The GLS in Nigeria | More than a Registration

When Piboere, Summit host site producer at House of Grace Church in Nigeria returned home after the Summit in August, she was excited to share with her community all she had learned. But she was disappointed to discover that the registrations were down, and only 167 people were planning to attend. Piboere decided to pray.

She gathered her team for fasting and prayer. After all, it’s not just registrations they were praying for—They have a dream to transform their community, and they know it requires great leadership. They see the GLS as an essential tool to equip their leaders, no matter their economic means.

After much prayer, they met with some of the pastors in their community and offered to sponsor up to half, and for some, all of their registration costs, allowing pastors who normally wouldn’t be able to attend an such an opportunity to be encouraged and equipped through the GLS. More than 60 people were sponsored. Their team also approached local companies that ended up registering their staff.

The result? More than 500 people gathered at the GLS at House of Grace. “This is indeed a miracle. God did exceedingly abundantly above what we imagined,” said Piboere.

I desired to attend the GLS, but I had no funds. When I got a message from my Pastor to confirm my attendance, I responded by saying I could not attend because of funds and to my surprise I was told to come and attend the Summit free of charge because I had been sponsored. WOW! I am so glad that I attended this year’s Summit as I have received so much that will help me be a better leader. Thank you.—Catherine Ekanem, GLS attendee, Nigeria

Please continue to pray for the impact of the GLS in places like Nigeria. One leader has the potential to impact thousands of people in his or her community with a grander vision to transform their country for the better.

Pray for righteousness, godliness, peace, and unity. Pray for good leadership and leaders. Pray for an economic and financial turnaround. – Sandra, Nigeria

Pray for salvation in our city. Pray that corruption, hatred and poverty would be eradicated. – Sambo, Nigeria

Pray that God will raise the realization that Lagos needs Christ and that people will move with one heart to redeem our city. – Uko, Lagos, Nigeria