Christopher Ogundare, MA

Biography

Christopher Ogundare is known for his ardent devotion and commitment to Jesus Christ and the injunction to make disciples of all nations. He has been avidly involved in this overriding mandate and continues to be sold out to the work of the faith of our Lord.

Christopher has been ordained as an Anglican priest for nearly 10 years and served churches in Nigeria and British Columbia, rising to become an archdeacon and supervisory priest. He earned a Bachelor of Theology from the Bishop Crowther College of Theology in Nigeria, having earlier obtained a Master of Law from the University of Cambridge, England. He is also the recipient of an MA in Leadership from Trinity Western University. Christopher is an accredited mediator and is also certified in Mental Health First Aid.   
 
Christopher is happily married to his beloved wife, Sarah. They have three awesome daughters. They reside in the leafy suburb of Clayton in Surrey.
 
Micah 3:8 is Christopher’s life verse, which has always encouraged him in his mission. He sincerely believes, “But as for me, I am filled with power, with the Spirit of the Lord, and with justice and might, to declare to Jacob his transgression, to Israel his sin.”  

Hometown: Ekiti, Nigeria

Favourite part about the job: Leading pre-Christian brethren to know the Christ.

Favourite TWU tradition: Worship at chapel 

Work history highlights:  Pastored in Gwagwalada and Tunga Maje town in Abuja, Nigeria. Mission work in Southern Kaduna State and Bwari areas of the Federal Capital Territory, as well as being part of the Mission to British Columbia under the Church of Nigeria’s North American Mission (CONNAM) Area 3, Canada.

Enjoys: Preaching, sharing the Word, enjoying quality time with family and friends, watching documentaries, and reading.