– Church Must Raise Influencers – Philip Olubakin On Gehgeh
Pastor Philip Olubakin has called on the Church to take a more active role in shaping the mindset and values of young men, warning against leaving their influence and mentorship entirely in the hands of social media personalities.
The cleric made the call while addressing the growing influence of online personalities on young people, particularly men, and the need for the Church to provide alternative voices through Christian influencers and digital missionaries.
Speaking on the issue, Olubakin stressed that the Church must deliberately raise individuals who can influence society positively rather than allow popular internet personalities to become the major voices shaping the mentality of the younger generation.
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He specifically referenced Gehgeh, a popular Nigerian social media personality, as he challenged Christian leaders to recognize the importance of digital influence in today’s society.
According to the pastor, the Church should not limit its activities to preaching within church buildings but must also extend its influence to social media platforms, where millions of young people spend significant time consuming content.
He emphasised the need to raise Christian content creators, digital missionaries and influencers who can communicate biblical values and positively shape the thinking of young people.
Church Must Raise Influencers
Olubakin’s remarks highlight the growing importance of digital evangelism and the responsibility of Christian institutions to engage meaningfully with the younger generation.
His comments have also brought renewed attention to the debate over the influence of social media personalities on Nigerian youths and the need for religious organizations to become more intentional about their presence in the digital space.
