Godman Akinlabi serves as the Global Lead Pastor of The Elevation Church, a non-denominational congregation that is headquartered in Lagos, Nigeria, with branches across Nigeria, the United Kingdom, Belgium, the United States, and Canada. Since its establishment in 2010, Pastor Godman has relentlessly pursued a God-given mandate to make greatness common – an unshakable vision that has been the driving force behind the church’s remarkable growth and significant impact. His distinct leadership style, unwavering commitment to service, and fervent dedication to his calling have earned him a distinguished reputation as one of the most respected voices in the ministry today. In addition to his pastoral responsibilities, Godman is the visionary behind several initiatives, interventions, and community outreaches such as the Pistis Foundation, a non-profit social intervention enterprise, established to be a model provider of empowerment opportunities for the economically challenged, with a key focus on education, health, and shelter initiatives. He is also the Founder of Pistis Life and Leadership Institute (PLLI), a human capital development organization for leaders, with a distinct framework for facilitating learning in Africa.
Pastor Godman chairs The Olive Network, a mentorship program that provides guidance and support to young pastors living abroad, as well as “Man Up,” a powerful mentorship program designed for young men. He has authored several critically acclaimed books including The 7 Commandments of Foolishness, Don’t Waste Your Pain, Sexuality: Get a Grip – For Singles and Sexuality: Get a Grip – For Couples, Moving from Fear to Faith, I Am Possible, Solid and recently Burning Questions Flaming Answers. Pastor Godman is deeply passionate about promoting unity across different church denominations. It is this very passion that led him to establish the Exponential Conference, a groundbreaking platform that brings together Christian leaders to share knowledge and experiences that empower the wider Christian community towards working together towards a common goal. Together with his wife, Pastor Bolarinwa, who serves as the co-lead pastor of The Elevation Church, Pastor Godman is the proud parent of two beautiful daughters.