Yemi Davids

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Yemi Davids
Born (1976-03-26) 26 March 1976 (age 49)
Nigeria
Occupation(s)Pastor, Televangelist
Years active2001-till date
SpouseAbimbola Davids
Children4

Akinyemi Davids, (born 26 March 19, 1976) professionally known as Yemi Davids, is a Nigerian preacher, televangelist and author. He is the founder of Global Impact Church, headquartered in Lagos, Nigeria. [1] In August 2024, he became the Chairman of the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN), Lagos Chapter. [2] He is also the Convener and Host of Recharge Conference, an annual Christian gathering. [3]

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Early life and education

Yemi Davids was born on 26 March 1976 to the family of Mr. and Mrs. Ojelade. He is an indigene of Ogun State, Nigeria, but spent most of his childhood in Amuwo Odofin, Lagos. He attended Abeokuta Grammar School for his secondary education.

He is a graduate of Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun State, where he graduated with a Bachelor's Degre e in Urban and Regional Planning. [4]

Ministry

Davids began his ministry journey as a member of the Scripture Union (SU) while a student at Abeokuta Grammar School. During his undergraduate years at Obafemi Awolowo University, he founded the Living Word Fellowship, a campus ministry network. The fellowship, which started at the OAU Campus, Ile-Ife, soon grew beyond the campus walls, spreading to other universities in Nigeria. [5]

In 2001, Davids founded Global Impact Church, which started in Surulere. [6] [7] In July 2019, Global Impact Church held the inaugural edition of the Recharge Conference, an annual Christian gathering in Nigeria. The conference ever since, has featured notable ministers and gospel artistes, including Bishop David Oyedepo, Joshua Selman, Emmanuel Iren, Sam Adeyemi, Sunmisola Agbebi, Tope Alabi , amongst others. [8] In September 2024, Yemi Davids was inaugurated as the Chairman of the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN), Lagos State Chapter. [9] [10]

Personal life

In 25 May 2003, Yemi Davids married Abimbola Davids. [11] Together, they have four daughters. [12]

References

  1. ↑ Salau, Seyi John (2024-06-30). "Will PFN's bet on Davids' neutrality to unite Fellowship pay off in Lagos?". Businessday NG. Retrieved 2025-09-19.
  2. ↑ Nwafor (2024-08-16). "Lagos PFN set to inaugurate Pastor Davids as Chairman". Vanguard News. Retrieved 2025-09-19.
  3. ↑ "Heaven meets earth: All you need to know about Recharge Conference 2025" . Retrieved 2025-09-19.
  4. ↑ Salami, Adeyinka (2025-05-25). "Yemi Davids: Leading with Love". THISDAYLIVE. Retrieved 2025-09-19.
  5. ↑ "Yemi Davids – Daystar Leadership Academy" . Retrieved 2025-09-19.
  6. ↑ Emmanuel, Ifedayo (2024-08-10). "GLOBAL IMPACT CHURCH – EVERYTHING ABOUT GLOBAL IMPACT CHURCH". Nigeria Christian Events. Retrieved 2025-09-19.
  7. ↑ "GLOBAL IMPACT CHURCH CELEBRATES ANNIVERSARY, REWARDS MEMBERS". Nigerian Voice. Retrieved 2025-09-19.
  8. ↑ Reporter, Our (2024-06-25). "Global Impact Church holds eighth Recharge Conference in Lagos". The Nation Newspaper. Retrieved 2025-09-19.
  9. ↑ Ogunlade, Adeola (2024-09-01). "Yemi Davids takes over as Lagos PFN chair". The Nation Newspaper. Retrieved 2025-09-19.
  10. ↑ Okonkwo, Amarachi (2025-08-26). "PFN reviewing pastor's sermons to reduce corruption - Official". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. Retrieved 2025-09-19.
  11. ↑ Ojo, Emmanuel (2022-12-04). "Why I didn't want a male as first child –Pastor". Punch Newspapers. Retrieved 2025-09-19.
  12. ↑ Dekolo, Jolomi (2024-07-17). "Yemi Davids Celebrates Daughter After Graduating From University". SelahAfrik. Retrieved 2025-09-19.
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