaningful lives.
Community
Join us. We welcome each and every one of you to encounter the Lord's unconditional love with us. Inside each of us is a purpose and meaning to be fulfilled by God.
Youth Ministry
Youth is a unique period of life, one filled with exploration, discovery, excitement, and fulfillment. The Church Youth Ministry provides a nurturing, loving environment for young people exploring the world. It is a safe place where faith guides exploration and self-discovery.
Children's Ministry
The Gospel has a message for everyone, of every age, and in every language. Exposing your child to the Lord's path when they are young gives them guidance, hope and strength that lasts a lifetime. To learn more, be in touch with one of our Pastors.
Leadership
Rev. Michael Olufemi Oyelade
Rev. Michael Olufemi Oyelade practiced as a Chartered Accountant and Management Consultant in Nigeria after a stint in academics as a lecturer in two Nigerian Universities before his call into full-time ministry.
Brother Oyelade led the team that pioneered Agodi Centre in 1996 and has been the pastor since then. He is the National Overseer in Nigeria and the Deputy General Overseer, in which role he works with the General Overseer in the oversight of New Covenant Church globally.
In his capacity as the DGO, he also supervises the activities of New Covenant Church Global Media and The New Covenant Church Logistics, and has direct supervisory roles at the New Covenant Church inRancho Cucamonga, CA, USA.
A teacher of God’s word who is blessed with a shepherd’s heart, Brother Oyelade has a passion to see God’s word transform the believer’s life in its entirety.
Olufemi is married to Yemisi, who is the Children/Teenage Pastor of Agodi Centre and Coordinator of the New Covenant Church Nursery and Primary School, Agodi Centre. They are blessed with a daughter.
REV. (DR) PAUL JINADU - GENERAL OVERSEER
Rev. Dr. Paul Jinadu was born a Muslim in Lagos, Nigeria. He became a Christian after Jesus appeared to him and abandoned his pursuit of medical education in the United Kingdom. He went to The Bible College of Wales, Swansea, in 1962, and later studied theology at The London Bible College, where he graduated in 1972. He married Kate, who he met in Bible College, and both returned to Nigeria as Missionaries in 1966. They first worked with the Apostolic Church in Lagos and then extensively with the Four Square Gospel Church as pastors and church planters
They returned to the UK in the early ‘80s, with Paul going all over the country as a traveling evangelist and conference speaker. Kate, meanwhile, was involved in leading people to Christ through the Christian Coffee Club in York.
In 1985, at the invitation of many of his disciples, Paul started the New Covenant Church in Nigeria, and a year later in the UK. He now oversees over 600 branches of the church in 23 nations of the world. Paul was the second President of the African and Caribbean Evangelical Alliance in the UK. He is an Apostle, spiritual father, and mentor to many pastors across the globe, a sought-after speaker and author of “I have seen the Lord” among many other books. He conducts Leadership Seminars and Trainings all over the world.
REV MRS KATE JINADU
Rev. Mrs. Kate Jinadu loves Jesus dearly and preaches with a passion to see people fall in love with Him. She is a spiritual mother and mentor to many women and pastors, the International President of Covenant Women, and the founder of Liberty, a charity registered under the New Covenant Church empowering people in the developing world, particularly in Nigeria. She is the author of “Foundations for Christian Marriage,” among many other books.