Felix Ilaweagbon Omobude (born March 14, 1946) is a Nigerian Christian leader, preacher, and the General Superintendent of Gospel Light International Ministries.
Early life
Felix Ilaweagbon Omobude was born on March 14, 1946, in Evbuobanosa (formerly known as Owa) in Orhionmwon Local Government Area of Edo State, Nigeria. Despite growing up in humble circumstances as the third child in a family of fourteen children, he developed passion for education and a desire to help others in their educational pursuits.
Education
Omobude completed his Full Technological Certificate from the City & Guild of London Institute in 1974 and earned a Certificate of the Council of Engineering Institute Examination in London. He furthered his theological studies at Christ for the Nations Institute in Dallas, Texas, obtaining a Certificate in Theology in 1981. Later, in 1984, he earned a Ph.D. (D.Min) from the same institute. In 1986, he was awarded an Honorary Doctorate Degree in Divinity from San Antonio Theological Seminary in the United States.
Ministry and leadership roles
Omobude served on the pastoral team of the Church of God Mission International under the late Archbishop Benson Idahosa before establishing the Gospel Light International Ministries (New Covenant Gospel Church) in 1988. The ministry has its international headquarters in Benin City, Nigeria, and has branches across the nation and beyond.
Omobude has been actively involved in various national and international Christian organizations. He served as the President of the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN) and as a member of the National Board of Advisors for the PFN. He has also held positions such as the National Representative for ICARE Inc. in Yuma, Arizona, USA, and a member of the Board of Elders for Faith Community Churches International in Tucson, Arizona, USA.
Family life
Omobude is married to Pastor Mrs. Abiola Theodora Omobude, a gospel singer and preacher. They have two children, Reverend Ebenezer Omobude and Sarah Omobude.
Publications
You Are His Choice
Flaming Fire
A Cry in the Wilderness
The Holy Spirit
Spiritual Maturity
I Sat Where They Sat
Releasing the Power of the Tithe
The Power of an Endless Life
Whose Son Are You?