Christian Benefits Magazine proudly honours Dr. Phillip Igbinijesu with the 2026 Benefits Awards for Missionary Excellence (BAME), in appreciation of his contributions to the growth of the magazine as a member of its Board of Trustees, as well as his wider contributions to Christian ministry, leadership development and societal transformation.

Dr. Igbinijesu is a pastor, lawyer, leadership educator, management consultant and author whose ministry extends beyond the pulpit to equipping individuals, strengthening institutions and developing leaders for meaningful impact in the Church and society.

He is the founding and Lead Pastor of Word Assembly, a ministry committed to raising spiritually grounded believers who are socially relevant and equipped to fulfil their God-given purposes. He also serves as Board Chairman of the Institute for National Transformation (INT), Nigeria, and Managing Partner of Kings Court Management Consulting. Through these roles, he promotes leadership development, organisational effectiveness and personal transformation.

He has also demonstrated a commitment to marriage and family development through initiatives associated with Just Couples, which seeks to strengthen marriages and promote healthy family values.

His academic background spans law, management and organisational leadership. He obtained an LL.B from the University of Benin, a qualifying certificate from the Nigerian Law School, an MBA from the Netherlands Business School, and a PhD in Organisational Leadership, specialising in Human Resource Development, from Regent University, USA.

As a member of the Board of Trustees of Christian Benefits Magazine, Dr. Igbinijesu has contributed to the growth and advancement of the publication’s mission of informing, inspiring and celebrating God’s work across denominations since January 2000. His service underscores the importance of committed Christian leadership and institutional support in sustaining faith-based media and advancing the Gospel.

In recognition of his contributions to the growth of Christian Benefits Magazine, his service as a Trustee, and his wider impact in Christian ministry and leadership development, Christian Benefits Magazine proudly presents the 2026 Benefits Awards for Missionary Excellence (BAME) to Dr. Phillip Igbinijesu.

Congratulations, Dr. Phillip Igbinijesu!