Joseph Iyobo

Life

Joseph Iyobo was born 2 April 1961 in Ovia Local Government area in Edo State of Nigeria to Chief Eghaghe and Madam Ikubor Iyangbe.

He had his call in the year 1983, through prophesy by Prophetess Stella Ogida. He did not hearken to the call after several years of struggling in Canada; he returned to Nigeria in September 1993, where he met his wife, they married and traveled back to Italy in 1994. Bishop Joseph Iyobo started his Ministry (In the Beginning outreach ministries) in 2001 with only six women but has now grown to a big ministry with branches in Italy and Africa. He is married to Pastor Tessy Iyobo who is his help-meet in Marriage and ministry. They are Blessed with two sons: Michael and Paul.

On getting to Italy,he was not comfortable with the environment and lifestyle of people he met,therefore made plans to return to Canada,But the more he made moves to relocate to Canada,the more God proved Himself as the Sovereign Lord over his life and calling. To enforce his 'Call' every doors of opportunity were shut against him and severe pain were inflicted on him like Job in the Bible.The sickness were so terrible people thought he had HIV. To Prove it was God's hand on him,whenever Prayers were said and the name of Jesus Christ was mentioned he gets better.Not until Joseph Iyobo finally understood the reason behind the sickness and stayed to wholeheartedly serve the Lord that he gained his full and complete recovery (Praise Jesus).Here in Italy within African Communities Bishop Iyobo has displayed leading role in pioneering many Church related activities and startups.