Mr. Godman Akinlabi’s Profile
Mr. Godman Akinlabi is a global leader, pastor, influential author, and transformative relationship coach. He is the founder and Global Lead Pastor of The Elevation Church (TEC), headquartered in Lagos, Nigeria. Since its establishment in 2010, he has spearheaded its growth into a multinational congregation with over 30 branches across Nigeria, the United Kingdom, Europe, the United States, and Canada. The church’s membership exceeds 10,000 congregants. TEC is driven by the powerful mandate to “make greatness common,” a vision that has fueled its remarkable growth and impact for many years. Under his leadership, TEC has become a significant and respected voice in global Christianity, impacting lives far beyond Nigeria’s borders.
Leadership and Professional Expertise
Godman is renowned as a sought-after international speaker, leadership architect, and organizational consultant. He brings over two decades of experience to empowering individuals and institutions. He provides practical frameworks for discovering purpose, maximizing potential, and building high-performance cultures. His distinct leadership style and unwavering commitment have earned him a distinguished reputation.
- Leadership and Empowerment: He is the founder and convener of the Accelerate Conference. Now in its landmark 10th year, Accelerate has grown into one of Africa’s premier leadership and empowerment gatherings. It attracts tens of thousands annually and features global thought leaders. He also convenes other impactful conferences and initiatives like “Find Your Voice” which stands as an inspirational event meticulously designed to resources and equip individuals for fearless living, empowering them to break barriers and step boldly into their life’s purpose. While initially conceived to primarily engage the African diaspora, “Find Your Voice” is powerfully evolving into an event of truly global relevance. Many of Godman’s events are focused on faith, leadership development, and personal growth. Additionally, he is the founder of the Pistis Life and Leadership Institute (PLLI), a human capital development organization designed for leaders.
- Authorship: Godman Akinlabi is the author of seven insightful books. His works include the acclaimed “Moving from Fear to Faith” and “I Am Possible”. His books distill profound truths on faith, purpose, and relationships with accessible wisdom, practicality and warmth.
- Media and Consulting: He is a much sought-after guest speaker, TV show guest, and contributor to various media outlets. As a media personality, he hosts “The Mr. and Mrs. BetterHalf Show” and various podcasts on leadership, relationships, and other subjects. His expertise also extends to strengthening relationships, a focus championed through initiatives like The Better Half Media.
Community and Social Initiatives
Godman Akinlabi, fondly called PG, is the visionary behind several initiatives focused on promoting unity and social good.
- Unity and Collaboration: His passion for promoting unity across different church denominations led him to establish the Exponential Conference. This platform brings Christian leaders together to share knowledge and experiences, empowering the wider community to work toward a common goal. Since 2016, the conference has attracted and trained an average of 2,500 leaders annually.
- Community Outreaches: He is the visionary behind the Pistis Foundation, a non-profit social intervention enterprise. The foundation serves as a model provider of empowerment opportunities for the economically challenged, with a key focus on education, health, and shelter.
- Mentorship and Empowerment: He chairs The Olive Network, a mentorship program that provides guidance and support to young pastors living abroad. He also founded “Man Up,” a powerful mentorship program for young men. In a demonstration of his commitment to the success of the young and industrious, he set up the Godman Akinlabi Enterprise Development Fund to empower promising young Nigerians.
Personal Life
Beyond his professional and philanthropic endeavors, Godman Akinlabi is deeply committed to his family. He is a devoted husband to his wife and co-lead pastor, Bolarinwa. They are loving parents to their two daughters, Jomiloju and Yojusimi. His life and ministry consistently inspire multitudes to navigate challenges with faith, live purposeful and fulfilling lives, and create an enduring positive impact.