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My disposition to Pastor Chris Onayinka is textbook teaching on the evil of hearsay and false witnessing. I heard all sorts of accusations against him on campus and I believed them because they came from those I respected- they accused him of the most damnable heresies and licentiousness. Someone in the youth church I served in back in 2017 left to join Saints Comm, I checked up on her years after and her growth was all the testimony I needed - she was winning souls, leading a cell of quite a number of people, and working in the supernatural. I repented of my disposition towards him. On closer observation I found his ministry to be very conservative, ethical, narrowly focused on things that matter - evangelism and discipleship, much more than those who spoke ill of him. Happy birthday Sir @onayinka_segun

Revd. Segun Onayinka. The first time I really began to intentionally walk in the reality of hearing God speak to me was in September 2016 at a meeting convened by him in OAU. Before that, it had seemed vague. That meeting set off a chain of events that greatly helped my spiritual leadership on campus and that has led me to where I am today. A man of commitment, devotion, consecration and discipleship. You can't take these away from him. Happy Birthday, Sir. Thank you for your service to the body of Christ.

I honestly cannot imagine the number of Nigerian Christians who passionately dislike Pastor Segun Onayinka based mostly on hearsay, clips, assumptions, or secondhand narratives without ever sincerely sitting down to listen to him in context. I still remember being in my room in Kaduna sometime around 2016 when I randomly came across one of his teachings on TV. It was my first time of knowing him and hearing him preach, and my immediate reaction was: “So we still have ministers in Nigeria teaching doctrine this carefully and thoughtfully?” That encounter pushed me to search for more of his messages online, and over the years I have listened to well over a hundred hours of his teachings. Though I have never met him personally, I have observed the fruits of his ministry, the seriousness with which he handles Scripture, and the transformation in many lives through his work. Because of that, it would honestly be very difficult for anyone to genuinely convince me that he is a false teacher or a heretic. Do I agree with him on every single doctrinal issue? No. But I also do not agree with every church father in history, every theologian, every minister, or even every pastor I respect. That is part of growth and theological engagement within the body of Christ. There are foundational doctrines of the Christian faith, and there are secondary or non-essential areas where sincere believers may differ while still remaining brothers and sisters in Christ. Sadly, many believers today are too quick to attach labels like “false teacher” or “heretic” simply because someone differs from them on certain interpretations or emphases. That spirit is unhealthy and deeply divisive. Ironically, if Pastor Segun Onayinka is to be called “false,” then many voices currently occupying Nigerian pulpits, including some younger charismatic and newly emerging reformed voices criticizing him, would also have to be condemned by the same standard. Yet I do not believe that is the right posture. Disagreement should not automatically lead to dishonor. One thing I have consistently observed from Pastor Onayinka’s ministry is a deep respect for Christian leadership, his strong emphasis on honour, a strong commitment to Scripture, and a sincere passion for seeing people brought from darkness into the light of Christ. Those things matter. I believe the body of Christ in Nigeria needs more maturity, more patience, more careful listening, and more humility when engaging doctrinal differences. Especially for many believers who are just beginning to discover sound doctrine, there can sometimes be a temptation to weaponize theology instead of using it to build unity, grace, wisdom, and Christlikeness. God helping us, we can do better as His children. Pastor Segun Onayinka has been a blessing to many people, and on his birthday, I celebrate the grace of God upon his life and ministry. I pray God grants him even more insight, clarity, wisdom, growth, and fullness in Christ unto every good work. #WorldOnayinkaDay

I used to listen to you but stopped because of your ecsgsvsv I used to rate you but now I hate you because of BAT #WorldOnayinkaDay

I am learning to study in context, study prayerfully, fast with conviction, pray God’s will and reach the lost I am learning not to ask amusing questions and to act in diligence over curiosity Thank you Pastor Sir My life counts much more because of you #WorldOnayinkaDay

Happy birthday, Pastor sir. @onayinka_segun Sis Happi, myself, and our children will love to use this opportunity to once again appreciate all that you are to us; the local church you have put us in; and the daily direction and guidance we receive. We pray that you are strengthened; We pray that you ever receive all the support and oiling that you need. God continues to see ahead for you. Your family and all the works of your hands are blessed. We love you, sir. Finally, i have prayed for you, against all that my loyalty would want - Arsenal will finally win the league on their 23rd year anniversary. Amen.

Happy birthday Pastor Eyes that sees like Jesus Heart so pure as the chief shepherd’s The one who gave and still gives #worldOnayinkaDay

What the gift of Pastor mean to me... This one happened today. A church member and I met with someone. She had cancer and lost the will to live, and we had a very divergent theology. She was explaining a whole lot based on her experiences. But i was able to minister to her by revelation, and eventually, she opened up, and we had quite a long talk, plus a holy ghost meeting. We minisyerwd by the lagomg om of hands, also She left the meeting refreshed, ready to defeat cancer, ready to bekive God again. She said "Ive felt alone for 9 years, and now i know God has me, in mind." She also moved from someone who just wanted to give up lofe confessing that she js going to see her children's children. This is because of my pastor, who teaches me by precept and by example that knowledge doesn't puff up. Saved me from superiority complex. My Pastor says, "the highest rule of knowledge is the humility to accommodate others and help them" Also, the training to minister the things of the spirit from the place of love. Thank you, Pastor, sir, for the training of the spirit. #WorldOnayinkaDay

My Pastor , My Shepherd ,My father ,My mentor, My leader I say Happy birthday to my and our Pastor. Oluso-aguntan rere ni gbogbo ona. Lase Jesu ema pe fun wa Sir. H A P P Y B I R T H D A Y P A S T O R T O T H E W O R L D B E S T P A S T O R #worldonayinkaday #may11

...Crude yet matchless and distinctive Bold and dogged convictions with so much palpablity Of such that beat through times and seasons A superhero that fathers differently You've fought my wars and conquered my fears

God’s word ni In season and out of season Precept and by example Men as gifts Multidimensionally ours Happy Birthday Pastor #worldOnayinkaDay #May11

You cannot listen to Pastor Segun Onayinka properly and dishonor Christian leadership even when you differ doctrinally #WorldOnayinkaDay

Dear Dad, I'm eternally grateful for the gift of you, Sir Thank you for all that you are to us & for all that you represent in our lives Grateful for all of your labors of love & sacrifice I love love you specially, Dad ❤️❤️ #WorldOnayinkaDay #May11

You can’t understand why some of us choose to honour Pastor Chris Segun Onayinka. I thank God for him 100%. I thank God for helping me to meet him. I thank God. Happy Birthday Pastor #WorldOnayinkaDay

Happy birthday to My Pastor @onayinka_segun Thank you Sir! #WorldOnayinkaDay #Coyg

My man of God God’s voice over my life! Thank you for the sacrifice, the care, the love I am grateful Pastor sir #WorldOnayinkaDay