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AN OVERVIEW OF THE DIOCESE THROUGH
THE ARCHDEACONRIES
The Diocese of Calabar is made of three Archdeaconries:
Calabar,
Ikom
Ogoja
With the level of intense and productive approach to evangelism and
missions, the archdeaconries are experiencing increase in the number of
Churches and Parishes. Our Diocese is basically a rural Diocese and the
Parishes are situated in the far rural areas, in the interior villages.
The Archdeacons are therefore directly involved in rural rugged
evangelism, deliverance and outreaches. They combat with various forms
of attack including witches, wizards, paganism, fetishes, such as
worship of mountain, springs, trees, stone, idolatry, superstition,
ignorance and diseases. Some of the natives worship snakes, birds,
crocodile and superstitiously believe in various gods including god of
fertility, good harvest, and also get involved in all forms of
sacrifices.
With the regular revival and evangelistic programmes going on, souls are
won into the church. Thorough follow-up are being carried out in the
Parishes through organized programmes in the Archdeaconries. After this
there is a firm introduction to the scriptures by means of bible studies
and Sunday school followed by the creation of a good atmosphere of
worship in our church services where the word of God is preached and we
have its demonstration in healings and teachings. Baptism, confirmation
and witnessing are other stages where the new converts share their faith
with others.
With all these in place, the number of churches in the Diocese has
increased from 18 in 1999 to 96 in 2003. We bless God for the activities
of the Archdeacons. Our Lord has indeed been faithful.
Let us take a closer look at the Archdeaconries:
CALABAR ARCHDEACONRY
The Calabar Archdeaconry has Venerable John Ezirim as its Archdeacon.
The Archdeaconry is made up 32 Churches and has a total of not less than
36 Pastors and church workers. It has membership of about 1000 members.
The vision of the Archdeaconry is to expand and to consolidate the work
of evangelism and missions. Though facing challenges, they are poised to
move ahead. They have all the units of the Diocese functional and
working hard towards the realization of the objectives of the Diocese.
Ven. Ezirim is married with 5 children.
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IKOM ARCHDEACONRY
The Ikom Archdeaconry has Venerable Chris Akawor as its Archdeacon. It
has about 32 Churches now. The Pastors and church Workers are 33, and
has a total membership of over 1000 in the various locations. The
vision, mission and challenges are the same as the Diocese. Ven Akawor
is married with three children.
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OGOJA ARCHDEACONRY
Ogoja Archdeaconry is situated in the far north of the Diocese and
bordering on the northern part of Nigeria. It has Venerable Chucks Onoh
as its Archdeacon. The Archdeaconry has the largest expanse of land
within the Diocese. There are about32 Churches there now. The Pastors
and Church Worker are about 37 and has a total of more than 1000
worshippers. They are involved in the Diocese’ programmes.
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