Q&A

Did Apostle Babalola have children?

Did Apostle Babalola have children?

However, Ayo Babalola died on 6th , July,1959, while Dorcas died at Ilesa on December 28, 1993 and was laid to rest on January 15, 1994 behind CAC, Okesa. Before their death,their union produced four children. Presently there are two of the children of the late Apostle who are still alive.

When did Ayo Babalola died?

July 26, 1959
Joseph Ayo Babalola/Date of death

Who was Apostle Babalola wife?

Mama Dorcas Babalola was never a witch, she was only a disciplined and firm Ijesha woman; she was very hardworking and wouldn’t take nonsense from even her kids. She supported her husband in ministry and even after the death of the Apostle, she accommodated many of the church members and gave to them in love.

How was God called Babalola?

He became the prophet of God in 1928 when God called him. It was while he was working as steamroller along Akure – Ilesha road in October 9th 1928 about 12.00 noon by the river Ariran that he heard a loud voice from above like the roar of thunder which called his name thrice saying “Joseph!

Who is the first Pentecostal pastor in Nigeria?

The first Pentecostal church in Nigeria is said to be the Christ Apostolic church which was founded by Apostle Joseph Ayo Babalola in the early 20th century. He was a man of God known for his revival movements and intense relationship with God which was greatly reflected in his ministry and his teachings.

How did Babalola pray?

APOSTLE AYO BABALOLA’ S PRAYER LIFE. After tarrying before the Lord in prayers, Apostle Babalola was once commanded by God to cut three leaves from a tree and put them on a rock before him; and God asked him to pray until the sweat from his body moved the leaves forward; and he carried out the task.

Is Ayo Babalola still alive?

Deceased (1904–1959)
Joseph Ayo Babalola/Living or Deceased

Where did Joseph Ayo Babalola died?

Ede, Nigeria
Joseph Ayo Babalola/Place of death

Is the Ayo Babalola marriage a historical fact?

THE SAD EXPERIENCE OF APOSTLE AYO BABALOLA MARRIAGE. As much as I chose to be silent on issues raised on this platform, I couldn’t on Apostle Ayo Babalola’ s case bc of my personal relationship with him. Hence my rejoinder. You would agree with me that not all we find on google are historical facts, so let us always verify info from Internet.

When did apostle Joseph Babalola get married to Dorcas?

It then came to pass that after persistent pressure from his father, Pa David Rotimi Talabi, Apostle Joseph Ayo Babalola got married to Dorcas on April 25, 1935. About 6000 people attended the wedding and he received a total gift of 3 pounds, 10 shillings and 6 pence.

Where was Joseph Ayo Babalola first ordained as an apostle?

The CAC regards Babalola as an apostle, while in actual sense by real church ordination he was not at any time historically ordained into that office. A CAC retreat center was built at Ipo Arakeji, Osun State where Babalola was first called in 1928.

Where is the Joseph Ayo Babalola University located?

The Joseph Ayo Babalola University (JABU) a private Nigerian university located in Ipo Arakeji and Ikeji-Arakeji, two neighbouring communities in Osun State, established by the Christ Apostolic Church (CAC) Worldwide is named after him, located at the place where he says he was called by God in 1928.