Rev. Idowu Unveils 'Decade of Exploits,' Urges Era of Faith, Collective Action.

By Dr. Afolabi Olajuwon

The sanctuary radiated reverence, hope, and spiritual intensity on Sunday, February 1, 2026, as worshippers gathered for the first service of the month in an atmosphere charged with expectation and renewal. The church choir opened with vibrant, Spirit-filled worship, setting a solemn yet uplifting tone for the Word. Hearts were unified in reflection and faith as the congregation embraced the theme: “Doing Exploits in the Decade of Soaring.”

The service, part of a nationwide teaching emphasis across all Foursquare Gospel Churches in Nigeria, focused on the topic “Greater Exploits in the Decade of Soaring,” ministered by the Senior Pastor and Wuse District Overseer, Rev. Dr. Babatunde Idowu. Drawing from 2 Kings 3:17–20, the message anchored faith in divine sufficiency. In this passage, God promised victory without wind or rain, yet commanded obedience to instruction. The lesson was clear: exploits are born when human responsibility aligns with divine power. God brings increase, but obedience activates the promise.

At the heart of the message was the Foursquare understanding of SOARING, rooted in Genesis 28:14, where God promised Jacob expansion in every direction, north, south, east, and west. Soaring, as explained, signifies spreading out and reaching in, especially toward the next generation, through inclusive and intentional engagement. Exploits, therefore, are not accidental; they are the product of dreams pursued with passion, discipline, determination, and faith-driven action.

The sermon underscored a foundational principle: God must come first. As echoed in Scripture, “Paul may plant and Apollos may water, but God gives the increase.” Human effort without divine involvement yields limited results. This truth was further illustrated through 1 Samuel 17, where David’s victory over Goliath demonstrated that exploits emerge when faith in God outweighs fear, skill surpasses size, and obedience transcends convention.

Believers were challenged to complement faith with desire, as taught in Philippians 4:17, where fruitfulness is linked not merely to giving, but to spiritual growth and intentional pursuit. Desire fuels vision, envisioned meaning, the ability to see what could be and what should be, and to translate convictions into tangible outcomes. Ideas, when nurtured by faith, become substance.

Key drivers of exploits were carefully defined. Passion was described as a deep, driving emotion that fuels commitment and purposeful action.
Motivation demands attention to detail; direction provides a clear roadmap; and purpose forms the vital link between desire and fulfillment. This was expansively illustrated through Ephesians 2:10, which affirms that believers are God’s workmanship, created with intentionality to fulfill preordained good works. Exploits, therefore, are not random achievements but the outworking of divine design.

Participation emerged as a central mandate. Citing Matthew 28:18–20, the Great Commission, the pastor emphasized that every believer is included, no one is left out. The process of participation is empowered by the Holy Spirit, as outlined in Acts 1:8, calling all categories of people into active witness and service. This resolve extends to church planting and mission expansion, inspired by Romans 15:19, where the Gospel is advanced through intentional reach and spiritual power.

The vision of soaring was presented as holistic and thematic, encompassing evangelism, healthcare outreach, prayer ministries, choir, protocol, ushering, and other service arms. The mission was declared possible and inclusive, embracing all tribes and tongues, reflecting the redemptive vision of Revelation 5:9. No region or people group is exempted. This global outlook aligns with Matthew 24:14, affirming that the Gospel must be preached to all nations before the end comes.

In conclusion, the Bible was affirmed as the ultimate source of passion, motivation, direction, purpose, and all truth communicated to the world. The service culminated in Holy Communion and corporate prayers, symbolically marking a confident and spiritually grounded entry into the month of February.

As worshippers departed, the prevailing conviction was unmistakable: the Decade of Soaring is not a slogan, but a summons, to faith in God, purposeful living, and collective action toward greater exploits for the glory of God and the good of humanity.

Dr. Afolabi Olajuwon is a freelance writer and Christian educator based in Abuja, Nigeria, who documents faith-based initiatives and their community impact.