Pastor(Dr.) Funso Akinniyi first arrived in Canada in 1977 under the sponsorship of the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria, to pursue graduate programs at the University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Ontario. Born and raised in Nigeria, Funso obtained double Masters’ degree in Computer Science and Management Science and a Doctorate in System Design Engineering while Pastor Bim Akinniyi started Masters in Microbiology at the same University but later completed the Business Management Studies program in Conestoga College. While in Canada for about six years they were blessed with three children. Funso and Bim and their three lovely girls moved backed to their home country in 1983 where Bim completed her Masters in Food Technology to work as a Hygienist for Unilever, Nigeria while Funso built a career in Information Technology and they had their last child son. In 1990 and 1993 respectively, Funso and Bim re-dedicated their lives to Jesus Christ at the Deeper Life Ministry and became active in ministry service after joining the Foursquare Gospel Church of Nigeria in 1995 where they both pursued training in Theology by Extension. By divine arrangement, Funso took an early retirement as Head of Information Technology and Research/Planning Departments of NICON Insurance, Nigeria and immigrated back to Canada in 2005 while all their four children had earlier left Nigeria for higher education in North America. By 2008 Funso and Bim got called to full-time ministry and became licensed under the Foursquare Gospel Church of Canada. They are holders of Ministerial Diploma from the Pacific Life Bible College, Vancouver, British Columbia. Funso and Bim enjoy fitness exercises, cooking and traveling while they remain passionate in ministry work and dutifully committed to their family.
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Pastor Bim went to be with the Lord on September 10, 2020 (Psalm 116:15)
ASSISTANT PASTOR
Mr. Samuel Ekpenyong arrived in Canada in 2010 to join his wife Fise (Fisayo) Ekpenyong. They are blessed with three wonderful children. Samuel joined Our God Hears church upon his arrival to Canada, and immediately took on the role of the worship leader, and has led the choir and also taught younger kids how to play instruments. He is a teacher of the Word and always encourages others to apply the Word of God to their daily lives. He is a passionate believer in the Divine healing power of God in our lives and teaches others to trust in God by faith for their healing. Samuel became licensed under the Foursquare Gospel Church of Canada 2021 and serves as the Assistant Pastor of the church.
Samuel completed his undergraduate degree at University of Lagos. He taught for seven years in Nigeria before relocating to Canada. In Canada, he earned his Education degree at Wilfrid Laurier University and initially taught with the Upper Grand and Waterloo Region District School Board for two years. He currently teaches at Laurentian Hills Christian School. Samuel loves playing the piano and card games, reading, biking with his kids and spending time with extended family.
Samuel and his wife continue to be committed servants of God in the church and community, ready to teach others about the way of the Lord and to fulfil God’s plan for their lives.