Rev’d Dr. Thomas Olusegun Adeleke was born and raised as a Baptist boy. His parents ensured that he went through the rank and files of the appropriate organizations of the church as he grew up. He participated in Sunbeam, Royal Ambassadors and Youth wing of the Church.

He received Christ as his personal Lord and Saviour in October 1983, and was baptized by immersion at Calvary Baptist Church, Olodi Apapa in December 16th, 1984.

In 1995, he surrendered his pursuit for a doctorate degree, to respond to the lingering call of God over his life. Thus, he proceeded to the Nigerian Baptist Theological Seminary, Ogbomoso and obtained a Master of Divinity in Theology (1995-1998). After twelve (12) years of full gospel ministry, he returned to school, and obtained his Doctor of Ministry, from the Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, Kansas City, Missouri, U.S.A (2010-2013).

He got married to his amiable, loving and industrious wife, Dr. Mrs. Martina Adeleke (nee Fregene) on August 7th, 1993 and the marriage is blessed with a daughter – AyanfeOluwa Adeleke and numerous spiritual children.

Rev’d Dr. Adeleke is a Pastor by calling, but also does the work of an evangelist, when occasion demands. He has passion for intercession, discipleship, leadership development, encouragement, writing, Church planting and Church revitalization.

Rev. Dr. ‘Segun Adeleke resumed as the Church Pastor of Ikoyi Baptist Church, Lagos on December 1, 2017. He will appreciate your daily intercession to enable him to fulfil the purpose of God in and through Ikoyi Baptist Church.