{
  "id": 18350415,
  "title": "Raise children with godly values, Adeboye’s wife urges parents, churches",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/05/raise-children-with-godly-values-adeboyes-wife-urges-parents-churches-18350415",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-05T18:32:51.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch",
    "slug": "punch",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/raise-children-with-godly-values-adeboyes-wife-urges-parents-churches/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Foluke Adeboye, the wife of the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, recently urged parents, churches, governments, and other stakeholders to actively contribute to instilling godly values in children. She emphasized that the nation's future hinges on the upbringing of its younger generation. This sentiment was expressed during her welcome address, titled \"The Mandate of Kingdom Education in National Transformation,\" at the annual summit of Christ the Redeemer's School Management. The summit took place at Redemption City of God along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway and was themed \"Revisiting Kingdom Education: The Role of Stakeholders.\"\n\nAccording to Adeboye, the foundation of effective Christian education should begin at home, urging parents to collaborate with teachers to cultivate their children's character and discipline. She cautioned against excessive pampering, especially during school holidays, and urged parents to raise their children in accordance with godly principles. She emphasized that every child must have a deep respect for God, as this is the starting point of wisdom.\n\nAdeboye also stressed the importance of correcting children when necessary, asserting that responsible parenting and discipline are crucial for the progress of the country. She called for collective efforts, urging everyone to act in the right manner and raise their children appropriately. In addition, she encouraged children to obey their parents and called for churches to uphold sound biblical teachings. She challenged leaders to perform their duties responsibly and make sound decisions, warning that poor leadership could contribute to corruption, criminality, and other social issues.\n\nDuring her keynote address, former Minister of Education, Dr. Oby Ezekwesili, expressed concern over the state of education in Nigeria, particularly the number of out-of-school children. She urged Christians to embody the values they profess and to recognize their responsibility as the light of the world. Ezekwesili stressed that nation-building requires children to develop character, competence, and capacity, describing these attributes as essential for preparing young people to be responsible citizens.\n\nPanellists at the summit argued that Kingdom Education should produce responsible and ethical citizens who actively contribute to society rather than remain passive observers. They emphasized that school activities, including curriculum delivery, should be guided by a biblical worldview. Christian schools should equip pupils to understand their identity, defend their faith, and withstand societal pressures. These stakeholders stressed that education plays a pivotal role in shaping children's values, behavior, and ability to contribute to society, beyond merely achieving academic success.",
  "summary": "Pastor Foluke Adeboye, wife of the RCCG General Overseer, has urged parents and churches to play active roles in instilling godly values in children. Read More: https://punchng.com/raise-children-with-godly-values-adeboyes-wife-urges-parents-churches/",
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  "editors_take": null,
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}