Pastor Theophilus Owase

"Praise the LORD! Its always difficult to hear news about someones death especially in this case one of our very own pastor sir Theophilus Ozil Owase has passed on but most of all I thank the Lord God for everything. Firstly for providing us with an amaizing pastor who I believe was an inspiration to most of us leaving with us many of the messages about the Lord God and also i thank God for bringing me in awareness of pastor Theophilus Ozil Owase and getting various teachings about the mighty word of the LORD GOD through him. All Glory to God🙏"

"A Tribute Letter to My Beloved Pastor and Father in the Faith, Most Excellent Pastor Theophilus Owase July 8, 2026 — The Day Heaven Welcomed Home a Faithful Servant To the Family of Pastor Theophilus Owase, the Leadership of Christ Embassy, BLW Campus Ministry, and All Who Mourn This Great Loss: I write this letter with tears in my eyes and gratitude in my heart. Gratitude, because I was privileged to know a man whose life was a living sacrifice. Tears, because the earth no longer carries his footsteps — though his footprints remain etched deeply in souls like mine. My name is Bro. Michael Monday, and I am one of the many sons in the faith whose life was shaped by the fatherly hand of Pastor Theophilus Owase. How We Met I first met Pastor Tee during a leaders' meeting in campus ministry. I was young, eager, and perhaps a little rough around the edges. He was already a seasoned servant of God — bold, courageous, and empowered by the Holy Spirit. But what struck me most was not his anointing on the platform, but his warmth in person. He did not treat me as just another young person in the crowd. He saw me. He knew me. And over time, he took me under his wing. The Privilege of Serving Him Closely One of the greatest honors of my life was the privilege of driving Pastor Tee in his cars and bringing him food when he needed to eat. Some might see these as small tasks. But I knew better. These moments were not merely errands — they were sacred windows into the heart of a man who gave everything to God and His people. In those quiet moments behind the wheel, or while sharing a meal together, I heard his heart. I heard his burdens for souls. I heard his prayers for the young people he mentored. I heard his dreams for the Kingdom. He never treated me as a driver or an assistant. He treated me as a son. And when I brought him food, he would often pause — not just to eat, but to pray, to speak life, to ask about my walk with God. He turned ordinary moments into altars. He made every interaction count for eternity. His Fatherly Hand Over My Life Pastor Tee was not a distant figure to me. He was my mentor, discipler, and intercessor rolled into one. He mentored me — teaching me what it means to serve God with integrity, consistency, and humility. He showed me that ministry is not about titles, but about showing up, day after day, for the sake of the Gospel. He disciplined me — not out of anger, but out of love. When I stumbled, he corrected me. he was patient. He never gave up on me, even when I tested his patience. He wanted to bring out the best in me, just as he did with everyone around him. He prayed for me — fervently, faithfully, and with a burden that only a true shepherd carries. I do not know how many nights he stayed up interceding for me and others like me. But I know this: his prayers have covered me, and they will continue to protect me long after he has gone to be with the Lord. What I Will Miss Most I will miss the sound of his voice — whether leading worship with fire, preaching with conviction, or simply calling to check in on how I was doing. I will miss the moments behind the wheel, when he would share a word of wisdom that would stick with me for weeks. I will miss sitting with him over a meal, watching a weary servant of God refuel his body while never losing sight of his calling. I will miss his prayers — the kind that shift atmospheres and leave you feeling like you can conquer the world because Pastor Tee has covered you in the presence of God. But most of all, I will miss knowing that he is still here on earth, fighting the fight, running the race, and shepherding souls like mine. But This Is Not Goodbye Pastor Tee taught me that death is not an ending for the believer — it is a promotion. It is the moment when the faithful servant hears those words we all long to hear: "Well done, good and faithful servant… Enter into the joy of your lord." — Matthew 25:23 And so, though my heart aches, I celebrate. I celebrate a life well-lived. I celebrate a race well-run. I celebrate a faithfulness that has now been rewarded with a crown of righteousness. Pastor Tee is no longer weary. He is no longer burdened. He is no longer interceding through tears. He is now in the presence of the One he loved, served, and preached about for so many years. And one day, by God's grace, I will see him again — not in a campus chapel, not in a church auditorium, but in the place where the Redeemer dwells forever. A Promise to My Pastor To Pastor Tee, I make this promise: I will carry your legacy. I will serve God with the same consistency you showed me. I will mentor others the way you mentored me. I will pray for souls the way you prayed for me. I will bring out the best in others, just as you brought out the best in me. Your fire will not go out. It will burn in me, and in all whose lives you touched. To His Family To the family of Pastor Tee: I cannot imagine the depth of your loss. But I want you to know that your brother was not only yours — he belonged to God, and he was a gift to multitudes. We grieve with you, but we also celebrate with you. Because we know where he is. And we know that his life was not in vain. Final Words Pastor Theophilus Owase — driver, mentor, father, shepherd, worshiper, psalmist, preacher, servant. You taught me that ministry is sacrifice. You taught me that worship is warfare. You taught me that humility is strength. You taught me that consistency matters. You taught me that a pastor's heart is sacred. And now, you have taught me one final lesson: that death has no sting for those who are in Christ. Rest well, Pastor. Your labor is over. Your reward is secure. Your legacy lives on. I love you. I honor you. I will never forget you. With deepest love, respect, and enduring gratitude, Bro. Michael Monday A grateful son in the faith, a former driver and servant, and a lifelong bearer of Pastor Owase's legacy. "I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness…" — 2 Timothy 4:7-8"

"I was sad when i heard the news but after several nights, i saw in a dream, the mighty preparing alongside with the saints in heaven, preparing for us who are still here on earth. I woke up abd smiled and knew so well that u are in a better place. Blessings upon blessings great man of God."

"I remember the first day I heard you were transferred to AAU. I saw you, and somehow, it felt like I had met you before, even though I had never actually seen you. Then, during the very first meeting you had with the leaders, I was the first person you prophesied to. I still remember those words like it was yesterday. They stayed with me. Thank you, Pastor Sir, for investing in my personality, for believing in me even before I believed I could handle the responsibilities entrusted to me, and most importantly, for investing the Word of God into my life. The greatest force on earth is love, and that is exactly what you showed me and everyone around you. You loved genuinely, served wholeheartedly, and impacted lives in ways that words cannot fully express. Pastor Sir, honestly, this still feels unreal. It doesn't really feel like you are gone, because a dead man cannot be killed, and a man who is alive in Christ is alive forever. Your life, your words, your love, your teachings, and your investment in people will continue to speak. I love you, Most Excellent and Esteemed Pastor Theophilus Owase. ❤️ Thank you, Pastor Sir, for everything. Thank you for believing in me. Thank you for pouring into me. Thank you for being a vessel through which God touched my life. Your impact lives on. Forever. 🕊️❤️"

"Dearest Highly Esteemed Pastor Theo, I thank you specially for everything you are in my life. You love me personally and gave me several responsibilities in my time in Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma. I came to you as a member and left as a pastor. Thank you for the several opportunities to travel with you on ministry assignments and outreaches, from Ekpoma to Kogi State, Auchi, Abraka, Warri, Benin, Lagos etc. Those trips gave me more understanding on how to serve. Thank you for the opportunity to serve, thank you for the training and labour of love. You are in a better place and I will see you soon. I love you too the best in the world."

"Pastor Theo, I can't thank you enough for the five years I spent leaving under your leadership was phenomenal. I can say it is the best years of my life. Pastor you made me who I am today, you taught me excellence, you taught me how to fight and how to win, how to build. Pastor you shaped my life and put me on a course. Pastor thank you sir for loving me the way you do. I am forever grateful. I love you sir forever."

"Farewell sir, you were more than a father to me. Keep resting sir"

"Thank you for your work in my life, you are indeed more than a father, a friend, a teacher and my beloved pastor, I love you forever I’m excited to see you again, till we meet again"

"I wouldn't assume anything but he seems to a very honourable congress may soul rest in peace . I knew through our esteemed pastor sir clinton."

"First of all, I would like to thank my Man of God Reverend Doctor Chris OYAKHILOME, my father, guide, mentor, and more, for the opportunity to serve God in this our great Loveworld Nation. Pastor thank you for giving us always a Pastor after the Master's own heart. Our former Regional Secretary for the BLW West Africa Region was a Pastor after God's own heart for everyone of us. We were so blessed by your investment in his life. So thank you so much Sir, I love you dearly Sir! Our Highly Esteemed Regional Secretary, the Highly Esteemed Pastor Theo OWASE is great leader to me and to all of us in the BLW Campus Ministry West Africa Region. All we are today and where we are in the Loveworld Kingdom Nation is what he has developed us to become through his impactful leadership. He is a man of God, a father to many, he was a Spirit Led person. I always remember some of his statement that he always say: "If there is a will there a way" with his own accent. I am also greatful to his kindness to us when we have to go to programs he give everything to make it possible to help us and make sure we are accommodated and feed us in the consciousness of the Loveworld exceptionnalism. I saw how his leadership has helped all of our Pastors in their ministry, in thier finances, business, in thier personal development. There's growth really. I will miss him a lot in this current life but I know we will be together again very soon. I love him so much. Pastor is another handy work of God and there will not be one like him. Pastor Theo Sir I love you and as a soldiers you will be seeing the progress we are making in this world. We are committed to the Lord forever."