Pastor Nkechi Ene has passed on to glory at the age of 56.
According to reports, she returned to Nigeria after a ministry trip and later experienced a sudden health crisis in Lagos that led to her passing.
Pastor Nkechi Ene was the senior pastor of the Carpenter’s Church, a ministry known for its strong teaching of God’s word and life-transforming messages.
The church has issued a statement on her passing titled, “Pastor Nkechi Ene Passes on to Glory.”
With a heavy heart that we announce the passing into glory of God’s servant, our presiding pastor, our mother-in-Israel, Pastor Nkechi Ene, on Wednesday, 29th October 2025. Pastor Kech returned to Nigeria exhausted after a successful and extensive ministry trip, marked by miracles and testimonies. She experienced a sudden health crisis while in Lagos.
As our hearts hurt and questions assail our minds while we process this shocking news we rest assured in the unwavering truth that God is the good God and His mercies endure forever. He is always faithful. Pastor is in a better place, for to be with Christ is far better (Phil. 1:23). As Apostle Paul said, “For to me, to live is Christ, and to die is gain” (Phil. 1:21). Our pastor was a woman of great faith, who lived, and believed the Word of God till the very end. She gave her life in service of God and His people. She has now heard the words from her Master, “Well done, good and faithful servant” (Matt. 25:21).
As a church family, we, The Carpenter’s Church, and ministry, both local and global, acknowledge that this is a very challenging time for us. At times like these, what we should do is to embrace, comfort, and encourage one another—starting with our Pastor’s family. Let us overwhelm with our love, comfort, and prayers, especially Pastor’s husband, Bro. Emeka Ene and their daughters, Zoe, Chloe, Tracy, and Osi. We also continue to uphold her mother, Ma. Mercy Chijioke, as well as her brothers and sisters.
As a church, we look up to, and lean on the Holy Spirit, our Comforter, to comfort and strengthen us. We trust the Father to be to us all that we need Him to be in this season. We receive His grace and healing.
Despite the void of her departure, we are grateful to God for an excellent and productive life well lived. We honour and celebrate one of the great generals of God in our generation—one who lived and taught the undiluted Word of God, danced with the Holy Spirit, and who by precept and example taught us to do the same. Her life was an impactful one of faith in God, selfless, sacrificial service, and a profound love for God and humanity.
Though now absent from us, her impact and legacy endure in our hearts and in our lives.
The Lord is good and His mercies endure forever. We celebrate God’s general, our-mother-in Israel, Pastor Mrs. Nkechinyere Ene.
We thank God for her life and exploits in the body of Christ. Praise God! Praise God! Hallelujah! Hallelujah!!
He is faithful.
Love and Blessings,
Pastor Sola Akinwale
Pastor Nkechi answered the call from a notable career in engineering with first-class honours in Electronics Engineering from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, into full-time ministry, demonstrating that when God calls, anything is possible.
She served as Associate Pastor under Charles Omofomah and later became the Presiding Pastor of The Carpenter’s Church in Port Harcourt (Rivers State), where she poured out her life in service, leadership and teaching.
Through her TV programme “Freshdew” she reached millions with powerful teaching and inspiration.
In Rivers State and beyond she embodied faithful stewardship of the Word, unshaken faith, mentoring countless believers, and building the church with excellence.
