Samuel Ilesanmi is the Pastor of Redeemed Christian Church of God, Christ Love Assembly, Calgary. Called by God to partner in the Great  Commission of reconciling lost men and women to their original place in Him, Pastor Samuel is on the list of the numerous Zonal pastors under the remarkable spiritual leadership of Pastor E.A. Adeboye, the General Overseer Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God. True to his Apostolic call especially in soul winning, discipleship, mentoring, and Biblical Leadership, he has pioneered several mission works and raised many ministers of the Gospel in some African countries before moving to Canada to continue with the mandate he received from the Lord.

Pastor Samuel exudes leadership that extends beyond pastoral calling to influence and impact Calgary’s local community and beyond.  With his wealth of experience in pastoral counseling, teaching, and preaching, those who have been opportune to come in contact with him have been made better than when they first met him. Apart from this, he is a person who shows unselfish dedication to others and believes in promoting inclusiveness of all people from all walks of life. In line with this, he has empowered many people especially the less fortunate to meet their spiritual, psychological and material needs.

A truly dedicated man of God of many parts, he holds a doctorate degree in Theology from Central Christian University, USA; an MBA from Ladoke Akintola University, Ogbomosho,Nigeria, B.SC in Agriculture from Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria, as well as BSW degree in Social Work from the University of Calgary, Canada . He is married to his heartthrob, Pastor Mrs. Olufunke Ilesanmi and are wonderfully blessed with Sharon, Rachael, and Zion.