ANCEDRAM to hold 24th National Congress

By Oluwafemi Dosu

The All Nigeria Conference of Evangelical Drama Ministers, ANCEDRAM is set to hold her 24th national congress in grand style.

This congress according to the leadership of the association is bid to hold at General Muritala Muhammed College Yola, along Yola road opposite the state secretariat, Adamawa state from 5th to 8th of April, 2018.

E-flier of Ancedram national congress.

The theme of the congress is 'look at us'.

According to an e-flier issued by the association, Evangelist Mike Bamiloye; the chairman Board Of Trustees of ANCEDRAM and Evangelist Isaac Abege will be ministering live at the congress. More so, the president of the association, Evangelist Kayode Ojinnaka; secretary to the Broad Of Trustees and president of EVOM world network, Evangelist Shola Mike-Agboola; Evangelist Damian-Duruewuru and Evangelist Paul Adaramola will as well minister in word alongside other anointed men of God.

The vice president in charge of northern region, Evangelist Danlami during an interview disclosed that he purppsely encouraged the conference to hold in adamawa because all arrangements are on ground regarding hosting, adding that all hands are on deck and other regional leaders have joined hands together to see the success of the congress.

Members coming from far distance are however advised to leave their various locations early so as to avoid unnecessary night journey.

Mount Zion 'Drama Ministers Power Night' holds in grand style

By Dorcas Godonu and Oluwafemi Dosu

It was indeed an atmosphere of overflowing power as people gathered from different walks of life at Jogor Center, Ibadan for drama ministers' power night.

The programme which was held on friday, 9th of march 2018 made a turning point in the lives of many. All participants received anointing for overflowing power.

Drama ministers' power night is a quarterly programme organized by Mount Zion Faith Ministries and the theme for march 2018 edition is "Overflowing Power."

While ministering at the power night, Evangelist Mike Bamiloye disclosed that in order for people to be imparted through you and to fulfil God's call and purpose you need the power of the Holy Spirit which is power to maximise the fullness of God's mandate for your life.

He further described "Overflowing Power" as the power that will not stop flowing.


Classification of people that actually need the power according to Bamiloye are those who have feeling that their voice is not heard, those who have spirit of stagnation in their lives and ministries, those who have the spirit of not being able to do great great exploit, those who have feeling of being bound by satanic chain, those who have the feeling that their messages and ministrations are not powerful enough and those who are lacking appropriate message of God.

The atmosphere was powerfully charged when some short movies and the latest film of Mount Zion Film  Production, 'Last Man Standing' were screened. Various groups also ministered in songs and drama.

Dignitaries present at the power night include Evangelists Gloria Bamiloye, Yemi Adepoju, Abiola Jesulowo, Beloved Alabi, Wole Olaleye, Isreal Ore-Adewole, Pastor Dare Gbenga from Australia among others.

Medical expert advice Drama Ministers on health issues

The medical team at the Lagos ANCEDRAM state congress has adviced leaders of ANCEDRAM to always give more time for drama ministers to rest during congress in order to avoid health issues. Anuoluwapo Akinniran, a medical expert who head the team speaks more during an exclusive interview after the congress. Excerpt:

Can we know you ma?

 I am Akinniran Anuoluwapo from Mushin Local unit

Could you please tell us about the concept behind this medical programme? 

Okay, I’m a nurse by profession and a drama minister by calling and if you notice it, you will see that most people especially ministers they are always particular about the ministry God has given unto them. Thereby neglecting their health condition so this is the best avenue and the platform for which you can be able to allow people to check their general condition and to be able to check their health conditions also.

Can you tell us the reaction of people towards this medical unit?

A lot of people actually came out to have their check up, some made complains but a lot of people actually came out because some of them have been looking for this kind of avenue to be able to make their complain to someone and to be able to receive the treatment for it.
When some of them made complain, we notice most of them had stomach aches, headaches and diaohea, those were the major complains received and we were able to attend to them and we were able to advice on their health conditions too. 
We would just advice the leaders of ANCEDRAM to please increase the break time so that people will be able to walk around to improve blood circulation in the body system and also rest before the commencement of another section.

Thanks for your time, have a nice evening.

And you too

Ibadan Awaits 'Akobi Laaroye' Movie Premier

By Oluwafemi Dosu

The inhabitants of the largest city in Nigeria, Ibadan have been said to be seriously awaiting the premiere of a new blockbuster  titled 'AKOBI LAAROYE'.

According to the producer of the movie, Pastor Victor Olukoju, the premier will take place on the 31st of March, 2018 at Chapel of Resurrection Hall, University of Ibadan.

'Akobi Laaroye' which was directed by Evangelist Isaac Femi Akintunde will be premiered during a popular programme known as 'Letter From My Father'. The programme is expected to have all youth both male and female across the nation in attendance.

Evangelist Mike Bamiloye of Mount Zion Faith Ministries will be speaking at the programme alongside Pastor Victor Olukoju, while Oracle Dave and Gloria Mensah will be ministering powerfully in song.

It should be noted that participation at the programme is free but whoever will be attending have to register just by sending 'letterfrommyfather/(name)' to 08028490904 or 08065214768 so as to receive registration code.

Mount Zion to Hold Power Night this Friday

By Oluwafemi Dosu

Mount Zion Faith Ministries international is set to hold another edition of drama ministers' power night this Friday,9th of march 2018.

The monthly power night is said to be a gathering of drama ministers across the nation.

This month edition of the power-packed programme is themed 'Overflowing power.'

According to the coveners, Evangelists Mike and Gloria Bamiloye, the programme is scheduled to hold at the usual venue which is Jogor center, harvesters drive off liberty road, Ibadan.

The programme will be featuring drama, music, divine impartation, prophetic proclamation and new movie premier of mount Zion faith ministries int'l.

Meanwhile, the all-night programme will commence by 7pm and Evangelist Mike and Gloria Bamiloye will be ministering alongside other ministers of God.

LAGOS ANCEDRAM CHAIRMAN COMMEND MEMBERS.

By Oluwafemi Dosu

The Lagos state chairman of All Nigeria Conference of Evangelical Drama Ministers (ANCEDRAM), Evangelist Isaac Afolahan has commend members of the association saying Lagos ANCEDRAM is full of visionary people and its  activeness begins with the activeness of individual ministry. The chairman while speaking at Ajah yesterday in an exclusive interview with  Ayanfeoluwa and Segun Balogun of Lagos ANCEDRAM publicity Team during the ongoing congress of the association also disclosed why Mike Bamiloye was present at the state congress and his intention either to run for a second term or not, Excerpt:

Interviewer: Can we meet you sir?

My name is Afolahan Yemi Isaac, the Chairman ANCEDRAM Lagos state

Interviewer: Do you have a ministry?

Isaac Yemi Afolahan

 Yes, I have a ministry and the name of my ministry is Christ Gospel Drama ministry, popularly known as CIGEDRAM

Interviewer: What position do you hold in the ministry sir?

I am the president of the ministry

Interviewer: How many films have you produced, featured or probably directed?

The ministry has produced four movies namely “Ileso Agbara, “Indisputable image”, “Ipinle mi” and “softy forces”. As per how many movies I have featured; countless, how many movies have I directed; countless.

Interviewer: What is your area of specialization in film production?

Directing, Cinematography, Editing and acting.

Interviewer: Despite the challenges all around, what keeps you moving?

The grace of God and the calling. No matter the challenge, no matter the bottle neck, the instruction and vision of your calling will keep you moving.

Interviewer: Speaking of ANCEDRAM, Have you been able to achieve you vision for this tenure?

Along the way, new visions kept coming. From 2016 that we came on board, everything we stated in our vision bulletin has been successfully achieved by the grace of God, at least 98 percent.

Interviewer: As the chairman of Lagos state ANCEDRAM, what are the challenges you encounter?

Every office has its challenges but my own believe is that all challenges are surmountable. It is not easy to manage even a nuclear family talk less of an association. This is an association and not a denomination, it is a combination of people from different background and different denomination and we have to unify all our church doctrine to become one; that is a challenge on its own. Also, Because it is an association, everybody has a voice, what you think is good some will say no it isn’t, for example, if you call for a program and you say it is a bible study program, some will say why must it be bible study, we do bible study in our churches all the time. If you say it is a prayer program, some will say; good, we love prayer while some will say why must it be prayer all the time so it is a challenge to satisfy everybody. Also, our members have not been committed financially, I can say only 10-20% are financially committed in the association and this makes the financial burden a challenge and the executive and the elders often shoulders the responsibility.

Interviewer: How has it been possible to bring our daddy Mike Bamiloye to the state programs recently?

Relationship! As leaders, you must build a relationship with your high authorities. When they have programs, you also be there. Also, follow God’s instruction. When I received the theme of the program contend for the faith, I saw it in a vision seeing daddy Mike teaching it. So I called daddy Mike that we would be bringing him to the state. Actually he said he won’t be chanced and I felt somehow bad. Up to the time we printed the flyer he was still not chanced but just for people to be encouraged we put his picture on the flyer. Two weeks after the flyer came out, he called me and said he was considering coming for the program, it appeared God ministered to him to come for the program. In fact, as at that the time we already draw the outline of the program but we had to redraw it. In all our decision, make sure there is a spiritual back up and God will do it himself.

Interviewer: How has it been able to control and organize your team of executives?

My team is matured people and vision oriented. Except one or two cases, we never had misunderstanding. It has never been difficult organizing them. It will be difficult to correct people when you have divergent of views and people who are not vision oriented and not matured enough in handling issues.

Interviewer: How do you balance between your home and ANCEDRAM despite your busy schedules?

When I began to receive the instruction to come up as the chairman, I sat my wife down to discuss it. I allowed her to pray so that she also can confirm and then she gave her consent that for the period of time I will be there the home is safe so she has been keeping the home. Whenever I get home we keep on doing it together. She is an understanding woman.

Interviewer: Do you think she will allow you go for a second tenure?

If God says I will run for a second tenure, He will minister to me and also minister to my wife. Both of us are spiritual, once God says it we don’t dispute it so that is not a problem, it is not even dicey at all.

Interviewer: Left to you, are you willing to run for second tenure?

I am not the type that hold tight to office, I am a vision man and once I realize a vision I believe that it has been achieved. For me this tenure, I believe I have been able to achieve something good but if God wills, who am I to say no but for me I think I am done.

Interviewer: Are you really satisfied with this year’s state congress?

Sure, I am satisfied, though every state congress has its own itches, like in the area of accommodation and the venue because there are little interruptions that we did not really plan for between our programs by the church but there is nothing we can do because ANCEDRAM does not have its own retreat center that we can say we have One hundred percent control over. So if a church allows you use their facilities you should appreciate that but we know that in the subsequent meetings things will be better. The congress is a success as long as I am concerned, our expectations have been met. I want to appreciate the publicity and the media team. Previously, the attendance has being between 250 0r 300 but because of the effort of the publicity like the social media program, the live interviews and others, we have over 300 participants. No one is left behind because the media team is transmitting the program live on facebook for those who are not here to follow up. Keep up the good work.

Interviewer: Daddy Mike Bamiloye said yesterday that Lagos state ANCEDRAM is one of the most active states, what is the secret behind that?

Lagos is full of visionary and talented people therefore there is no way you won’t be active. You can see it from the pantomime ministrations and other ministrations. The activeness of Lagos state chapter begins with the activeness of individual ministries. When these ministries are active, there is no way it will not rob on the entire chapter of ANCEDRAM in Lagos state. Moreover, we have elders in Lagos state that when they finish they do not run away and that is a motivation that keeps us moving.

Interviewer: What are the relationship between Lagos state ANCEDRAM and the state elders?

There is a cordial relationship, before now, some people believe our elders were our problems. I carry them along and they have been very supportive. In this congress, some of the elders contributed ten thousand to support. Some of them have been around since we started and they will close with us, it shows that we have a cordial relationship.

Interviewer: Any word of advice to the local unit that might take it up next year?

The local unit that might take it up next year should learn the lessons from this one. They should get us a venue without interference; they should start their planning early enough.

Interviewer: What other advice can you give other visionaries?

Everybody that has something in mind that you can contribute to the growth of Christian evangelism, come out! Come out into the position of leadership. My philosophy is that what we are doing in ANCEDRAM is what we are doing in our ministries; ANCEDRAM is just a bigger platform for people to operate. There are programs we do in our ministries so when we get to leadership positions in ANCEDRAM, we start it.

PARTICIPANTS AT LAGOS ANCEDRAM CONGRESS SHOOTS, EDITS THREE FILMS ON SMARTPHONE IMMEDIATELY AFTER TRAINING.

  By Oluwafemi Dosu and Segun Balogun

It was a huge success and a step higher as participants at the Lagos state ANCEDRAM congress shot and edited three major films with Smartphone.

This was done after training on Smartphone film making facilitated by Evangelist Paul-Esupofo Oriade and assisted by Brother Olufemi Abraham. The participants were divided into three groups and were saddled with the responsibility to come up with story, shoot and edit it on phone.

Meanwhile, the training class was conducted on the same day and the students were able to do more than the expectation. The title of the films are AN INCH, NEMISIS and SPEECHLESS.

According to the director/co-editor, Evangelist Muyiwa Adeyeye while speaking on the challenges faced during the shoot noted that most of the people in the group are not experienced, also noise was a big challenge and that was why they have to shoot without audio.

Oriade who was the facilitator during his speech said “we are so excited that we have a dream and it became a reality, people who have never shot and edited were able to do so.”

For his own part, the co-facilitator, Evangelist Olufemi Abraham expressed his mind saying “the people are very hungry; it’s a thing to have food on the table and it’s another thing to be hungry for the food. The participants are hungry, willing, cooperative and understanding. It’s one of the best training so far, one of the most successful set of people we have trained, we feel fulfilled at the end.”

It may interest you to know that the films were premiered today and it was marvelous. Evangelist Oriade was elated that it as success at the end after lecturing the students and he also promised to post the best practical project on his website.