Reverend Sunday Fabunmi, a Renowned Baptist Leader, goes home.
The Baptist community in Nigeria is in mourning over the loss of Reverend Sunday Abolarinwa Olaleye Fabunmi, a distinguished pastor and leader who passed away on Monday, February 3, 2025.
Reverend Fabunmi, who served as the Pastor of First Baptist Church, Jos, and Chairman of the Pastors Fellowship, Plateau Baptist Conference, departed this life after a prolonged illness at the Jos University Teaching Hospital.
“He was a God’s General, a lover of the gospel, whose faith, love, devotion, service will continue to inspire the Church,” said a spokes person for the Media Unit of the Church.
“His legacy will live on through the countless lives he touched and the many communities he served.”
In a statement, the Church said: “we regret to announce the passing on to glory of a faithful servant of God, Reverend Abolarinwa Olaleye Sunday Fabunmi, affectionately known as God’s General. The church prayed that his legacy of faith, love, and service continue to inspire the body of Christ”
The Chairman of the Deaconate of the Church, Dn. Dr. Michael Odeyale said “Reverend Fabunmi was a true servant of God, a passionate preacher, and a compassionate leader. He will be deeply missed, but his impact on the church and body of Christ will never be forgotten.”
As news of Reverend Fabunmi’s passing spread, tributes poured in from across the Baptist community. “He was a giant of faith, a shining example of what it means to live a life dedicated to serving God and humanity,” said Rev. Mrs. Deborah Ayandele, the Children Pastor, First Baptist Church, Jos.
“We will miss him dearly, but we take comfort in knowing that his legacy will continue to inspire us.”, said the President, Youth Fellowship, First Baptist Church, Jos, Mr. Sheyi Mafolasire.
Reverend Fabunmi is survived by his wife, children, siblings, and the body of Christ. Funeral arrangements will be announced by the Church in due course.