Meet Our Pastors

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Dr John Paul Oddoye

Senior Pastor & Founder, Covenant Church

As mandated by God, Dr John Paul’s mission is to establish a church that would raise every member to be a vital force that influences the society around them.

With a strong emphasis on God’s Covenant, discipleship and recognising the Word of God as the final authority, Dr John Paul teaches in a dynamic, practical and inspiring way.

As part of the drive to disciple God’s people, Dr John Paul was inspired by God to establish Covenant Bible Institute, a theological learning centre in joint partnership with Oral Roberts University.  He is the President of this thriving Bible Institute in Hampshire, and also lectures several modules offered in the Bible Institute.

He is a much sought-after international conference speaker who has taken God’s Word to Australia, North America, various countries in Africa, and many parts of the United Kingdom.

A former Research Scientist, Dr John Paul holds a Masters degree in Statistics with Applications in Medicine from the University of Southampton, a Doctorate in Operational Research from the University of Portsmouth, and a Masters degree in Applied Theology from Moorlands College. He is married to Dr Abigail Oddoye and are together raising a godly family.

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Dr Abigail Oddoye

Associate Senior Pastor, Covenant Church

Dr Abigail Oddoye has played a pivotal and instrumental role in the ministry of her husband, Dr John Paul Oddoye through her organisation and leadership.

With an unequalled drive for excellence in ministry and right conduct in life, Abigail has been a great influence to many people, Christians or otherwise from her days in Medical School up until now. She is an anointed teacher of the principles of God’s Word and has championed the cause of women through the Women of Excellence Ministry at Covenant Church.

Pastor Abigail is a powerful worship leader and encourages everyone to strive for a greater, more intimate relationship with the Spirit of God.

The Pastoral Team

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Pastor Joseph

ANERTEY-QUAYE

Intercession & Protocol

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Pastor Naomi

ANERTEY-QUAYE

Covenant Kids (Children)

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Pastor Emmanuel LAWAL

Media

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Pastor Anu AKINFALA

Relentless Generation

(Young People)

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Pastor Kudzai CHIKODZORE

Covenant Church Portsmouth

Pastor Perry DOTSE

Business & Careers

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Pastor Candylor MUTANDIRO

Image & Word (Social Media)

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Pastor Priscilla MUTUTWA

Hospitality