Born on 24th January, 1966, Reverend Samson Ajetomobi is a Nigerian Gospel Preacher, Pastor, missionary strategist, author, and conference speaker. He is the Founder and President of the Men of Issachar Vision (MIV), a ministry headquartered in Ibadan, Oyo State, founded in 1989, and also serves as Overseer of the Redemption Faith Churches and Chairman of the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN), Oyo State Chapter.
Reverend Samson Ajetomobi is a revered teacher carrying what he describes as an apostolic and prophetic mandate for revival and leadership development. Known for his uncompromising emphasis on holiness, prayer, and spiritual maturity, his teaching challenges believers to walk in intimacy with God, live purposefully, and engage society as agents of Kingdom transformation. He is an alumnus of the Haggai Institute in Maui, USA, a globally respected leadership training institution for Christian ministers.
Men of Issachar Vision (MIV)
In 1989, Reverend Ajetomobi founded the Men of Issachar Vision Incorporated (MIV), headquartered in Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria - a Christian organization committed to awakening the Church to its responsibility toward humanity, reaching the lost, and equipping believers with the knowledge of God's Word. Under his leadership, MIV has grown into a multifaceted movement encompassing local assemblies, leadership and missions training programs, prayer retreats, and global conferences, including its flagship "Alone with God" prayer and fasting retreats - the 2026 edition of which took place in Abuja under the theme "Times and Seasons."
MIV's programming includes the Ministers Leadership Conference, Family Life Conferences, Back to Bethel Retreats for women, and Campus Leaders programs, alongside missionary outreach that has taken the Ajetomobis across multiple nations to proclaim the gospel.
Reverend Ajetomobi also serves as Overseer of the **Redemption Faith Churches** and President of the **Mission and Leadership Academy (MLA)** and Compact Leadership Training, and coordinates the widely followed Leadership Update platform for strategic leaders.
Denominational and Missions Leadership
Reverend Ajetomobi is a member of the Nigeria Evangelical Missions Association (NEMA) and DAI, and chairs both MANI Oyo State and, since 2023, the **Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN), Oyo State Chapter**, succeeding Bishop T.V. Adelakun. With over three decades of ministry leadership, he is much sought after for training, conferences, crusades, and church revivals across the continents, and mentors ministers across denominational lines.
He is also the producer of the Awakening Word Telecast* and the widely shared *Awakening Word Weekly Blessings*, and directs the *This Same Jesus Crusade*.
Books and Publications by Reverend Samson
Reverend Ajetomobi is a published author, with works including:
- The Spirituality of Ministry - a call for ministers to root their calling in the supernatural
Personal Life, Marriage and Family
Reverend Samson Ajetomobi is happily married to his heartthrob, Reverend Stella (Stellamaris) Ajetomobi, who serves as Vice President of the Men of Issachar Vision. She answered the full-time ministerial call in 1997, after previously working as a Food Technologist with the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA), and holds a Master's degree in Personnel Psychology. She is an author in her own right, with books including *Dressing for Your Destination*, *Solitude*, and *Bridging the Gap*, and hosts the Back to Bethel Retreats for ministers' wives and women leaders, alongside coordinating the Divine Well Global Foundation.
Together, the Ajetomobis founded and coordinate the **Issachar School of Marriage** and the **Family Healing Season Conference**, helping believers build godly homes. The couple have been married for decades and are blessed with four adult children.
## Frequently Asked Questions
**What ministry did Reverend Samson Ajetomobi found?**
He founded the Men of Issachar Vision (MIV) in 1989, headquartered in Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria.
**What other leadership roles does Reverend Ajetomobi hold?**
He is Overseer of the Redemption Faith Churches, President of the Mission and Leadership Academy, and Chairman of the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN), Oyo State Chapter, since 2023.
**Who is Reverend Samson Ajetomobi's wife?**
He is married to Reverend Stella Ajetomobi, Vice President of MIV and an author and retreat host in her own right.
**What books has Reverend Ajetomobi written?**
His published works include *The Spirituality of Ministry*.
**How many children does Reverend Ajetomobi have?**
He and his wife have four adult children.
3. **His wife's ministry is substantial in her own right** — I gave her a full section rather than a passing mention, since she holds a formal VP title, her own books, and her own retreat platform, which is more than a "supportive spouse" framing would capture.
4. **Freshness edge:** the April 2026 Abuja "Alone with Go
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Reverend Samson Ajetomobi is happily married to his heartthrob, Reverend Stella Ajetomobi. They got married on 24th January, 1993 and together they’re carrying on the banner of the Lord Jesus Christ.
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