The Team: External Affairs

The Leader: Minister Gbenga Ajanaku

Team mission:

Our mission is to engage the world outside the church; and make New Wine a positive influence for change in our local community where we are sited, the borough we belong in, the city of London and our nation.

We have a mandate to be a strong voice in influencing decisions as it pertains to governance in the city and setting the tone for strong community values.

Team objectives:

We work to

• Ensure that our community benefits from the love of God as demonstrated in the works of our Lord, Jesus Christ.
• Support the weak and vulnerable in our society by making them feel valued and put smile on their faces

Philosophy

Everyone has God’s unique gift that makes us best at something. Our assignment is to find that discipline, be content with it and stay in it. For each of us, it is a place of numerous positives - affirmation, strength, victory, celebration, reward e.t.c.

I am attracted to people who are thoughtful and caring, open and intellectually stimulating and combine wit with humour. I mean people who have depth but very simple.

Everyday Life

I like knowing places and studying peoples of the world. I take genuine interest in people who cross my path. I trained as an engineer and love reading. It gives me time to think and evaluate myself. I am very homely and enjoy time with my 3 boys. We talk a lot and discuss practically every subject.

Entertainment

I watch TV documentaries. I try to chill by eating out (Prezzo) and do a little bit of pictures. My favourite TV channels are Discovery and Wildlife.

Book recommendation

Urban Tribes - Ethan Watters
Long Walk to Freedom – Nelson Mandela

Interests outside church, work and family:

My biggest ambition is to own power motor bikes and rides with my 3 boys and become the governor of my home state.