Simisolaoluwa Oluwole

Corporate Babygirl| Queen of Unpopular opinions 😌| Daughter of Zion😉

[SYCAMORE FOR YOU @SycamoreNG]

Me looking for who’s eating my money after collecting salary

[Big Sis🦄💜✨ @The_Barr_OluT]

I hate how numb we’ve become to death and tragedy.
“40 people killed” is just another headline, just another number. But these aren’t statistics. These are people. Human beings. With names, faces, families… and now, their souls are torn from their bodies forever.

It breaks my heart 💔 how we read it, scroll past it and move on.
Maybe it’s the frequency. Maybe it’s the sheer weight of repeated loss. Maybe it’s our powerlessness.
But it wasn’t always like this. We used to feel.
Now, it’s like we’re forgetting how.

This shouldn’t be normal. It should never be normal 💔💔💔

[Dr Baby @helloomooba]

I had plans of coming here to tell you people about pregnancy and delivery shege but omo I take one look at my daughter and I’m ready to do it all over again 🥹😂

she is everything and more 😭❤️

[The Citadel Global Community Church @TheCitadelGCC]

This Sunday, we gather for a special State of the Nation Broadcast where we will boldly address the pressing issues shaking the soul of our nation.

From insecurity to economic hardship, moral decay to leadership failures…

#SONB
#Nigeria
#TheCitadelGCC
#TheNowChurch

[Emmanuel Ajikobi 😇 @EmanuelAjikobi]

Baby AJ is hereeee!!! 🥹❤️

[dele osunmakinde @deleosunmakinde]

Ontology of Music as a ministry part 3

Should a minister charge or not?

N.B- (Before you read part 3,pls make sure you read parts 1 and 2)

This is the final submission on the matter...read and digest!

The Real Issue Is Not Money—It’s the Motive: An Instructional Charge to Ministers and Hosts

Introduction: This Is Not to Indict—It’s to Instruct and Edify

In recent times, the conversation around whether ministers—especially music ministers—should be remunerated or “charge” for their ministry has become a topic of intense debate in many parts of the Body of Christ. But before anyone rushes to pick a side, we must pause and go deeper.

This is not written to indict anyone. It is not an attack on those who receive support, nor a defense of those who decline it. This is a word to instruct, edify, and restore balance to a conversation that has too often been reduced to emotional extremes.

The core issue is not money. The core issue is motive.
Why do we minister? Why do we serve? Who are we really doing it for?

Jesus warned us in Matthew 6:5:

“They love to stand and pray in the synagogues and on the street corners to be seen by men. Truly I say to you, they have their reward.”

The Pharisees prayed, but it wasn’t for God—it was for optics. The reward they received wasn’t from heaven—it was from people.

The same principle applies today: When our motive is visibility, applause, opportunity, or even compensation, we’ve already received our reward. And that reward is perishable.

So before we talk about who should pay or be paid, let us understand the heart and structure of ministry through the lens of Scripture. This teaching is a call to return to a Kingdom culture of honour, simplicity, and Spirit-led integrity.

1. Ministry Must Flow from a Pure Heart—Not a Paid Contract

“Freely you have received; freely give.” — Matthew 10:8

When Jesus sent His disciples, He didn’t send them with invoices. He sent them with power, purity, and purpose. He made it clear that the grace they carried was not theirs to sell.

This doesn’t mean ministers shouldn’t receive support—just that they should never be driven by it.

Ministry is not a product; it’s a calling. When our first question is "What’s the honorarium?", we’ve already missed the heart of the mission. The power of God is not a service offering—it is a sacred trust.

2. Honour and Provision Must Be Given—Not Demanded

“Let the elders who rule well be counted worthy of double honour…” — 1 Timothy 5:17
“The Lord has commanded that those who preach the gospel should receive their living from the gospel.” — 1 Corinthians 9:14

Scripture doesn’t contradict itself—it offers balance. While ministers should not demand, the Church should not dishonour.

When a minister blesses you spiritually, it is not carnal to bless them materially (Galatians 6:6). Honour is not earned—it is discerned. You don’t pay ministers for their gift—you honour God through them by recognising the weight of what they carry.

3. Discussing Logistics Is Not Charging—It’s Stewardship

Let’s separate sacred honour from carnal greed. When a music minister discusses flights, lodging, transport, and welfare for their team, that is not “charging”—that is responsible stewardship.

If a host asks:

“How many people are coming with you?”

“Do you need flights from Heathrow or Gatwick?”

“How many hotel rooms will you require?”

“Are there any dietary or technical requirements?”

This is not worldliness—it is Christlike consideration.

Even the Lord said,
“Stay in the same house, eating and drinking what they provide, for the worker deserves his wages.” — Luke 10:7

It is the responsibility of the host to initiate honour, even if the guest later chooses to decline it.

[The Citadel Global Community Church @TheCitadelGCC]

“𝐀𝐥𝐥 𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭; 𝐦𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐲 𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐞𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞.” - Isaiah 60:3 (NLT)

Our dear #PapaB is a remarkable example of these timeless words…

[The Citadel Global Community Church @TheCitadelGCC]

What a glorious celebration we had yesterday, honoring our father, Pastor Tunde Bakare. 🎉

11:11:24 will always be a memorable day, as we celebrated #PTBat70 with gladness, love, and sweaty eyes of joy. Here’s to many more years!

[The Citadel Global Community Church @TheCitadelGCC]

PTB at 70! 🎉

Today, we're celebrating a global legacy with love and wishes in 7 different languages! 🌍

From all corners of the world, voices are joining together to honor a remarkable milestone filled with impact, inspiration, and unwavering wisdom.

#PTBat70

[The Citadel Global Community Church @TheCitadelGCC]

Get ready to vibe with the PTB himself! 🎶✨

In honour of our Pastor’s 70th birthday, we’re bringing you #VibewithPTB – a Playlist that’s all about the sounds and stories that have inspired and uplifted us through him.

#PTBat70 #PapaB

[The Citadel Global Community Church @TheCitadelGCC]

𝟕𝟎 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬 𝐌𝐲 𝐏𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫 𝐓𝐚𝐮𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐌𝐞 - Part 5

We are not only impacted by the lessons PTB taught us, but also by the lessons we have learned from his life.

An exemplary leader, living a life that speaks volume of wisdom and truth.

[SYCAMORE FOR YOU @SycamoreNG]

Who said you can't be a December Odogwu Spender on a budget?
60 days. Minimum of N80k in your savings.
One litty December!

Tomorrow is take-off, so get ready🔥

#60days #savingschallenge #dettydecember

[Babatunde Akin-Moses @AkinMoses1]

Like play, like play, Uncle Tunde is now an author! 😄

I've been "cooking" this for a while, and I’m super excited to announce that my book, "Economics with Uncle Tunde", is now available for preorder! It's an illustrative guide that breaks down economic concepts in simple, relatable language, and it's scheduled for release on Monday, October 21st, 2024.

This book is for anyone looking for a practical understanding of basic economics. A portion of the proceeds from every sale will go to an "Uncle Tunde Fund," which I'm also launching to support education and healthcare initiatives across Africa.

I’m beyond grateful to everyone who helped bring this project to life and to Dr. @sgyemikale for writing the foreword.

You can preorder a copy for yourself, a friend, or loved one using any of these links:

https://t.co/WSYiloGJ1N
https://t.co/Sri0qV8oBj

PS: Please share with friends and family, let’s spread the word!

#JuniorandTunde #EconomicswithUncleTunde

[The Citadel Global Community Church @TheCitadelGCC]

The Main Service rebroadcast is live!

If you missed the service, this is another opportunity to experience the awesome time of fellowship we had.

Join via the link - https://t.co/XvjaMS4j0N. See you there 🤗.

[The Citadel Global Community Church @TheCitadelGCC]

Celebrating #PTBat70 ✨.

Last week, we worshipped with PTB. Today, we #PraiseWithPTB 😊.

We have seen our father sing these songs of praises in appreciation and gratitude to God.

𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐌𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐜 - https://t.co/4jVN43wdKv

[The Citadel Global Community Church @TheCitadelGCC]

It is time to have fun as a family 🥳.

A time to bond and create unforgettable memories with the amazing CGCC family.

It promises to be filled with lots of fun and endless laughter 😄.

See you there 🤗.

#FamilyFunDay #CGCCFamilyMonth2024
#LoveConquersAll
#TheCitadelGCC

[T S O N G A K I N G 🤴🏾 @MbazimaThomason]

Hell us find Tshepang Princess Tlhwaela
Age:28 yrs
Last seen: 24 September 2024, Eshowe town
Wearing: blue jean, white polo-neck, black boots and she has short hair.
Contact: Constable Tlhwaela- 076 017 0776

[The Instigator @Am_Blujay]

She has been missing for 12 days now 💔

[@𝗼𝗻𝗲𝗷𝗼𝗯𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗯𝗼𝘆 @OneJoblessBoy]

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