1. BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH – REV (MRS) MOJISOLA ADEBOWALE
OSAMEYAN.
FAMILY
BACKGROUND: Mojisola Adebowale Osameyan was born in Zaria, Kaduna State of
Nigeria on the 20th December 1954 as the second of six children to
Chief M.B. Ogunlari (The Moluberin of Owu- Ikosi, Lagos State.
Nigeria ) and Evangelist (Mrs) C. O. Ogunlari of Agbowa – Ikosi,
Lagos state. Nigeria.
EDUCATION: She had her Primary Education at Ebenezer African Church School
Ibadan, Oyo State , Nigeria from 1961-1967.
Secondary Education at St. Teresa’s College, Ibadan from 1968-
1972 where she sat for the West African School Certificate
Examination and Passed.
Post Secondary Education at Ibadan Polytechnic from 1975 – 1977
and obtained a National Diploma in Accountancy.
MINISTERIAL
EDUCATION:
· The Evangelical Theological College Super
Seminar Certificate Jan - June 1985 (Part-time).
· Certificate in Discipleship and Missions 1988 &
· Diploma in Theology and Missions 1989 -1992 (Part-time) (both
from Grace International Bible Institute, Nigeria).
· Certificate in Specialized Studies in Christian Leadership 6th Sept
1991 - 30th Sept. 1991.
(from Haggai Institute of Advanced Leadership Training Singapore).
· Bachelor of Ministry B. Min (Cum Laude) 2004 (from Calvary
University Chester, U.K) (Studies & RPL completed at Christian Life
Center- Kempton Park , South Africa).
· Master of Divinity in Practical Theology 2006-2008
M. Div (Cum Laude) – Women Ministry (from Calvary University
Chester, U.K) .

2. Disertation Topic: A Critical Examination of Women Ministry in African Churches
SALVATION &
MINISTRY CALL:
She was born again on the 25th October 1975 and ordained as a
Minister of the Gospel on the 30th of August 1992 after having
served in various leadership capacity in her local Church and having
pioneered many Christian works / services.
PROFESSIONAL
TRAINING COURSES
ATTENDED:
· Management Course D of The Co-operative Bank Plc. Ibadan. Nig
(from 7th Nov. -18th Nov. 1983).
· Advanced Finance & Accounting Course 6th May 1985 – 22nd May
1985 (from Financial Institution Training Center (FITC) Lagos,
Nigeria).
· International Banking Course 3rd Aug - 22nd Aug (F.I.T.C Lagos,
Nig)
· Foreign Exchange Data Needs Course 20th Jan. – 21st Jan 1992
(organized by Central Bank of Nigeria ).
· American Express Bank Operational Training Course October
1994 (organized by America Express Bank Ltd. New York.
U.S.A).
PROFESSIONAL
WORK EXPERIENCE:
· Worked with the Migration Project Survey (Dept. of Sociology,
University of Ibadan Nigeria 1973 -1975).
· Worked for 20years at the Co-operative Bank Plc Ibadan.
Nigeria in the following sections:
· 1977 – 1983 Accounting Assistant in the Head Office Accounts
Dept.

3. · 1983 – 1986 Senior Accounting Assistant in Head Office
Accounts Dept.
· 1986 – 1990 Accountant, and Head of Ibadan Branch Foreign
Operation Dept.
· 1990 – 1996 Settlement Manager Head Office Foreign
Operation Dept.
· 1996 – 1997 Branch Manager New Gbagi Branch of the Bank.
· Facilitated some Foreign Exchange Courses at the Bank’s Staff
Training School from 1991 – 1996.
· Chairperson of the panel of review of the Foreign Exchange
Course handout 1992.
MINISTERIAL
EXPERIENCE:
· Member The Polytechnic Christian Union Singers (PICUS)
1975-1977.
· Pioneer the Ladies / Women Ministry Arm His Grace
Evangelical Movement in 1976.
· Choir Leader His Grace Evangelical Movement Nig. 1976 –
1986
· Sunday School Teacher His Grace Evangelical Church 1985
-1992.
· Founded the Concerned Christian Women Ministry (which is a
Service Ministry to Christian Women Leaders) in May 1987.
· Founder & Co-ordinator of Co-operative Bank Plc. Christian
Workers Fellowship Ibadan 8th August 1990 – Jan. 1996.
· National Treasurer Haggai Alumni National Association
Nigeria. 1992 -1996.
· Co-ordinator AD 2000 and beyond Women Track Nigeria
1993 -1997.

4. · Associate Teacher World Thrust International 1996 – Date.
· Administrator World Thrust Nigeria 1997 – Jan. 1999.
· Workshop Leader and Speaker at Women Retreats and Ladies
Meetings / Conferences and together with her husband speaker
at Couples Retreats and Family Conferences.
AWARDS &
LETTER OF
COMMENDATIONS:
· 10 Years Long Service Award of Meritorious Service From
Co-operative Bank PLC Ibadan Nigeria.
· 20 Years Long Service Award of Meritorious Service.
· Letter of Commendation from World Thrust South Africa.
MARITAL STATUS: Married to Rev. Dr. Nicholas D. Osameyan, the Africa
Area Director of World Thrust International and Founder of both
His Grace Evangelical Movement and Africa Missions Outreach &
Leadership Development.
They are blessed with four children and reside in Benoni, South
Africa.
INTERNATIONAL
CONFERENCES
ATTENDED:
· A Nigerian Observer to Ghana National Consultation in June
1989.
· World Thrust Winning Strategies Seminar 31st Aug. 1995- 2nd
Sept.1995.
· Nigerian Delegate Member to GCOWE ’97 (Global
Consultation on World Evangelization) in South Africa.
· Love Southern Africa Conference 1997 (Workshop Leader).

5. · Dutch Reformed Church Durbanville Mission Week 1997
(Speaker at the Women meeting)
· Dutch Reformed Church Stellenbosch Student Mission Week
1997.
· Workshop Leader Bless the Nation Conference 2006.
PRESENT STATUS:
· Founder: Christian Women Leadership Training Institute.
· Board Member Africa Missions Outreach & Leadership
Development.
· Co- Founder: Africa Christian Ministry Institute.
· Administrator World Thrust Africa.
· Board member Grace Church International South Africa.
PUBLICATION:
· The Ideal Wife of a Successful Minister (Editor)
· Building Together for Success in Ministry – Women’s Role (Ed)
WORKSHOP/
SEMINAR MATERIALS DEVELOPPED:
· The Virtuous Woman’s Seminar Workbook
· Pastors’ Wives Training Workshop Manual
· Balancing Home, Work and Ministry Seminar Workbook
· Women Leaders’ Training Course Manual
· The Biblical Portrait of Ideal Womanhood.
REFERRENCES: Prof. Carel van Heerden
P.O.Box 8073, Birchleigh
1621. South Africa.
Tel: +27 (0) 11 391 8213
Rev. Richard M. Verreynne

6. P.O.Box 236,
Parrow. South Africa.
7499.
Tel: + 27 (0) 21 9393300
Fax: + 27 (0) 21 9395303

7. P.O.Box 236,
Parrow. South Africa.
7499.
Tel: + 27 (0) 21 9393300
Fax: + 27 (0) 21 9395303