Pastor Dolapo Lawal meets Pastor EA Adeboye in a rare, reverent encounter that has inspired followers and gone viral on social media

Pastor Dolapo Lawal, lead pastor of Zoe Household Global, met Pastor EA Adeboye, General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), in a rare and reverent encounter that has captured widespread attention online.

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The meeting was shared in a video on Pastor Lawal’s official Instagram account.

The clip showed Pastor Lawal being led into an office by Pastor Adeboye’s son, Leke Adeboye. Upon seeing the influential church leader, Lawal prostrated and went down on his knees before accepting a handshake from Adeboye.

The act of humility highlighted the deep respect that Lawal holds for the veteran pastor.

Sharing the video, Pastor Lawal described the encounter as “the highlight of my year so far” and emphasised that the meeting reflected intergenerational mentorship in Nigerian Pentecostalism.

He noted that Adeboye’s decades-long leadership has guided thousands of pastors, including emerging figures like himself, blending local worship with global outreach.

The encounter quickly trended on social media, sparking reactions from followers.

Many praised the humility and mutual respect displayed, while some commented on the importance of mentorship in spiritual leadership.

Observers described the video as inspiring, noting the contrast between public celebrity culture and genuine acts of reverence within the church.

This meeting follows other notable moments involving Pastor Adeboye, including a birthday tribute by Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke, which saw the governor singing and dancing in celebration of Adeboye’s 84th birthday.

Such events reinforce Adeboye’s longstanding influence across religious and civic communities.

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For Pastor Lawal, the rare encounter has been a significant milestone in his ministry, demonstrating a commitment to honouring faith leaders while maintaining his own role as a bridge between established and emerging ministries.