BASIC ETIQUETTE FOR WHATSAPP GROUPS With Bankole Abioye

We are privileged to have the advantage of technology in our age. Whatsapp is a major tool when it comes to harnessing the power of the social media. As we all know, it’s a major improvement on the popular 2go app.

As a medium of communication, it is relevant for all sectors- academic, religious, media etc. hence I seek to share with you tips on how to get the best out of GROUP CHATS. I’m sure you’ll find it interesting.

1.     When people join or add you, it’s because they trust you. Moreover, it's a sign that you are one of them, do not take it lightly.

2.     There are different types of groups educative, social / jokes, administrative, family, church etc. KNOW THE DIFFERENCE.

3.     When people add you to a group and you feel you're not interested, ask the administrator of the group to remove you. If they refuse then you do the rude thing - leave (left).

UNDERSTANDING THE PROPHETIC WORD FOR 2016

I wish to welcome you to another glorious year.

The LORD has given us specific words and promises as regards this year. Our anchor scriptural quotations are as follows

Zion shall be redeemed with judgment and her converts with righteousness.   Isa 1:27 KJV

Behold, at that time I will undo all that afflict thee: and I will save her that halteth, and gather her that was driven out; and I will get them praise and fame in every land where they have been put to shame.

At that time will I bring you again, even in the time that I gather you: for I will make you a name and a praise among all people of the earth, when I turn back your captivity before your eyes, saith the Lord.   Zeph 3:19-20 KJV

Several of Gods people are looking forward to a time of express manifestation of the liberty of the kingdom. Recently, we had a meeting where some of our brethren shared how believers are been oppressed and victimized in nations around the world however; God is set to turn around the captivity of His people. He is about to bring all promises to pass. Zion will not be redeemed with negotiations but with Judgment. Several times we have a misconception about Judgment. 

REFLECTIONS ON 2016 With Bankole Andrew Abioye

Shortly, everyone will be drunk with NEW YEAR RESOLUTIONS!. My question is, how well has it worked? how much have we sustained over time.
My conclusion is this. You don't need a NEW YEAR RESOLUTION. You need a NEW YEAR REVELATION. The former is founded on human strength while the latter on divine backing. I'm sure you don't want to run the new year in your strength. you want divine backing. The revelation you need to fly with divine backing, may God open your eyes to them in Jesus name. there's something you need to see from the spirit realm that will put you in charge physically.

Infact, any change that is not birthed from the spirit realm is a weak change and will be short lived. It will rather bring chains!
Just one revelation is enough to turn around your life forever
one revelation is enough to wipe your tears and give you a new song in your family.
Stop struggling and sweating unnecessarily. lean on the Spirit of God.
Yes I say lean on the Spirit of God.

ANNUAL FEAST OF INGATHERING 2015 IS HERE AGAIN !!! COUNT DOWN: 2DAYS

The mercy of God is the reason behind the miracles of God
Where mercy is present, anything is possible

In the realm of the spirit, Mercy is equals to anything!... healing, forgiveness, power, judgement etc.
JOIN US IN THIS 4 DAYS CONFERENCE
THEME: THE MERCY OF GOD
With: Pst Abimbola Olawore (Triumphant House of Favour .Abj), Rev Bankole Abioye & other Servants of God.
Music ministers: Blessing Friday, Benjamin Abioye, Tsorn Ministrels and other ministers.
VENUE: 22 Aminu Road (last floor) Sabon gari kano
TIME: 5PM PROMPT (Evening session), 9am (Saturday Morning session), 8am (Sunday service)

THE MAN GOD USES… 2nd Requirement (Fundamental truths to becoming a man or woman of God) Part. 2 With Rev Bankole Abioye

Welcome to this edition. Let’s hit it. Having dealt with separation from sin, the next requirement is

1.      STAYING WITH HIM: You might also call this dwelling in God’s presence. To me, this is the most important thing about being a man or woman of God. Look at this scripture with me quickly.

Then Jesus went up on a hill and invited those he wanted to go with him. So they joined him there.  And he chose twelve men and called them apostles. He wanted these twelve men to be with him, and he wanted to send them to other places to tell people God's message.  He also wanted them to have the power to force demons out of people. Mark 3:13-16 ERV

THE WILL OF GOD IN MARRIAGE..... Serious... must read!

This edition is coming as a result of requests and questions encountered both in the last edition of "This is SEPTEMBER" and OUR WEEKLY G3 (Guys, Girls with God) MEETING.
I will be straight and grave in my points. Please let’s stay together now

1.     God has a will in marriage, irrespective of all the preaching and life experiences people have had, i want you to understand that God made a wife for Adam. When he fell, the man said "it was the woman you gave me...."!!! some preachers have said it was since then that God decided "He won’t give man a wife again ... so he that findeth a wife findeth a good thing" hmmm well I love these preachers and I'm not here to criticize them but i have never seen this KIND of verse in the scriptures. Please let’s be careful to put things in the whole counsel of God when making a point!

Tips On Recording Your Gospel Album By Nathaniel Bassey

1. Be Led To Record As Christians let the word of God and the leading of the Spirit be the basis. Every time I get a word to do something, I embark on it with an assurance knowing I have the backing of heaven. In this place there is divine provision and assistance. I can remember my late Mentor and Pastor and I, PASTOR ESKOR MFON, walking up the stairs in church before he went to be with The Lord. And he said to me, “I think it’s time to record.” For me this was a confirmation of what I’d been thinking about that season. 

2. Record With A Purpose For me these two reasons should be the main reasons for recording a gospel album: To glorify God. To minister, bless and impact lives. Many record to make money, assume the lime light and become famous. But the truth is that any album that meets the two criteria above will always make money. But this should not be the focus. 

 3. Have Direction and Focus Have you ever picked up a gospel album and you really can’t place the style or genre of the work? I have. Lots of Albums in this part of the world lack that definition and clear musical identity. You get to hear rap, jazz, juju, dance hall, worship, Afro, reggae etc, all in one album. Perhaps it’s a way of shooting in all direction expecting one of them to hit. No! No! You should have a clear sound. Your identity. Something peculiar to you. If you sound close to Sir Ebenezer Obey, then don’t try singing like Marvin Sapp. Be true to your self. Your grace works in your place. 

4. Get The Right Producer There are great and skillful producers out there. But not all can properly articulate your sound. In fact, sometimes, the right person may not necessarily be a big name. I suggest you pray for direction in this area. 

5. Be Prayerful You should spend time praying before, during and after the recording. Remember a gospel album is a spiritual project. I remember a number of my studio recordings were worship sessions. Sometimes we’ve had to pray in the spirit extensively before tracking. We’ve had people so overwhelmed, they wept and just fell because we had a strong presence in the studio. People tend to feel the same presence in the recordings like we did feel in the studio. 

 6. Use Live Instruments Since music has gone so digital, there is a tendency to do everything with computers. But even when I’m recording digitally, I try as much to fuse in as much analogue or live instruments as I possibly can. LIVE instruments bring LIFE to recordings. And that’s because people play them. You see, God gives grace, but people are the carriers of it. Some musicians, especially the anointed ones bring a certain grace and anointing to a work that digital recording can never produce. 

7. Record With A Good Sound Engineer This is where we really miss it in Naija. Notice I didn’t say record in a big or expensive studio. I have realized that a studio is only as good as the engineer in it. A studio can have the best of gear. But without an engineer with the requisite skill and knowledge to operate the gears, your recording would still sound poor. And the converse is also true. A studio might have just very basic gear, but with the right engineer, and you can achieve some high quality sound. My engineer in Lagos is very good. Though not your typical big studio, he seems to know his onions. And every time I’ve had to take the work abroad for further mixes, the engineers abroad have always spoken highly of his work. I recorded songs like IMELA, no other God, wonderful wonder, etc with him (you can reach him on: 08052222668 – alpha Junes studio). What I also try to do to get that global sound on my recording is do my post productions abroad. Mix and master. In addition to recording abroad sometimes. And you see, if God has given you a global vision, you can’t afford to do things like a local person. Sometimes the things that limit our music from having that global reach is poor and mediocre sound quality. 

8. The Blessing After your album is ready, get it blessed. I know some folks would argue with this. If you have a pastor, you may just have him speak a word of blessing over it. You see, the guys in the world understand this. They take their projects to places to invoke all sorts on them. I understand the place of a father’s blessing. Our generation is one that despises these things. But you see, I am a product of some of these things. It works. You may not know this, but before I ever released my first album, I wrote a letter to pastor E A Adeboye, my general overseer, just asking him to speak a word of blessing before I launch out. I can remember his words very vividly. And I tell you, they have not fallen to the ground. I was determined not to go the way of others. 

 9. Release Your Work The beauty of this is that unlike the past, you have the Internet and social media. And independent online music platforms, and do not need record labels etc to help with distributing your work. And this is what I’ve learnt. If your work is good: anointed and well produced, the marketers will look for you. A good product will always sell itself. I remember a number of them were reluctant to take up my work when I came out first.But I was not in a hurry, and just kept my focus. However, today, by God’s grace, the story is different. 

10. Be Patient “For ye have need of patience, that, after ye have done the will of God, ye might receive the promise.” – Hebrews 10:36. This is where many folks miss it. They want the break now. The thing must happen immediately. In our kingdom things don’t happen that way. God takes us through a process to mature us, and allow Christ to be formed in us. So wait! I’ll end with this little story. I began playing the trumpet in 1991. Yes. Recorded my first album in 2008. But the impact of our ministry has only begun to be felt. So what happened in between? One word….. PROCESS! Character is formed and molded. God tries and works on our hearts, to make sure we don’t blow it when the spot light comes. Here are some great christian producers. Check them out on facebook and connect with them… Emmanuel Juzzy Uzozie, Rotimi Akinfenwa, Wilson Joel, Wole Oni, George Adealao, etc. I hope you find this article useful. God bless you.