Draft:Theodore Effiong
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Overview
[edit]Theodore Effiong (born 18 June 1963) is a Nigerian–British pastor, church planter, revivalist, and author. He has served over 40 years in full-time ministry, including 36 years within the Assemblies of God in Nigeria — rising to Assistant District Superintendent — and currently leads several international revival movements.
Biography
[edit]Theodore Effiong was born on 18 June 1963 and holds dual citizenship in Nigeria and the United Kingdom. He spent nearly two decades living in the UK during his early life[1]. Feeling divinely directed, he returned to Nigeria, where he pastored for 36 years with the Assemblies of God Church in Calabar District, Nigeria. During this tenure, he was appointed Assistant District Superintendent and planted 18 churches .
In 2021, his leadership within the Assemblies of God officially released him to pursue an international calling as an ambassador of revival .
Effiong is married to Rev. Mary Theodore Effiong, and together they have four children (two sons and two daughters)[2]
Ministry
[edit]Rev. Effiong currently heads three major revival ministries:
Prayer City Calabar (also known as Prayer to All Nations): An interdenominational prayer altar established in 1992. Every Wednesday, thousands gather from over 50 denominations for strategic prayer and fasting. He co‑hosts this ministry with his covenant partner, Evangelist Ephraim Effiong ([altarsofprayer.com][1]).
Royal Eagles Revival Network: Founded in 2017, headquartered at Prayer City Calabar. This global ministry aims to ignite revival across Africa and hosts annual conferences attended by thousands.
El Global Revival Network: A collaboration with Rev. Dr. Chidi Okoroafor, this network involves traveling city-to-city worldwide to conduct meetings and facilitate revival encounters.
His message and prayers reach audiences globally through online platforms like Facebook and YouTube, including weekly programs such as Power in the Word and monthly Prophetic Release sessions.
Education
[edit]Effiong received his early education (nursery, primary, secondary) in the UK. His theological training includes:
- Diploma in Bible Theology, Assemblies of God Bible College, Uyo (1989)
- Bachelor of Arts in Bible Theology, Global University, Springfield, Missouri, USA (2010)
- Master of Arts in Christian Counseling, Grace Bible Institute, Calabar
He also holds two honorary doctorates.
Publications & Travels
[edit]Rev. Effiong is a prolific author, having written over 50 books (some sources say 70), available internationally [3]. He has preached on five continents and in approximately 50 countries.
Some of his notable publications include:
University of The Holy Ghost[4]
- ^ https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B072JGR14Z/about?ccs_id=fcd8a047-c943-4291-be43-6e7544a95850
- ^ https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B072JGR14Z/about?ccs_id=fcd8a047-c943-4291-be43-6e7544a95850
- ^ https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B072JGR14Z/allbooks?ingress=0&visitId=93a67eeb-c150-4082-afe2-04e8083a32df&ccs_id=2288981f-c2c0-4488-b76c-4244919cd418
- ^ Theodore, Effiong (2017). University of the Holy Ghost. Amazon.