VISSION FOR MINISTRY: TO SPEAK GOD’S WORD FAITHFULLY IN ORDER TO AFFECT LIVES
HOBBIES: READING/WRITING, LISTENING TO GOSPEL MUSIC, LOVER OF PRAYER
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION (S): M.SC PEACE STUDIES AND CONFLICT RESOLUTION. ASSOCIATE INSTITUTE
OF CHARTERED MEDIATORS AND CONCILIATORS (AICMC), BACHELOR IN
THEOLOGY (B.TH), DIPLOMA IN THEOLOGY (DIP.TH).
WORK EXPERIENCE: : DIOCESAN AYF BIBLE STUDY COORDINATOR. DIOCESAN AYF EVANGELISM COORDINATOR, DIOCESAN AYF ASSIST PRAYER COORDINATOR. EFFURUN AYF ARCHDEACONRY PRESIDENT. UGBORIKOKO AYF ARCHDEACONRY PRESIDENT. UGBORIKOKO ARCH MEC COORDINATOR. PARISH, PEACE/JUSTICE COMMITTEE CHAIRMAN. UGBORIKOKO ARCH HOME CELL COORDINATOR. DIOCESAN LAY READER. CAR COMPUTER DIAGNOSIS/ REPAIRS. CHURCH WORKER, ST MARK’S ANG CHURCH UGBOROKE TILL DATE.
The Rev Canon Joseph Jeremiah Ejiroghene Arawore, Ph.D (JP), was born into the Arawore family of Mereje in Okpe local government Area of Delta State. He attended Okorodudu Primary school, Oviri-Okpe. He was trained at Adam Igbudu Christian Centre, Emevor as Catechist between the year 2004 to 2006 under then, Rev Canon Christian Esezi Ide, now Bishop of Warri Diocese. This marked his journey into the ministerial calling. After his training as a catechist, he was posted to Okpe Archdeaconry, to serve at St. Peter’s Anglican Church, Adagbrassa-Ugolo, he was the first trained catechist in 2006. He spent nine months in this church, and a priest was brought to take over from him. He was also the first catechist of St. Thomas opuraja and St. Paul’s Iriama. Thereafter, he was transferred to St Luke’s Anglican Church, Ugolo Okpe all now in Sapele Diocese. It was while at St Luke’s Church, he gained admission into Archbishop Vining College of Theology, Akure for his training into the ordained ministry.
The Rev Canon Joseph attended Adam Igbudu Christian Centre now Adam Igbudu Christian Institute for both his catechist training and ordinary level. Archbishop Vining College of Theology Akure, for his Theological Education.
Other institutions he attended include: University of Ibadan, Diploma in Religious Studies,
University Of Port Harcourt,B.A Religious and Cultural Studies,
Masters of Theology, (M.Th), Crowther Graduate Theological Seminary, Abeokuta Ogun and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D), in Ecclesiastical history 2022.
The Rev Canon Dr J.J.Arawore was made deacon on Sunday, July 1st, 2012, at the Cathedral Church of St. Andrew’s 22, Okere Road Warri, and Priested on Sunday, July 7th 2013, at St. Matthew’s Anglican Church, Ogunu Warri, all by the Rt Rev Christian Esezi Ide, Bishop, Anglican Diocese of warri.
He was preferred as Canon by his lordship, the Rt Rev Christian Esezi Ide on Thursday, September 26, 2024, at the Diocesan Board meeting held at St Matthew’s Anglican Church Ogunu,Warri
Stations he has served as both as catechist and priest include: St Peter’s Church, Adagbrassa-Ugolo 2006(catechist) St Thomas’s Opuraja and St Paul’s Iriama(2007), St Luke’s Church, Ugolo Okpe (2008), Cathedral Church of St Andrew’s, Warri(Curate/Bishop’s Chaplain 2012 to 2016), All Souls Anglican Church, Warri(Vicar 2016 till date)
Canon Dr J.J.Arawore Arawore is passionately about maintaining the Anglican heritage and preaching of word of God undiluted.
He is a church historian, and his unpublished book includes: “Historical Analysis of the growth and development of the Anglican Church in Okpe land.” “Schism: its effect on church growth and development”
APPOINTMENT/POSITIONS HELD TILL DATE.
Bishop’s Chaplain, 2012 to 2016.
Chaplain Choir Council Cathedral Church of St Andrew’s, Warri ,2015 to 2016
Chaplain, Warri Central Archdeaconry Women’s Organisations 2019 till date
President, Warri Diocesan Clergy Multipurpose Cooperative Society 2023 till date
Chaple perfect, Adam Igbudu Christian Centre, Emevor, 2006
Vice,president, student union government, Archbishop Vining College of Theology Akure, 2011 to 2012
Chaplain, Guild of stewards, Warri Central Archdeaconry,2024 till date
He is happily married to Mrs.Omamurhomu Caroline Arawore, Bsc Biology Education. Delta State University, Abraka, their unique union is blessed with five lovely children: ErhumuOsogwe Josephine, IkuesiriOsogwe Josephus, UruemuesiriOsogwe Justina, IruoaboOsogwe Jubilee and OrhorhomuOsogwe Julie
J.J. loves reading, making God fearing friends both in the ministry and outside the ministry. He is also a lover of sports, especially football, lawn and table tennis.
The Rev’d Christopher Omohwo Efekodo Ofunaba was born into the families of Late Mr David Efekodo Ofunaba of Imodje Orogun and Akpoveroro of Edjeba Agbarha Otor both in Ughelli North LGA of Delta State. He started his Ministry as a Church Teacher at St John’s Church, Urhuagbesa in Abraka in the then Agbon Archdeaconry in the year 2000. He attended the prestigious Adam Igbudu Christian Centre (now Institute) from 2001 -2003.
Rev’d Canon Christopher O E Ofunaba attended Ekure Primary school, Imodje Orogun, Eleyele Grammar School, Ibadan, Orogun Grammar School, Orogun, Ibru College, Agbarha Otor, where he obtained his School Leaving Certificate. Trinity Theological College, Umuahia and Delta State university, Abraka for his Masters in Philosophy of Religion.
He was ordained Deacon in 2009, Priested in 2010, Preferred Canon on Thursday, 26th September, 2024 all by his lordship, Rt Rev C E Ide JP.
Canon Christopher is a Child of God, who believes in fairness and equity. His desire is for everyone to be saved, hence, his love for soul winning and Evangelism. This is encapsulated in his Christocentric Preaching and Teaching of the undiluted Word of God. He is passionate about Church building and Total Gospel of Salvation and Welfarism. He is a Promoter of God’s Kingdom
Stations he has served: St John’s Church, Urhuagbesa,
Holy Trinity Church, Water Resources, Effurun,
St James Church, Odibo Avenue, Effurun,
St James’ Church, Ojabugbe, Warri,
St Andrew’s Cathedral, Okere Rd, Warri,
St John’s Church, Otorho Agbon, and currently at St Mark’s Church Okoribi, Effurun.
Appointment/Position held: Asst Cordinator, Follow Up Committee – Team Manifest Exco Member, Warri Diocesan Clergy Multipurpose Coop Society Member, Diocesan Retirement Committee Member, Clergy Easter Retreat Committee and special opportunities to minister both at the Diocesan and Provincial Levels.
He is married to Mrs Rita Oghenenyore Ofunaba, a graduate of Counseling Psychology, Delta State University, Abraka
Christopher loves Reading, Sports and enjoys traveling.
The Revd Canon Godwin Biowa was born into the families of late Catechist Thomas Biowa of UKPIOVWIN in Udu LGA and late Eyafugborhi of Eyara in Ughelli South LGA both of Delta State. He started as a Diocesan Layreader in the 80s in Christ Anglican Church, Effurun, later as a Church Teacher in 2003 in St. Mark’s Church, Otor-Okere, in the then Warri West Archdeaconry, he was later posted to Christ The King, Essi Lay–Out, Warri.
The Revd Canon Biowa attended St. Vincent College, Okwagbe and Trinity Theological College, Umuahia, for his theological training.
OTHER INSTITUTIONS ATTENDED Include Delta State University, Abraka…BA (ED).
The Revd Canon Biowa was made a Deacon by our lord Bishop, the Rt Revd C. E. Ide JP, Bishop of Warri Diocese (Anglican Communion) in 2007 at Chapel of The Advent, Priested and also preferred a CANON by him. He was preferred a CANON on Thursday 26th, September, 2024 during the Diocesan Board Meeting , at St. Matthew’s Anglican Church, Ogunu.
Stations he has served include:
(1) St. Mark’s Anglican Church, Otor -Okere.
(2). Christ The Anglican Church, Essi Lay-Out, Warri
(3). Christ Anglican Church, Effurun.
(4). St. Stephen’s Anglican Church, Jakpa Rd. Effurun.
(5). St. James’ Anglican Church, Oria–Abraka.
(6). Unity Anglican Chapel….. present station.
Married to Mrs Theresa Biowa, and the union is blessed with children and grandchildren.
MINISTERIAL VISION: Have concern for church Growth and Spiritual Renewal of members.
The Rev’d Canon Dr. Faith Akpomejero Kerry Aghe (JP) was born into the families of late Mr. Israel Aghe of Orhuwhorun, Udu Local Government & late Gold Udi of Eku, in Ethiope East Local Government Areas of Delta State. He started his early ministry in the year 2000 as Church Teacher in St Matthias’ Anglican Church, Eku, in the then Agbon Archdeaconry.
The Rev’d Canon Dr. Faith attended Government Secondary school Ringim, in the then Kano State, now under Jigawa State & Govt Secondary, School Igun and St. Paul’s University College, Awka for his theological training. Other institutions he attended includes: >Immanuel College of Theology Ibadan (Bachelor in Theology. B.Th.); >Ajayi Crowther University Oyo (Bachelor of Art. B.A.), >Crowther Graduate Theological seminary, Abeokuta (Masters in Theology. M.Th. Old Testament); >AJAYI Crowther University, Oyo (Masters in Art, philosophy of Religion) >Crowther Graduate Theological seminary Abeokuta (Ph.D. Old Testament )
The Rev’d Canon Dr. Faith Aghe was made deacon by the then Primate of all Nigeria The Most Rev’d Peter Jasper Akinola in 2005 and was priested by the Rt. Rev’d Christian Esezi Ide JP, Bishop of the Diocese of Warri (the first set of ministers to priested by Bishop Christina Ide) in 2006.
He was preferred a Canon on Thursday 26th of September, 2024 by his lordship, the Rt Revd C. E. IDE, JP, during the Diocesan Board meeting held at St Matthew’s Anglican church Ogunu.
Stations he has served include: St. James’ Anglican Church, Ojabugbe [Curate] Cathedral Church of St Andrews [Priest/ Bishop’s Chaplain) Holy Trinity Anglican church, Ekpan (Vicar) The Epiphany Anglican Church, Army Estate [Vicar] St Thomas’ Anglican Church Idiarhegbe [Vicar] St. Peter’s Anglican church Igbudu Warri (Priest)
Canon Faith Aghe is passionate about saving the lost and raising disciples for Christ.
Revd Canon Faith Aghe is the Chaplain of the Boys’ Brigade Nigeria/ Anglican communion Brigades (BBN/ ACB) in the Diocese of Warri, he is also the Chaplain of the Boys Brigade Nigeria Warri Battalion (B.B.N.W.B.)
APPOINTMENTS/POSITIONS HELD TILL DATE: >Bishop’s Chaplain >Diocesan Security Committee >Administrative Secretary to the Bishop, Diocese of Warri. >Secretary, Recognition/honor Committee. >Chaplain, Boys’ Brigade, Warri Diocese >Chaplain, Anglican communion Brigades, Warri Diocese >Chaplain Boys’ Brigade Nigeria, Warri Battalion
The Rev’d Canon Dr. Faith Akpomejero Kerry Aghe is happily married to Mrs Gladys Oghenechovwe Aghe – a graduate of Delta state university, with ( B.Ed, Social Studies) and they are blessed with three children – Favour, Flourish and Faithfulness
The Rev’d Canon Dr Faith Akpomejero Kerry Aghe loves reading, playing Badminton and football.
