By Juliana Nwachukwu
The Archdeacon of Onitsha Archdeaconry, Diocese on the Niger, Anambra State, Ven. Edison Okoroigwe, has urged Christian women to remain steadfast in faith and shun double standards, no matter the challenges they face.
Ven. Okoroigwe gave the charge while delivering a sermon at St. Peter’s BCM, Onitsha, on Monday April 20, 2026, to mark the end of the Archdeaconry’s three-day annual Women Conference.
He stressed that being a child of God does not exempt believers from trials and temptations.
Speaking on the theme, “What Christ in You Can Do for You,” drawn from the Christian Association of Nigeria’s focus on “Demonstrating Christian Concern, Commitment and Care,” the cleric told participants not to allow difficulties to derail their heavenly pursuit.
He warned against double standards in Christian living, insisting that believers must never support evil or aid injustice. “Avoid anything that does not give glory to God and strive to be known for good works,” he said.
Ven. Okoroigwe further encouraged the women to show concern for societal issues, contribute meaningfully to community development, and offer counsel to troubled families and those going astray.
He entreated Christian mothers to remain committed to God’s service, support those working in the Church, and use their God-given resources for the benefit of humanity.
Earlier, the wife of the Archdeacon, Dr. Florence Okoroigwe, presented a 40-page Presidential Address to the women. Expounding the conference theme, “Christ in you, the hope of glory,” she emphasized the need for Christ to always live in believers.
“We are encouraged to live a life of continuous fellowship with the Lord through His Word and unceasing prayers so that we can live a guided and victorious Christian life,” she said.
Dr. Okoroigwe assured that fellowship with God’s Word makes life progressive, victorious, happy, and joyful, adding that “the Word has the power to guide believers out of error.”
She challenged women to attend fellowships and church programmes regularly and to be “real doers and dispensers of the Word.”
Guest preacher, Ven. Onyebuchi Oriobuna, Vicar of St. James Anglican Church, Umunya, in an earlier exposition, reminded Christians that Christ reconciled man with God, and warned against disappointing God.
He urged believers to showcase their Christianity through their lifestyles. The cleric lamented what he called false teachings prevalent in the contemporary Church, saying many current problems in the Church stem from such teachings.
He warned Christians to be wary of unchristian and deceptive doctrines.
The conference featured Bible study, seminars, the conferment of “Conference Fathers” on some members of the Archdeaconry, and distribution of food items to indigent parishioners.
Juliana is of the Ministry of Information, Anambra State
