“Brother Soyinka held the Bible as supremely sacred. He constantly upheld the Word of God as the foundation and substance for all he had to say. Whether in preaching or counselling, he referred to the Bible as his authority.”
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“Truth, clarity and passion were the characteristics of Brother Soyinka's teaching. Insight, large discernment, human sympathy and broad charitable understanding combined with natural gifts, to make his message break the listener's heart. His clarity of expression and definition recommended him as a Biblical expositor almost without a peer. In his hands, the Bible, its precepts and characters, were made to live and exude a vital force.”
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“In stature, Brother Soyinka was tall and had broad features. His distinct voice rang like a trumpet, piercing souls like ballast. 'I will offend many of you, but I will cry aloud, because it is better I satisfy God rather than compromise my calling, for I do not want to be guilty of blood,' he often said before delivering his sermon.”
“His rich voice was used to advantage as he moved along his customary path of exposition with his passionate utterance pleading for conviction and response. Even then, he was a consummate listener. He often would lean forward to listen to his visitor, with absolute concentration and energy.”
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“A really loving and caring warrior of the Cross. A loyal and devoted Christian. A faithful, trustful and veteran Gospel preacher. A courageous evangelist and prayer warrior. An honest, well-behaved and dauntless preacher. A real wonderful counsellor, a lover of youth and elders. Father of all young people.”
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“A man of great intellect, a good Samaritan and above all, a visionary and disciplined leader.”
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