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| The Regional Superintendent of CAC Akinyele Region, Pastor S. A. Adedayo, administering the induction rite to the Light of the World Society Zonal Superintendent, Pastor I. O. Afolayan. |
By Rachael Oke
Another significant history was recorded in Christ Apostolic Church, Light of the World Zone on Sunday, February 8, 2026, as Pastor Isaiah Olaniyi Afolayan was formally inducted as the third Zonal Superintendent of the zone.
Akinyele Regional Superintendent, Pastor Samuel A. Adedayo, led the induction, administering the induction rites in line with the church’s guidelines. He then invited pioneer Zonal Superintendent of Light of the World Zone, Pastor B.O. Wajero (retired), to pray for the new superintendent and his wife.
In his message, "Be Obedient and Submissive to your Leaders," Pastor Adedayo stressed that leadership starts at home, extending to society, workplaces, and the church, highlighting God's structured order.
Pastor Adedayo explained further noting that God's call exists in three dimensions.
The first, he said, is the calling of sinners to repentance, described as God’s initial call to every person, referencing Matthew 3.
According to him, when a person repents, he responds to this first call of God.
The second dimension is the individual call of every believer, as stated in Romans 12:1.
He noted that after accepting Jesus Christ as Lord and Saviour, believers are called not to continue in sin but to live consecrated lives, citing 1 Peter 2:9 and describing believers as chosen ambassadors of Christ.
The third is the call to ministry, which he described as God’s divine selection of individuals for specific purposes, drawing examples from the call of Moses in Exodus 3 and Samuel in 1 Samuel 3:1–4.
Pastor Adedayo explained that the reason for the call, as seen in Ephesians 4:11–14, is for correction, instruction and the building up of believers.
He noted that in the Old Testament, the Levites were devoted solely to God’s service and were instructed not to engage in other work because God Himself would be their portion, and the Israelites followed this command.
In the New Testament, he said, “God has given Apostles, Prophets, Evangelists, Pastors and Teachers as leaders to nurture the church—not to rule over it or act boastfully. These leaders are assigned to guide believers toward spiritual growth and maturity in Christ.”
He added that after accepting Jesus, God desires believers to grow in faith and understanding of Christ, leading to lives continually perfected in Him.
Citing Apostle Paul, he noted that despite Paul’s deep intimacy with Christ and impact in the body of Christ, he still prayed to know more of Christ and the power of His resurrection.
The Regional Superintendent warned about the presence of heretical teachings and urged church leaders to remain committed to teaching the in-depth and undiluted word of God so that the church will be firmly rooted in Christ.
He stressed that God equips His servants so the church will not be tossed about by every wave of doctrine.
Referencing Hebrews 13:17, Pastor Adedayo stated that a church that truly desires growth must submit to the leader God has assigned to it.
He explained that every true minister of God will give account to God for every soul committed into his care, adding that God’s work progresses smoothly and more quickly where members obey and cooperate with their leaders.
He further noted that every true minister carries God’s blessings to every church he is posted to, citing Hebrews 5:4, and called on members to cooperate with, honour and support the new Zonal Superintendent so that God’s work through him would be easy.
According to him, such cooperation brings blessings to the church, adding that when ministers are encouraged and supported, they continually remember the people in their prayers.
Pastor Adedayo concluded by urging members of CAC Light of the World Zone to embrace unity, obedience and spiritual growth as Pastor Afolayan begins his leadership, emphasizing that submission to God-ordained authority will strengthen the church and advance God’s work.
The induction service which featured thanksgiving and prayer for the inductee was well attended by ministers and members of both CAC Light of the World zone and beyond.
HIS BIOGRAPHY
BACKGROUND
Pastor Isaiah Olaniyi Afolayan hails from Emure Ekiti: he was born on 16th August, 1964, born to Late Pa. J. O. Afolayan and Late Mrs. Victoria Tinuade Afolayan. He attended Saint Paul Anglican Primary School, Emure Ekiti (1975-1980), after which he proceeded to ljaloke Grammar School, also in Emure-Ekiti (1980-1985). He went further to acquire a diploma in Theology in Triune Biblical University (1990-1993).
THE CALL TO SALVATION AND MINISTRY
While he was in grammar school, precisely in 1984, on the platform of CAC Student Association (CACSAL, Ile-ife, he gave his life to Christ. Years later, on February 13, 1987, God called him into the ministry. The call was confirmed through the personal revelations he had and by many ministers of God. He acquired his formal ministerial trainings from CAC School of Evangelists and Prophets, llesha Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries Schools-Spiritual War College and School of Deliverance, alongside the diploma in Triune Biblical University
THE MINISTRY
Pastor Afolayan started his ministerial journey as an Evangelist at CAC Oke-Aanu, Isheri Olofin, Idimu in 1989. Shortly after that time, he graduated from Babajide School of Evangelists and Prophets, Ilesha, in 1990. In that same year, he was transferred to CAC Oke Ibukun, Bariga, where he also served as an Evangelist for a year. In 1992, he was transferred to CAC Oke Irapada, Ojodu, where he served till 1994. Between 1994-1996, he served in CAC Oke-Isegun, Shomolu, Isale Apata. He was transferred back to Oke-Irapada, Ojodu, where he served again, as an evangelist, between 1996-2012
In 1999, after he had served as an evangelist for three years in CAC Oke-Irapada, Ojodu, he was ordained as a pastor. He also became the District Superintendent of that same church, which then became Redemption District in 2003. In 2012, Pastor Afolayan was transferred to pastor CAC Oke-Isegun, Mob Olorunduro, Ikosi, Ketu, serving also as the District Superintendent for Ikosi District. In 2014, Pastor Afolayan, being a minister of God, passionate about evangelism and mission, caught a vision in alignment with the mandate given by authority of CAC to start English-speaking assembly in the district, that vision gave birth to CAC Victory Chapel and the emergence of other assemblies. Furthermore, in 2020, by the given approval of CAC authority, the district merged with two other districts, Fountain of Mercy and Unchangeable Changer, to form Christ Family Zone, and made Pastor Afolayan the Zonal Superintendent. He served as the Zonal Superintendent of Christ Family Zone for almost five years until he was transferred to CAC Light of the World on October 1, 2025 where he now also serves as the Zonal Superintendent.
Pastor Afolayan is not only a servant in God's vineyard. He is also a minister of God who is passionate about evangelism, spiritual growth, and other acts (of worship) that promote kingdom expansion. With God's help, he has over the years been able to leave landmarks of kingdom exploits in all the churches he has served. The growth has not only been apparent in the churches structures, but it has also been observed amongst the ministers who have served with him and members of those churches where he has served.
Pastor Afolayan is not only a pulpit minister, he is also a writing minister. He has authored two books, namely, "What You Must Know About Deliverance" (2009) and "Highway to Success" (2015). Pastor Isaiah Olaniyi Afolayan is happily married to Evang. Mrs. Dorcas Afolayan and blessed with four children.
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