The Rt Rev J. O. Odedeji, Bishop of Lagos West Diocese wrote:
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“I cannot but express my delight in having the singular privilege of writing the foreword to this justifiable literary effort by my brother, friend and co-laborer, Bro. Seye Adetunmbi, in defense of the Christian faith and our own cherished Anglican heritage.
His being son of a church prelate notwithstanding, Bro. Seye’s display of display of interest and knowledge of the foundation of the Christian faith vis-a-vis the historic formulary of the Church is quite spirit lifting and commendable, especially for a laity that is yet to be exposed to core seminary curriculum.
The author in this six-section book addresses a plethora of issues bothering on the Christian faith, Anglicanism, Theology, Doctrines, Holy Communion, Christian Service and Spirituality, and lace them with glossary of Christian terminologies and extracts of useful information about the Anglican Church structure and history.
For all purpose and intent, this book promises to be more than just a Christian literature or prose; reading through it tempts one to want to pass it for a Christian’s Handbook. It is in the light of our appreciation of the factual content and spiritual import of this literary work that we commend it to you for reading and appropriation of its associated blessings.”
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PREFACE – An Extract
The Rt. Rev’d Isaac Olatunde Olubowale, Bishop, Diocese of Ekiti Oke wrote:
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For Seye Adetunmbi this is grace for actualizing his passion for fulfilling his mission and ministry. The handbook for believers in Christian faith epitomizes a unique learning experience, shaped in six sections, with annexes, index and what you need to know about the author.
The book is a product of a background of remarkable experiences to underscore the fact that God works in a mysterious way. The author sees it as a fulfilment of destiny upon him with reminiscences of cumulative events from age 10. Thanks be to God for his visionary Venerable Father, Chief D. O. Adetunmbi and other mentors on his path to growth and development. Certainly, the Bible is true in saying: Proverb 6:22 “Train a child in the way that he should go, and when he is old he will not turn from it”.
The book is written to foster a deeper understanding of Biblical truth, History, Doctrine, Christianity, and the Church, etc. in a world where Christianity is misunderstood – and often dented-by people, powers, and forces that shape modern-day society.
The book and the author do not claim to have all the answers; to the subjects treated therein; it offers you introductory thoughts to start you on your way to a more thorough understanding of its content and all that tend to godly manliness.
Those who will benefit from the book include: persons willing to live the lifestyle of Christians to positively encourage People around them. Impact positively, all aspects of the social and societal life as individuals and the nation, even to the uttermost part of the earth.
Those contemplating response to call to the ordained ministry, will gain a taste of what lies ahead. Those in ministry who have had neither time nor opportunity for a formal program will surely deepen their biblical, ecclesiastical, doctrinal, and theological knowledge. For laypersons who serve in the Church as ancillary to the ordained ministers, they will derive joy in serving the Lord when they go through this book. The fact remains that what you put into the study of these chapters will have a direct bearing on what you take out.
This book is for the equipping of the Saints Militant………We thank Seye Adetunmbi for yielding himself to God for this timely, unique, great, and godly work of the moment. May you increase in anointing in Jesus’ name.
To the numerous readers,
may what you read, mark, experience, and inwardly digest in this volume, inspire your mind, open your heart, and enrich your soul. Make you fruitful in godly Christian services to humanity to the glory of God. Amen.
We therefore send out CHRISTIANITY AND ANGLICANISM – A Handbook for Believers in Christian Faith in the name of God, the Father, Son, and the Holy Spirit. Amen.”
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BLURB – An Extract
The Venerable Segun Agbetuyi wrote:
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“Mr Adetunmbi is becoming a rather consistent writer. And he writes with a versatility of themes and topics. Right on the heels of his book on the Nigerian Capital Market still basking in its recent launch, he is now adding this refreshing book on religion to his growing intellectual stable.
This book, broadly titled Christianity and Anglicanism is both evidence based and anecdotal. It profiles the history, character and nomenclatures in the Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion) in a wide aperture literature mixed with throw backs to the author’s father and family’s commitment as dedicated Churchmen, and of course the author’s personal , spiritual and career growth. Son of a Scion and dedicated Church Organist, Seye himself has self consciously developed into a well rounded personality, adroitly blending a career in the Nigerian finance sector with deepening spirituality and active service as a niche Churchman.
There is a flow of the spirit which leads one to expect that the author will naturally progress into full priesthood. Fortuitously, this journey, long began as a child chorister and later an Altar Server has been given wings by his licensing as a trained Apostulate by an astute Church Administrator and keen developer of men, The Rt Reverend James Odedeji, Lord Bishop of Lagos West. Seye’s ordination into the priesthood will certainly represent a deserving, crowning glory to the dedicated labour in the vineyard of the Adetunmbi family of the St Michael’s Anglican Church, Ifaki –Ekiti.
Even though this book, Christianity and Anglicanism may appear esoteric at first, it is certainly going to be a treasured companion to not only Anglicans and Christians but to all who may seek to understand us in the faith that we profess and practice. There are about 2.5 billion adherents to the Christian faith Worldwide out of a world population of over 7.5 billion. Of these, there are over 110 million Anglicans. The Church of Nigeria, with over 20 million adherents in Nigeria alone is certainly a force to reckon with in matters of faith & religion.
Mr Adetunmbi’s book opens a window unto further interrogation that Christians worldwide and Anglicans in Nigeria and elsewhere must advert their focus upon. His work as encapsulated in this book offers a rich distillation of factual history and anecdotes beautifully embedded with a classic photoscope. It stands gallantly upon the shoulders of time and opens the window for more intellectual, spiritual and policy discourse on the pathway that Christianity & Anglicanism must thread for survival and viability.
The book is highly recommended to not only Christians but to all discerning minds as a tool towards understanding how the faith of our Fathers is practiced under Anglicanism.”
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Thanks be to God for seeing this book through. This is why the book is dedicated to God and everyone who has contributed to envagelism.
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Regards
Seye Adetunmbi
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