The profile of Reverend Christian Effiong Thomas, the Administrator National Worship Centre Utako, Abuja.
Rev. Chris Effiong has an instruction from the Lord to raise end-time soldiers, a people great and strong, carriers of Divinity; men and women loaded with power from on high for the simplicity of the Gospel.
His Passion for service, worship, charismatic forthrightness, dedication to kingdom pursue, Christ- like humility and compassion for both the lost soul and hurting are his endearing and winning drive.
Rev chris Effiong attended both his primary, secondary and technical colleges in affiliation with university of science and technology’ in Port Harcourt and Ahoada Rivers State,all in Nigeria, where he was undergoing training to become a certified Marine Engineer.
His original purpose for life and passion to be Christ’s errand boy drove him into the ministry as he gained admission into the famous Calvary college of Theology Rukpokwu Port Harcourt Rivers State, an affiliate of Minnesota university of theologyy and Unical, where he obtained a Diploma in Theology and a Bachelor of Arts in Theology between 2002-2006, Tennessee Christian University for (M.TH) 2011,William Wheatley Theological College Azuiyi Oloko Abia State – for a certificate of merit and a post graduate certificate in management in 2014 and 2019 respectively. He later had the privilege to add to his knowledge of leadership in the Institute for National Transformation, for a Basic transformational leadership training and Agric excursion tour – 2015, Peter Achimugu College of Theology Ankpa for certificate of ordination course 2014 and certificate of attendance by UPS- Business Management consultancy Ltd in collaboration with United Evangelical Church national office for top leaders of the Church – 2019.
He has been privileged to work with UEC Elelenwo, Rumukrushi, all in PHC, He also served in UEC Four Towns which grew into a Superintendency status and Etebi Idung Iwak Eket etc.. as resident pastor,district pastor and now the administrator National Worship Centre Utako, Abuja. Nigeria
Rev Chris Effiong has been privileged to head some leadership position in and outside of the United Evangelical Church.
Presently he is the Secretary National Reverend ministers retreat forum. He is a member of the “in defence of the Gospel” an inter-denominational Tv program that features seasoned and sound gospel ministers within and outside of Akwa ibom state, with the aim of providing Biblical answers to doctrinal issues .A one time intercessory leader of the league of Christian friends International’ a non denominational fellowship, He was the mentor and supervisor Holy ghost empowerment outreach federal university of technology owerri (2009) and presently a member Akwa Ibom State government- house prayer team.
He has been privileged to work with UEC Elelenwo, Rumukrushi, all in PHC, He also served in UEC Four Towns which grew into a Superintendency status and Etebi Idung Iwak Eket etc.. as resident pastor,district pastor and now the administrator National Worship Centre Utako, Abuja. Nigeria
Reverend Chris is married to the woman of his choice Deaconess Joy Chris Effiong and they are both blessed with Emmanuel, Christabel and Precious Chris Effiong.