We Are YAYA USA
The Redeemed Christian Church of God North America Young Adult ministry was created to help young adults and singles grow in their spiritual, career, social, and personal lives. We serve as a support group for young adults from the age of 18 and above.
The Young Adult and Singles Ministry is here to empower Young Adults across the country to grow in the Lord Jesus and foster relationships among themselves.
Our Objectives
To make heaven, provide counseling on Christian relationships, promote Godly families and homes, develop and promote the spiritual growth of young adults, create career and financial network opportunities for young adults that empower them socially and economically.
THE YAYA USA LEADERSHIP
We are simply servants
Youths & Young Adults Ministry (CYC)
Pastor Kunle Omotoso
Pastor Kunle Omotoso serves as the continental youth coordinator of YAYA The Americas. He is a committed Evangelist and Soul winner, a motivational speaker and builder.
Kunle Omotoso; a graduate of Civil Engineering, also holds a Master's degree in Organizational Leadership from the Nyack College, New York and is presently working on a Doctoral Study in Transformational Leadership at Bakke Graduate University. He is the Pastor-in-Charge of the RCCG International Center Brooklyn, New York, and the Provincial Pastor RCCGNA Region 6, Province 1. Together with his wife, confidant and prayer partner, Adepeju Felicia, a trained psychologist, organic nutritionist and teacher, they are blessed with wonderful children.
THE PRESIDENT
Pastor Morakinyo Olumodimu
Pastor Morakinyo Olumodimu has more than two decades of leading non-profit and for profit organizations.
A graduate of of New York University, he holds a Ph.D. from Tulane University. He is the President for the Young Adult and Youth Affairs for the entire RCCG in the United States.
Pastor Morak is a loving husband and a very proud father.
Vice PRESIDENT
Pastor Emmanuel Adewale
Emmanuel Adewale is a husband, father and Pastor of RCCG Victory House, Chicago. He has a Masters in Information Technology Management.
If you are down to nothing, remember that God is up to something.
SPECIAL EVENTS CO-ORDINATOR
Pastor Adewale Odusanya
Pwal, as he is commonly referred to, is the resident Pastor of IGNITE the young adult Church of Jesus house JHDC. He currently serves on the executive board of the Continental Americas Young Adult and Singles Ministry. He is a multifaceted individual who has dabbled in acting, singing, fashion and cooking. He is the current host of “Food For Thought” a web cooking series with biblical values. He is a father of 2 amazing boys and married to his lovely wife Yemisi
Communications & media
Pastor Joel Igene
Joel Igene is the husband of one wife, the caretaker of a little daughter, and the pastor of The Way Fellowship in Houston, TX. He heads the communication department which includes Social Media, Email, SMS, Paid Ads and YASM TV.
"Therefore, since we have been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ. Through him we have also obtained access by faith into this grace in which we stand, and we rejoice in hope of the glory of God. (ESV) - Romans 5:1-2
secretariat
Pastor Isaac Bankole
Isaac Bankole currently assists the pastor to run the administration of RCCG Restoration Chapel, Beaumont. He has served as the National President of the Young Adult and Singles Ministry, (formerly YASM) from 2013 to 2021.
He is currently helping in the Administrative area of the Ministry. He also serves as a National Children’s minister for The Redeemed Christian Church of God, North America. He is joyfully married to Dr. Shola Bankole and they are blessed with four wonderful sons.
“Follow peace with all men, and holiness, without which no man shall see the Lord”
- Hebrews 12:14
Missions and Church Planting
Pastor Tobi Atte
Tobi Atte is the pastor of Ignite Church NYC along with his wife Bukky and has been a part of YAYA USA for several years.
Tobi enjoys dancing, and movies.
"Play now and pay later, or pay now and play later. Either way, life will require a payment" - John Maxwell
Mission & Evangelism
Pastor Oluwatosin Taylor
Pastor in Charge of The Bridge (Young Adults Expression of RCCG INTERNATIONAL CENTER BROOKLYN), a loving father and husband.
"He that believeth on me, as the scripture hath said, out of his belly shall flow rivers of living water." - John 7:38 KJV
Ministry Arts
Carol Lobban
As a Proud Follower of Jesus, Carol is a Mother of Five, a Sister to many, and friend to all. She is passionate about all things Ministry but focuses her love of Arts and Culture on Kingdom expansion.
"Shall I bring to the moment of birth and not give delivery?” - Isa 66:9 AMP
PRAYER MINISTRY
Pastor Olufolakemi Adeosun
Pastor Olufolakemi serves as the Prayer Lead of YAYA USA, as well as Kingdom Sisters (Continental Young Adults Women In Ministry) and is the Vice President of YAYA,GA.
Folakemi is a licensed Realtor and also volunteers in the Salesforce Team of the America Red Cross
She enjoys singing, cooking and organizing events.
But anyone who does not love does not know God, for God is love. - 1 John 4:8
Finance
Olayinka Ashogbon
Olayinka Ashogbon leads the Finance team. She is involved in every YAYA USA event from Budgeting to contract negotiations and recording keeping.
Campus Fellowship
Wole B. Adefemi