The Global Gospel Fellowship: A Legacy of Transformation and Humanitarian Ministry
In 1985, two prominent global church leaders, Bishop David du Plessis and Bishop J. Delano Ellis (often associated with Bishop Robert Myers), consecrated Archbishop Benson Idahosa, a Nigerian spiritual pioneer whose ministry had already transformed thousands of lives and communities across West Africa. Known for planting thousands of churches and spearheading humanitarian outreach, Archbishop Idahosa became one of the most influential Christian leaders in Africa.
Archbishop Idahosa would later consecrate Bishop Michael Reid of England, who at the time was serving under the International Communion of Charismatic Churches (ICCC). Together with Dr. T.L. Osborn, a globally renowned healing evangelist, these three visionaries established the Global Gospel Fellowship (GGF)—a movement designed not only to promote Christian unity and evangelism but also to support sustainable humanitarian action through the local church.
The mission of the GGF has always carried a holistic vision:
“The Global Gospel Fellowship reaches out to every continent and nation to create a forum for leaders of Christian churches and fellowships to share teaching and ongoing education; receive the wisdom of fathers in the faith; obtain encouragement from fellow ministers; achieve ordination and fulfil the challenge of spreading the Gospel of Jesus Christ to all people throughout the world.”
What set the GGF apart was its blend of apostolic leadership, spiritual empowerment, and practical humanitarian response. Ministers within the fellowship were often on the frontlines of social transformation—supporting education initiatives, feeding programs, medical outreaches, and disaster relief—alongside preaching the Gospel. The goal was never only to speak words of faith, but to live out the love of Christ through tangible action.
All three founders—Idahosa, Reid, and Osborn—were also close friends of the legendary evangelist Dr. Oral Roberts, and each served as a Regent at Oral Roberts University, an institution founded on the principle of whole-person education: mind, body, and spirit. Their connection reflected a shared commitment to faith-filled leadership that addressed both spiritual and physical needs in society.
In later years, this mantle of leadership was passed forward. Archbishop Steven Lyn Evans, who had been involved with the GGF as a young minister, accepted Bishop Reid’s invitation to continue its mission. Under his guidance, it was agreed that the GGF would carry on its work under the umbrella of TICCN, thus preserving and advancing its powerful legacy.
For Archbishop Evans, this was deeply personal. In 1987, as a young singer performing at the London Palladium, he had a providential encounter with Archbishop Benson Idahosa, who prayed for him—a moment that left a lasting spiritual impression. Decades later, stepping into leadership of the very fellowship co-founded by Idahosa marked the completion of a remarkable and divinely orchestrated circle of connection.
Today, under TICCN’s oversight, the Global Gospel Fellowship continues its global mandate—uniting spiritual formation with humanitarian aid, and empowering leaders to preach the Gospel and uplift lives in every corner of the world.