Running with the Vision: 4 Dynamic Gospel Leaders You Didn’t Know Were Redeemer’s University Alumni

Redeemer’s University (RUN), located in Ede, Osun State, is one of Nigeria’s leading private faith-based institutions. Established in 2005 by the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) under the leadership of Pastor E.A. Adeboye, the university operates under a powerful prophetic motto: "Running with the Vision." Known for its academic excellence, cutting-edge research centres, and high moral standards, RUN has consistently produced leaders who excel across various industries.
However, Redeemer’s University is also a powerful spiritual laboratory. Built on a foundation of deep prayer, holiness, and kingdom values, its campus has nurtured and launched some of the most vibrant young voices, ministers, and pastors in the modern Nigerian Church.
1. Dr. Leke Abraham Oluwalogbon
 Degree:  B.Sc. in Political Science (Pioneer Class)
 Role: Senior Lecturer and Pastor, Beyond Expectations Centre (RUN Chapel)

Dr Leke Abraham Oluwalogbon holds a unique place in the history of Redeemer’s University. As a member of the university’s pioneer graduating class, he experienced the very genesis of the RUN vision. He graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Political Science, later proceeding to the University of Ibadan to obtain both his Master's and Doctorate degrees in the same field.
Today, Dr Oluwalogbon’s connection to his alma mater has come full circle. He serves as a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Political Science and was appointed the Acting Director of the General Studies Programme (GSP). Alongside his academic and administrative duties, he is a dedicated minister of the Gospel, pastoring the Beyond Expectations Centre, a vibrant branch of the University Chapel. His life beautifully illustrates the school's commitment to raising "change agents" who combine intellectual rigor with deep spiritual devotion.

2. Pastor Samuel Amoo
Degree: Biochemistry-related discipline / Former Researcher at ACEGID
Role:  Ordained RCCG Pastor, International Evangelist, and Conference Speaker

Pastor Samuel Amoo is a fiery, consecrated voice whose ministry is deeply rooted in the message of holiness and practical kingdom living. Before stepping into global preaching assignments, he was deeply rooted in the academic and scientific structures of Redeemer’s University, working alongside the prestigious African Centre of Excellence for Genomics of Infectious Diseases (ACEGID).
As an ordained minister in the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor Amoo first caught national attention with his electrifying, prophetic ministrations at the annual RCCG Holy Ghost Congress youth sessions. He carries a distinct apostolic mantle aimed at raising a pure, compromise-free generation of youth. Whether addressing massive crowds in Nigeria or leading revival meetings across Canada, his teaching style combines the analytical precision of his scientific background with a deep, uncompromising spiritual intensity.

3. Pastor Adeola Abolaji
Degree: Master of Business Administration (MBA), 2023
Role:  Lead Pastor, RCCG Living Seed Church (The Bridge) & Director, Spirit of Prophecy (SOP)

While Pastor Adeola Abolaji earned his Bachelor's degree in Biochemistry from Babcock University, his journey into advanced leadership and strategic management led him to Redeemer’s University, where he completed his Master of Business Administration (MBA) in 2023.
Pastor Abolaji is a highly influential figure in the modern Nigerian youth church. He serves as the Lead Pastor of RCCG Living Seed Church (The Bridge), Omole, and is the visionary behind Spirit Of Prophecy (SOP), the globally recognized music ministry of the church. In addition to his pastoral work, he is an actor, filmmaker famously portraying Pastor E.A. Adeboye in the biographical movie Enoch and serves as the Head of Digital Communications in the Office of the Principal Executive Assistant to the General Overseer of RCCG. His time at RUN helped refine the business acumen and strategic thinking that he now uses to run these multi-faceted global ministries.

 4. Ajayi Paul Oluwadarasimi
Degree: B.Eng. in Electrical and Electronic Engineering, 2024
Role: Emerging Ministry Leader and Academic Excellence Awardee

Representing the newest generation of leaders emerging from the university is Ajayi Paul Oluwadarasimi. Graduating in 2024 with a Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Paul was not only known for his high academic standing (consistently earning top marks and university recognition), but also for his active spiritual presence on campus.
As an exemplary student leader, Paul balance the heavy demands of an engineering curriculum with active fellowship commitment. He represents the core of what Redeemer’s University seeks to build: highly skilled, intellectually superior professionals who are simultaneously on fire for God. As he transitions into his post-graduate life, he is poised to become a vital marketplace apostle, taking the technical discipline and spiritual fire he caught at Redeemer’s University into the global engineering and ministry landscapes.

Conclusion: The Spiritual Harvest of RUN
Redeemer’s University has proven that academic distinction and spiritual power are not mutually exclusive. The university's mandate of "Running with the Vision" is vividly expressed in the lives of these alumni. They represent a rare breed of leaders: academics who shepherd souls, scientists who ignite global revivals, corporate strategists who lead youth ministries, and engineers who are deeply committed to the local church.
By demanding moral integrity alongside academic rigour, Redeemer's University acts as a spiritual crucible. It continues to release dynamic, highly capable change agents who are ready to transform both the marketplace and the sanctuary for God.