ONE thing that the ravaging Corona virus pandemic (Covid-19) did not and would not have been able to do is swallow the Christian faith. It may have had some effect that shook the commitment of some, but the lockdown drove people indoor and caused more to seek God’s intervention.
During the period, certain terminologies and terms like ‘online’ and ‘virtual’ gained greater ascendancy as people resorted to the web for succor on health and spiritual remedies.
For the spiritual answers sought by many, the YouTube channel easily came top in the preference of hundreds of millions of viewers. This is where the Ministry of Apostle Joshua Selman Nimmak, a Nigerian preacher and teacher of fresh apostolic dimensions of God’s word gained huge traction. Viewers and worshipers from so many countries recorded thousands of hours on the channel for spiritual uplift.
Apostle Selman is a YouTube revelation of the 2020 lockdown and the year following. By 2022, the statistics of views, subscribers and followers became trail blazing. In his YouTube channel, it recorded 365,000 subscribers and total channel view of 23 million and there were 515,000 subscribers and 51 million total channel views by 2022. It is still growing.
The man, Joshua Selman
Apostle Selman is a Nigerian Christian minister and evangelist. He is the founder and senior pastor of Eternity Network International, a ministry based in Zaria, Kaduna State, Nigeria. Presently, the presence has also moved to Abuja, the seat of power of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
Selman is known for his teachings on the Bible and Christian spirituality, which he delivers through sermons, conferences, and workshops.
He is also the host of Koinonia, a weekly meeting held at his ministry, where he preaches and leads worship. Selman has a large following, especially among young people, and his teachings are widely shared on social media and other platforms.
He is known for his emphasis on the importance of personal relationship with God and living a life of purpose and impact.
Childhood and education
Though born in June 1980, he had shown from an early age that he had a passion for God and desire to serve Him. He received his education in Nigeria and later traveled to the United States to further his studies.
After completing his education at the Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Kaduna state, he felt a call to full-time ministry. He founded Eternity Network International, a ministry that seeks to bring people into a deeper relationship with God through the teachings of the Bible and the power of the Holy Spirit.
The ministry has grown significantly over the years, and Selman is now known as a respected and influential Christian leader in Nigeria and other parts of the African continent.
Extended reach in ministry
In addition to his ministry work, Selman is also a gifted teacher and preacher. His sermons and teachings are known for their depth and insight, and he has a strong ability to communicate complex spiritual concepts in a way that is easy for people to understand. He is a sought-after speaker at conferences and other events, and his teachings are widely shared on social media and other platforms.
Selman is also the host of Koinonia, a weekly meeting held at his ministry where he preaches and leads worship. These meetings are known for their powerful atmosphere of prayer and worship, and they attract people from all walks of life. Worshippers have been known to fly in from different cities of Nigeria to attend service on a regular basis.
Selman is known for his emphasis on the importance of personal relationship with God and living a life of purpose and impact.
Apostle Selman started his ministry, more or less officially in 2011. He is a respected and influential Christian leader who is making a significant impact in the lives of many people through his ministry and teachings. He is known for his deep understanding of the Bible and his ability to communicate spiritual truths in a way that resonates with people.
Through his ministry and teachings, he is helping people to grow in their faith and live lives that are meaningful and purposeful.
YouTube presence and his ministry
Selman has a significant presence on YouTube, with numerous videos of his sermons, teachings, and other ministry events available to watch on the platform. He clearly told his audience, when asked about opening cable satellite TV, that until he hears directly from God, he would remain where he is now, the channel on the tube.
His channel has over a million subscribers and his videos have been viewed millions of times.
Selman’s teachings are widely shared on social media and other platforms, and his channel is an important way for him to reach a large audience with his message.