A BILLION SOULS ( A Special CCI documentary)

Can you believe it?
We are 10 years as a ministry already.
Happy Anniversary to us💃💃💃.
This documentary takes you through how we started as a ministry, where we are right now, and gives you a little glimpse of the future.
For us, the vision remains the same: We envision all men celebrating endless life in Christ Jesus.
Indeed, we are in the business of souls.
A Billion Souls... In Ten Thousand Cities!
Cast
Apostle Emmanuel Iren
Pastor Laju Iren
Mrs Olubunmi Adejoke Etuk-Iren
Mrs G. U. Arenyeka
Dr. E.I. Arenyeka
Pastor Mayowa Sanni
Pastor Mike Michaels
Pastor Oludolapo Ajayi
Pastor Peter Usikpo
Pastor Adekunle Osilaja
Pastor Gideon Oghenetega
Pastor Olushola Olaleye
Pastor Tolulope Oludapo
Pastor Bisola Badejo
Pastor Paul Usikpo
Mr. Uka Eje
Jegede Samuel
Joy Bliss
Chynaydhu
Crew
Director - Paul Cast
Executive producer- Celebration Church International
Non-Executive producer - Funmi Victor-Okigbo (FVO )
Producer - Mnena Akpera
DOP - Philip Somiari
Screenplay - Paul Cast
Lagos Unit
2nd unit camera operator - Sanni Ayodeji CBK
Sound mixer - Chijioke Emeanu
Gaffer - Joseph Bassey
Production designer and Art director: Nosiru Hameed Olalekan
Assistant Art director and Props Master -Demilade Ogun
Makeup - Benita Imomoh
Makeup - TobitheArtist Adetimehin
Abuja Unit
2nd Camera operator -Ugbaje Emmanuel
Sound mixer - Jerry Chiedu Egwunyenga
Sound assistant- Okokhue Paul Oziegbe
Gaffer - Emmanuel T. Oloyede (Wale)
Art director/Production designer -Jim Franklyn (Fada)
Post-production
Editor - Famous Odion Iraoya
Sound score - Chika Igbokwe/
Colorist - Famous Odion Iraoya /Princewill Udonwa
Subtitle - Philip Somiari
Graphics - Famous Odion Iraoya
Archives and media support
CCI Ibadan
CCI Lekki
CCI Mainland
CCI Yaba
CCI Abuja
CCI Ife
CCI Portharcourt
CCI Canada
CCI UK
CCI US

[@LajuIren]

I really am short of words. God has been so good to us. It’s been one of the greatest honours of my life to serve at Cci under our Apostle and with such incredible humans. We will preach this gospel to the ends of the earth. We have only just begun. Thank you Jesus.

[@oluwapelumioluniyi5417]

Pastor Laju, thank you for being a great support system to Pastey. Lives are changed because you stayed and you followed God’s direction through him

[@awarteyjusticeglobal]

I'm a pastor here in Ghana and I have been following cci so closely, one thing that is so remarkable is the sense of the urgency for the growth of the gospel and how Pastor IREN simply preaches complex topics. I am in GHANA and ghanaians here loves you so much..CCI ghana...anticipating

[@toni5118]

God has been so faithful. I’m short of words. We go even harder. The devil is in trouble!

[@chisomebiduru7768]

God, You're so faithful! I bless God for ordering my steps to such a sound local church. Pastor Laju, God bless you for all you do for us at the firstborn church 😌 and CCI Global. Talking about progress and joy in the faith, one thing I admire and learnt from you is intentionally building my prayer vocabulary from the scriptures. I love you Ma♥️

[@slwotv7728]

God bless you Pastor Laju and Apostle for being an inspiration to us...Greater works

[@TamiloreAdeniran]

Almost 3 years later, we're seeing the move of God. It's still a Billion souls in Ten Thousand cities, chanting for Christ, in Christ with Joy !!!

[@rumeimirhe]

I am watching this documentary again in 2024 and truly CCI is my picture of possibilities. Thank you Jesus! ICFCWJ

[@MykokosDiary]

Imagine being that roommate who witnessed when God told Pastey to start Triumph 30... just imagine that roommate seeing the ministry now. God is real!

[@mosorireaiyeyemi8267]

Watching this 11 months after it dropped and we’ve grown from 10 to 25 campuses!! Glory to God!

[@AdetunjiPeter-x6v]

Damn for reals. What's it in now. God bless your church indeed 🤲

[@enoisaiahofficial]

To God be the glory. Congratulations CCI.

[@favourxx]

I love how he didn't rush to start a church but started a fellowship and let it grow organically. imagine being so sure of your purpose at such a young age 🤯🤯

[@mmayenejiasa1243]

The picture that showed him teaching in the common room speaks volumes. Everyone wore casual wear but Dad wore a suit. He never saw what he did as ordinary. He was preparing himself for the future not just the present. He thought ahead. The gallery story strengthens this, he spoke into existence continually and confidently. The future is here and we get to be a part of it. This is home! A billion souls in 10k cities.

[@oluwatoniojomo4893]

This brought tears to my eyes. A BILLION SOULS IN 10,000 CITIESSSSSS!!! LET'S GOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

[@aderinsolaolubadejo5334]

To think that a year ago we were only 10 branches and now we are 34?!?! God is so good honestly ❤. Thank you for confirming your word Lord❤️

[@omokunmiadeitan1242]

We the online members also celebrate God's goodness in CCI. To God be the glory.

[@MelinaJulius]

Watching this a countless number of times and I have something to learn everyday over 30 branches now and counting and I can’t wait for CCI TANZANIA.Amen 🙏

[@TheSamwonders]

I will build 1000 CCI halls in different cities that will accommodate souls. So help me God.

[@arangpongen192]

From India CCI! I was so blessed to See The Journey. Such an Inspiration! And My Mentor in The Spirit, Apostle Immanuel Iren❤

[@the_olufash]

Glory to God. Glory to God. Celebration Church International grows greater and greater in God's grace.

[@dessysings]

I'm not a member of CCI, but I love this family! I can feel the love from afar! Happy Anniversary, CCI global! ❤🎉

[@nwaoguonyi1684]

What's the update now?

[@dessysings]

@@nwaoguonyi1684I am now a member, and December this year would make it 2 years in Celebration Church! 🤭😂

[@with_MOre_podcast]

My God! If I haven't learnt anything at all through this, it is that I must consistently pay attention to the Instructions/directions of God in me pertime. My God! I see a Man totally submitted to God and to his Rule. God bless you Pastor Emmanuel Iren. God bless you Pastor Laju Iren. God bless all the Pastor's and Ministers, Thank you all for your Labours in LOVE, Honesty, Sincerity and Sacrifice. A Billion Souls in 10 cities indeed!! We shall not be few; this rising army!

[@flourishigbokwe7901]

Cci come up north😩😩😩 Sokoto, kebbi Zamfara waiting ❤️❤️❤️

[@olutayoatilolaoluwa9283]

Wow! God is good all the time. This feeling is so nostalgic 🥺❤️. I remember as a teenager passing through Emsquare hall, Ikotun every Sunday to my own church at Abaranje and wondered what was going on in that hall😅. Roughly 8-9 years later, I joined CCI IBADAN and it absolutely felt like I haven't been at home for years🥺. My first Sunday in CCI IBADAN was amazing and I felt the love of God encapsule me. Thank you Pastey for answering the call of God, thank you Pastor Laju for being a role model to "those" ladies that don't think they will marry pastors, thank you to every Pastors for being so supportive and fulfilling God's mandate on Earth❤️

[@DolapoMartha]

10 years and see what God has done. The mandate and vision is so clear. According to the word of the Lord, we have barely scratched the surface. A billion souls and more to go! Thank you, Jesus.

[@elvisuzochukwu6367]

I'm almost in tears after rewatching this video and I can't say how proud I am to be a member of CCI Global😢, two major takes for me 1 Never underestimate the promises and power of God 2 God Is just getting started with us (CCI Global) Ahhh what a time to be alive ❤

[@TheSamwonders]

1B10k!!!!!!!!!!! Happy Anniversary CCI

[@Ojurerethetemple]

Why am I crying?🥺 Yes, A billion souls in 10,000 cities. The Gospel to the world🥳

[@dukofafrica]

I am here as a son of Apostle Emmanuel Iren to say that we are 30 branches up!!!!!!!!! I will be back here again when we are 100 branches up! I just heard 10,000 branches....... Everywhere, Everywhere, Everywhere.

[@bisolabadejo]

Thank you Jesus! Words fail me! God has been so good!

[@OluwatofunmiOwoniyi]

I’m watching this as someone who joined CCI this year and I’m like, the information shared here needs to be updated because God has done more! And He’s still at work!

[@uchechukwuowiriwa2353]

Yes. Amen

[@jumokekolapo5102]

I don't know when I started crying and speaking in tongues. Thank you Jesus for Celebration Church, thank you for the sons and daughters you've kept there to carry the gospel forward. Thank you for the souls that have and would be won. This is just so beautiful to see.

[@janekareem9987]

Watch this and see your mind open to the possibilities of God by His Spirit. A church like this will teach you to dream big, and I love it for myself and the body of Christ. So grateful to God! ❤

[@celestinaudia5984]

Thank you Jesus. You are faithful

[@treasurebenson9773]

Honestly, it teaches you to dream big. Opens your mind the possibilities with great faith.

[@maroogie3485]

Wow! I totally love CCI, your vibes have spread abroad ❤️ what a coincidence 11/11 is my birthday too. God is so good! I just want to thank God for Celebration Church International. What a blessing!

[@Hadassah_el]

Coming back here on CCI’s 12th anniversary to say “God is a good God”🥹💜

[@toksdavid]

This is the most beautiful documentary I've ever watched! It pays to serve God and be obedient to him. Just in 10 years! See all that has been achieved. Thank you God for Pastey ❤️

[@OluwaseunAdeogun7288]

I will keep watching this video as a reminder that God is faithful! Happy anniversary CCI my church family I am blessed and privileged to be part of this great move of God in this generation. Thank Apostle Iren and PL and every one pastor in CCI.

[@aliuosiovue8429]

CCI Warri next..from my mouth to God's ears🙌🙌

[@boluwatifeolaleye8119]

This alone even strengthens my faith. Ready to go and keep going for Jesus! “On your mark, set, grow!”

[@nanaadekoya]

It's a billion souls in ten thousand cities! And God is just getting started with us!! Thank you Abba for so much more still to come!❤❤

[@yeniadenuga9626]

I couldn't control myself from shedding tears as I watched this. I am so glad I made the decision to join CCI in 2014!!! and serve God. I am so grateful for the gift that is CCI!

[@stephenowusu7990]

CELEBRATING GRACE... I LOVE CELEBRATION CHURCH 🤩🤩

[@the.olawale]

The plan was to save this video to watch later but I was glued to my screen till the last minute. Thanks so much for giving to the Lord, Apostle and everyone who has contributed to this great vision. It's definitely a billion souls in ten thousand cities. 🔥

[@EbunoluwaOlubukunola]

Same here

[@divinepraiz5196]

Honestly I can relate

[@victorolagunju]

God is faithful. 🤸🤸🤸

[@doubledot5296]

Thank you Jesus...!!!!!!!

[@timilehin.aayanda]

Prophesies being fulfilled right before our eyes 🥺🥺. Thank you Jesus for HOME!

[@abbyschronicles8318]

Thank you Jesus. These testimonies are amazing Congratulations Pastey and PL Congratulations CCI Global A billion souls in ten thousand cities 1B10k

[@Arisoyin]

I really don't know what more to say I am so grateful to God for bringing me to Celebration Church International, He definitely hears and knows our thoughts I wanted a church that I'd always look forward to going to, would be willing to work in, experience growth and so much more and CCI came about! Thank You Daddeyyyyy God! I'm so grateful for Pastey for yielding even through it all. Thank you to my amazing Pastorate and the church in general. I'm so blessed to be a part of this move of God!

[@AdebayoFolulope]

This is beautiful ❤️. I'm glad to be member of this family Best decision i made this year!

[@davidolujinmi1919]

see brothers in singlet... Jesus! Omo, see Emma OMG sha...

[@raphaelidemetuk7262]

Rewatching this again in 2024. Thank you for answering the call Pastey. I love you so much

[@niyiikuomola]

Thank you Jesus for CCI Global. A reminder of God's call upon my life and the urgency to fulfill it.

[@goodnesssart]

Just speechless, and all I can say is Thank you Jesus for CCI🥺🥺🥺 See where we started from and where we are, it has to be God that brought us this far

[@LadyDami]

Gooooooseeeebump😮!!!! Oh my Goddddd!!! thank you Jesus that I am part of this family🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@The_Mirus]

Thank You Jesus for Apostle Emmanuel Iren, his famiky and for CCI Global I've been changed since i connected with CCI! Gloru to God!

[@oluwatumininudunmade3977]

Thank you Jesus. Thank you Apostle and every Pastor, for giving yourselves to God's word and His work. I'm glad to be a part of this army. To a decade and more to come.

[@tiyaosa]

This was really heartwarming. Thank God for Pastey and CCI. Lives have been changed for the better and I’m a living testimony!!!

[@banwojacob2686]

This can only be God... Not just the gift, but the zeal of the Lord accomplishing all accordingly. God be praised... Hallelujah.

[@onyiella]

Thank you Jesus for Celebration church. For orchestrating my move to this church. My life has experienced a turn around because of CCI and I’m here till the end ❤

[@ibukunadekoya_]

Congratulations Apostle Emmanuel Iren Congratulations CCI global The Documentary blessed me

[@timialamu]

This is indeed a testimony of God's mandate from heaven given to his servant, Apostle Emmanuel Iren. It's such a great joy and privilege to be a part of this move of God in this dispensable. Thank you Apostle for giving to the Lord, nothing will stop this move of God, a billion souls in ten thousand cities!!!

[@lbntv5319]

Wow!!! GLORY TO GOD!

[@pharmnechee]

So beautiful 🥰❤️

[@relationshiphouse3007]

This man is a gift from God to man...God bless you Apostey

[@PopoolaShalom]

A MAN CONVINCED AND BORNE ON THE WINGS OF CONVICTION... A PEOPLE SENT FROM GOD TO ACCOMPLISH THIS VISION ❤

[@oluwamayowaraheem]

I just had to watch this documentary again. Thank you Lord for CCI. More strength to Pastey, all pastors and every labourer in God’s vineyard. Happy 11th anniversary.

[@jesseyusuf4255]

I have keyed into the next 10 years to be part of this ministry's growth and in full capacity to serve

[@thepraise4260]

Eiii God! 😭😭 We have only just begun! I'm so glad to be part of this move of God!

[@divinepraiz5196]

The lady on red the pastor lady, whenever she speaks there is this tears in her voice that always makes me want to cry!!!

[@toluelijah9843]

Nigeria is an amazing country. The kind of anointing and mantles deposited in Nigeria is not found in any country, not even in the USA.

[@godwinnwachukwu6615]

This is so refreshing... watching this just told me that God is so intentional about me. I am so blessed. I'm not gonna give up, if God can do it for apostle Emmanuel Iren and CCi Global, He can definitley do it for me. Thank you Jesus.♥

[@ephatagh3642]

Sharing the story of this Godly mandate is so profound and leaves me thinking, God can use anybody who is ready to yield to Him with a selfless devotion. Oh my God, Am in Ghana and Pastey's Apostolic mandate has so touched me by the Grace of God. The body of Christ is without limits and this commission is taking the world by Storm. My prayer goes out to the Lead Pastor, Pastor Laju and my awesome CCI family from afar. I love this Church. Thank God.

[@ofureiyoke]

Too many things to say, yet no words. Just tears. This is such a beautiful documentary. We would see the prophecies unfold in the next ten years and beyond. Happy Anniversary, CCI Global!

[@thedaniellaukwa]

I am most privileged to witness and partake in this move of God in my generation. This documentary is a “possibility shot”, if you ever feel discouraged concerning your God given vision, come back here for some doses! 🔥🔥 God bless you Apostle Emmanuel Iren! We are blessed because of your courage and obedience. ❤🙏🏾

[@Globaljennsss]

My take home is this: God said it, I believe it, that settles it‼️

[@pelumiodubela3863]

Wow! Glory to God! CCI💃✨✨

[@tosinlawuyi9082]

I have cried and crode watching this video...I love it here ❤️❤️❤️ Thank you Passtorrrsssss

[@eromz]

CCI!! I love this family of God so much!!! It’s so amazing to travel across the country and attend a CCI branch close to me. Can’t wait for the expansion and glory God has in store for us! A BILLION SOULS IN A THOUSAND CITIES!

[@chosenmictv]

This is so inspiring!!! So short of words 😭

[@favournaza2543]

Glory to God 🥺 it’s so beautiful to see the growth and intentionality in this Ministry. Thank you Abba

[@MediaApostolos]

I don't think I have the right word to describe how I felt watching this, but it definitely had me in my feelings🥺🥺 I am so humbled and honored to be part of this family🙏🏻🙌🏻

[@jjsharoni]

Nah, God had me in mind when he gave Pst Iren this mandate. I am thankful! 🙏 And this documentary? Excellence! 🙌

[@theboltman__]

Thank you Jesus for what you’ve done for CCI. The gospel is spreading and Jesus is forever glorified! 🚀

[@nkechiolisa6756]

God can be trusted, congratulations CCI

[@gloriaamosun3362]

I have cried messy tears 🤧. Thank you, Jesus! We’ve only just begun 😭❤️

[@temitopeowoeye6027]

Thank you Jesus for CCI global

[@bridgetojo]

In Christ, For Christ,With Joy!!!!

[@okonkwoblossom9739]

God can be trusted 🎉🎉🎉

[@turnabuja]

This is so beautiful. Thank you lord for CCI. I can just imagine watching this as a throwback in 10yrs time.

[@temiolusola6532]

Look at what God can do with a YES to your will! Congratulations to CCI Global. God bless Pastey, PL and all the amazing Pastors. Thank you for saying Yes to God and changing lives and destines❤❤❤

[@bellodamilola6678]

Oh My God… this is a great one! 1 billion souls must be won! I love the fact that the foundational Pastors and Leaders are still in the Vision what a Train 🔥🔥🔥 They all believed in the Vision🔥🔥 Just as I am right now even though I have only connected via Online… God bless CCI Cheers to many years

[@tolueneee697]

The Devil is in trouble. A billiom soulsssssss in 10000 citiesss. Omoooooo, God is just getting started with us😍😍😍

[@lightupwithaderinsola614]

Thank you Jesus🙌 A testament of what God can do with a yielded heart. Glad to be a part of this family💃 Thank you Pastey!!!!!!🥺

[@nisolaolakanmi6182]

I love this church. I count is as Gods intentionality in my life that I found CCI when I found CCI

[@excelobiageli9446]

I have been following this ministry for a while, even Pastey, and I just kept wishing to attend physically and feel what others were feeling. I said I was going to attend the church to see if it would help me grow spiritually like it has helped people I know.. I finally attended physically few weeks ago at CCI Ikeja, and oh God!!! I felt the presence of God like never before. I don't think I have seen anything like it, and from that day, I decided to make it my church forever because I know God is going to do something great in my life through this ministry. Happy anniversary CCI🙏🏽

[@gracebamidele8144]

Congratulations, CCI

[@ritaokolonwakaego51]

Glory greetings God's family and God's people the enterity is our father remember prophecy is gone ahead of us glory

[@inspirationaltalkswithpats7755]

Congratulations Sir. I celebrate you 🎉 you're such an inspiration to this generation. We love celebration church 🎉

[@TheSamwonders]

Big ups Famous Odion. Amazing work!

[@josephadesolaolalemi]

Halleluyahhhhh, blessed be God!!🎉

[@temitopeowoeye6027]

My first day at CCI ibadan was just so awesome. Like I felt so loved, I felt like I was at home. The love everything was just so beautiful. And for everytime I attend CCI ibadan it's always like the service is for me. I can't wait to be a full member and worker in CCI ibadan. Thank God for CCI. Thank God for Pastor Emmanuel Iren, Thank God for Pastor Laju Iren, Thank God for all the pastorates in CCI

[@hannahoG]

We await you at CCIIbadan, dear Temitope ❤️💃🏽.

[@temitopeowoeye6027]

@@hannahoG 😍😍😍Awn thank you. I will sure look for you to meet you when I come

[@abimbolaakinbajo9367]

My church ,my home so peaceful….. We love you Pastey Love you PL ❤

[@tolueneee697]

Thank you God for letting me know a church like CCI. I loveeeeeeeeeee CCI💖💖. God blesss CCI!!!!!!!!!. God bless Apostle Iren, PL and other CCI pastors.

[@AmmyJ]

Not a member but I definitely know how God is using CCI. I use T30 from time to time as well. God is too faithful to fail

[@Makiaogenyi]

It's amazing what God has done for this family. I'm grateful to have experienced this family. I look forward to the even mightier works that God will do through and for CCI global. Happy 10th Anniversary.