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'''Sam Oye''' (born 13 April 1974), known as '''Rev. Dr. Sam Oye''', is a [[Nigerians|Nigerian]] [[pastor]], an author, a leadership development coach, and a certified marriage instructor. He is the founder and Lead pastor of The Transforming Church<ref>{{Cite web |last=Man |first=The New |date=2024-06-08 |title=Biography of Reverend Sam Oye |url=https://www.thenewman.org.ng/2022/10/biography-of-reverend-sam-oye.html |access-date=2024-07-09 |website=The New Man}}</ref>, Worldwide, and the host of the global Prophetic Prayer Hour, a popular online prayer meeting platform.<ref>{{Cite web |last=News |first=Leadership |date=2023-06-26 |title=110 Countries Participate In Prophetic Prayer Hour Daily - Cleric |url=https://leadership.ng/110-countries-participate-in-prophetic-prayer-hour-daily-cleric/ |access-date=2024-07-09 |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-06-24 |title=Prophetic Prayer Hour, Solution To Nigeria’s Challenges – Revd Sam Oye – Independent Newspaper Nigeria |url=https://independent.ng/prophetic-prayer-hour-solution-to-nigerias-challenges-revd-sam-oye/ |access-date=2024-07-09 |language=en-GB}}</ref>
'''Sam Oye''' (born 13 April 1974), known as '''Rev. Dr. Sam Oye''', is a [[Nigerians|Nigerian]] [[pastor]], an author, a leadership development coach, and a certified marriage instructor. He is the founder and Lead pastor of The Transforming Church<ref>{{Cite web |last=Man |first=The New |date=2024-06-08 |title=Biography of Reverend Sam Oye |url=https://www.thenewman.org.ng/2022/10/biography-of-reverend-sam-oye.html |access-date=2024-07-09 |website=The New Man}}</ref>, Worldwide, and the host of the global Prophetic Prayer Hour, a popular online prayer meeting platform.<ref>{{Cite web |last=News |first=Leadership |date=2023-06-26 |title=110 Countries Participate In Prophetic Prayer Hour Daily - Cleric |url=https://leadership.ng/110-countries-participate-in-prophetic-prayer-hour-daily-cleric/ |access-date=2024-07-09 |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-06-24 |title=Prophetic Prayer Hour, Solution To Nigeria’s Challenges – Revd Sam Oye – Independent Newspaper Nigeria |url=https://independent.ng/prophetic-prayer-hour-solution-to-nigerias-challenges-revd-sam-oye/ |access-date=2024-07-09 |language=en-GB}}</ref>
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Sam was born on 13 April 1974 to Simeon Adisa (Late) and Florence Mopelola Shoroye, in [[Kaduna]], [[Kaduna State]]. He hails from [[Abeokuta]], [[Ogun State]], Nigeria. Sam grew up in [[Bauchi State]] where he attended Government Day Secondary School, [[Bauchi]], [[Bauchi State]] (1985-1988), Government Science Secondary School, [[Azare]], [[Bauchi State]] (1989-1991) and Wasimi Community High School, Maryland, [[Lagos State]]. He then proceeded to [[University of Ibadan]], [[Oyo State]], where he obtained a [[Bachelor's degree]] in [[Geology]] in 2000.
Sam was born on 13 April 1974 to Simeon Adisa (Late) and Florence Mopelola Shoroye, in [[Kaduna]], [[Kaduna State]]. He hails from [[Abeokuta]], [[Ogun State]], Nigeria. Sam grew up in [[Bauchi State]] where he attended Government Day Secondary School, [[Bauchi]], [[Bauchi State]] (1985-1988), Government Science Secondary School, [[Azare]], [[Bauchi State]] (1989-1991) and Wasimi Community High School, Maryland, [[Lagos State]]. He then proceeded to [[University of Ibadan]], [[Oyo State]], where he obtained a [[Bachelor's degree]] in [[Geology]] in 2000.


Sam worked as a Secretary with Bantale & Co Ltd, [[Lagos State]], before becoming a full-time cleric.
Sam worked as a secretary with Bantale & Co Ltd, [[Lagos State]], before becoming a full-time cleric.<ref>{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7dZcmCQ6MaU |title=THE MAN, HIS STORY, MARRIAGE, MINISTRY AND TESTIMONIES - THE DOCUMENTARY OF REV SAM OYE |date=2024-04-27 |last=Rev Sam Oye |access-date=2024-07-10 |via=YouTube}}</ref>


== Ministry ==
== Ministry ==
Sam began his ministry at a young age. In 1989, he served as the assistant leader of the Fellowship of Christian Students (FCS) in [[Azare]], Bauchi State<ref>{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.facebook.com/RevSamOye/videos/words-from-rev-kawuwa-to-rev-dr-sam-oye-at-his-50th-birthday-dinner/1499246164277014/ |title=Words from Rev Kawuwa to Rev. Dr. Sam Oye at his 50th Birthday Dinner {{!}} YOU NEED TO WATCH THIS STORY ABOUT THE EARLY DAYS OF REV SAM OYE: From His School Fellowship’s Pastor, Rev Kawuwa Pagiel at RSO’s 50th Birthday Dinner {{!}} By Rev Sam OyeFacebook |language=en |access-date=2024-07-10 |via=www.facebook.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.facebook.com/RevSamOye/videos/words-from-rev-dave-kure-to-rev-dr-sam-oye-at-his-50th-birthday-dinner/876942997499277/ |title=Words from Rev Dave Kure to Rev. Dr. Sam Oye at his 50th Birthday Dinner {{!}} Revealing And Powerful Memories From REV DAVE KURE, A Childhood Friend Of REV DR SAM OYE At The 50th Birthday Dinner RSO @50 Birthday Dinner {{!}} By Rev Sam OyeFacebook |language=en |access-date=2024-07-10 |via=www.facebook.com}}</ref>, and served as the assistant to the president of the Deeper Life School Outreach at Wasimi Community Secondary School in Maryland, Lagos, in 1994. He also held the position of District Student Leaser for the [[Deeper Christian Life Ministry|Deeper Life Bible Church]] in Onigbongbo District, [[Lagos State|Lagos]]. Sam Furthered his ministry as the Youth Pastor at Goodnews Miracle Bible Church in Alasia, Lagos, and later became the president of Dominion Youth Ministry (Dominion Team) in Lagos.
Sam started his ministry at a young age. As an undergraduate he led the Deeper Life Campus Fellowship (1996) on [[campus]], and also founded a youth ministry called Dominion Youth Ministry (2001).


In 2002, Sam Oye founded Harvest House International Church<ref>{{Cite web |last=Adedeji |first=Gboyega |date=2016-04-28 |title=Meet Pastor Sam Oye: Senior Pastor, The Transforming Church, Abuja. - FridayPosts.Com, Nigeria Breaking News Review Website |url=https://fridayposts.com/meet-pastor-sam-oye-transforming-church-abuja/ |access-date=2024-07-09 |website=FridayPosts.Com |language=en-US}}</ref>, now The Transforming Church<ref>{{Cite web |title=About us |url=https://thetransformingchurch.org/about-us/ |access-date=2024-07-09 |website=TTC |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Oladipo |first=Bimpe |date=2018-07-10 |title=OYE, Sam(Rev) |url=https://blerf.org/index.php/biography/oye-samrev/ |access-date=2024-07-09 |website=Biographical Legacy and Research Foundation |language=en-US}}</ref>, in [[Abuja]] where he serves as the lead pastor. As of June 2024, The Transforming Church has over 5 branches across [[Nigeria]], and the [[United Kingdom]]. <ref>{{Cite web |title=Rev. Sam Oye – Fresh Start Devotional |url=https://freshstartdevotionals.org/author/chijioke-kanu/ |access-date=2024-07-09 |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=TTC Centres – One Church Making Global Impact |url=https://centres.thetransformingchurch.org/ |access-date=2024-07-09 |language=en-US}}</ref>
In 2000, Sam founded the Springtime Christian Center in Lagos and relocated to [[Abuja]] in 2002, where it evolved into The Transforming Church, Worldwide,<ref>{{Cite web |title=About us |url=https://thetransformingchurch.org/about-us/ |access-date=2024-07-09 |website=TTC |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Oladipo |first=Bimpe |date=2018-07-10 |title=OYE, Sam(Rev) |url=https://blerf.org/index.php/biography/oye-samrev/ |access-date=2024-07-09 |website=Biographical Legacy and Research Foundation |language=en-US}}</ref> (formerly Harvest House International Church<ref>{{Cite web |last=Adedeji |first=Gboyega |date=2016-04-28 |title=Meet Pastor Sam Oye: Senior Pastor, The Transforming Church, Abuja. - FridayPosts.Com, Nigeria Breaking News Review Website |url=https://fridayposts.com/meet-pastor-sam-oye-transforming-church-abuja/ |access-date=2024-07-09 |website=FridayPosts.Com |language=en-US}}</ref>). As of June 2024, The Transforming Church has over 5 branches across [[Nigeria]], and the [[United Kingdom]]. <ref>{{Cite web |title=Rev. Sam Oye – Fresh Start Devotional |url=https://freshstartdevotionals.org/author/chijioke-kanu/ |access-date=2024-07-09 |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=TTC Centres – One Church Making Global Impact |url=https://centres.thetransformingchurch.org/ |access-date=2024-07-09 |language=en-US}}</ref>


At the wake of [[COVID-19 pandemic|COVID-19]], Sam Oye started the an online prayer session which grew to become the global Prophetic Prayer Hour (PPH)<ref>{{Cite web |last=Abu |first=Richard |date=2023-06-16 |title=Nigeria Needs Transformational Leaders To Develop – Sam Oye |url=https://leadership.ng/nigeria-needs-transformational-leaders-to-develop-sam-oye-2/ |access-date=2024-07-09 |language=en-US}}</ref>, hosted on [[YouTube (YouTube channel)|YouTube]]<ref>{{Cite web |title=Rev Sam Oye - YouTube |url=https://www.youtube.com/@RevSamOye |access-date=2024-07-09 |website=www.youtube.com}}</ref> and other social media platforms. The online prayer session has attracted thousands of followers from over hundreds countries across the world, daily. <ref>{{Cite web |last=News |first=Leadership |date=2023-06-26 |title=110 Countries Participate In Prophetic Prayer Hour Daily - Cleric |url=https://leadership.ng/110-countries-participate-in-prophetic-prayer-hour-daily-cleric/ |access-date=2024-07-09 |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Peter |date=2023-06-24 |title=Prophetic Prayer Hour stand out as most top prayer platforms in Nigeria.- Rev Sam Oye |url=https://championnews.com.ng/prophetic-prayer-hour-stand-out-as-most-top-prayer-platforms-in-nigeria-rev-sam-oye/ |access-date=2024-07-09 |website=Champion Newspapers LTD |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Ibemere |first=Dave |date=2023-04-05 |title=Jerry Eze N3m daily: List of top Nigerian pastors making millions on YouTube |url=https://www.legit.ng/business-economy/money/1528627-digital-church-list-top-10-young-nigerian-pastors-earning-millions-youtube-morning-prayers-wave/ |access-date=2024-07-09 |website=Legit.ng - Nigeria news. |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Idachaba |first=Sunny |date=2023-06-21 |title=Speak positively about your country, Rev. Oye tells Nigerians |url=https://blueprint.ng/speak-positively-about-nigeria-rev-oye-tells-nigerians/ |access-date=2024-07-09 |website=Blueprint Newspapers Limited |language=en-US}}</ref>
At the wake of [[COVID-19 pandemic|COVID-19]], Sam Oye started the an online prayer session which grew to become the global Prophetic Prayer Hour (PPH)<ref>{{Cite web |last=Abu |first=Richard |date=2023-06-16 |title=Nigeria Needs Transformational Leaders To Develop – Sam Oye |url=https://leadership.ng/nigeria-needs-transformational-leaders-to-develop-sam-oye-2/ |access-date=2024-07-09 |language=en-US}}</ref>, hosted on [[YouTube (YouTube channel)|YouTube]]<ref>{{Cite web |title=Rev Sam Oye - YouTube |url=https://www.youtube.com/@RevSamOye |access-date=2024-07-09 |website=www.youtube.com}}</ref> and other social media platforms. The online prayer session has attracted thousands of followers from over hundreds countries across the world, daily. <ref>{{Cite web |last=News |first=Leadership |date=2023-06-26 |title=110 Countries Participate In Prophetic Prayer Hour Daily - Cleric |url=https://leadership.ng/110-countries-participate-in-prophetic-prayer-hour-daily-cleric/ |access-date=2024-07-09 |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Peter |date=2023-06-24 |title=Prophetic Prayer Hour stand out as most top prayer platforms in Nigeria.- Rev Sam Oye |url=https://championnews.com.ng/prophetic-prayer-hour-stand-out-as-most-top-prayer-platforms-in-nigeria-rev-sam-oye/ |access-date=2024-07-09 |website=Champion Newspapers LTD |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Ibemere |first=Dave |date=2023-04-05 |title=Jerry Eze N3m daily: List of top Nigerian pastors making millions on YouTube |url=https://www.legit.ng/business-economy/money/1528627-digital-church-list-top-10-young-nigerian-pastors-earning-millions-youtube-morning-prayers-wave/ |access-date=2024-07-09 |website=Legit.ng - Nigeria news. |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Idachaba |first=Sunny |date=2023-06-21 |title=Speak positively about your country, Rev. Oye tells Nigerians |url=https://blueprint.ng/speak-positively-about-nigeria-rev-oye-tells-nigerians/ |access-date=2024-07-09 |website=Blueprint Newspapers Limited |language=en-US}}</ref>


Sam is known for the phrase, "With our God, all things are possible". He also hosts Prophetic Prayer conferences in Nigeria, the United Kingdom, Canada, and the United States.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-10-12 |title=The Prophetic Prayer Conference 2022 with Rev Sam Oye and Pastor Bolaji Idowu (Lagos) - Praiseworld Radio |url=https://www.praiseworldradio.com/prophetic-prayer-conference-2022/ |access-date=2024-07-09 |website=Praiseworld Radio {{!}} Africa's #1 Online Gospel Radio Station |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=UK |first=The Transforming Church |title=The Transforming Church UK |url=https://thetransformingchurchuk.org/pph-conference-2024 |access-date=2024-07-09 |website=The Transforming Church UK |language=en-GB}}</ref>
Sam Oye is known for the phrase, "With our God, all things are possible", and has hosted Prophetic Prayer conferences in [[Nigeria]], the [[United Kingdom]], [[Canada]], the [[United States]] and other [[Trinidad and Tobago]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-10-12 |title=The Prophetic Prayer Conference 2022 with Rev Sam Oye and Pastor Bolaji Idowu (Lagos) - Praiseworld Radio |url=https://www.praiseworldradio.com/prophetic-prayer-conference-2022/ |access-date=2024-07-09 |website=Praiseworld Radio {{!}} Africa's #1 Online Gospel Radio Station |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=UK |first=The Transforming Church |title=The Transforming Church UK |url=https://thetransformingchurchuk.org/pph-conference-2024 |access-date=2024-07-09 |website=The Transforming Church UK |language=en-GB}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Ezinne |date=2018-12-26 |title=Daddy Freeze, Brother Gbile Akanni, Dr Paul Enenche {{!}} See the 100 Most Influential People in Christian Ministry in Nigeria » YNaija |url=https://ynaija.com/daddy-freeze-abimbola-craig-dr-paul-enenche-see-the-100-most-influential-people-in-christian-ministry-in-nigeria/ |access-date=2024-07-10 |website=YNaija |language=en-GB}}</ref><ref>{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.facebook.com/RevSamOye/videos/prophetic-prayer-conference-trinidad-and-tobago-with-rev-sam-oye-2024/1225830445447218/ |title=Prophetic Prayer Conference Trinidad And Tobago With Rev Sam Oye 2024 {{!}} Prophetic Prayer Conference Trinidad And Tobago With Rev Sam Oye 2024 {{!}} By Rev Sam OyeFacebook |language=en |access-date=2024-07-10 |via=www.facebook.com}}</ref>

Sam has been featured as a Special guest on [[Christian Broadcasting Network]] (CBN), [[Trinity Broadcasting Network]]<ref>{{Cite web |title=Facebook |url=https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=883845651683823&set=a.525249407543451&_rdc=1&_rdr |access-date=2024-07-10 |website=www.facebook.com}}</ref> (TBN Africa<ref>{{Cite web |title=Fresh Start Today with Sam Oye on DStv Channel 343 |url=https://www.tbnafrica.org/schedule/programme/fresh-start-today-with-sam-oye |access-date=2024-07-10 |website=TBN Africa}}</ref>, TBN Salsa USA, TBN Praise the Lord Worldwide), [[Daystar Television Network|DAYSTAR Television]]<ref>{{Cite web |last=Daystar Television |date=24 August 2023 |title=Ministry Now with Sam Oye |url=https://www.facebook.com/DaystarTV/videos/ministry-now-with-sam-oye/824412319391581/ |website=Facebook}}</ref><ref>{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qXRthWDuzgQ |title=REVIVAL IS HERE AND YOUR BREAKTHROUGH IS NOW {{!}}{{!}} Interview At Daystar Television Network, Dallas, USA |date=2023-08-25 |last=Rev Sam Oye |access-date=2024-07-10 |via=YouTube}}</ref><ref>{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X4W7r5WjPOM |title=POWER OF PRAYER {{!}}{{!}} DELIVERED AT DAYSTAR TELEVISION NETWORK {{!}}{{!}} DALLAS, USA |date=2024-05-18 |last=Rev Sam Oye |access-date=2024-07-10 |via=YouTube}}</ref> [[United States|USA]], [[Channels TV]]<ref>{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rmJfexh8KYE |title=REV DR SAM OYE LIVE INTERVIEW AT CHANNELS TV |date=2024-04-02 |last=Rev Sam Oye |access-date=2024-07-10 |via=YouTube}}</ref> Nigeria,


== Personal Life ==
== Personal Life ==
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* Crack It
* Crack It


== Awards and Honors ==
== Awards, honors and certifications ==


=== Awards ===
=== Awards ===
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=== Honors ===
=== Honors ===
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[[Honorary citizenship|Honorary Citizen]] of [[Pensacola, Florida|Pensacola]] by [[Mayor of Pensacola]], [[Florida]] (2010).


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* [[Honorary citizenship|Honorary Citizen]] of [[Pensacola, Florida|Pensacola]] by [[Mayor of Pensacola]], [[Florida]] - March 2010
[[Honorary degree|Honorary Doctorate]] - [[Doctor of Philosophy]], [[Queen's University Belfast|Queen's University]], [[Belfast]] - [[United Kingdom|UK]] (2023).<ref>{{Cite web |last=Dekolo |first=Jolomi |date=2023-12-06 |title=Sam Oye Receives Award From Prestigious Queen’s University |url=https://selahafrik.com/2023/12/rev-sam-oye-receives-award/ |access-date=2024-07-09 |website=SelahAfrik |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Idachaba |first=Sunny |date=2023-11-30 |title=Bamidele, Oye call for strong institutions in Nigeria |url=https://blueprint.ng/bamidele-oye-call-for-strong-institutions-in-nigeria/ |access-date=2024-07-09 |website=Blueprint Newspapers Limited |language=en-US}}</ref>
* [[Honorary degree|Honorary Doctorate]] - [[Doctor of Philosophy]], [[Queen's University Belfast|Queen's University]], [[Belfast]] - [[United Kingdom|UK]] - November 2023<ref>{{Cite web |last=Dekolo |first=Jolomi |date=2023-12-06 |title=Sam Oye Receives Award From Prestigious Queen’s University |url=https://selahafrik.com/2023/12/rev-sam-oye-receives-award/ |access-date=2024-07-09 |website=SelahAfrik |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Idachaba |first=Sunny |date=2023-11-30 |title=Bamidele, Oye call for strong institutions in Nigeria |url=https://blueprint.ng/bamidele-oye-call-for-strong-institutions-in-nigeria/ |access-date=2024-07-09 |website=Blueprint Newspapers Limited |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=GistAfri |date=2023-11-29 |title=SAM OYE BAGS HONOURARY DOCTORATE DEGREE |url=https://gistafri.com/2023/11/29/sam-oye-bags-honourary-doctorate-degree/ |access-date=2024-07-10 |website=GistAfri.com |language=en-US}}</ref>

=== Certifications ===

* [[Postgraduate diploma|Post Graduate Diploma]] (PGD) Certificate in Theology, The Redeemed Christian Bible College, [[Lagos State|Lagos]], [[Nigeria]] - 2004
* FACTFINDERS CSL Advance Certificate in Program Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E), [[United Kingdom]] - December 2009
* [[International Visitor Leadership Program]], [[California]], [[United States|USA]] - March 2010
* Institute for National Transformation, [[Abuja]], [[Nigeria]] - November 2010
* Certificate in Ministry Leadership and Executive Management, [[Regent University]], [[United States|USA]] - March 2014
* [[Master of Arts]] in Christian Leadership, The Redeemed Christian Bible College, Lagos Nigeria - July 2015
* Certified [[John C. Maxwell]] Coach, Teacher, Trainer and Speaker - 2016
* Elected Fellow, The [[Institute of Management Consultants USA|Institute of Management Consultants]] - July 2019
* Certified Marriage Instructor - Family Wellness Associates, Iowa, USA.


== References ==
== References ==

Revision as of 11:43, 10 July 2024

Reverend
Sam Oye
Personal
Born
Samuel Oluwasegun Oye

(1974-04-13) 13 April 1974 (age 50)
Kaduna State, Nigeria
ReligionChristian
Nationality Nigeria
Home townAbeokuta, Ogun State
Spouse
Mary Oye
​
(m. 2002)​
Children2
Parents
  • Simeon Adisa Shoroye (Late) (father)
  • Florence Mopelola Shoroye (mother)
Known forProphetic Prayer Hour (PPH)
ProfessionClergy
Occupation
  • Clergy
  • Leadership Development Coach
  • Certified Marriage Instructor
  • Author
YouTube information
ChannelsRev Sam Oye
Years active2015–present
Genre(s)Leadership Development and Prayer
Subscribers189,000
Total views29,686,162
Last updated: 9 July 2024
Organization
ChurchThe Transforming Church, Worldwide (TTC)
Founder of
  • Harvest House Mercy Foundation
  • Springtime Leadership Foundation
Senior posting
Based inAbuja
ProfessionClergy
Website

Sam Oye (born 13 April 1974), known as Rev. Dr. Sam Oye, is a Nigerian pastor, an author, a leadership development coach, and a certified marriage instructor. He is the founder and Lead pastor of The Transforming Church[1], Worldwide, and the host of the global Prophetic Prayer Hour, a popular online prayer meeting platform.[2][3]

Early life and education

Sam was born on 13 April 1974 to Simeon Adisa (Late) and Florence Mopelola Shoroye, in Kaduna, Kaduna State. He hails from Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria. Sam grew up in Bauchi State where he attended Government Day Secondary School, Bauchi, Bauchi State (1985-1988), Government Science Secondary School, Azare, Bauchi State (1989-1991) and Wasimi Community High School, Maryland, Lagos State. He then proceeded to University of Ibadan, Oyo State, where he obtained a Bachelor's degree in Geology in 2000.

Sam worked as a secretary with Bantale & Co Ltd, Lagos State, before becoming a full-time cleric.[4]

Ministry

Sam began his ministry at a young age. In 1989, he served as the assistant leader of the Fellowship of Christian Students (FCS) in Azare, Bauchi State[5][6], and served as the assistant to the president of the Deeper Life School Outreach at Wasimi Community Secondary School in Maryland, Lagos, in 1994. He also held the position of District Student Leaser for the Deeper Life Bible Church in Onigbongbo District, Lagos. Sam Furthered his ministry as the Youth Pastor at Goodnews Miracle Bible Church in Alasia, Lagos, and later became the president of Dominion Youth Ministry (Dominion Team) in Lagos.

In 2000, Sam founded the Springtime Christian Center in Lagos and relocated to Abuja in 2002, where it evolved into The Transforming Church, Worldwide,[7][8] (formerly Harvest House International Church[9]). As of June 2024, The Transforming Church has over 5 branches across Nigeria, and the United Kingdom. [10][11]

At the wake of COVID-19, Sam Oye started the an online prayer session which grew to become the global Prophetic Prayer Hour (PPH)[12], hosted on YouTube[13] and other social media platforms. The online prayer session has attracted thousands of followers from over hundreds countries across the world, daily. [14][15][16][17]

Sam Oye is known for the phrase, "With our God, all things are possible", and has hosted Prophetic Prayer conferences in Nigeria, the United Kingdom, Canada, the United States and other Trinidad and Tobago.[18][19][20][21]

Sam has been featured as a Special guest on Christian Broadcasting Network (CBN), Trinity Broadcasting Network[22] (TBN Africa[23], TBN Salsa USA, TBN Praise the Lord Worldwide), DAYSTAR Television[24][25][26] USA, Channels TV[27] Nigeria,

Personal Life

Sam Oye is married to Pastor Mary Oye and they have two Children.[28]

Publications

  • The Singles Checklist
  • The Emerging Leader
  • The Prayer Switch
  • The Limit Breaker
  • Crack It

Awards, honors and certifications

Awards

  • Leadership Achievement Award from Dorben Polytechnic, Abuja.
  • Honorary Fellowship Award from the Nigerian Christian Fellowship.
  • Excellence and Merit Awards by the Christian Lawyers Fellowship of Nigeria.

Honors

Certifications

References

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  5. ^ Words from Rev Kawuwa to Rev. Dr. Sam Oye at his 50th Birthday Dinner | YOU NEED TO WATCH THIS STORY ABOUT THE EARLY DAYS OF REV SAM OYE: From His School Fellowship’s Pastor, Rev Kawuwa Pagiel at RSO’s 50th Birthday Dinner | By Rev Sam OyeFacebook. Retrieved 2024-07-10 – via www.facebook.com.
  6. ^ Words from Rev Dave Kure to Rev. Dr. Sam Oye at his 50th Birthday Dinner | Revealing And Powerful Memories From REV DAVE KURE, A Childhood Friend Of REV DR SAM OYE At The 50th Birthday Dinner RSO @50 Birthday Dinner | By Rev Sam OyeFacebook. Retrieved 2024-07-10 – via www.facebook.com.
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