Sam Adeyemi, the Founder and Senior Pastor of Daystar Christian Centre, recently explained his reasons for relocating to the United States during a virtual interview with Seun Okinbaloye on the ‘Mic On’ podcast.
The discussion, which focused on leadership, governance, and the role of the younger generation in Nigeria, was streamed on the Mic On YouTube channel and lasted one hour, thirty minutes, and forty-seven seconds.
Earlier in the year, Adeyemi had urged the older generation in Nigeria, including political and religious leaders, to take action and improve the country, anticipating that the younger generation would soon begin to demand accountability.
His decision to move to the US was influenced by several factors, including the COVID-19 pandemic, the EndSARS protests, and a series of troubling dreams about Nigeria.
Adeyemi shared that when COVID-19 began, his children were already in the US, so he and his wife joined them. As they prepared to return to Nigeria, the EndSARS protests erupted, leading to a delay. Following the protests’ violent aftermath, they postponed their return again.
During this period, both he and his wife experienced disturbing dreams about returning to Nigeria, which they took as warnings.
In one such dream, Adeyemi’s wife dreamt about a troubling experience related to traveling back to Nigeria. Three days later, Adeyemi himself dreamt of being attacked in Nigeria and called out to Jesus Christ for help, waking up to find he had shouted in real life.
These dreams led them to pray fervently and seek guidance, eventually deciding to stay in the US.
They consulted family members in Nigeria who also expressed unease about their return, reinforcing their decision to remain abroad.
Adeyemi then called a meeting with the top leaders of Daystar Christian Centre via Zoom to discuss the situation. The church leaders supported his decision to stay in the US, agreeing to continue running the church in his absence.
Despite initially planning a short stay, Adeyemi remained in the US for six months, which eventually extended to a year.
This period allowed him to see the strengths of Daystar Christian Centre, particularly its strong systems and investments in training.
He noted that the experience underscored the importance of building robust systems within the church to ensure its continuity.
After almost three years, Adeyemi felt a shift in his calling, sensing the Holy Spirit directing him to focus on a global ministry rather than just pastoring a local church.
This new direction involved leveraging technology to continue his work with Daystar Christian Centre while expanding his global reach.
Daystar Christian Centre, founded on November 18, 1995, in Lagos State, has since grown to include branches across various states in Nigeria.
Adeyemi’s story reflects his dedication to his faith and his adaptability in response to changing circumstances and divine guidance.
