REV’D. GERSHOM OGHENEJATOR. DAVID OYOVWIKIGHO
Born on September 24, 1978, Rev. Gershom Oyovwikigho is the first of eight children of Rev. Evang, Benson Oyovwikigho and Mrs Lucy Otadafe Aphiphen of Ogbe-Udu in Udu Local Government Area of Delta State. He attended Baptist Nursery School and Air Force Primary School both in Port Harcourt. When his dad was transferred, the family then proceeded to Ughelli in Delta State where he finished his primary school education at Oharisi Model Primary School in 1990 and attended Government College Ughelli for secondary school education from 1991 to 1997. He attended the College of Education, Agbor where he obtained his Nigerian Certificate in Education (NCE in Economics and Geography) in 2004, and got his Bachelor of Science Education (Geography) from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka.
As a boy in 1984, at the age of six, he became a Christian during a revival service held in the then Second Baptist Church, Diobu now Central Baptist Church, Port Harcourt. He was led to confess Jesus Christ as Lord and Saviour by the revivalist who was a missionary with the Southern Baptist Mission.

He enjoyed ‘playing Church’ right from when he was in Primary one, he would be the preacher and would recite the Sunbeam band watchword as his sermon. Little wonder his call experience was not as dramatic as that of many others. As he grew in Churchmanship the Lord began to impress it upon his heart the call to full-time ministry. During his second year in the College of Education he agreed to answer the call but pleaded with the Lord to allow him to go to the university first after his university days he told the Lord that if he was actually being called into the Christian ministry, his NYSC posting should be to a place where there is a need . His service year experience was proof enough of God’s call upon his life. Again Rev. Gershom pleaded with the Lord to allow him to get married first before going for training at the seminary. He got married in 2010 and he finally yielded in 2012 enrolling for the Master of Divinity degree in Theology at the Nigerian Baptist Theological Seminary, Ogbomoso. He graduated in June 2015. Rev. Oyovwikigho has also completed his programme for a Master of Arts in Youth Ministry (M.A.Y.M) degree from the same institution. He was ordained into the full gospel ministry in October 11, 2020.
Growing up in the Baptist church availed Rev. Oyovwikigho the opportunity to be blessed with extensive leadership experience in practical ministry from 1998 to 2005 too numerous to mention. Suffice it to mention that while at First Baptist Church, Ughelli he served as Sunday School Teacher, Church Publicity Secretary, Children department coordinator, Royal Ambassadors and Youth Week Pastor, Associational director of Royal Ambassadors Organization and the Publicity Secretary of Ughelli Baptist Association. Also, he served as the President of the Baptist Students’ Fellowship at the University of Nigeria Nsukka (Alvan Ikoku Campus) from 2006 to 2007. He also served as Vice President of both the Delta State Baptist Youth Conference and the Baptist Student Fellowship of the Conference from 2003 to 2004.
While at New Estate Baptist Church, Surulere , Lagos he was privileged to serve in the capacities of a Volunteer for Vacation Bible School, worker with the Teenagers ministry, Royal Ambassadors Councilor, Men Missionary Union recording secretary, Youth week Pastor and Home fellowship leader.
Beyond denominational borders, Rev. Oyovwikigho served as a school visitor for Scripture Union Nigeria, Ughelli Zone, Delta State from 1997 to 2001. During his National Youth Service Year, he was the Zonal Coordinator of the Hosanna Zone, covering Rano, Kibiya and Bunkure Local Government Areas in the Kano State Chapter of the Nigerian Christian Corpers’ Fellowship. Also concurrently, he served as Coordinator of the Kibiya Sub zone of the state chapter from 2007 to 2008.
While in the Seminary, he was privileged to serve as his Class Chaplain, Secretary, Edo / Delta Students Fellowship, PRO, Master of Divinity Fellowship, Member, Student Body Benevolence Committee, Facilitator of Teenagers’ Discipleship Class and Vice President / Programme Director of the Baptist Students Leaders Fellowship (BSLF) of the Seminary.
Rev. G.O.D. Oyovwikigho’s ministerial experience includes being the Student Teenagers Pastor of Ijeru Baptist Church, Ogbomoso from January 2013 to May 2015. During his training at the Seminary, he had two long Vacation experiences between June and July of 2013 and 2014, for the first one he served with New Estate Baptist Church, Surulere, Lagos. For his second long vacation experience, he was posted to New Stage Christian Chapel, National Arts Theater, Iganmu, a daughter church of New Estate Baptist Church where he was privileged to do ministry among the young and talented members of the National troupe.
Rev Oyovwikigho is a dedicated and compassionate pastor with over 20 years of extensive experience in youth ministry. His commitment to guiding young minds towards spiritual growth and personal development has earned him widespread admiration within the congregation and the community. His warm and approachable demeanor effortlessly connects with the youth, fostering a safe and nurturing environment for their spiritual journey.
Rev Oyovwikigho’s deep understanding of the challenges and aspirations of the younger generation enables him to provide relevant and impactful guidance, making him an invaluable mentor for young souls seeking direction in life. His unwavering dedication and passion for nurturing the next generation have to the glory of God, made a lasting impact on countless lives.
He assumed office with The Agape Community Baptist Church, Surulere Lagos as Minister for Teenagers, Youth and Outreach from October 2015 to September 2023. During this period, Rev. G. O. D. Oyovwikigho’s drive was supporting the Lead Pastor’s vision of revitalizing the church, concentrating on spiritual, administrative and organisational aspects of lives in The Agape Community Baptist Church with focus on Teenagers, Youth and Outreach

Rev. ‘Kigho as he is popularly called has been involved in various roles within the Lagos East Baptist Conference church, he has held different positions at the association level and is currently the coordinator of the Family Life Education Division, Baptist Student Fellowship and Treasurer of the Pastors’ fellowship of The Great Olaoluwa Baptist Association. He has served for eight years as the minister for youth and outreach at Agape Community Baptist Church Surulere, and also as the College Chaplain at Agape Baptist College.
Rev Oyovwikigho is happily married to his Treasure, a woman, Mrs Oghenetega Oyovwikigho and the family is blessed with two lovely children Oghenetejiri and Tesiri.