Reverend Joshua Tende experienced a transformative encounter with Christ on November 20, 1988, during a crusade organized by the Reverend Dr. Philip Mokungah of blessed memory, founder of Oasis of Love Churches. He was baptized in the Holy Spirit on December 25, 1988, under the same ministry. After several encounters with the Lord, Reverend Joshua became convinced to go into Full Time Ministry and this conviction led to the establishment of The Father's Delight International Ministry.
The ministry began at Zazzau Royal Chalet, Zaria, Kaduna State, Nigeria on 25th January 2012, and relocated to its first church building at Graceland, Zaria, on March 20, 2016. The headquarters now houses a 1,000-capacity auditorium with an active membership of over 700 people.
FDIM has grown significantly, establishing 12 churches across Nigeria and fellowship centers internationally, including the United Kingdom. Our locations in Nigeria span Yobe state, Lagos state, Kano state, Taraba state(Jalingo, Zing, Wukari), Enugu state, Kaduna state, Gombe state, Adamawa state and FCT Abuja.
As a Ministry, we are committed to pleasing The Father. This is manifested in walking in the fullness of sonship. A true son is a Father pleaser.
We are committed to living by faith.
We are committed to the spread of the Gospel. We believe that true greatness is in spread of the Gospel.
We are committed to the Spirit-led life.
We are committed to seeing every believer living in the fullness of God's will/plan for him.
We value what God values i.e. the people. Every decision made in this Ministry is to make the people better.
We believe that the greatest publicity we have are changed lives/transformed lives.
We believe that every believer should be a model - 1 Thess. 1:7. We are committed to character building.
We strongly believe that the destiny of a church member is more important than his luxury.
We believe that ministry can't be fulfilled in isolation, as a result, we partner with like Ministries in spreading the Gospel.
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