THE BEGINNING...

THE PUBLISHER'S OUTBOX by Stephen Uche Okoro
Glory be to God our maker who always causes us to triumph.
With joy in my heart I will like to specially welcome you to the top thinker's wing where champions emerge every day and everyone is someone. We first and foremost appreciate God's mercy and privilege to hit the newsstand in such a time as this in this wonderful generation of ours. The scriptures say it is the Lord's doing… and indeed it is marvellous in our sight. Before I proceed, I will like to give honour to whom honour is due. I want to use this opportunity to salute a great departed icon, I mean a man of integrity, wisdom and a man of great knowledge whom God fully used during his short spent life to bless mankind and put smiles on many people's faces. In his life, he succeed in resuscitating dying relationships, established Godly existing courtships most of which have ended in joyful marriages. He is my able mentor, teacher, counsellor and inspiration. Above all he is my spiritual friend who never hesitated in calling me back whenever I went the wrong way. He is the man of the “Living mentality” he is (I hate to add late to his name) Mr. Athanasius Adejor Adama who have gloriously gone to be with the Lord. On this note I will like to and maybe you can join me and humbly observe a minute silence in his lovely memory …………………….. may his gentle soul rest in perfect peace. Amen. And may God continue to provide for his lovely wife and son in the persons of Mrs. Blessing and King David Adejoh Adama whom he left behind.


I personally believe God for their upkeep because the scripture assures us in Psalms 121:1 “…from whence cometh my help…” of course 'my help', 'their help' comes from God. Therefore I am certainly convinced that God will surely supply all their needs according to his riches in glory.


Back to this edition of the Top Thinkers Magazine, it is no doubt divinely arranged in terms of its timing to uplift your spirit from the valley of devastating life circumstances to the mountain top where you are originally designed to occupy. No wonder it is Top Thinkers Magazine. We are out to take you from your valley to the top. We are out to serve as a wing for you to soar high on top the sky like an eagle. In case you do not know, the Top Thinkers are here to let you know that for a meaningful success, a reasonable thinking is very necessary. No wonder men like Pa David Oyedepo come out great. He realise this secret and he once said and I quote “every star is known be a thinker and every committed thinker is most often bound to be a star” that is to say, for you to even be a star in life, you must ordinarily be a thinker and when you are positively committed, you get it all. Being that i know that you will get a copy of this magazine and because i know that many people have confidence in us and so much believe in this vision, I personally took my time together with my wonderful crew members to provide you with quality and solution-generating articles that will change you and the way you think generally. I want to assure you that if you consistently follow through all our subsequent editions there is no way your life will remain the same. Just try to be passionate and committed to whatever you do and God who answers by fire will meet you at the point of your need. i am certain about this because we have professionals in all areas of life who will be there to attend to your challenges both marital, academically, spiritually, socially and professionally, i also want to assure you that our team; we are equal to the task. We are overly open. To those of you that are encountering challenges in your relationships, our relationship master therapist Pastor Nathananiel Obi Igwe and those of you too that have one challenges or the other in your marriage will equally be opportune to meet with our editorial pastor my able spiritual chairman Pastor David Obamakende the strong man who is down to earth filled with the word and he will surely do Justice to your challenges bringing a lasting solution to all your marital chaos through God's word and a long time experience and let me use this opportunity to salute him once again; Daddy I salute you sir, the top thinkers are proud of you and I want to believe that God had you in mind when he gave us this vision, hence there wouldn't have been us if there were no you so that is why as a team we need your prayers that God would continue to grant us the grace to bring out the best in you, in your relationships, care life , marital life marital life and as well spiritual life. Finally, before I draw the curtain in this edition. I want to seize this opportunity to appreciate all whom has contributor in one way or the other t make this vision a reality and a great success. Time and space will not permit me to start mentioning your names but i pray that our good Lord will also attend to your requests and grant you your heart desires in this season of Jubilee. I also want to specially thank my wonderful parents Mr. & Mrs. Ferdinand Okoro for their parental and spiritual, financial support that has made this work easy for me and my fellow champions top thinkers crew members and also my entire family. you people are example of what a home should look like indeed may our good God that searches the heart of all men comfort you an every side on your days in life. Amen.


As I said initially, top thinkers publication is a non-denominational magazine where we believe in God's plan for mankind. So be free to come to us with your challenges, don't be ashamed for they said a problem shred is half solved. Therefore you never can tell where your solution may come from. Do not also hesitate to tell us if peradventure we affect your life positively and please feel free to send us your advice on any areas you think we should improve on, because a tree the say cannot make a forest. Once again if this magazine happens to be a blessing to you in any way, don't forget to do us a favour; drop it for a while and say a little prayer for us so that the inspiration of the Holy Spirit will not run dry in our lives and we know it shall be well with us. Top thinkers love you. Shalom

 PASTOR PAUL A. ADEFARASIN - FATHERING A NATION

Certain men are called to change the destiny of nations Certain men are called to change the destiny of Nations…this is the spiritual mandate of Pastor Paul  Pastor Marvin L. Winans


Pastor Paul Adeolu Adefarasin, is a Nigerian minister, author and social transformer and has continued to blaze the trail with his leadership. His ability to transcend Race, Tribe and Creed with his unique approach to ministry has seen to the forging of many relationships between the church and secular communities in Nigeria. He has a burning passion to see the rehabilitation of his generation. His convened annual Gospel music concert (Experience) is now a revered event with Gospel music heavyweights annually making it a date.


Born to Nigerian parents he resided both in Nigeria and the United States early in life. He graduated from University of Miami with a professional Bachelors Degree in Architecture and practiced in Florida before his eventual call by God into ministry.


In 1994, Pastor Paul Adefarasin founded the House on the Rock church, a ministry with over 40 daughter churches in Europe and Africa. He also started the Rock Foundation which collaborates with the church social and humanitarian services like rehabilitation and empowerment of ex convicts, urban miscreants, prostitutes, drug addicts etc. Formerly a drug addict himself, he is well motivated to preach against all social vices that bedevils humanity. He is well known for his publicly aired programme Something is about to happen. A well pronounced protégé of Bishop T.D. Jakes of Dallas Texas, Pastor Paul has been fervent in his message of hope to the world and especially the African continent where he resides. He collaborated with Bishop Jakes and many other famous artists in producing the Inspired by... The Bible Experience  where he acted the voice of God.


He authored a book on the theme Changing your World and another titled The Call for a Performing Generation  in 2005, among many other life changing titles.

As a visionary, he obeyed the leading of God to start the Lagos Experience Gospel Musical Concert and the programme was first produced in 2006. Now in its 4th year, the Lagos Experience is now becoming a landmark event that draws gospel music greats of this age.
Pastor Adefarasin is happily married to Ifeanyi and the family is blessed with children Hilda Adebola, Alvin Adegboyega and Alexander Adekunle. He also has his healthy, well postured octogenerian mother, Mrs. Hilda Adefarasin.