How I was ordained C&S bishop – Shina Peters

• Shina Peters has shed light on the circumstances that led to his ordination as a Bishop, by the Cherubim and Seraphim Church of God.
• The veteran Afro-Juju musician made the reveal while speaking with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), referencing his consistent use of hymns in his music and the impact it had on the life of many.

Legendary Afro-Juju musician, Sir Shina Peters, said he was ordained a Bishop because has won many souls for Christ through the way he regularly infused hymns into his music.

While speaking in an interview with NAN, he revealed that was why God directed that he be ordained a Bishop.

The musician was ordained Bishop by a Cherubim and Seraphim Church in Iju area of Lagos State in 2021.

Shina Peters added that the leadership of the Cherubim and Seraphim Church received divine instruction on his ordination.

He said the instruction which was divinely delivered to the leadership of the church came years before he accepted the ordination. He said:

“The Almighty God said that I should be made the first bishop in the Cherubim and Seraphim Church of God. He told the leaders of the church.

“God said this is because I am the only musician who has been consistent in using the hymns in my music and performances, and with this, I have won many souls for Christ.

“You know my music is usually taken from the hymns.

“And I tried to dodge the ordination for a while, until God finally got me arrested.”

Speaking about his career, Shina Peters expressed satisfaction over his growth and appreciated God for guiding him through the years. In his words:

“I am fulfilled, I am contented. The only thing I always ask my creator for now is to keep me more enlightened in His word and the grace to get closer to Him.

“There is absolutely nothing I want to ask again than to continue to give thanks to God for my achievements so far, by His grace.

“When I go down memory lane and I think about those we started the journey of life together, who are no more, I remain grateful to my creator.

“On what my fans should expect, I will only say they should expect something unusual very soon,”