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Pastor Ayo Ajani
Senior Pastor
Pastor Ayo Ajani is the Global Senior Pastor of Petra Christian Centre and founder of TribePetra World Inc. With a ministry spanning over two decades, he has touched millions of lives globally. Born into a Muslim family, Pastor Ayo found his faith early and began ministering at age nine. His divine calling was solidified during his medical studies at the University of Lagos.
Leading Petra Christian Centre, he has expanded its reach to multiple locations in Nigeria, Ghana, and the UK. Known for simplifying complex biblical principles, Pastor Ayo hosts impactful events like the Rain Conference, Kindle, and The Festival Convention. He's influenced by spiritual leaders such as Bishop David Oyedepo, Pastor Chris Oyakhilome, Bro Kenneth Hagin, and Bro Kenneth Copeland amongst several others. He has authored books like "Abba Father" and "It's Time to Grow Up."
He also heads Petra Television Network, reaching millions across Africa and Europe. Through Ayo Ajani Ministries International, he nurtures upcoming ministers and leads healing services. He is happily married to Pastor Adeola Ajani, and they have three children.
Guided by a deep love and steadfast faith in God, Petra Christian Centre serves as a spiritual home for believers.
Pastor Adeola Ajani
Co-Senior Pastor
Pastor Adeola Ajani is a Christian, minister of the gospel, wife, mother, family life counsellor and a trained medical doctor whose passion is to see all people gain a revelation of their worth in Jesus and rise to fulfil their purpose on earth. Pastor Adeola has a unique teaching gift, popularly described as practical, revelatory, instructive yet humorous.
She’s at the vanguard of raising strong and capable women through the Eirene Sisterhood that stirs up women to arise and shine in their various lives and Girls With Hearts on Fire, an outreach and mentoring platform for young ladies.
Pastor Adeola is well-recognised for being relatable, expressive and full of smiles. Her warm personality draws people to her and everyone knows she is a bundle of joy, spreading Jesus' love everywhere she finds herself.
Pastor Adeola is married to Ayo Ajani. Together, they serve as the Senior Pastors of all Petra Christian Centre churches, where they are building Jesus communities globally.