“Walking in the pathway of Holiness” — Isaiah 35:8
Sunday
Worship Service
10:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Monthly
Fresh Anointing
1st 3 Days · 5:00 AM – 6:00 AM
Tuesday
Bible Study
5:00 – 6:30 PM
Location
Find Us
BHS/Secretariat Rd, Okeho
A Place to Belong
“Come and be richly blessed in Jesus name.”
We are Holyway Baptist Church, Okeho — a community of believers committed to faith, holiness, and the transforming power of God’s Word. Whether you are a long-standing member or visiting for the first time, you are warmly welcome here.
Holyway Baptist Church was founded on the 11th of May, 2014, and officially organized on the 28th of May, 2023. We are located along BHS/Secretariat Road, Okeho, Oyo State, cooperating with the Nigerian Baptist Convention.
Our doors are open to all seeking to grow in faith, experience genuine fellowship, and walk in the pathway of holiness God has set before us.
2014
Year Founded
2023
Year Organized
NBC
Convention
What Drives Us
Our Vision & Mission.
01
To make Heaven — pursuing eternal life as the ultimate goal of every believer.Mark 8:36–38
02
Knowing Jesus Christ and making Christ known — living as witnesses of His grace.Phil. 3:10–18
03
Nurturing Holiness through submission to the Holy Spirit and obedience to God’s Word.Heb. 12:14
04
Preaching and teaching the infallible Word of God without compromise.John 1:1–4
05
Serving and worshipping God in Truth and Spirit as individuals and as a united family.John 4:24
Join Us
Weekly Schedule.
Our regular gatherings throughout the week.
Sunday
Prayer Team8:30 – 8:45 AM
Sunday School9:00 – 10:00 AM
Discipleship10:00 – 10:30 AM
Sunday Service10:30 AM – 12:30 PM
House Fellowship / Evening5:00 – 7:00 PM
Monday
WMU Prayer4:00 – 5:00 PM
Tuesday
Bible Study & Prayer5:00 – 6:30 PM
Wednesday
S.S. Preparatory4:00 – 5:00 PM
MMU Meeting5:00 – 6:00 PM
WU Meeting5:00 – 6:00 PM
Friday
Lydia Meeting4:00 – 5:00 PM
GA Meeting4:00 – 5:00 PM
B.S.F5:00 – 6:30 PM
Saturday
Choir Practice5:00 – 6:30 PM
To Our Visitors
You Are Welcome Here.
Peradventure the Lord is leading you to be a member of this Church, we would be glad to receive you. As you go through Christ’s Discipleship Class, may you find your place among us.
Come as you are. We ask only that you dress modestly and come with an open heart ready to worship.
Yes! Sunday School runs from 9:00–10:00 AM for all ages, followed by Discipleship Class at 10:00 AM.
We are a Baptist church cooperating with the Nigerian Baptist Convention, established 1914. We hold to historic Baptist beliefs rooted in Scripture.
We’d be glad to receive you! You will go through Christ’s Discipleship Class. Contact us or speak with any officer after service.
Absolutely not. Attend at your own pace. We may welcome visitors warmly but there is never pressure.
We’d love to welcome you this Sunday. Reach out and let us know you’re coming.
The Under-Shepherd · Holyway Baptist Church, Okeho
Under the leadership of Rev’d & Mrs. Samuel Mary Olanrewaju (JP), Holyway Baptist Church continues to grow as a vibrant sanctuary of faith, worship, and community service. Their passion is to see every believer grounded in the Word and walking in the fullness of God’s purpose.
The pastor’s ministry is characterised by deep biblical teaching, fervent prayer, and a genuine love for souls. Together with his wife, they lead by example — modelling a life of holiness, service, and devotion.
As God will have it, the move by the First Baptist Church, Ayetoro-Oke to establish one of her branches in Okeho was initiated by the Minister in charge, Rev’d Dr James A. Ojediran, at a monthly Church Council meeting on 22nd February, 2014. This move was readily embraced to ameliorate the plights of members in Okeho who had to travel to Ayetoro-Oke for worship. The first Sunday service started under Late Pa Aborode’s House in Egbeda Area.
11 May 2014
Inspiration Service & Church Naming
The inspiration service was held at the church’s temporary site (made of planks), led by Rev’d James Ademola Ojediran. Love and unity were emphasised in his sermon. The church was named Holyway Baptist Church after much prayer under the direction of the Holy Spirit, rather than “Peace Way Baptist Church” as earlier agreed. Mr Thomas Olanrewaju Babatunde was appointed as the Church Leader.
2014
Land Acquisition
The mother church purchased three plots of land from Chief Abraham Adeyemo Ajose (AWAAD OIL) for the permanent site of Holyway Baptist Church — where the church stands today.
19 Jan 2015
Church Fencing Commenced
Fencing of the permanent site began on this date.
15 Feb 2015
Block Fund Launching & First Anniversary
A launching for the purchase of building blocks was held under the church minister’s leadership. Members donated cheerfully and generously. A special service was also organised at 4:00 PM to mark one year of the church’s existence.
Mar 2016
Delegate Worship from Mother Church
Societies from First Baptist Church, Ayetoro-Oke began sending delegates to worship at Holyway on the 1st and 2nd Sundays of every month, continuing until membership grew sufficiently. Hallelujah!
Jun–Jul 2016
Vacation Pastor Posted
Pastor Samuel Oyesiji was posted to the church as Vacation Pastor by the mother church.
30 Nov 2016
Foundation Laying of Permanent Site
The foundation of the permanent church building was officially laid. The physical development of the building has since been evident for all to see.
12 May 2019
5th Anniversary & Dedication Service
A brief dedication service was held inside the permanent site building to mark Holyway’s 5th anniversary, led by Rev’d Dr James Ademola Ojediran, Minister in charge of the mother church.
3 Jan 2021
Released for Independent Weekly Activities
Holyway Baptist Church was released by the mother church to independently conduct its regular activities, including Prayer Meeting, Bible Study, Sunday School Preparatory, departmental meetings (MMU, WMU, Youth, Lydia, R.A., G.A., B.S.F., Choir), and the monthly Fresh Anointing morning prayers overseen by Pastor Samuel Adedapo Olanrewaju.
28 May 2023
Official Organisation & Pioneer Pastor Inducted
The church was officially organised. Rev’d & Mrs. Samuel Mary Olanrewaju were inducted as Pioneer Residential Pastor on the same day, based on the Holyway Baptist Church Okeho Church Council decision.
“The church is having steady progress and the gates of hell shall never prevail against it.” — Matthew 16:18
Our Moments
Life at Holyway.
Affiliation
Nigerian Baptist Convention
Holyway Baptist Church cooperates fully with the Nigerian Baptist Convention, sharing in the wider mission of Baptist churches across Nigeria.
Nigerian Baptist Convention · Est. 1914
Our Team
Church Leadership
Faithful servants who shepherd and serve
Church Officers
Serving Faithfully.
Our officers lead the day-to-day ministry of Holyway Baptist Church.
Mr Julius O. Taiwo
MMU Chairman
Mrs Elizabeth O. Ojeleke
Church Secretary
Mrs Dorcas O. Iyiola
Sunday School Superintendent
Mrs Rachael F. Kehinde
WMU President
Mr Nathaniel A. Ojekunle
Youth President
Deaconate Body
The Deacons.
Our deacons and deaconesses serve alongside the pastor in shepherding the church family.
Dn Thomas O. Babatunde
Deacon ·
Dns Deborah A. Adesola
Deaconess (JP) ·
Dn Zacchaeus O. Iyiola
Deacon ·
Dns Ruth O. Babatunde
Deaconess ·
Dn Josiah K. Ayanleke
Deacon ·
Calendar
Our Programmes
Gathering together in faith, season by season
Every Month
Monthly Programmes.
Our regular gatherings for worship, prayer, and fellowship.
Fresh Anointing
A powerful time of early morning prayer and seeking the face of God at the start of each month.
1st 3 Days · 5:00–6:00 AM
Church Council Meeting
Monthly gathering of church leadership to plan, pray, and provide direction.
Last Saturday · 5:00–6:30 PM
Iso-Oru Alaja
A monthly night vigil of intense prayer, intercession, and spiritual warfare.
Last Friday · 11:00 PM–2:00 AM
Youth Meeting
The youth gather monthly for discipleship, fellowship, and activities.
Third Sunday · 12:30–1:20 PM
Annual Highlights
Yearly Programmes.
Yearly Revival
A powerful season of spiritual renewal, fresh fire, and divine encounter.
1st Sunday – 1st Wednesday in November
7 Days Passover Vigil
Seven days of intense prayer as the year draws to a close.
Dec 25–31
Support the Ministry
Give Generously
Your giving fuels the work of God in Okeho and beyond
Bank Transfer
Church Account
Official Church Account
Account Name
Holyway Baptist Church Okeho
Account Number
2043202742
First Bank of Nigeria
Why We Give
Your financial support is a partnership in the gospel. Every gift contributes to running the church, community welfare, outreach programmes, and the upkeep of this Sanctuary of Faith & Holiness.
We give cheerfully, knowing that God is our ultimate provider and that giving is an act of worship.
“Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.”
2 Corinthians 9:7 (NIV)
Get In Touch
Reach Us
We would love to welcome you to Holyway
Contact Information
We’d Love to Hear from You.
Address
Along BHS/Secretariat Road P.O. Box 430, Okeho Oyo State, Nigeria
