The event was attended by members of the Liverpool and wider community, including the Liverpool City Council Leader, the Chairman of the Board of Trustees, Dr. Abel Adegoke, and several pastors and ministers from across the city.
It was a day of praise, gratitude, and reflection as we looked back on our incredible journey, from humble beginnings to a vibrant multicultural church family serving hundreds across Merseyside and beyond.
🙏 Special Thanks and Acknowledgements
We extend our heartfelt appreciation to all our special guests, pastors, dignitaries, and members of the Liverpool community who attended and made our celebration truly memorable.:
- Liam Robinson – Leader, Liverpool City Council; Councillor, Kensington & Fairfield ward
- Dr Nic Harding – Guest Preacher; Senior Pastor, Founding Pastor, Front line Church, Director, Together for the Harvest
- Dr Abel Adegoke, Chairman ABC Board of Trustees
- Dr Simeon Kehinde, Board member, ABC Trustees
- Rev. Dr & Mrs Ojeriola, Conference Chairman, Nigerian Baptist Convention, UK
- Rev Dr Philip Oyewale, Pastor, Pentecost Baptist church
- Pastor & Mrs Oluwabiyi, Pastor Redeemed Church of God, Revelation Parish
- Pastors Fola & Wura Olaoye, Redeemed Church, Love Assembly
- Pastor Funmi Ilesanmi, Pastor Redeemed Church of God, Garden of Hope
- Prince Wale Adeniya
- Princess Bimbola Adeniya
- Dr Olusanu
- Venerable Dr & Mrs Aremu Igbalajobi
- Mrs Dorcas Akeju, OBE, Chair Merseyside Yoruba Community Association
- Mr Claudius Akeju
- Members & Staff of Rainbow 50plus
🙏 A Vision That Started with “5 Alive”
In his moving address, Reverend Dr. Johnson Abimbola, our Founding Pastor, shared how Alive Believers Church was birthed 20 years ago when providence met purpose, bringing together five adults and their families – Johnson Abimbola, Dee Abimbola, Baderinwa Olusunmade, Tinuola Odukogbe, and Babatunde Ogunbiyi.
In the early days, some skeptics mockingly referred to the small group as “5 Alive”, doubting that such a small beginning could grow into anything meaningful. But as the Bible says, “Despise not the days of small beginnings” (Zechariah 4:10).
Through faith, perseverance, and divine grace, “5 Alive” has now become a thriving church community that has touched hundreds of lives across the UK and the world. We give all glory to God for keeping the “5 Alive” united and faithful in His service to this day.
🙌 Ordinations and Inductions
As part of the 20th Anniversary celebration, new leaders were ordained and inducted into ministry:
Deacons and Deaconesses Ordained:
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Deacon Olufunso Akinosun
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Deaconess Esther Olumekun
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Deaconess Elizabeth Oforikuma
Pastors Officially Inducted:
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Pastor Olanrewaju Fasanya
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Pastor Dayo Odunsi
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Pastor Babatunde Ogunbiyi
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Pastor Larry Mioyi
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Pastor Temitope Fasanya
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Pastor Bolu Towolawi
The induction was marked by the beautiful hymn “O Jesus, I Have Promised.”
We congratulate our Founding Pastors, Rev. Dr. Johnson and Rev. Dr. Dee Abimbola, our Trustees, and every member of Alive Believers Centre for their unwavering commitment to this divine vision.
💡 Anniversary Project: Lighting Up the Stage for the Future
During his anniversary address, Rev. Dr. Abimbola announced our next vision project – a stage lighting and media upgrade in the main church hall, estimated to cost £25,000.
This project will enhance our worship experience, improve media production, and expand our outreach through digital evangelism.
If you’d like to be part of this God-given vision, please support us through your generous donations:
Bank: Lloyds Bank
Account Name: Alive Believers Centre
Sort Code: 30-95-11
Account Number: 02469333
🎶 A Celebration of Praise and Fellowship
The event featured powerful worship from our Alive Praise & Worship Team – “the best choir” – who filled the atmosphere with joyful praise and heartfelt worship. Our Alive Kids & Teens also blessed the congregation with their songs and dance of thanksgiving.
Following the closing benediction, the celebration continued in our Multi-Purpose Hall, beautifully decorated for a fellowship meal filled with laughter, joy, and delicious dishes prepared by our amazing church family.
🌍 A Multicultural Church Family
Alive Believers Church remains a spiritual home for all nations, with members from across African, Caribbean, Asian, and British communities – including believers from England, Nigeria, Ghana, Jamaica, India, Kenya, Zimbabwe, Grenada, and the wider UK community.
Together, we stand as one family in Christ, transforming lives through worship, service, and community outreach.
✨ To God Be the Glory!
We thank Dr. & Mrs. Abel-Grace Adegoke and Elder Cecilia Odeyemi for their incredible sacrifice in helping secure the current ABC property, as well as our funding partners over the years – Liverpool City Council, All Churches Trust, LCVS, Henry Smith Foundation, Awards for All, and TNL Community Fund.
To every member, visitor, and supporter, thank you for being part of this divine journey.
“This is the Lord’s doing; it is marvellous in our eyes.” –
Psalm 118:23
