Executive Leadership

Senior Pastor & Regional Overseer

Pastor Michael Dada

Pastor Michael A. Dada is a dynamic Holy Ghost-filled preacher whose ministry has witnessed the conversion of souls and miracles, signs, and wonders. He currently oversees over fifty church locations in the United States, about thirty-five of which were planted under his leadership within a period of fifteen years. In addition to serving as Regional Overseer in Deeper Life Bible Church, Pastor Dada serves as the Chairman Board of Directors of the African Ministers Fellowship (A.M.F.) in the USA and Europe. He is also serving as the National Vice Chairman and Regional Mobilization Coordinator for Africa Strategic Leadership Prayer Network (A.S.L.P.N.) in the USA. Pastor Michael A. Dada, a former banker turned preacher, holds B.Sc in Business Administration and MBA degrees. His marriage of twenty-nine years with his sweetheart Roseline E. Dada is blessed with five children.

Executive Advisor & Young Adults Pastor

Pastor Olayinka Folayan

Pastor Oláyínká Foláyan was born in Inisa, Osun State, Nigeria. Twenty-five years ago, he encountered Christ through the ministration of the General Superintendent of Deeper Life Bible Church - Pastor W.F. Kumuyi. Ever since then, Pastor Oláyínká Foláyan has been spreading the good news of salvation to those he encounters. He received the call of God upon his life to ministry twelve years ago. His ﬁrst Pastoral assignment was in Deeper Life Bible Church, Bowie, Maryland, USA; whereby the grace of God he did exploits.
Pastor Oláyínká Foláyan serves as the Regional Young Adult Pastor of, the Mid-Atlantic & South East region; and the Resident Pastor of Deeper Life Bible Church, Laurel, Maryland, USA. He is also very involved in various committees at the state and regional levels. During the last eight years, he has pastored churches across North America. To the glory of God, those under his ministration have experienced supernatural breakthroughs, prosperity, and advancements in their career, spiritual, ﬁnancial, and marital life. In addition to his ministerial assignment, He currently works as a Physical Therapist. He is also privileged to be the Proven Health Care Resources Administrator in Manassas, Virginia. He obtained his degree in Physical Therapy from the University of Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria; he then moved to the United States to take his professional board exam and become a licensed Physical Therapist. He is happily married to Gladys Foláyan and they are blessed with four lovely children. His favorite verse of the scripture is: “That by two immutable things, in which it was impossible for God to lie, we might have a strong consolation, who have ﬂed for refuge to lay hold upon the hope set before us:” - Hebrews 6:18

Advisor & Former President

Kwame Teye PH.D.

Kwame has a deep passion to see youths and young adults experience real and intimate relationships with the Lord Jesus Christ. His desire is to see young people on fire for Jesus. He believes in the simplicity and inerrancy of the gospel: "All are welcome!" He is blessed with a godly and beautiful wife of 7 years, Simi. They are blessed with two lovely children, Adura and Edem. Kwame is the immediate past president of the Deeper Life Young Adults Ministry, USA and currently serves as an Executive Advisor.

Meet The Team

President

Michael Ajayi

Mr. Ajayi was apointed to serve as the president of the DLBC Young Adults in May 2021. Before then, he served as the Public Relations Officer and Vice-President of the ministry. He works tirelessly for God and often encourages others to do the same. He is married to Lois Ajayi and the father of Timothy and Isabella Ajayi. He studied Business Administration at the North Carolina A&T State University. He is the founder and CEO of Colevate Inc., a crowdfunding platform where university students in Africa can raise tuition funds. He is also the founder and CEO of 4Traderx Inc., a peer-to-peer currency exchange platform where users set their exchange rates.

Vice President - 1

Kelechi Akwataghibe

Kelechi is passionate about becoming the man God had in mind when he was formed.

A considerable part of this involves contributing to the Christ-ward metamorphosis of those around him.

His formal training is in mathematics.

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Vice President - 2

Fola-Emmanuel Oyadeyi

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General Secretary - 1

Faith Bakor

General Secretary - 2

Shalom Ejoh

Prayer Co-ordinator

Oluwafemi Francis Omoyeni

Francis is one who is passionate about the reality and authenticity of the Christian life. He believes this can be achieved by continually seeking to be Christlike. His goal is to be a burning and shining light and also to see Young Adults burn for God. He is joyfully married to the best woman in the world!

Youth Liason

Love Odetola

Love Odetola is driven by the vision of a world where every youth sees their potential, activates their potential, and works with the Lord on their God-given purpose.

One of her favorite verses is “Forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before”. She desires to “press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus”.

Public Relations Officer

Patricia Olabanji

Patricia is a creative and hard-working individual who is currently serving as public relations officer. She is passionate about seeing the standard of quality for the young adult ministry and the overall spiritual life of young adults reach its fullest potential.

As a musician, she is currently studying Music Business and hopes to hold leading roles in the gospel music industry.

Welfare Co-ordinator

Ozioma Onyejizu

Ozioma Onyejizu is a sincere lover of Jesus whose goal is to demonstrate the love of Christ by compassionately being involved in the well-being of others. Her career as a nurse reflects her passion for the welfare of young adults and those around her. She believes that your Christlike life is demonstrated by the way you treat those around you. She is married to her wonderful husband of 3 years.

Media Co-ordinator

Williams Obidike

Williams' favorite quote is "life is a journey and not a destination." He is passionate about using technology to bring people closer to their maker. In his free time, he enjoys hanging out with close friends and family.

Chief Financial Officer

Lois Ajayi

Mrs. Lois Ajayi has been serving as the DLYA
treasurer for the past 3 years. She is
enthusiastic about helping the next generation
find their passion and develop their walk with
Christ. She loves to find joy wherever life takes
her and is always up for a good laugh. She has
been privileged to serve in the YA ministry
alongside her husband of 5 years and 2
beautiful children. God has been so good to
their family and HE continues to do so.