Presiding Pastor
Bishop (Dr.) Panton Okon
Bishop Panton Okon is the Presiding Pastor of The New Life International Mission in Liverpool, United Kingdom. Bishop Panton is a bivocational minister who has a burning desire to see the uncompromised Gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ preached all over the globe, so that many who are unsaved will come to the knowledge of the Truth and thereby become instruments in the hands of God for the furtherance of His Kingdom. He believes that the Great Commission is the primary responsibility of the Church. He spent 8 years as a vocational missionary in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA, working with various churches and helping to equip men and women for service in the Lord’s vineyard.
Amongst other academic qualifications, Bishop Panton holds a PhD in Laser Engineering from the University of Liverpool, United Kingdom and a PGCE with specialization in Mathematics. Bishop Panton lives to seek first the Kingdom of God and His righteousness (Matthew 6:33) and is involved in overseas missions, discipleship training, gatekeeping and mentorship. He is also President of the International Network of Gatekeepers (INOG), a Christian organization that raises and equips Kingdom-minded leaders, and the Gatekeepers International Bible Institute (GIBI) which is the training arm of INOG.
He is married to Christine, a retired healthcare worker and has four adult children and grandchildren.
Pastor – Youths Ministry
Dr Dickson Iyke Ojukwu
Dr Dickson Ojukwu is the Pastor in charge of the Youths Ministry of TNLIM. He is passionate about missions and empowerment of the less advantaged in our society. His ministry experience includes pastoring one of the ELIM Church branches in Nigeria, and one of the emerging Churches in the Gulf region.
In the market place, Dr Dickson is a Performance Coach, People Management/Business Leader, and Learning Facilitator. His market-place enthusiasm comes with over 30 years experience in the corporate people management in EMEA region. He is passionate about unlocking talents, unleashing potentials, and goal attainment.
He has built up a remarkable reputation through his consultancy and speaking engagements in Emerging Markets especially in Europe, Africa and the Middle East.
Dr Dickson serves as a member of the board of trustees of TNLIM.
Women Ministry & Finance Department
Sename Elizabeth Ojukwu
Sename Ojukwu is responsible for Women Ministry and Financial Accountability of TNLIM. Her earlier involvement in ministry includes leading the children ministry of Elim church in Nigeria. Sename loves the Lord and is keen on reaching the unreached through gospel missions.
Sename has built her professional career experience in Child Education and also in Care for the Elderly. She is currently focusing on talent development for the care sector professionals.
Sename believes in bringing up the child in the way of the Lord. She has a knack for excellence in goal attainment.
Sename serves as a member of the board of Trustees of TNLIM.
Resident Pastor
Pastor TheoChondol
In 1987, Theophilus had a visitation from the Lord, after he graduated from high school. While he was contemplating what career path to take, Jesus spoke to him at about 4.30am in a dream.
Jesus told him, I have called you to be a Pastor, and to serve in full time ministry.
After many years of almost wandering from that call, while studying at University of Liberpool in 2001, the Lord got his attention by ceasing his peace of mind.
Theophilus sought the face of the Lord as he meditated on Philippians 4:5-6 and Isaiah 30:15 & 21, and he was reminded by the Holy Spirit about the call from God to get into full-time pastoral ministry.
With godly support from Bishop Ebi Edwards-Inatimi, he enrolled into Elim School of Ministry, on the grounds of Regents Theological Seminary, Nantwich, Cheshire, UK. On graduation, he was ordained a pastor in 2005 at The New Life Centre Church, which is now The New Life International Mission (TNLIM), Liverpool, UK.
In September 2013, Theophilus was appointed the resident Pastor to date.
The grace of God has been sufficient for me, my wife, Stephanie, our daughter Joann MaFat, and son Noel Munfat.
Because this is my calling, it is a great joy and fulfilment to serve my Master Jesus, and his precious people (young and old) at the local church, and globally too through social media.
Faithful is He who called. He who began a good work in me, my family, in us as a church and people, will complete it until the day of Jesus Christ (Philippians 1:6).
To God be the glory!!!
PASTOR
Pastor Ademola Abadunmi
Pastor Ademola Abadunmi joined TNLIM in January 2016 and has been a part of the ministry since, supporting the Resident Pastor. He carries a great passion in his heart for people to know, love and enjoy the fullness of Christ in their daily living experience. His desire is to allow his life to further the things of God in the local church and ultimately in the wider body of Christ. He is convinced that God’s eternal plans are always in play by His all-controlling Spirit, working in and through the Church.
PASTOR
Pastor Nana Fyneman-Kalio
Pastor Nana came to Liverpool from Plymouth in 1980 on invitation by a colleague and friend – Godwin Bateren, who was living in Hightown and worshipping in the local All Saints Church. After moving to his house in 1984, he started fellowshipping in Emmanuel Holiness Church. After an unsuccessful attempt to relocate to Nigeria for good, he returned to the UK in 1988. About the mid 90’s he came to Toxteth International Community Church (TICC) which held meetings at St Bede’s Catholic Church on Fern Grove which is off Lodge Lane and had a Church office on 15 Ducie Street.
He met my wife in St Bede’s and a few years later they got married in 1999 and a thanksgiving ceremony followed in 2000. In 2003 TICC merged with Emmanuel Holiness to form The New Life International Worship Centre (TNLIWC) which later on evolved into The New Life International Mission (TNLIM). Pastor Nana was ordained as pastor in 2012 and his primary duty was to advise on the state of the church building and to a lesser extent media coverage of important activities.
His greatest desire is to be a source of encouragement at all times and to remain strong, making vital contributions especially in difficult times instead of quitting for a greener pasture on the other side of the hill. He is happily married with three God-blessed children.
PASTOR
Pastor Tony Obaigbona
Anthony Obaigbona is a Pastor, Community and Church Leader. He is a trustee of The New Life Intl Mission – TNLIM based in Liverpool, UK
A disciple and lover of Jesus Christ, a tentmaker and an apostle in the marketplace, Tony is passionate about Missions and Church growth. An intercessor blessed with prophetic insights, he is keen to make disciples for Jesus and help believers discover and best utilize their gifts and talents for the kingdom.
Tony is also a respected figure in Engineering, the Corporate Real Estate industry and digital transformation, with several decades of applied management expertise.
Tony Obaigbona has been in ministry since 1990, in various leadership roles within the body of Christ and the community. He loves and teaches the word of God with missional reflections. He is committed to helping people know and love the Lord, and impacting their community through the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ.
He is married to Eunice and blessed with three lovely children.
