The General Overseer of the Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries (MFM), Dr Daniel Olukoya, has ordained 5,000 new ministers during the 2025 Global Ministers Conference, which concluded on Sunday.
The three-day conference, themed “The Message, the Messenger, and the Power,” began on Friday and featured intensive teachings, specialised sessions, and mass ordinations.
In his keynote message, Dr Olukoya emphasised the need for spiritual mentorship and divine calling, warning ministers against rebellion, self-promotion, and spiritual complacency.
“Most people do not have access to God’s true motivation, so they develop a strong rebellious spirit,” Olukoya said. “Ministers of God should not be rebellious but serve with holiness, integrity, loyalty, and humility.”
He stated that divine recommendation—not self-appointment—is the foundation for any lasting ministry. “The first rule in the school of the anointed is that they must be recommended by God. If it is not God’s idea, then all your efforts will be nothing. But if God is with you, He will give you joy.”
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Dr Olukoya warned the new ministers to examine themselves closely and lead with compassion. “You must be a sheep shepherd, not a sheep scavenger. Shepherds who are terrorists are not successful at work. This is working for God, not man,” he added.
Throughout the event, the cleric delivered teachings on practical ministry topics, including “100 Pastor Killers,” “100 Mistakes Pastors and Leaders Make,” and “50 Characteristics of Pastors Who Finished Well.”
His wife, Pastor Shade Olukoya, also addressed the conference, speaking on “The Role of Women in God’s Army.” She encouraged female ministers to rise above cultural limitations and step boldly into leadership roles, calling them vital players in the advancement of the gospel.
Adding a musical dimension to the event, Professor Albert Oikelome, Head of the Music Department at the University of Lagos, led a session on music appreciation in church. He urged ministers to view music as a spiritual tool rather than mere entertainment. “Every branch should invest in its music department because music sets the atmosphere for God’s presence,” he said.
The conference also included health talks, medical check-ups, and deliverance sessions, aimed at supporting ministers in all areas of life and service.
In his closing remarks, Dr Olukoya thanked the organising committee and key contributors, notably Pastor Abiodun Ladejola and Pastor Clement Imoru, who oversaw the ordination exercise.
He concluded by praying that the newly ordained ministers remain faithful and rooted in holiness. “Most people who fail in ministry do not fail because they lack talent, but because they fail to maintain holiness, humility, and obedience. I congratulate you. God bless you, in Jesus’ name.”
