Overview
The hierarchy of the Church of Nigeria operates governance structures that include synods at Provincial and Diocesan levels and councils at Parish levels.
At the Archdeaconry level, governance of the Church is by the Archdeacon, assisted by the Archdeaconry Board.
At Parish level, governance of the church is by the Vicar assisted by the Parish Church Council (PCC) and the Vestry (annual general meeting).
St Paul’s Church, Breadfruit, is the seat of the Lagos Archdeaconry in the Diocese of Lagos in the Anglican Communion (Church of Nigeria).
The Vicar of St Paul’s Church, Breadfruit, also occupies the office of the Archdeacon of Lagos by virtue of being the Vicar of the church, which doubles as the seat of the Archdeaconry.
The Parish Church Council PCC
PAROCHIAL COMMITTEE
Originally known as the Parochial Committee, comprising the clergy and elected parishioners, this body was the policy-making body of the church.
Headed by the Vicar/Pastor-in-Charge, it was the highest decision making organ of the church. Over time, it became known as the Parish Church Council.
Later it inaugurated subcommittees for the effective operation of the church’s functions. The first two of these were the Finance Committee and the General Purposes and Welfare Committee. Other committees were formed subsequently.
Members of the Parochial Committee were described as far sighted and were considered to have a positive effect on the church.
Meet The 2024 Parish Church Council PCC
the Vicar
The Vicar of St Paul’s Church, Breadfruit, also occupies the office of the Archdeacon of Lagos by virtue of being the Vicar of the church, which doubles as the seat of the Archdeaconry.
Venerable Dr Oyediran is a senior Archdeacon in the Diocese of Lagos. He is the 23rd vicar of St. Paul’s Breadfruit and the Archdeacon of Lagos.
An experienced cleric of over 33 years, he has served as Vicar in 10 parishes in the Diocese of Lagos. Before becoming the Archdeacon of Lagos, he was the Archdeacon of Ikoyi.
He chairs the Archdeaconry Board of Lagos, supervising the five parishes of the Archdeaconry, including St. Peter’s, Faji, Bishop Tugwell Memorial, the first and foremost Igbo church in Lagos, St. David’s, Lafiaji, and the Anglican Church of the Transfiguration, Okesuna.
He is the Director in charge of Clergy Welfare in the Diocese of Lagos, a position he has held since 2009.
A distinguished theologian and scholar, he attended Immanuel College of Theology and Christian Education, Ibadan, from 1988-1991, where he received his ministerial training. He obtained his Bachelor of Arts degree from the Lagos State University, Ojo, Lagos, in 1996. He obtained his first Master’s degree at the University of Ibadan in 2000. He obtained a second Master’s degree from the University of Ibadan in 2008 and capped it with a doctoral degree in Philosophy in 2018. He was awarded an honorary doctoral degree in Ministry by the University of Denver in Colorado, USA. He is a Platinum Fellow of the Institute of International Leadership Management and Manpower Development (PFILMMD).
Under his leadership, St. Paul’s, Breadfruit has undergone significant transformation. A gifted teacher, intercessor, and evangelist, Venerable Oyediran, is passionate about winning souls for Christ and church growth and development.
He is married to Mamayard Fadeke,and their union is blessed with four children.