Joshua Selman
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Apostle Joshua Selman | |
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| Born | Joshua Nimmak Selman 25 June 1980[1] Zaria, Kaduna State, Nigeria |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Education | Ahmadu Bello University |
| Occupation | Gospel Preacher • Teacher • Televangelist • Author [2] |
| Known for | Founder of the Eternity Network International (ENI) |
| Spouse | Single |
| Children | None |
Joshua Nimmak Selman, also known as Apostle Joshua Selman is a Nigerian Gospel minister, conference speaker, and televangelist. He is the founder and Senior Pastor of the Eternity Network International (ENI).[3] The (ENI) have a program, Koinonia, a gospel fellowship held weekly in Samaru, Zaria, Kaduna State, as well as in Abuja, Nigeria.[4]
Early life and education[edit]
Joshua Selman Nimmak was born on June 25, 1980, in Zaria, Kaduna State, Nigeria. He hails from Langtang in Jos, Plateau state. Joshua grew up in a Christian family and developed a passion for spiritual matters from an early age. He attended the Ahmadu Bello University (ABU) in Zaria, where he pursued a Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering.[5]
Ministry[edit]
Selman began his Christian ministry as a preacher to student congregations while in university, alongside friends, at various gatherings they got invited to.[6] Selman, afterwards, founded Eternity Network International (ENI) in March 11, 2011,[7] in Zaria, Kaduna state, commonly called Koinonia, created to impact lives by way of worship and studying the Word of God. It is often said that Apostle Selman is a man of God who has mastered the dynamics of hosting and introducing God’s presence and effortlessly demonstrating the power and potency of God’s Word.[8]
Koinonia Abuja is a branch of Eternity Network International (also known as Koinonia Global) located in Abuja, Nigeria. It was launched on Sunday 28 February 2021 with the first/inaugural teaching delivered by Apostle Joshua Selman Nimmak himself. And it was attended with hundreds of people that overflowed to the road.[9]
Apostle Selman, together with Pastor Nathaniel Bassey, organized an Apostolic Conference in the United Kingdom on May 11, 2023. The conference, titled "Sound of Revival," took place at the AO Arena in Manchester, attracting a capacity crowd of 21,000 attendees.[10]
Public recognitions[edit]
Joshua Selman was listed by YNaija in December 2018 and April 2020 as one of the 100 most influential Christian ministers in Nigeria.[11][4]
Marriage[edit]
Selman is not married.[12]
Selman has spoken publicly about his decision to remain unmarried, citing his desire to focus on his ministry. In a 2022 video, he said that marriage would "deprive him of the time and energy to serve God." He also said that he wanted to "make good use of [his] energy now that [he] has it."[13]
Selman has said that he is content with his decision to remain unmarried and that he does not regret it.[14]
References[edit]
- ^ https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/officers/jlowkKp3wu_HQURyj0Pn5nTl8n8/appointments
- ^ https://www.amazon.com/stores/Apostle-Joshua-Selman/author/B08C34BSC5?ref=ap_rdr&store_ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true
- ^ FindAMinistry. "Eternity Network International (Koi..." Find A Ministry. Retrieved 29 April 2021.
- ^ a b Omoruyi, Omoleye (12 April 2020). "#Church100: Mercy Chinwo, Banky W, Sam Adeyemi | See the 100 Most Influential People in Christian Ministry in Nigeria". YNaija. Retrieved 8 January 2021.
- ^ https://www.thenewman.org.ng/2020/05/apostle-joshua-selmans-biography.html
- ^ "Apostle Joshua Selman Biography (2021 Edition) - Early Life, Education, Wife, State Of Origin, Age, Net Worth, Etc. » Naijasermons". 22 June 2020. Retrieved 12 March 2022.
- ^ "KOINONIA GLOBAL PROFILE – UPDATED INFORMATION ABOUT THE ETERNITY NETWORK INTERNATIONAL". Nigeria Christian Events. 14 September 2021. Retrieved 3 April 2023.
- ^ "Download Apostle Joshua Selman Books [PDF]". TheGospel.NG. 19 February 2021. Retrieved 11 March 2022.
- ^ "Read Now: KOINONIA ABUJA (Service Days, Address & Other Important Things About The Ministry) » Naijasermons". 13 January 2021. Retrieved 10 February 2023.
- ^ Arogbonlo, Israel (12 May 2023). "'Revival has come', Nigerians react as Apostle Selman shuts down Manchester". Tribune Online. Retrieved 13 June 2023.
- ^ Ezinne (26 December 2018). "Daddy Freeze, Brother Gbile Akanni, Dr Paul Enenche | See the 100 Most Influential People in Christian Ministry in Nigeria". YNaija. Retrieved 8 January 2021.
- ^ "'Apostle Joshua Selman: Biography, Age, Marriage, Children, Net Worth and Source of Wealth". Newswire Nigeria. Retrieved 13 June 2023.
- ^ https://dnbstories.com/2022/03/apostle-joshua-selman-bio-marriage-wife-and-children.html
- ^ "Why I'm Still Unmarried –Apostle Joshua Selman". Oasis Magazine. Retrieved 24 July 2023.