Pastor Emmanuel Olanipekun, also known as Poimen, is the founder and lead pastor of Torch Bearers Ministries, which has branches in Lagos and Ibadan. The Torch Bearers Ministries is a family tasked with raising a people that are aware of prophecy and their role in it.
Pastor Emmanuel attended Olivet Baptist High School in Oyo State, Nigeria, as a child.
Pastor Emmanuel Olanipekun, a graduate of Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile—Ife, is a prophet, career coach, and professional human resource specialist.
Pastor Emmanuel Olanipekun is blissfully married to his sweetheart, Pastor Mrs Theresa Olateju Olanipekun, and they have a lovely daughter. Pastor Mrs. Olateju Olanipekun, his wife, co-pastor of Torch Bearers Ministries with her husband. She is the founder of My Vulnerable Worship and The Girl, The Lady, The Woman (TGTLTW), a ministry dedicated to building a force field of purpose-driven and satisfied ladies. She also organizes the Above Rubies Conference.
Pastor Emmanuel Olanipekun has always regarded Pastor Segun Obadje as his spiritual father and mentor because he understands the necessity for covering and spiritual relevance.