CACMA
Brief Overview
CACMA at the National Level
Christ Apostolic Men Association was formed in 1952 by the Church leadership to meet the aspiration of funding the training of Intending ministers (Student) and staff in newly established standard bible training college.
They brought together all married men with the name ‘Christ apostolic Church Men Association (CACMA)’. Thereafter, it was charged with the responsibility of contributing one shilling per person per month in each assembly. This was done at the end of each month for the feeding of students and remuneration of the staff. The money was usually sent to the missionary headquarters at Ibadan for disbursement to the schools. When the schools were brought together to establish CAC Theological Seminary at Ile Ife, CACMA still continued catering for it. For example, a gigantic hostel was built, completed, and dedicated for the use of the students in 2005.
From then, the four phases of fencing the seminary compound were embarked upon and completed except the riverine side. Other achievements of CACMA were the establishment of CAC printing press at Agege, Lagos. Moreover, the bookshop at Akure was due to the efforts of the association.
CACMA was established to mobilise married men into a formidable fellowship to play their part as mature, purposeful people and to render organised assistance in the development of the church in every facet. The activities of the association included prayer meetings, bible studies, seminars and workshops on topics such as the ideal husband, fatherhood, home, financial management, economic self-empowerment, fundraising. Membership of the association is open to all baptised male adults of the Church.
CACMA Oke-Igbala, Ketu
CACMA was introduced into the Assembly through Elder Otokiti of Itire Assembly who considered it wise that after the proscription of The Light of the World (Egbe Imole Aiye) by the Authority, the only forum through which men’s voices can be heard by the Authority was CACMA. He decided to spearhead the formation of CACMA in the Church. It was inaugurated by the then Pastor Olasehinde of blessed memory, on the 13th of March 1988. The department was led by Elder L. B. Odunola (later Pastor Odunola – deceased). He was succeeded by Elder G. V. Tokunboh (currently the Regional CACMA Leader) and the department is presently led by Elder Christopher Idowu Adetutu.
Purpose of CACMA
- Propagation of the Gospel for increased membership of the Church.
- Establishment of business ventures to aid development in the Church.
- Fostering unity among all men in the Church.
- Projecting the good image of the Church to the general public.
- Praying for the Church and evangelism were core in the operation of the CACMA. The group participated in all activities of CACMA both at the District and National levels.
Leadership
The current executives of CACMA Oke Igbala, Ketu are:
- Elder C. I. Adetutu – Leader
- Bro. Olubayo Abiodun – Secretary
- Bro. Segun Awoniyi – Assistant Secretary
- Bro. Bamidele Ajayi – Financial Secretary
- Elder F. Osanyemi – Treasurer
- Elder Wale Dada – District CACMA Leader / Ex-Officio
- Elder Gboyega Tokunboh – Akinyele Region CACMA Leader / Ex-Officio
Notable Achievements to Date
The following are notable achievements of CACMA in the Ketu Assembly:
- Replacement of the Church Pews (1/3 of the cost was paid by the Church)
- Purchase of a new 14-seater bus (2/5 of the cost was paid by the Church)
- Replacement of the Altar table and Lecterns to more befitting ones
- Replacement of chairs for the Elders and Ministers’ wives
- Church Mission House Water reticulation
- Contributions to on-going projects :
- Church Mission House
- KDCC Camp Ground
- School at Omusoko (initiated by the Good Women).
