Prophet Samuel Akinbodunse’s FANO TV, the centre of testimony
Freedom For All Nations Outreach widely known as FANO has become a haven of testimony, good news and succour globally for those seeking God.
During the two powerful services yesterday tagged, SEASON OF GOD’S FAVOUR, there were rains of deliverances, healing, salvation, Prophetic solutions and arrays of testimony galore.
Samuel Akinbodunse, a Prophet, Author, Philanthropist, Songwriter, International Speaker, Televangelist is the Founder of Freedom For All Nations Outreach (FANO) with headquarters in Pretoria, South Africa.
Freedom for All Nations Outreach (FANO) is a Bible-based and five-fold ministry which began as an outreach ministry in Pretoria, South Africa, in 2003 by Prophet Samuel Akinbodunse. Under the leadership of the Holy Spirit in 2012, FANO became an established ministry demonstrating the power of the Gospel of Jesus Christ through godly character formation and radical display of signs and wonders.
THE BEGINNING – FROM A MAN TO AN OUTREACH
Just like the Israelites who went through rough and hard times in the wilderness before God gave them a settled home as part of His promises to Father Abraham, FANO had a humble and challenging beginning before arriving at her current status and height today.
Every ministry starts with a man prepared by God with firm guidelines, principles and instructions. God raised Moses to fulfil his promise to Father Abraham (Father of Faith). Likewise, He raised David to liberate the Israelites from their oppressors. In the case of FANO, God raised Prophet Samuel Akinbodunse, a man with a rugged faith in God and a hardcore ministry-mindedness to start the liberation of lost souls in South Africa. His entire life story and initial humbling experience in South Africa have become an inspiration that is now restoring people’s faith in God. His spiritual gifts of prophecy, healing and deliverance continue to revive many whose hopes have dimmed. Furthermore, Prophet Samuel’s in-depth knowledge and revelational teachings of the Bible continue to heal the soul and sharpen the mind.
THE JOURNEY OF A MINISTRY
Every mighty tree in the forest begins as a seed (grain) and goes through the process of growth surviving different climate conditions. In like-manner, FANO has gone through different phases and is still metamorphosing both spiritually and physically.
The ministry started as a prayer outreach and home cell fellowship in Joubert Street at Joubert Court flat, Pretoria, South Africa with just 3 members in 2003. Within a short time, the number multiplied through the move and power of God manifesting in testimonies of people who encounters with the grace upon the oracle of God (Prophet Samuel).
Still without a name, the Ministry moved from Joubert to a hair salon space and when the salon could no longer accommodate the increasing number, the group moved to Bloed Street. At Bloed Street, the space became too small within a short period. This resulted in another move to Struben Street where the group was compelled to make another move on (the pastor-in-charge’s) request to Du toit street. Again, in 2011, the group relocated from Du toit Street to the City Hall in Paul Kruger Street. The journey continued to Fredrick Street and later to Rebecca Street both in Pretoria West.
THE GIVEN (BIRTH) OF A NAME
For many years, Prophet Samuel Akinbodunse led the Ministry without a name. However, in November 2010, after a long wait on the Lord through 40 days fast on water, God spoke to him at the Mountain of Faith, Magaliesburg, North-west, and gave him the name “FREEDOM FOR ALL NATIONS” “OUTREACH” was later added to the name, a reflection of his love and passion for outreaches. Hence, the birth of the name “FREEDOM FOR ALL NATIONS OUTREACH (FANO)” which was later registered in Pretoria, South Africa.
Freedom for All Nations Outreach (FANO) became a full-fledged Ministry and began operation as a Church in 2012 after the LORD instructed Prophet Samuel about starting a church.
