The history of the remarkable and impactful work of CSP (Conference Supervising Prophet) Dr. Joel Adeniran within the Cherubim and Seraphim Movement Church (CSMC) speaks for itself. As a special apostle, prophet, and doctor, Dr. Adeniran is playing a significant role in spreading the CSMC faith worldwide. He recently appeared on the Winning Soul for Christ Radio & TV program, hosted by Akolade Oladuni, where he shared the powerful story of how CSMC expanded from Western Nigeria to the Northern regions, thanks to the efforts of the first-ever Baba Aladura, Nathaniel Ekundayo Coker.
Dr. Adeniran explained that Baba Aladura, a government worker in Lagos, played a vital role in spreading the faith, even taking the message to Onitsha and Kaduna. He attributed Baba Aladura's ability to reach a broad audience to his education, which helped him in his evangelical efforts. Baba Aladura's pioneering work in the 1940s laid the foundation for what CSMC has become today, with spiritual leaders across the generations building upon his legacy. Dr. Adeniran quoted Proverbs 6, emphasizing the importance of learning and following the rules as Baba Aladura did.
From 1940 to 1970, Baba Aladura Nathaniel Ekundayo Coker reached many in the North, where the faith was quickly embraced. In this period, he transformed the name of the church to the C&S Society and made Kaduna its headquarters, an idea he introduced. With his modern wisdom, Baba Aladura also led efforts to purchase land in Kaduna and expand the movement across Northern Nigeria.
Some of his achievements include bringing Prophet Odutus to the North and introducing Pastor Olujimi to the Kaduna fold. In 1941, the first church was built at a cost of £1,020, and the carpenter who worked on it traveled all the way from Ibadan to Kaduna. By 1942, Baba Aladura was referred to as the General Overseer, and the church was initially known as Aladura before becoming the Cherubim and Seraphim Movement Church (CSMC). Later, in 1959, Baba Aladura Nathaniel Ekundayo Coker became the first incumbent Baba Aladura of CSMC worldwide.
Dr. Adeniran also shared that Baba Aladura established clear rules for the movement, such as the requirement of five districts before one could be appointed Baba Aladura. Additionally, he played a key role in the creation of five important districts: Kaduna and its surroundings, Jos, Zaria, Minna, and others that followed. Under his leadership, another significant cathedral was built, with a cost of £20,000, reflecting the strength of the movement.
Throughout his tenure, Baba Aladura laid the groundwork for the CSMC’s spiritual and organizational development, setting a path for future leaders. Dr. Adeniran emphasized that this journey is not based on age or personal achievement, but on God's will. He reflected on how many of the pioneers of the faith are no longer alive, and it is important to preserve and share the history of their efforts.
Before concluding, Dr. Adeniran prayed for the world and announced the ICOP program through the platform of WSFC, inviting everyone to witness the second coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.
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