ABSTRACT
This research work focused on the effect of pastoral ministry in growth of Assemblies of God church Babi section of Obudu district. An historical method of researched was employed out and several books were consulted in the library of LIFE Theological Seminary Ikorodu, Lagos State along with personal library for information. Oral interview and questionnaires were used to collect adequate information on the case study. The bulk of the decadence prevalent on our churches is traced to the effect of pastoral and pulpit ministry in most of the churches of nowadays because most pastors preach to the best interest of the members not of the Kingdom of God. There is evidential lack of defined platforms whereby members can grow to learn and obey the truth of the gospel. The project work discussed the Concepts of Pastoral Ministry, What is Pulpit Ministry by looking into duties of pastoral ministry, the importance of pastoral ministry in the church administration, the benefit of pastoral ministry in the church, the effect of pastoral ministry on the church and challenges facing church planting. In the case of Assemblies of God church Babi section of Obudu district the research demonstrated that pastoral ministry is effective but there are some members who are not willing to yield to the word of God. However, the researcher recommends that the leadership of Assemblies of God church Babi section of Obudu district, to allow every minister of God in their zone to seek the fruit of Holy Spirit before embarking into the journey of ministry, Ministers of God should know their limitation and weaknesses for excellent result in all spheres of the ministry, Elders and church committees should give total cooperation to their pastors, members of the church should give their pastor the chance to lead the church well.