Senior Pastor, Foursquare Gospel Church Nigeria
Providing spiritual leadership, pastoral care and discipleship to the local church congregation in Nigeria.
About Pastor Lanre
A Life Given to Discipleship and the Word
Emmanuel Olanrewaju Da Silva — ordained minister, Senior Pastor, Regional Director and author — equipping the Church across West and Central Africa to grow into the fullness of Christ.
The Story
An Ordained Minister, Leader and Author Rooted in Purpose
Emmanuel Olanrewaju Da Silva — known to many simply as Pastor Lanre — is an ordained minister and Senior Pastor with the Foursquare Gospel Church in Nigeria. He serves as Regional Director for Africa West at Every Home for Christ, providing leadership and oversight across 24 countries in West and Central Africa, alongside his wife, Ebemearehi.
He is deeply passionate about teaching God's Word and raising disciples who impact their world for Christ — a passion expressed through the pulpit, the page, the classroom and the airwaves. Today he is also pursuing a Doctoral degree at LIFE Theological Seminary in Lagos, Nigeria, continuing a lifelong commitment to study and growth.
From Boardroom to Pulpit
Twenty-Three Years of Marketplace Experience, Now Serving the Church
Before fully transitioning into ministry, Lanre spent approximately 23 years in the corporate world — spanning media, advertising, brand management, innovation and corporate communication. That season shaped a leader who is as comfortable with strategy and systems as with Scripture and prayer.
In 2013 he reopened the work of Every Home for Christ in Nigeria as a platform to fulfil the Great Commission — bringing marketplace discipline to the work of the gospel, and the heart of a pastor to the work of an organisation.
The Journey
Milestones in Ministry
2013
Reopened the work of Every Home for Christ in Nigeria as a platform to fulfil the Great Commission.
January 2014
Appointed National Director for Nigeria, leading the renewed gospel-outreach effort nationwide.
2017
Became Zonal Director, expanding oversight beyond Nigeria's borders.
Today
Serving as Regional Director, Africa West — overseeing gospel outreach across 24 countries — while pastoring with Foursquare Gospel Church Nigeria and pursuing doctoral studies at LIFE Theological Seminary, Lagos.
Roles at a Glance
Where He Serves Today
Regional Director, Africa West — Every Home for Christ
Overseeing and directing gospel outreach and church planting efforts across 24 countries in West and Central Africa.
Author & Teacher of the Word
Equipping the Church through published books, seminars, conferences, leadership training and media outreach.
Deeply passionate about teaching God's Word and raising disciples who impact their world for Christ.
Family & Partnership in Ministry
Pastor Lanre serves alongside his wife, Ebemearehi, providing leadership and oversight to the work of Every Home for Christ across West and Central Africa — a partnership in life and in the gospel.
A Lifelong Student of Scripture
He is currently pursuing a Doctoral degree at LIFE Theological Seminary in Lagos, Nigeria — deepening the study that fuels his teaching and his commitment to raising mature, Christ-like disciples.
Continue the Journey
Explore Pastor Lanre's books on discipleship and church health, or reach out with a speaking invitation or partnership enquiry.