Champion International House of Prayer has been recognized for its contribution to spiritual leadership and community development, receiving the Church Leadership and Kingdom Warrior Excellence Award at the 2025 Cameroon Media Award of Excellence held in Bamenda.
The award, which also recognized the ministry as the winner of the 21st Century Evangelism and Spiritual Recognition Award, was presented during activities marking the 54th United Nations Environment Day, organized by the Cameroon Climate Journalism Network (CCJN).
The ceremony took place on Friday, June 5, 2026, at the Conference Hall of the North West Regional Delegation of Secondary Education and brought together media practitioners, environmental advocates, faith leaders, and development actors from across the country.
According to Tamukong Roland Angong, Chief Executive Officer of World Echoes Media Group and promoter of CCJN, the recognition was carefully selected by refined experts after months of independent investigation.
Receiving the honour on behalf of the ministry, Prophet Walter N.N., General Overseer of Champion International House of Prayer, expressed appreciation to the organizers for recognizing individuals and institutions contributing to national development.
"I want to appreciate the Cameroon Climate Journalism Network for organizing this groundbreaking event to acknowledge the actors of development in the nation," he said.
Beyond celebrating church leadership, Prophet Walter used the occasion to highlight the growing importance of environmental stewardship, describing climate change and environmental degradation as urgent challenges requiring collective action.
Presenting himself as both a faith leader and environmental advocate, he noted that he is currently preparing an academic dissertation focused on environmental issues and sustainable development.
According to the cleric, rapid technological and scientific advancement has contributed to environmental degradation through resource depletion, land degradation, and biodiversity loss. He argued that religious institutions have a responsibility to join governments, communities, and international organizations in addressing these challenges.
"Champion International House of Prayer and I are not indifferent," he said. "We are ready to accompany the nation and support global efforts aimed at protecting the environment from climate change."
Prophet Walter stressed that environmental responsibility is deeply rooted in religious teachings. He challenged what he described as widespread misinterpretations of scripture that encourage unrestricted exploitation of natural resources.
"Many people believe that because nature was given to humanity, it can be exploited without limits," he said. "But from the biblical perspective, humanity was entrusted with creation to preserve and care for it."
Drawing from the account of the Garden of Eden, he argued that humanity's role is one of stewardship rather than domination.
"Adam was entrusted with the garden to preserve it and take care of it, not to destroy it," he told attendees.
The General Overseer further noted that environmental protection should be viewed as both a spiritual and practical responsibility, pointing to the direct impact of pollution and environmental degradation on human health and well-being. "Without clean air, we cannot breathe," he said. "We cannot claim authority over nature while at the same time polluting the very environment upon which our lives depend."
His remarks reflected the broader theme of the event, which focused on Sustainable Development Goal 13: Climate Action, one of the United Nations' key global objectives aimed at combating climate change and its impacts.
Prophet Walter called on churches and faith-based organizations to play a more active role in educating communities about environmental conservation and sustainable development. He emphasized the principle of meeting present needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs, describing it as a responsibility shared by all sectors of society. "The church stands in a very good position to advocate for the preservation of the environment through its congregants," he said.
According to the organizer of the Cameroon Media Award of Excellence, the recognition of Champion International House of Prayer reflects the growing role of faith-based institutions in promoting social responsibility, environmental awareness, and national development.
As climate concerns increasingly intersect with issues of governance, education, and community welfare, the award highlights how religious leaders are becoming important voices in the conversation on sustainability and environmental protection in Cameroon.
@Laarry Times
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