All Tributes & Words of Honor

"It’s still hard to come to terms with the fact that you’re no longer here with us-on this side of eternity. Dear Pastor Theophilus, you brought change to my zone. You brought a new meaning to understanding the spiritual and how it relates to our walk and work. You always told us to study the Word and pray, you knew what you were talking about. You told me, “You can’t fail. You have Grace.” Thank you Sir. You would not be forgotten. And when we meet again, you’d see that your words indeed bore fruit in me. I love you forever, Pastor Sir."

"My pastor tee, this is so hard, still unbelievable. This is not goodbye because we will meet again. Thank you for loving me , for teaching me , for praying for me. Every of my birthday I feel extremely happy because I am celebrating it with my highly esteemed pastor Tee. Pastor thank you for showing me a bigger picture, thank you for showing me more to life, thank you for announcing me to everyone , you made my brand excellent and unique. Oh how I miss you, thank you for everything, I can’t even begin to mention and list out all that you have done for me. You took me by the hands and lead me into a clearer part for my future. Thank you sir.. You ran a good race, you kept the faith, indeed heaven is rejoicing… Rest easy my pastor till we meet again 🕊️🕊️🤍🤍"

"Très cher Pst Théophile, de là où vous vous trouvez et au moment où vous me lirez, je tiens juste à vous dire " MERCI", MERCI pour votre charisme et votre cœur d'amour. Par vous, j'ai reçu le plus beau cadeau que n'importe qui pourrait recevoir, le " Saint-Esprit" et par vous mon coeur pour la parole s'est accentué par vos enseignements et votre passion pour la parole. Je reconnais ne pas avoir été autant présente et également ne vous avoir pas fait montrer une belle gratitude car vous en mériter tellement. Néanmoins, vous rester dans mon coeur , celui qui n'a pas flanchi, qui est rester debout, qui a partagé l'amour malgré les circonstances. J'ai confiance que notre Père de gloire vous couronnera infiniment au delà de ce que nous pensons. Et que votre repos éternel soit le plus merveilleux en Christ. Merci Père Merci Pasteur Je vous aime"

"A TRIBUTE TO MY PASTOR, FATHER AND MENTOR There are fathers by blood, and then there are fathers by calling. You are both—a gift from God who saw in me what I couldn't yet see in myself. When the world looked at me and saw potential, you looked at me and saw purpose. Thank you for being the bridge between who I was and who God called me to be. Thank you for the prayers prayed in secret, the sacrifices made in silence, and the love given without condition. You are loved. You are honored. You are irreplaceable."

"TRIBUTE TO MY PASTOR, MY LEADER, MY FATHER AND MY FRIEND I have not been able to come around to accepting this reality. For days, I have stayed imagining that you are just not able to reach out to me, and that one day, you will, sir. How do I accept this? How do I let myself believe that my Pastor Theo won’t call me back, as you said you would? Pastor, sir, thank you for being an example of the Lord Jesus to me. Thank you for the lives you transformed, for the battles you won for Christ, and for the liquid love that you so lavishly poured out on everyone who came to you. Your words echo in my heart every day. Your prophecies, your instructions, your encouragements. You cared for me so lavishly, as one would care for a daughter, and you taught me God’s Word as a father would. I definitely still don’t want to say goodbye. But I take solace in the comfort of the Holy Spirit, knowing assuredly that you have only transitioned to a new and higher dimension, and that you are rightly in glory with the One who loves you the most. Thank you for being my Pastor. Thank you for being my leader. Thank you for being a father to me. Thank you for being my friend. Your impact will remain in my heart, and the things you taught me will continue to speak through my life, as I ensure that all we spoke about comes to it full manifestation. I still don’t want to say goodbye, Pastor, sir. So, until that glorious morning… See you at the resurrection morning, Pastor, sir."

"Most Highly Esteemed Pastor Theophilus Owase Ohhhhh, Most Highly Esteemed Pastor TheophilusOwase, lover and friend of God, a man of faith whose works are evident before men, a man who is excellent and perfect in his ways. You demonstrated your love towards me. You taught me God’s Word tirelessly, saw the best in me, trusted me, and entrusted me with responsibilities in the Kingdom. You invested so much in me, Sir. You taught me how to work out my salvation and how to take advantage of my inheritance in Christ, and the evidence of your teachings is seen in my life before men. Thank you so much, Sir. The only way I can demonstrate my love and appreciation for you at this time is by doing the things you taught me and faithfully fulfilling the responsibilities you entrusted to me. Pastor Sir, I love you so much. Thank you for everything you invested in me. Farewell, see you soon❤️"

"My dearest Pee Tee I've not been able to come around writing this tribute, this has been one of the most difficult things I've had to do as an adult but I can't let today end without it. You're just one of your kind. Full of the Holy Ghost Full of the word Full of life Full of love Full of laughter Full of Joy Full of kindness Full of faith .....this list is just endless A Pastor, leader, mentor and guide to so many. A winner and trailblazer. Thank you for loving the Lord, whom you served with your life Thank you for Loving his church whom you gave everything for Thank you for loving the brethren whom you cared for as the body of Christ Thank you for loving the work of the Lord, which you took as your life. Thank you for loving me specially and for letting me know I was a prize you would go all out to win. Thank you for the times I confided in you and you showed me the scriptures Thank you for all the laughter and joy you brought to me Thank you for all our gist times, you made talking to you so easy Thank you for always calling to check if I ate or slept well Thank you for always looking out for me during ministry programs, whenever you noticed I was sleepy, you would always chat with me to help me stay awake I remember the last communion service you attended in Asese, you sent me a picture of myself from behind and said "I'm stalking you now" Thank you for being my friend Thank you for trusting me like you did, you shared things with me that I thought were too early for you to share but you were sure of where your heart was and you were not looking back. Thank you for reminding me how special I am You were very generous with telling me how beautiful I was This is so difficult for "Nmality"(as you fondly call me) to write, I wish we had more time. This side of heaven has not been the same since you left, but you've gone to be with your Lord, whom you loved so deeply and served with all your heart and life. I have a long list of many "thank yous", I will hold on to the beautiful memories till rapture. Rest on Dearest PeeTee!!!"

"My Pastor, Pastor Theophilus Owase My Pastor, My Pastor as I would always say. My father, best friend, confidant and guide. Who’s going to call me “SJ” now? Who am I going to call now? My Pastor, Theophilus Owase! As you would often say, “This special daughter of mine.” Memories of meeting you for the first time and how I smiled because I finally had “My Pastor.” Indeed, God gave me the best. The opportunity of experiencing such love from you. Thank you, sir! Pastor lived and loved. Pastor’s love was liquid and palpable. A love that erases every lie and sees the truth. Pastor was excellence itself. “If it can be done a better way, then let it be done…” Pastor was sold out for the gospel. His sole purpose was to do the will of God and nothing else, and he did it with so much joy! My Pastor, a man of prayer. Every day, Pastor shared the importance of prayer and fellowship. Pastor loved everyone, not some, everyone!!! Pastor would always believe in you, your future, and show you from the Word the beautiful plans God has for you. His words, ever so encouraging. Pastor was so funny. He could get you laughing in seconds. Oh, such beautiful memories. For every laughter shared, I’m grateful. My Pastor, so lively. The memories I have are only those of you smiling, laughing and praising God with all of you, and those memories I choose to keep. Have I told you that Pastor is strict too? Haha, you don’t want to experience that! But every one of those corrections has shaped all the beautiful people around the world who live for God. My Pastor, ever understanding. I’m grateful for the opportunities, sir, to learn from you and see life through your lens. For always reminding me that “the Holy Spirit is my advantage.” I miss you so so much, Pastor sir, but we have the best memories, and I will hold on to them. A perfect example of living for Christ is what you’ve laid for us all, and you did it till the very end. You showed me that there is nothing worth living for except living for God. We will make you proud, sir! For you trained soldiers all around the world. You’ve shown us what it means to love and live like Christ. You’ve trained us to be the best. E-City, the best in the world! A privilege and honour to be trained by you. Thank you, My Pastor sir. I love you forever, Pastor sir. You live on 🕊🤍 ."

"Pastor Theo, congratulations 🎊 👏 on your amazing victorious on this plain as you prioritized the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ. You came, you triumphed and you conquered! Ah, Pastor Theo, your body was stressed to malfunction temporarily, in the process you saw glory and chose to relocate. I can imagine the glory you beheld to have made that decision. Congratulations, we shall see at the resurrection morning. 🤗 Luke 20 vs 36. 1 Thess. 4 vs 16 & 17."

"A TRIBUTE TO A FATHER, A LEADER, A LEGACY - The Highly Esteemed Pastor Theophilus Owase The silence that followed your departure is the loudest sound my soul has ever known. On Monday, July 6th, the earth seemed to tilt beneath my feet. Only hours before your sudden transition, we had spoken—your voice warm, steady, and full of life. You told me you would call back that evening to finalize plans for the Discipleship Training Program in Togo. I waited for that call. I never knew it would become the last voice I would hear from you in this realm. Pastor Sir, you were more than a Regional Secretary to me. You were a father. You were the hand that steadied my walk when the path grew uncertain. You were the voice that spoke light into my darkest moments of doubt. For two years, from 2024 until that fateful evening, your leadership did not just guide the BLW Campus Ministry in the West Africa Region—it transformed me. I still hear your words ringing in my spirit, as clear as the day you spoke them: "The Man of God will hear of a Pastor Abraham, a Pastor Abraham the man of faith, Pastor Abraham of God, Pastor Abraham the Principality of Togo... Can't you see how passionate Pastor Abraham is?" Those words were not mere encouragement. They were prophecy. They were seeds planted in the soil of my destiny. And though you are no longer here physically, those words keep burning in my heart like an unquenchable fire. You saw something in me before I could see it in myself. You believed in me when I was still becoming. You were patient when I was imperfect. You loved me when I was unlovable. You wanted nothing but my best, and you made me want to be the kind of man who could make you proud. Pastor, you revolutionized my life for the Kingdom. You taught me that leadership is not about position—it is about presence. Not about power—but about pastoral heart. You showed me what it means to serve with excellence, to lead with humility, and to love without condition. The news of your homecall shook my faith, but it did not break it. Because I serve a God who does not waste pain. I serve a Savior who redeems every tear. And I stand on the truth that death is not the end—it is simply a transition into a fuller measure of His glory. So today, I make this vow before God and before you: My life will bring honor to your name. Every soul I win, every disciple I train, every life I touch for the Kingdom will carry a fragment of your legacy. The Discipleship Training Program in Togo will happen. The vision you cast will not die. The fire you lit in my spirit will not be extinguished. Pastor Sir, you fought a good fight. You finished your course. You kept the faith. And now you wear the crown of righteousness that awaits all who love His appearing. Until we meet again at the feet of The Master, rest well, faithful servant. Your words live on. Your legacy endures. And your son, Pastor Abraham-Lincoln Bubune, will make you proud. Well done, good and faithful servant. I love you Sir, forever"

"Thank you for all you did in BLW Zone A. Your memory and impact cannot be erased. Rest on gallant soldier."

"My first boss! Thank God for the opportunity to have met you and your very very impactful life Sir."

"Rest in peace Pastor Sir. You were not only my Pastor's best friend, you were his Brother. Thank you for loving Pastor Treasure and I so specially.For always looking out for us. For standing with Pastor through it all. You are forever in our hearts Sir and indeed you live on!! I love you Sir."

"Good night dear Pastor Theo. A very good man. I still remember how you assisted me in every way possible when we had Daddy Isesele burial in Ewu. Nothing I asked for was difficult. You provided people to work with me, despite the fact that you were just transferred to Ekpoma. Always helpful and kind. Always gentle. Rest well good soldier. We thank God for the life you lived. We are comforted knowing you are resting in the Lord's bossom."

"To my highly esteemed Regional Secretary, Over the last two years, your life has been a model of living entirely for God devoting yourself to serving Him, advancing His Kingdom, and ensuring His will is established in all the earth. In your assignment as the Regional Secretary of BLW Campus Ministry West Africa Region, you have led with extraordinary love. You have been far more than a Regional Secretary, more than a Pastor; you have been a father, a mentor, and a coach, always inspiring, encouraging, and praying for us. Your constant words "I pray for you, for I want you to accomplish what God wants you to do"have been a steady source of strength and inspiration. Your life and the love you have shown me bring to mind the words of Scripture in Mark 10:29–30, which speak of receiving a hundredfold of fathers, brothers, and sisters in Christ. From the very first day we met, you took me as your own. You were always genuinely concerned about everything that pertained to me my academics, my personal life, and my parents. Yet above all, you were constantly inspiring me to lay hold of God’s plan for my life and to stand up for what needed to be done for the youth of Senegal through BLW Campus Ministry. I will never forget how you believed in me and trusted me when I was only beginning to understand the vision. When you came to Senegal in May 2024, I was a Christian, but I did not fully grasp our mission. In our very first meeting, before discussing anything else, you asked if we understood other mission, vision and purpose of our ministry, and you spent the entire afternoon explaining the vision, mission, and objectives of Believers' LoveWorld, Christ Embassy, and the BLW Campus Ministry. You believed that whatever the Lord needed done in Senegal could be accomplished through me. Thank you, Pastor, for your relentless love, guidance, and faith in us. Because of the trust you have placed in me, the wisdom you have imparted, and the love you have poured out, I commit myself to showing that same love to others. I promise you that I will make you proud more than ever before as I carry this vision forward and accomplish all that God has called us to do in Senegal and beyond. I Love you forever Highly Esteemed Pastor Theo Sir❤️"

"Am grateful to God for the Highly Esteemed Pastor Theophilus Owase for the inspiring life of impact he lived! His transformational leadership was very inspiring! The Highly Esteemed Pastor Theophilus lived a life that was nothing short of a masterpiece of faith, grace, and kingdom exploits. His leadership did not merely guide it transformed, inspired, and set a standard of excellence that challenged and lifted everyone around him. ​Above all else, Pastor Theophilus was a relentless, passionate soul winner. His commitment toward the gospel was like no other. His generosity knew no bounds, his care was deep and personal, and his friendship was a precious gift to so many. The undeniable results of his life and ministry stand as a giant testament of faith. ​I am profoundly grateful to God for the unforgettable life Pastor Theophilus lived. Though he has laid down his earthly good works, his passion for souls, and his powerful legacy will live on in the countless lives he transformed. You will always be remembered for your great work"

"The news came without warning. Beloved Pastor Theo — young, strong, full of purpose — gone home to be with the Lord. No illness prepared us. No warning softened the blow. One moment he was serving, as he always did; the next, he is in the presence of the One he gave his whole life to. I am still learning how to hold this. But even in the ache of it, we return again and again to who you were — because your life was not measured by its length, but by its depth, its faithfulness, and the love you poured into everyone you had the opportunity to cross path with. Dear PeeTee, you gave yourself fully, without reservation, to the work of God, you became a spiritual father to more young people than you even ever realized — raising them, believing in them, drawing out potential they couldn't yet see in themselves. That legacy does not end with a heartbeat. It multiplies. Ask anyone who knows you, and one thing comes up before all else: your gentleness. A kind smile that said you are welcome here before you ever spoke a word. No matter what the situation may be, you remained calm and spoke with a steadiness that brought peace to every room you entered. That kind of character does not happen by accident — it is the fruit of a heart rooted deeply in Christ. We do not grieve like those without hope. We grieve as a family releasing one of our own into the arms of the Lord he served so faithfully — sooner than we wanted, but not a moment before God called him home. Rest well, Pastor Theo. We will carry your smile, your calm, your love, and your legacy forward."

"Words are truly inadequate to express the depth of gratitude I carry in my heart for the privilege of serving under your leadership. I have not only seen you as a senior pastor, but as a father, teacher, mentor, example, and servant of God whose life has continually challenged me to become better in ministry and stronger in faith. Your leadership has taught me that ministry is not merely about standing before people, but about standing for people. You have shown us what it means to serve with humility, lead with wisdom, love sacrificially, and remain committed to God's purpose. You expanded our vision, deepened our faith, and made us stronger. Thank you for loving us. Thank you for being my Senior Pastor. Thank you for being my mentor. Thank you for being my father in the Lord. Thank you for being a blessing to my life and ministry. Until we meet again, I will continue to honour your memory by serving God faithfully and carrying forward the values you taught us. With deepest love, honour, gratitude, and respect."

"Most beloved Pastor Theophilus Owase Sir, You inspired and told us we could do it. You gave us a chance. You gave a chance to take God's Divine presence to the peoples and nations of the world. You gave us a chance to demonstrate the character of the Spirit the world over. You gave us a chance to be in our place on the hill and on the candle stand, to shine. You literally brought us the man of God Pastor Chris as though he was our very direct leader, because that's how you led. How can we forget the one, the first ever, who took the Number 1 spot in in the awards category out of Africa, to Asia because of your inspiring and visionary leadership? How can we forget who gave us room to run to reach the last man? How can we forget s sanint so saintly, a friend and lover of God, one such as you? We will always remember🧎‍♀️🧎‍♂️ We will always remember how we walked from the very back of the Arena right up the Altar to receive the Award, Blessing, Right, and Trophy from the Man of God Pastor Chris, We will always remember."

"I have never imagined I would be doing this, sir. Esteemed Pastor Theo was not just my pastor; he was also a father, a mentor, a safe place, a voice I could run to when life became scary, and someone whose presence made difficult things feel a little easier to face. Whenever I didn’t know what to do, whenever life became overwhelming, I knew I could call Pastor, and somehow, Pastor always found the right words. Pastor’s words were different to me. They felt like God speaking to me, and I never doubted them. You loved me intentionally. You saw me. You believed in me. You listened to me talk, gave me books to read, corrected me, challenged me, taught me to grow up, taught me to fight, taught me never to accept defeat and, above all, taught me never to see anything as impossible. You showed me God’s standard for my life. You taught me what the God-kind of love should look like. You filled me with the Word of God. You trained me in righteousness. You watched me grow, and you never hid how proud you were of me. And you hated to see me cry. I don’t think I will ever forget the way you would look at me and remind me who I was. “Ify, think big.” “Ify, I wish you could see yourself the way I see you, the way God sees you.” I wish I could tell you one more time how much those words meant to me. I wish I had found more ways to reciprocate all the love, time, wisdom, and intentionality you poured into me. You would sit me down in your office for hours, sharing and listening to me. You always looked out for me, and somewhere along the line, you became the father I never had. You came, and you gave. And sometimes I wish I had been able to tell you enough, while you were here, just how deeply you were loved and how much you meant to me. My Most Highly Esteemed Pastor Theo, Thank you for coming. Thank you for seeing me. Thank you for loving me unconditionally. Thank you for being intentional about me. Thank you for investing in me. Thank you for leaving a part of yourself in me. Thank you for building a legacy that will continue to speak through the lives you touched. And thank you for believing in the woman I am becoming, even when I could not see her clearly myself. You saw something in me. You constantly reminded me of it. And I promise you, sir, I will become everything you saw in me and more. I will keep growing. I will keep fighting. I will keep thinking big. I will keep becoming. And I will keep making you proud. Just like I always told you, I will forever be your biggest trophy. I love you, Esteemed Pastor Sir. I love you, Dad. Heaven gained a great man. But somehow, I gained too. Because I got to meet you. I got to know you. I got to be loved by you. I got to sit under your wisdom, listen to your words, watch you live, and carry pieces of you with me. And even though I still need you, I am deeply grateful for the time God allowed me to have with you. Your words will remain in my heart. Your lessons will remain in my life. Your love will remain in the person I become. This is not goodbye. I refuse to call it goodbye. Because I know I will see you again at the rapture. And until then, I will do what you told me the very last time we spoke. You said: “Ify, keep shining. Keep winning.” And I will. I promise I will. Keep watching me, Dad. I’ll keep shining. I’ll keep winning. And I’ll keep becoming the woman you always told me I could be. Heaven gained. I gained. And your legacy lives on in me. Until we meet again. I love you, sir."