Pastor George Izunwa

George Izunwa pastors Gateway International Church in Port Harcourt, Nigeria - a vibrant church with campuses and expressions around the world. He is the author of over 27 books and the host of "The Gateway," a radio outreach that airs on multiple radio stations around Nigeria. He is also the CEO of Life Center Network (LCN), a 24-hour satellite TV station.

With a strong prophetic voice, Pastor George conducts the yearly J2PG and VOD outreaches, which have blessed multitudes around the globe. He is the Lead Mentor of Impact Ministers Mentoring Outreach, a network that connects senior pastors and church leaders across denominations and nations, meeting monthly with ministers in leadership mentoring sessions.

In the business world, Pastor George functions as CEO of Mithcan ISL, a company that transacts in the marine and construction industry. He and his wife, Manuela, are the proprietors of the prestigious Sitrid International School in Port Harcourt, Nigeria. Pastor George is also the Chairman of the Bethesda Mission Hospital, which has hosted an annual free surgeries outreach for indigent people in Rivers State, Nigeria.

The George Izunwa Foundation, which he co-founded with Manuela, has awarded university scholarships, given SME business grants, renovated community schools, and funded university e-libraries. Pastor George has been honoured by the University of Port Harcourt, the Rotary Club, the ECOWAS Youth Council and other organisations for service to humanity.

The father of three children, Pastor George Izunwa has one singular passion in life: to help people genuinely encounter God.