(Part1)Nigerian born Matthew Ashimolowo is senior pastor of Kingsway International Christian Centre, a church often described as the fastest growing in Europe. KICC services are held in a five thousand seater auditorium in north London. Ashimolowo presides over a congregation of thousands, which has expanded rapidly under his leadership. Church members now worship in shifts. The church has plans to build another arena to accommodate new members that will seat ten thousand worshippers at a time. It is reported that by 2010, the pastor aims to have increased KICC's membership to twenty-five thousand.

Ashimolowo also ministers in the Netherlands, France and Portugal, as well as Ghana, Nigeria, the United States and Canada. His daily radio show 'Winning Ways' reaches listeners in Europe and is broadcast as a television show to audiences in Europe via the Christian Channel and Inspirational Network, and to east and southeast Africa. 'Church Growth Trends' is the name of his radio programme broadcast to church leaders and other pastors in London.

In addition to his frequently referenced gift for oratory, Ashimolowo is also known as a writer. He was awarded the best author prize by the Nigerian Writers Association for his book 'Tongues of Fire,' and is the author of the 'Power of Positive Prayer Bible.'

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http://www.kicc.org.uk