By Our Correspondent
LAGOS — Internationally acclaimed author and Professor of Creative Writing, Professor Sarah Bakewell has written to the General Overseer of MFM, Dr D. K. Olukoya, commending his recent message titled “Pray Your Way into 2026 and Prosperity Night.”
In a personal letter addressed to the General Overseer, Bakewell described the teaching as spiritually impactful and strategically grounded.
According to her, the message lingered long after she finished listening, prompting her to reach out directly — an action she noted is not her usual practice.
Emphasis on “Turning the Battle to the Gate”
Bakewell highlighted Pastor Olukoya’s teaching on “turning the battle to the gate” as a central theme that resonated deeply with her. She described the imagery of spiritual gates and the biblical approach to entering a new year as both urgent and empowering.
Rather than presenting prayer as passive optimism, she observed, the message framed it as “strategic, intentional spiritual engagement.”
She further noted that the teaching emphasized discernment, authority, and alignment with kingdom principles as essential components of preparing for a new season.
“It wasn’t motivational language,” she wrote. “It was instruction rooted in spiritual warfare and biblical order.”
Commendation Without Request
Bakewell clarified that her correspondence was not a request for collaboration or engagement, but simply an expression of appreciation.
“As someone who values spiritually grounded teaching, I deeply respect the consistency and conviction behind your ministry,” she stated, adding that the message felt timely and purposeful for believers preparing to step into 2026.
International Recognition
Sarah Bakewell is a bestselling author and recipient of major literary honors, including the Duff Cooper Prize and the U.S. National Book Critics’ Circle Award for Biography. Her outreach to Pastor Olukoya underscores the global reach of his ministry’s teachings and their resonance beyond traditional church audiences.
The correspondence has been described by ministry sources as an encouraging affirmation of the impact of Pastor Olukoya’s strategic prayer teachings ahead of the 2026 crossover season.
