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DIARY OF A SOULWINNER

The day was Sunday, May 17, 2026. I was at the University of Lagos, Akoka, for an evangelism outreach. After I finished preaching, I stopped by the university chapel to meet with some people.

After the meetup, I left for my residence. As I walked past the chapel, I saw a young man praying fervently in English and in tongues. He knelt as he poured out his heart in prayer.

Something beyond the fervency of his prayers made me stop in my tracks.

It was the content of his prayer.

He prayed, “God, have mercy on me. Forgive me. Take this spirit of smoking from me.” Then he continued, “Every power from my mother’s house that does not want me to succeed in Lagos, O God of my father, Godman Akinlabi, destroy them in the name of Jesus.”

I intended to walk past him, but I felt pity for him, knowing that he would never overcome the challenges in his life if he continued praying that way.

I knew I could help him easily, and he would never have to pray about those challenges again. But he was deep in prayer, and I needed to get home before nightfall.

I stood there looking at him, and the parable of the Good Samaritan came to mind. I knew I should not ignore a man whose problem I had the solution to.

While he was still deep in prayer, I walked up behind him and placed my right hand on his left shoulder.

“I want to answer your prayers,” I told him.

Immediately, he went quiet.

I was interrupting his prayer, but I knew he did not need to continue praying when the answer to his prayer was already available.

“Stand up. Put on your shoes and follow me.”

He stood up, put on his shoes, and followed me as instructed.

He appeared surprised that I interrupted his prayers, but the confidence with which I spoke compelled obedience from him.

We found a good spot to sit. I told him I overheard his prayers and that I had information that would resolve the challenges he was facing.

“There are things we pray to God about that we do not need to pray about,” I said. “The Bible says, ‘My people perish for lack of knowledge.’ So when suffering is caused by ignorance, prayer is not the right approach. Such a challenge can only be solved by acquiring knowledge. And that knowledge is what I want to give you now.”

He kept his gaze fixed on me with the same passion with which he had poured out his heart in prayer.

“Let’s begin from here. Are you born again?” I asked.

“Yes,” he replied.

“So tell me, what must a person do to be born again?”

“To be born again, one has to take God seriously, obey the commandments of God, and avoid sin,” he answered.

“As beautiful as those things sound, that is not how a person becomes born again,” I told him.

“The answer to your prayers begins with you getting born again. The information I am about to share with you on how to be born again will take care of the challenges you were praying about,” I added.

I shared the gospel with him, and he believed.

I went on to show him from the Scriptures that God was not holding any sin against him, and that asking God for forgiveness of sins was praying amiss. What he needed was knowledge of the forgiveness that is already available in Jesus Christ. I further taught him how he could overcome his addiction to smoking.

I emphasized that he should stop trying to overcome the addiction merely through physical efforts. Rather than struggling endlessly not to smoke, he should continue confessing his righteousness in Christ while refusing to yield to guilt and condemnation anytime he smoked.

I explained to him that the goal of the spirits influencing him to smoke was to dominate him through the guilt, shame, and condemnation he felt whenever he smoked. I added that if their goal failed because he chose to see himself as righteous by faith in Christ despite his moral failures, the spirit would leave him, and the addiction would eventually lose its hold on him.

I then addressed his prayers concerning the “powers from his mother’s house.”

I showed him from the Scriptures that the sins upon which the demons in his lineage based their oppression had already been forgiven through the death of Jesus Christ, and therefore they had no legal grounds to afflict any member of the family.

I also explained to him that it was not God who would deal with those spirits on his behalf. Rather, he was to confront them himself by educating them about the advantage he now had in Christ and commanding them to leave.

“You are now the power in your mother’s house,” I told him. “Summon every spirit that once plagued your family, tell them that the sins of your forbears have been forgiven, and command them to leave, because the sins upon which they based their oppression have been forgiven by the death of Jesus Christ.”

By the time I finished speaking to him, his countenance had completely changed. He brightened up and told me that everything I said made sense to his spirit.

The conversation ended in high spirits, and I watched as he walked away from the chapel.

He got his answers.

He did not need to continue praying.

The harvest is great, and laborers will no longer be few.

Apostle Destiny Kingston
Personal Evangelism Coach
Church Growth Consultant
ChurchGrowth360 Limited

Dr. Destiny Kingston is a Church Growth Consultant, evangelism strategist, and the driving force behind ChurchGrowth360 Limited. He is widely known for his practical, results-oriented approach to helping churches grow through structured evangelism systems, effective discipleship, and sustainable retention strategies.

He serves as the Lead Consultant at ChurchGrowth360 Limited, where he works closely with pastors and ministry leaders to design and implement church growth systems that produce measurable results. Through his consultancy, he has helped several churches increase members’ participation in personal evangelism, improve retention systems, and experience significant growth in membership.

Dr. Kingston is also the Provost of ChurchGrowth360 University, the academic arm of ChurchGrowth360 Limited. Through the university, he has trained thousands of Christians within and outside Nigeria through structured academic programs, workshops, and practical evangelism training. His approach combines sound teaching with real-life application, ensuring that students not only learn but actively engage in soulwinning.

He is an addicted soulwinner with a proven and verifiable track record. From 2022 to 2026, he has personally led 11,471 people to Christ through one-on-one evangelism, demonstrating a consistent and disciplined commitment to the Great Commission. In the current year alone, he has already led 333 people to Christ through one-on-one evangelism, reinforcing his active involvement in the field.

Dr. Kingston is the author of 18 books on evangelism and church growth, including widely read titles that have inspired and equipped many Christians to take responsibility for soulwinning. His writings are known for their clarity, practicality, and strong emphasis on results, making them valuable resources for both individuals and churches seeking growth.

Beyond writing and consulting, he has facilitated numerous training sessions, workshops, and seminars, equipping thousands of believers with the mindset, tools, and strategies required for effective evangelism.

At the core of his work is a clear mission: to help churches build systems that ensure consistent evangelism, increased membership, and strong member retention.

Dr. Destiny Kingston is married to Dr. Victory Kingston, and they are blessed with three children.

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Someone asked a question in response to my article "Commitment to Evangelism Without Fanaticism: The Balance Jesus Taught."

"If evangelism is about being led, can the wisdom of God lead someone to stay in and continue in a hostile land? Or once hostility is encountered, you should flee based on what is written?"

Here is my response to the question:

Yes, the wisdom of God can lead someone to stay in and continue in a hostile land. But such leading must be preceded by a decision to obey the written instruction to leave when not received.

Here is an event in scripture that puts this in clear perspective.

During Paul's ministry in Corinth, he was opposed by Jews, and he promptly embraced the wisdom to leave a people who do not welcome the gospel.

“And when they opposed themselves, and blasphemed, he shook his raiment, and said unto them, Your blood be upon your own heads; I am clean: from henceforth I will go unto the Gentiles.”
— Acts 18:6 (KJV)

Paul chose to preach to willing people. But then, the opposition was in the land, and he knew well that as long as he stayed there, he would encounter danger, and so he purposed in his heart to leave the city.

We know that his mind was made up to leave because of the words that Jesus spoke to him, and his decision to continue in the city for a year and six months.

Acts 18 (KJV)
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⁹ Then spake the Lord to Paul in the night by a vision, Be not afraid, but speak, and hold not thy peace:
¹⁰ For I am with thee, and no man shall set on thee to hurt thee: for I have much people in this city.
¹¹ And he continued there a year and six months, teaching the word of God among them.

So, your first decision should be to leave, but if the Lord wants you to stay, because he would protect you from the danger in the land, he will speak to you about it.

But in the event where the Lord does not speak to you about staying, proceed with your decision to leave in obedience to the instruction of Jesus.

Apostle Destiny Kingston
ChurchGrowth360 International

Commitment to Evangelism Without Fanaticism: The Balance Jesus Taught

Lately, I’ve been reflecting deeply on the cautions Jesus gave concerning how we must conduct ourselves when faced with opposition in our evangelistic assignment. As someone who firmly believes in wholehearted commitment to evangelism, I find it striking that Jesus Himself presents a balanced approach to this commitment.

Yes, He wants us committed. But no, He does not want us to be fanatical.

There is a thin line between commitment and fanaticism. That line is called wisdom.

Those who disregard Jesus’ counsel to exercise caution with men, or to relocate when hostility arises, are often crossing into fanaticism—not out of spiritual boldness, but out of misguided zeal.

In Matthew 10:14, Jesus gave this clear instruction:

Matthew 10:14 NIV
[14] If anyone will not welcome you or listen to your words, leave that home or town and shake the dust off your feet.

This counsel is in perfect harmony with the other instructions in the same chapter—to be cautious of men (v.17) and to flee to another city when persecuted (v.23). The message is simple: do not force the gospel on those who reject it.

Jesus Himself taught us not to insist that people listen to us when they’ve shown clear disinterest.

In Mark 6:11, He repeats this same counsel even about a territory.

Mark 6:11 NIV
[11] And if any place will not welcome you or listen to you, leave that place and shake the dust off your feet as a testimony against them.”

The instruction is not to argue, not to force, but to leave quickly.

Unfortunately, many mission-minded believers fail at this point. They mistake persistence for faithfulness: staying in hostile places and continuing to press people who have no interest in the gospel. While their intentions may seem noble, they are out of step with Jesus’ wisdom.

God respects human choice. He expects us to do the same.

Beyond respecting people’s decisions, there’s another layer to this wisdom: the reality of danger.

In places where the gospel is rejected, hostility can arise that threatens the very life of the messenger. Jesus’ instruction to leave is not born out of fear, but out of a desire to preserve His vessels for more fruitful work elsewhere.

And here’s something vital: the fact that Jesus sent you to a city does not mean you must remain there if hostility arises.

The will of God sent you there, but the same will of God instructs you to leave if they reject the message. Refusing to leave is not faithfulness—it is disobedience to the next instruction.

Some cling to hostile territories, thinking their staying proves loyalty to their calling. But Jesus is clear: leave at once when you are not welcomed. Staying longer is not faith—it is fanaticism.

This shows us something profound about Jesus’ heart: He prioritizes your safety while you fulfill your evangelistic mission. Why? Because He knows you will accomplish more for the Kingdom alive, preaching to receptive hearts, than stuck in a hostile, unfruitful environment.

Jesus doesn’t endorse fanaticism in fulfilling the Great Commission. He desires our commitment, but a commitment guided by the wisdom that preserves life.

In the end, evangelism is not about proving our resilience to opposition; it’s about being led by the wisdom of Christ to preach to willing hearts and move on when doors are shut.

Stay committed. Stay wise. Stay alive.

Apostle Destiny Kingston
ChurchGrowth360 International

When Persecution Comes, Run: Jesus' Wisdom for Evangelists

In my previous article, I highlighted Jesus' counsel to His disciples to beware of men, even as they were sent as sheep into the midst of wolves (Matthew 10:16-17). This counsel offers a powerful balance—while we are commissioned to preach boldly, we must exercise discernment to stay safe and alive for continued ministry to willing hearts.

As I read further into Matthew 10, another profound counsel from Jesus stood out to me:

“But when they persecute you in this city, flee ye into another. . .”
— Matthew 10:23 (KJV)

This scripture presents another layer of Jesus' wisdom for His messengers. When persecution arises in a city, Jesus doesn’t suggest enduring it or trying to prove a point. His instruction is clear: RUN!

Relocate to another city. Find a place where the message can be heard without resistance or personal danger.

Both the counsel to beware of men and the counsel to flee when persecuted belong in the same bracket—they reveal a side of Jesus' heart that is often overlooked: His deep concern for the safety and wellbeing of His laborers, even as they fulfill their evangelistic assignments.

Contrary to certain popular teachings that suggest enduring persecution at all costs, Jesus advocates for strategic relocation in the face of hostility.

The goal is not to prove our courage by staying in toxic environments, but to preserve our lives so we can continue to proclaim the gospel to other cities and other people.

There are believers who remain in territories where they are consistently persecuted, driven by emotional attachment or a sense of obligation. While there may be times when God specifically instructs us to remain in such places, our default response—unless otherwise directed by the Holy Spirit—should be to relocate.

This is not cowardice; it is obedience to divine counsel.

Staying alive to preach another day is profitable to the Lord of the harvest.

Moreover, there's an important spiritual principle at play here that I want you to pay attention to: the anointing upon our lives thrives in an atmosphere of honor.

When a city becomes hostile to the gospel, the anointing upon the messenger becomes limited in its effectiveness.

The dishonor that comes through persecution creates a spiritual resistance that hinders the move of God. Jesus Himself did not perform many mighty works in places where He was dishonored (Matthew 13:58).

Therefore, I must state this emphatically:
when persecution arises, your first response should be to flee to a tolerable location.
You only remain if the Lord of the Harvest intercepts your decision to leave with a clear instruction to stay. Outside of such divine direction, the wisdom of Jesus is clear—RUN!

Running is not defeat; it is wisdom. It is stewardship of your life and calling. And it ensures that you remain an available vessel for the gospel in fields that are ripe and willing.

The harvest is great, and laborers will no longer be few.

Apostle Destiny Kingston
ChurchGrowth360 International

Sent Among Wolves, Yet Beware of Men

While reading Matthew 10:16-18, I was struck by an intriguing instruction from Jesus as He commissioned His disciples for ministry:

Matthew 10 (KJV)
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¹⁶ Behold, I send you forth as sheep in the midst of wolves: be ye therefore wise as serpents, and harmless as doves.
¹⁷ But beware of men: for they will deliver you up to the councils, and they will scourge you in their synagogues;

In this passage, Jesus sends His disciples to evangelize the lost sheep of Israel. However, He uses a striking metaphor—He is sending them as sheep into the midst of wolves.

This highlights the reality that their mission field would not always be a friendly or receptive environment. They were being sent to a people who, like wolves, might be hostile, aggressive, or resistant to the truth of the gospel.

But what caught my attention deeply was the seemingly paradoxical instruction that follows: "But beware of men."

Jesus sends them in the midst of wolves, yet He specifically warns them to beware of men. Why this distinction? Why emphasize the danger of men when the entire mission is already in the midst of wolves?

This teaches us an important spiritual and practical lesson. Jesus was not calling the disciples to avoid their mission field, nor was He telling them to disengage from the people they were sent to. Rather, He was instilling in them a balanced mindset for ministry.

They must carry the gospel boldly and compassionately, yet they must also be discerning and cautious. Not every wolf will receive the gospel, and some may even become instruments of satan to persecute, oppose, or entrap the messengers of the gospel.

Jesus’ warning to "beware of men" is a wisdom key. It's not a command to avoid contact but a reminder to exercise spiritual sensitivity, discernment, and prudence. He wants His disciples to understand that while their calling is to reach the lost, they must also recognize when to withdraw from dangerous situations—just as a serpent swiftly withdraws from imminent threats. In a pretext, He had counseled them to be wise as serpents.

You need to understand that the goal of Jesus' counsel is not to retreat from the mission but to stay alive for the sake of the gospel.

There is wisdom in knowing when to engage and when to walk away. Jesus never taught reckless courage, but rather a balance between boldness and wisdom.

This balance enables us to continue ministering to willing hearts while avoiding unnecessary confrontations that could hinder our assignment or endanger our lives prematurely.

In summary, Jesus' words are a timely reminder for us today: We are still sent among wolves, but we must never lose the consciousness that we need the wisdom of serpents and the innocence of doves.

We must be courageous in our witness, yet discerning in our walk, so that we can remain effective ambassadors of Christ wherever He sends us.

The harvest is great, and laborers will no longer be few.

Apostle Destiny Kingston
ChurchGrowth360 International

I just got a call from the husband of a woman whom I prayed for last September while out on evangelism in Ogba, Ikeja.

For three years, they had been looking for the fruit of the womb. She has had multiple miscarriages, and from my conversation with her, I discerned that she was under attack from witchcraft.

I held her hand, said a short, simple, and specific prayer ending the attack of witchcraft and commanding that she conceive and put to bed safely.

I remember the surprise on the face of my accompanying disciple on the briefness of the prayer and my not putting her on a fast or prayer regime.

She conceived that same month, and today, her husband called to inform me that she gave birth to a baby boy this week, and he extended an invitation for me to attend the naming ceremony.

Jesus is still in the business of doing miracles.

Apostle Destiny Kingston
Destiny Kingston Ministries

When I met Shakira during an evangelism outreach at the University of Lagos, her story stirred something deep in me. She and her friends, Mariam and Mistura, all born into Muslim families, shared how the digital space became the bridge to their salvation journey.

Shakira particularly mentioned how the posts of a Christian content creator known as Tito the Writer caught her attention.

It was through these posts that she found the courage to walk into a church for the first time and eventually respond to the altar call.

This is the power of digital evangelism.

We may never know the faces scrolling through our posts, watching our stories, or quietly reading our captions. But the Holy Spirit uses these digital seeds to draw hearts to Christ.

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ChurchGrowth360 International

Evangelism is the greatest work on earth. It is also a delicate work for the reason that it involves the souls of men.

Hence, the reason every Christian needs to be trained for it.

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The harvest is great, and laborers will no longer be few.

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ChurchGrowth360 International

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I am willing to help you develop a passion for evangelism and equip you with the necessary knowledge to achieve outstanding results in evangelism.

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The harvest is great, and laborers will no longer be few.

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ChurchGrowth360 International

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Real Talk With Apostle Destiny Kingston

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This morning, I want to encourage you to let the joy of the Lord be your strength and the love of Christ in his death, burial and resurrection be your message.

As you go about your day, be mindful to share the Good News with boldness, kindness, and compassion.

Every person you meet is a divine appointment, every conversation a chance to share the faith that is within you.

The harvest is great, and laborers will no longer be few.

Dr. Destiny Kingston
ChurchGrowth360 International

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