The Rigid-Faith Ministries Inc.

25/12/2025

Season's Greetings from The Rigid-Faith Ministries (Inc Nigeria)

Dear Esteemed Leaders and Members of The Rigid-Faith Ministries,

As the Founder and Serving Overseer, I am honored to extend warm and heartfelt Christmas greetings to you all.

As we celebrate the birth of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, may this season bring you joy, peace, and renewed hope. May your hearts be filled with love, gratitude, and the promise of a brighter tomorrow.

May the unchanging truth of God's Word continue to guide and strengthen our fellowship as we stand firm on the Rock of Ages. May our Rigid Faith inspire us to impact our world with the unshakeable hope of Jesus Christ.

Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year in Jesus' name!

Warm regards,

Apostle Emmanuel Ibhayelia
Founder & Serving Overseer, The Rigid-Faith Ministries (Inc Nigeria).

21/12/2025

05/12/2025

HONOURARY INVITATION TO THE 1ST GRADUATION AND ORDINATION CEREMONIES

You're honourary invited to the inaugural Graduation and Ordination Ceremonies of our School of Ministry Ordination (SMO), Nigeria, happening on:

Saturday, 13th December, 2025

🕰️ 11:00am WAT (Non-African Time)

📍 12 Ebereke Street, Off Omusaya Road, Oyigbo, Rivers State, Nigeria

Distinguished Guest Speakers include:

- Rev Dr. Matthew Iwueze, Chairman, PFN, Oyigbo LGA, Rivers State Chapter

- Rev. Ogboo Akujuobi, DD, PhD, Visionary Founder, Healing My Marriage International Ministry (Inc. Nigeria)

Highlights of the event:

- Dignitaries and Guest Arrival
- Exciting Networking Opportunity
* Security Agency
- Renowned Guest Speakers
- Speeches from notable officials
- Presentation of Testimonials, Awards, and Ordinations
- Official Photographs and Executive Refreshments

To attend:

i. Set up a reminder on your social calendar or set an alarm on your device (to get a nudge when it's time).

ii. Double-check to set it to 11am (WAT) on Saturday 13th December, 2025

ii. RSVP: +2348036874482 / +2348106460240 or [email protected]
www.smo.org.ng

Posted by:
The Public Relations Department
The Rigid-Faith Ministries (Inc. Nigeria)

05/12/2025

HONOURARY INVITATION TO THE 1ST GRADUATION AND ORDINATION CEREMONIES

You're honourary invited to the inaugural Graduation and Ordination Ceremonies of our School of Ministry Ordination (SMO), Nigeria, happening on:

📆 Saturday, 13th December, 2025

🕰️ 11:00am WAT (Non-African Time)

📍 12 Ebereke Street, Off Omusaya Road, Oyigbo, Rivers State, Nigeria

Distinguished Guest Speakers include:

- Rev Dr. Matthew Iwueze, Chairman, PFN, Oyigbo LGA, Rivers State Chapter

- Rev. Ogboo Akujuobi, DD, PhD, Visionary Founder, Healing My Marriage International Ministry (Inc. Nigeria)

Highlights of the event:

- Dignitaries and Guest Arrival
- Exciting Networking Opportunity
- Security Agency
- Renowned Guest Speakers
- Speeches from notable officials
- Presentation of Testimonials, Awards, and Ordinations
- Official Photographs and Executive Refreshments

To attend:

i. Set up a reminder on your social calendar or set an alarm on your device (to get a nudge when it's time).

ii. Double-check to set it to 11am (WAT) on Saturday 13th December, 2025

ii. RSVP: +2348036874482 / +2348106460240 or [email protected]
www.smo.org.ng

Posted by:
The Public Relations Department
The Rigid-Faith Ministries (Inc. Nigeria)

14/08/2025

When spirits jam Spirit,
the lesser spirits must bow!

Dearly beloved,
are you in the middle of unnatural odds or mystifies circumstances which words could no longer express?

Come experience Jesus, who breaks every limit!

@ Christ Testifiers Mission, Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria

With effect from today 14th until 15th August, 2025

With Apostle Emmanuel Ibhayelia

"The demons begged Jesus,
"If you drive us out, send us into
the herd of pigs."

"He said to them, "Go!"
So they came out..." (Matt. 8:28-32)

"There is no impossibility in JESUS", so says Apostle Emmanuel Ibhayelia

Alumni of Rev. Dr. Mensa Otabil's
Living Word School of Ministry / Central University College (CUC), School of Theology and Missions, Department of Practical Ministry (Christ Temple Campus) Accra Ghana.

MCE, Christian Education Major, Canada.

!

23/07/2025

You are invited to:

Worship with us every Sunday by 8am

@ the mandate congregration of:

The Rigid-Faith Ministries Inc

....A Great Commission by Jesus Christ

Located at 12 Ebereke Street Off Umusoya Road Oyigbo Rivers State Nigeria.

Where you will be privilege to meet one-on-one with a fire brand minister of the Holy Spirit:

Namely Apostle Emmanuel Ibhayelia, a priest of the Most High God.

Member: Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) -- Word 10 Oyigbo LGA Rivers State Chapter.

Member: Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN) -- Oyigbo LGA Rivers State Chapter.

Member: Christian Missionary Fellowship International (CMFI) -- Maryland United States of America (USA).

Or

For any important enquiry:

Do not hesitate to directly call His Secretary Mrs Florence Chizoba: +234 8036874482.

It is written:

"Every valley shall be filled, and every mountain and hill shall be brought low;
and the crooked shall be made straight,
and the rough ways shall be made smooth;
and all flesh shall see the salvation of God."

( Luke 3:5-6 KJV )

E-signed By:

The Public Relations Department of Incorporated Trustee of The Rigid-Faith Ministries Nigeria.

12/06/2025

Are you a committed Christian leader, minister, pastor, and/or aspiring gospel preacher?

Ready to take your preaching skills to the next level?

Don't miss out on our fast approaching informative seasonal 4-day Homiletics (=Preaching Skills) online seminar session-1,
starting by 17th-20th June, 2025 at 7pm-8pm WAT prompt: for national participant (s) only.

And,

On our fast approaching informative seasonal 4-day Homiletics (=Preaching Skills) online seminar session-2,
starting by 24th-27th June, 2025 at 3:00pm-4:00pm WAT prompt: for international participant (s) only.

Seminars'
Detailed Breakdown :

* Subject of Seminar :

Homiletics
( =Preaching Skills )

* Objectives of
Seminar :

Upon completion of this informative seasonal 4-day Homiletics (=Preaching skills) online seminar, participant should be able to :

1. Explain what preaching entails.

2. Identify and clearly explain the various types and styles of preaching;

3. Prepare a sermon/message outline.

4. Use basic skills in preaching.

5. Develop a personal preaching style.

6. Trace the roots of preaching skills.

7. Mention the theological term for preaching skills.

8. Identify and explain the characteristics of a preacher.

9. Gained detailed knowledge of the classification of sermon based on text.

10. Clearly Classify sermon based on their body.

11. Develop sermon outline using different sytles of body division.

12. Know and use the different styles of sermon delivery.

13. Understand the 2-fold task of preaching.

14. Explain the bridge building task of preaching.

15. Effectively do profile analysis.

16. Identify the components of basic sermon structure/outline

17. Explain the theme and text of a sermon structure/outline.

18. Derive a theme from a text and vice versa.

19. Explain the importance of voice and language in sermon delivery.

20. Highlight the importance of languague in sermon delivery.

21. Clearly differentiate between varbal and non-verbal communication skills.

22. Define a sermon.

23. Explain repentance.

24. Develop appropriate illustrations in the sermon outline.

25. Compose different types of introductions to a sermon.

26. Use different styles to devide the body of the sermon.

27. Explain the three different types of presentation of the sermon.

28. Clearly outline the advantages and disadvantages of the three different types of presentation of sermon.

29. Explain ways by which preaching can be improved.

30. Know how to evaluate your preaching.

31. Compose appropriate conclusion to sermon.

32. Know how to rely on the Holy Spirit in the task of preaching.

* Why Learning Homiletics (Preaching Skills?) :

To commence with, preaching skills in theological term is known as Homiletics, it is derived from the Greek-word Homily, which literary means a talk based on scripture.

Therefore as a preacher called by God for the specific work of preaching and teaching the revealed gospel of salvation to men in nature, preaching skills can helps you to effectively expound and/or interprete the scripture to the accepted standard--which primarily is to open up the inspired scriptural text with such faithfulness and sensitivity that God's voice is heard ( within comtemporary context ) and His people obey Him. (Matthew 28:18-20).

* Resources :

University-based theological academic modular with in-dept case studies.

* Who to Attend :

This informative seasonal 4-day homiletics (=preaching skills) online seminar is intended for all modern Christian leaders, ministers, pastors, aspiring gospel preachers, lay leaders and/or bible students who wants to become more effective in their day-to-day preaching, teaching or sharing of the revealed gospel both with their local congregation and global audience. ( Ephesians 4:11 )

Our informative seasonal 4-day homiletics (=preaching skills) online seminars thereon, offers flexibility and accessibility, allowing individuals to participate from any part of the world with an internet to connection. ( Matthew 11:27 )

Moreover participants of these seminars must have a personal relationship with Christ. ( John 15:1-7 )

* Default Clock Hour of Seminar :

National Participants :

Abuja. Lagos, Port Harcourt etc, ( Nigeria ): 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM WAT.

International Participants :

London ( United Kingdom ): 14:00 - 15:00 GMT.

Washington DC ( United States ): 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM EDT

New York ( United States ): 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM EDT.

Houston Texas ( United States ): 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM EDT.

Toronto ( Canada ): 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM EDT.

Johannesburg ( South Africa ): 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM SAST.

* Duration of Seminar :

( 4-day )

* Center of Seminar :

( On our School's
approved online
seminar platform
only )

* Pre-registration Fee :

( Free )

* Seminar Lecture Fee :

( Free )

* Seminar Virtual-Reading Materials Fee :

( Free )

* Seminer Participant Donation :

( International
Participant: From
$55,00 USD and
above )

( National Participant:
From N7,000 Naira
and above.

* Seminar Assigned Qualified Lecturer :

( Apostle Emmanuel
Daniel Ibhayelia )

* Professional Qualifications :

i. ( MCE, Christian
Education Major,
Canada );

ii. ( BTh, Theology Major,
Nigeria );

iii. ( DipM, Missions and
Community
Development Major,
Ghana );

iv. ( CertM, Christian
Foundational
Ministries Major,
Ghana ).

* Professional Association and Recognition :

1) Member: Christian
Missionary Fellowship
International (CMFI),
Maryland, United
States of America.

2) Member: Pentecostal
Fellowship of Nigeria
(PFN) Rivers State
Chapter - ID No.: PFN
RV/0167.

3) Member: Christian
Association of
Nigeria (CAN)
Rivers State Chapter -
Word 10 Oyigbo LGA.

* Seminar Highlights :

* Adequate room for pertinent question-and-answer;
* Endless networking with high-value inspiring gospel preachers and church planters on a national/international scale;
* 100% free access to seminar virtual reading materials;
* Annual recognition as (SMO) Nigeria global partners in faith.

* Seminar Entry
Checklist :

(National Participants):

1. To Pre-register as national participant
and be part of this informative seasonal 4-
day homiletics (=preaching skills) online
seminar session-1, starting by 17th-20th
June, 2025 at 7:00pm-8:00pm WAT prompt:

Kindly click on our School's approved national online seminar "WhatsApp Group Link" below :

https://chat.whatsapp.com/IywcN9ZGL9M8a8AV0YuVkS

(International
Participants):

2. To pre-register as international participant and be part of this informative seasonal 4-day homiletics (=preaching skills) online seminar session-2, starting by 24th-27th June, 2025 at 3:00pm-4:00pm WAT prompt:

Kindly click our School's approved international online seminar "WhatsApp Group Link" below:

https://chat.whatsapp.com/FJ0r6hxw44X8FThL9zuOgL

See you there Champions!


To learn more about our core on-site/online church leadership ordination educational program at School of Ministry Ordination (SMO) Nigeria, kindly visit our school's official website at: www.smo.org.ng

Thanks for your kind attention!

E-signed
By Organizer:

The Christian Education Department of Incorporated Trustee of The Rigid-Faith Ministries (The-RFM), Nigeria.

!

03/06/2025

Are you a committed Christian leader, minister, pastor, and/or aspiring gospel preacher?

Ready to take your preaching skills to the next level?

Don't miss out on our fast approaching informative seasonal 4-day Homiletics (=Preaching Skills) online seminar session-1,
starting by 17th-20th June, 2025 at 7pm-8pm WAT prompt: for national participant (s) only.

And,

On our fast approaching informative seasonal 4-day Homiletics (=Preaching Skills) online seminar session-2,
starting by 24th-27th June, 2025 at 3:00pm-4:00pm WAT prompt: for international participant (s) only.

Seminars'
Detailed Breakdown :

* Subject of Seminar :

Homiletics
( =Preaching Skills )

* Objectives of
Seminar :

Upon completion of this informative seasonal 4-day Homiletics (=Preaching skills) online seminar, participant should be able to :

1. Explain what preaching entails.

2. Identify and clearly explain the various types and styles of preaching;

3. Prepare a sermon/message outline.

4. Use basic skills in preaching.

5. Develop a personal preaching style.

6. Trace the roots of preaching skills.

7. Mention the theological term for preaching skills.

8. Identify and explain the characteristics of a preacher.

9. Gained detailed knowledge of the classification of sermon based on text.

10. Clearly Classify sermon based on their body.

11. Develop sermon outline using different sytles of body division.

12. Know and use the different styles of sermon delivery.

13. Understand the 2-fold task of preaching.

14. Explain the bridge building task of preaching.

15. Effectively do profile analysis.

16. Identify the components of basic sermon structure/outline

17. Explain the theme and text of a sermon structure/outline.

18. Derive a theme from a text and vice versa.

19. Explain the importance of voice and language in sermon delivery.

20. Highlight the importance of languague in sermon delivery.

21. Clearly differentiate between varbal and non-verbal communication skills.

22. Define a sermon.

23. Explain repentance.

24. Develop appropriate illustrations in the sermon outline.

25. Compose different types of introductions to a sermon.

26. Use different styles to devide the body of the sermon.

27. Explain the three different types of presentation of the sermon.

28. Clearly outline the advantages and disadvantages of the three different types of presentation of sermon.

29. Explain ways by which preaching can be improved.

30. Know how to evaluate your preaching.

31. Compose appropriate conclusion to sermon.

32. Know how to rely on the Holy Spirit in the task of preaching.

* Why Learning Homiletics (Preaching Skills?) :

To commence with, preaching skills in theological term is known as Homiletics, it is derived from the Greek-word Homily, which literary means a talk based on scripture.

Therefore as a preacher called by God for the specific work of preaching and teaching the revealed gospel of salvation to men in nature, preaching skills can helps you to effectively expound and/or interprete the scripture to the accepted standards--which primarily is to open up the inspired scriptural text with such faithfulness and sensitivity that God's voice is heard ( within comtemporary context ) and His people obey Him. (Matthew 28:18-20).

* Resources :

University-based theological academic modular with in-dept case studies.

* Who to Attend :

This informative seasonal 4-day homiletics (=preaching skills) online seminar is intended for all modern Christian leaders, ministers, pastors, aspiring gospel preachers, lay leaders and/or bible students who wants to become more effective in their day-to-day preaching, teaching or sharing of the revealed gospel both with their local congregation and global audience. ( Ephesians 4:11 )

Our informative seasonal 4-day homiletics (=preaching skills) online seminars thereon, offers flexibility and accessibility, allowing individuals to participate from any part of the world with an internet to connection. ( Matthew 11:27 )

Moreover participants of these seminars must have a personal relationship with Christ. ( John 15:1-7 )

* Default Clock Hour of Seminar :

National Participants :

Abuja. Lagos, Port Harcourt etc, ( Nigeria ): 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM WAT.


International Participants :

London ( United Kingdom ): 14:00 - 15:00 GMT.

Washington DC ( United States ): 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM EDT

New York ( United States ): 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM EDT.

Houston Texas ( United States ): 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM EDT.

Toronto ( Canada ): 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM EDT.

Johannesburg ( South Africa ): 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM SAST.

* Duration of Seminar :

( 4-day )

* Center of Seminar :

( On our School's
approved online
seminar platform
only )

* Pre-registration Fee :

( Free )

* Seminar Lecture Fee :

( Free )

* Seminar Virtual-Reading Materials Fee :

( Free )

* Seminer Participant Donation :

( International
Participant: From
$55,00 USD and
above )

( National Participant:
From N7,000 Naira
and above.

* Seminar Assigned Qualified Lecturer :

( Apostle Emmanuel
Daniel Ibhayelia )

* Professional Qualifications :

i. ( MCE, Christian
Education Major,
Canada );

ii. ( BTh, Theology Major,
Nigeria );

iii. ( DipM, Missions and
Community
Development Major,
Ghana );

iv. ( CertM, Christian
Foundational
Ministries Major,
Ghana ).

* Professional Association and Recognition :

1) Member: Christian
Missionary Fellowship
International (CMFI),
Maryland, United
States of America.

2) Member: Pentecostal
Fellowship of Nigeria
(PFN) Rivers State
Chapter - ID No.: PFN
RV/0167.

3) Member: Christian
Association of
Nigeria (CAN)
Rivers State Chapter -
ID Word 10 Oyigbo
LGA.

* Seminar Highlights :

* Adequate room for pertinent question-and-answer;
* Endless Networking with high-value inspiring gospel preachers and church planters on a national/international scale;
* 100% free access to seminar virtual reading materials;
* Annual recognition as (SMO) Nigeria global partners in faith.

* Seminar Entry
Checklist :

(National Participants):

1. To Pre-register as national participant
and be part of this
informative
seasonal 4-day
homiletics
(=preaching skills)
online seminar
session-1, starting
by 17th-20th June,
2025 at
7:00pm-8:00pm
WAT prompt:

Kindly click on our School's approved national online seminar WhatsApp Group Link below :

https://chat.whatsapp.com/IywcN9ZGL9M8a8AV0YuVkS

(International
Participants):

2. To pre-register as international participant and be part of this informative seasonal 4-day homiletics (=preaching skills) online seminar session-2, starting by 24th-27th June, 2025 at 3:00pm-4:00pm WAT prompt:

Kindly click our School's approved international online seminar-link on Eventbrite Inc. (San Francisco, CA 94105 USA) below:

https://therigidfaithministries.eventbrite.com

See you there Champions!


To learn more about our core free on-site/online church leadership ordination educational program at School of Ministry Ordination (SMO) Nigeria, kindly visit our school's official website at: www.smo.org.ng

Thanks for your kind attention!

E-signed
By Organizer:

The Christian Education Department of Incorporated Trustee of The Rigid-Faith Ministries (The-RFM), Nigeria.

the # #4-day!

Welcome to:
The Rigid-Faith Ministries Inc ..A Great Commission by Jesus Christ "Matt 28:18-20"

Worship With Us:
Every Sunday 8am-10:30am WAT

Join Apostle Emmanual Ibhayelia's Live Weekly Night Prayer Sessions Every Wed/Sat. 8:30pm (WAT) Starting Jun