Meet The Pastor: Tunde Gbadamosi

The Severna Park Voice is helping the community learn about the pastors at the many churches in the area. This month, we got to know Tunde Gbadamosi from the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) Goshen Parish.

Q: How long have you been at RCCG Goshen Parish?

A: I started the church in August 2009 and I have been the lead pastor since that date.

Q: When did you decide that you wanted to be a pastor?

A: While I have had several dreams and revelations of pastoring since 1996, it was on May 4, 2009, that I finally received the heavenly commissioning in a night vision to start the ministry journey. And the journey has been eventful and fulfilling to the glory of God.

Q: Can you tell me about a moment in your life where your faith grew?

A: This happened sometime around April and May 2019. The lease of our church was due for renewal and the former property owner indicated that she was increasing the rent by 30% and would no longer do any repair on the property. This was a tough call for a young, growing church, and we declined the renewal option.

Surprisingly, however, on May 4, 2019, the former owner turned around to inform her attorney to prepare documents to transfer the ownership of the property to our church for $1. The settlement was concluded on May 24, 2019, and we became the owner of the property, free and clear of any encumbrances. For a young, growing church to turn from being a tenant in its place of worship to becoming the owner of the same property was so powerfully uplifting! This testimony brought our general overseer, Pastor E.A. Adeboye, to visit our church on July 25, 2019. Glory be to God!

Q: Do you cook? What is your favorite meal?

A: Yes, I like cooking a native African mix of corn and beans meal, and porridge. My favorite meal is pounded yam with fish vegetable soup any day.

Q: If you’re not at church or at home, where could we find you?

A: I like visiting my parishioners to bless them in their homes. Also, I like auto shows. In fact, I’m looking forward to attending the 2022 Washington Auto Show starting Friday, January 21, 2022.

Q: Did you pick up any quarantine projects or hobbies?

A: Yes, with some volunteers, we started Feed the Community Outreach during the outbreak of the pandemic in April 2020. This outreach project is dedicated to giving out lunch meals and groceries monthly to the less-served communities of Robinwood and Eastport in Annapolis.

Q: Do you follow sports? What is your favorite team?

A: Yes, I do! I love football a bunch, but I don’t have a favorite team because I do not want any team to give me heartache. I have a Washington Capitals jersey, though. Outside of baseball, I’m generally a sports-loving freak who wants to see a good game or a great effort by any team.

Q: What's a fun fact about you that most people don’t know?

A: I’m a more outdoorsy guy than people get to know. I like to go camping but never had the time to go.

Q: What is an item on your “bucket list” that you haven’t check off, but really want to?

A: A trip to outer space on the back of one of the billionaires so that I can view from high above the majesty of creation by the almighty.

Q: What is your favorite type of music?

A: I love contemporary gospel music. Kari Jobe, Chandler Moore, Dante Bowe, Josh Baldwin, Chris Tomlin, Tasha Cobb, Travis Greene, Jesse Cline, Maverick City Music and Elevation are my favorites musicians and groups.

Q: What is the best thing about Goshen Parish?

A: We are a family-oriented church and are committed to sharing the message of the gospel of grace that is in Jesus Christ according to Romans 3:24, in order that everyone may partake in it. We are a Pentecostal church where you will enjoy upbeat music and inspiring messages in a serene environment and you’ll simply love being in church. Families, friends and children are welcome. We are passionate about making a difference in the community and in the lives of others.