Apostle Joshua Selman – Bio, Is He Married? 10 Untold Facts About Him, A List Of His Powerful Messages

Apostle Joshua Selman is a renowned Nigerian chemical engineer, gospel minister, and televangelist. He founded the eternity network international (ENI) in March 2011.

He is also the senior pastor of ENI. The ministry organizes a gospel fellowship program weekly in Samaru, Zaria, Kaduna, and Abuja, Nigeria. The program is called Koinonia.

Apostle Selman began ministering when he was a student at Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria.

Who is Apostle Joshua Selman?

Apostle Joshua Selman Nimmak was born on June 25, 1980, in Jos, Plateau State in Nigeria but he was raised and schooled in Zaria, Kaduna state.

He is the second out of four children born to his parents. He has an elder sister and two younger brothers. He and his siblings were raised in a strong Christian home.

Apostle Selman studied chemical engineering at the Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Kaduna State, Nigeria.

Is He Married?

Apostle Joshua Selman is said to be currently single but is set to marry soon. He is believed to be dating a woman called Sandra Areh. Miss Areh is an interior designer. She has been nicknamed “Selwoman” after the Apostle’s surname “Selman”.

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Here Are 10 Untold Facts About Apostle Joshua Selman

1. His maternal grandfather is the first president of the Church of Christ in Nigeria (COCIN)

During an interview at the Household of David Church, Lagos, Apostle Joshua Selman revealed that his maternal grandfather was the first COCIN president Rev. Rindap Damina Bawado.

His grandfather served from 1951 to 1981. He was a strong Christian during that time as Christianity was not widely accepted at that time. Rev. Bawado fought hard against the traditional worships in the community. He later died in 1993 after converting many souls to Christianity in Northern Nigeria.

2. Apostle Joshua Selman credits his parents for his ministerial work

Even though there are no details about his parents and siblings, the apostle has constantly praised his parents for raising him according to Christian tenets. They gave him a good foundation in a Christian way and supported his ministerial work.

During one of his services in early 2021, he introduced his parents to the congregation.

3. Apostle Selman started preaching the gospel in his university days

The apostle first encountered Christ as a child. He began his Christian ministry early in life. He got baptized in his secondary school days in Zaria. As an undergraduate in ABU Zaria, he frequently organized Christian gatherings where he would preach and share the word of God with his fellow students.

As a preacher, he attended student congregations while on campus with his friends who shared the same vision with him.

4. He founded ENI at the age of 30

Apostle Joshua Selman went into full-time ministry after he graduated from the university. He was an assistant pastor at Christ gospel church, Samaturu, Zaria. He later became a senior pastor at the church.

In March 2011 he founded Eternity Network International with the vision of emulating and living out of the fullness of God’s life on earth. The ministry aims at saving and demonstrating the power of the Holy Spirit in other to reveal the kingdom’s wealth.

The ministry has two organizations under it: Koinonia global and ENI School of ministry.

5. Koinonia Global

Apostle Selman formed the Koinonia Global. The word Koinonia is a Greek word that literally means “a Christian fellowship or communion, with God or, more commonly with fellow Christians”.

It has become an evangelical department of the church that trains individuals who want to have a closer and intimate spiritual relationship with God. Koinonia holds its meetings at the church premises every Friday by 6 pm, Nigerian time.

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6. ENI School of Ministry

The ENI school of ministry is a bible school ministry that also trains and mentors individuals. The program lasts for a period of six months for every section and includes courses such as ministry, personal transformation, and self-discovery, Pneumatology Leadership among others.

7. How old is Apostle Joshua Selman?

Apostle Joshua Selman Nimmak is currently 44 years old.

8. He has written quite a number of books

Apostle Selman has preached the gospel message across Africa. He also writes gospel literature and Christian inspirational books. His books are usually highly motivational and inspiring and they have become one of the bestselling Christian books in Nigeria. Here is a list of some of his books:

• Admonitions
• Above the storms
• A witness to the truth
• Altars and foundations
• A Night of Prevailing Prayers
• A discussion on Kingdom Truths
• A call to deeper realms

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9. Apostle Joshua Selman’s Spiritual father

The apostle mentioned in one of his sermons that his spiritual father is the lord’s generals. He has been mentored and influenced by many anointed men of God. Among them are Benny Hinn, Bishop David O. Oyedepo, T.L. Osbourne among others.

10. He was named as one of the 100 most influential Christian ministers in Nigeria

In December 2018 and April 2020, Joshua Selman was listed by YNaija as one of the 100 most influential Christian ministers in Nigeria. According to reports, Apostle Selman is into the oil business which he uses to fund his ministry.

A list of Joshua Selman’s powerful messages

Apostle Selman’s messages and sermons are usually found on the official Koinonia blog. Here are a few:

• The Protocol of Divine Encounters
• Commanding Results (2012)
• Yielding to More of the Anointing(2012)
• The Victorious Mindset (2012)
• Your Light is Come(2016)
• The spirit of True Revival (2016)
• Understanding People, Mastering Relationships (2016)
• The Grace of God (2021)
• The Ministry of the HolySpirit (4^th July 2021)

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