President, Nigerian Baptist Convention, Rev. Dr Israel Akanji has stated that the church’s rhetorics about politics has changed.
This was just as he urged members of the church to join politics ahead of the 2023 general elections.
The President, who spoke to newsmen yesterday in Lagos, said it is common knowledge that the church was shy of not just publicity but from politics.
He noted that they used to say politics is a dirty game, therefore, do not go into it and for many years many kept out of politics.
Akanji said the church has discovered that change cannot be effected without being part of the system.
Dr Israel noted that their rhetorics have changed about politics; hence, they encourage anyone going into it with prayers.
“Our rhetorics have changed about politics. When we see somebody going into politics now, we encourage and pray for the person.
“We have been encouraging our members to participate in politics.
“In those days, we all know that the church was shy of not just publicity but from politics. They used to say politics is a dirty game, therefore, do not go into it and for many years many kept out of politics.
“But we have discovered that there is no way you can bring a change if you are not part of the system.
“We encourage our people to also get registered, have their voter cards so that they can vote. We have come to that level in this country,” he said.
Speaking on the convention themed ‘ Entering into Newness with Praise and Thanksgiving (Ps. 100:4)”, Akanji said that the programme would be attended by members of the Baptist family from all over Nigeria, Africa, the United Kingdom, United States of America, Canada, and other parts of the world.
The clergyman said that the convention was being conducted to fellowship with God and with one another through worship and interactions, for spiritual renewal and recommitment as well as reporting of stewardship.
”One major reason for our annual convention is to call upon God in prayer. The Bible says: ‘Unless the Lord builds the house, its builders labor in vain. Unless the Lord watches over the city, the watchmen stand guard in vain’ (Ps. 127:1).
“We believe that we need to pray for our country and our world generally.
“For our country, we need to pray specifically in the following areas, security situation of the country, economic development and growth, 2023 election and current state of university education in our country.” He said.
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