By Marie-Therese Nanlong

JOS—DESPITE the security challenges in the north-east zone, Christians in the region have been urged to continue to pray for the restoration of peace in the area. Religious leaders in the region were also charged to preach faith, spiritual discipline, transparency and integrity which will make the congregation stand firm in the time of challenges.

These were the views of Apostle Ochogwu Shedrack while addressing participants at the first stage of auditions on Success Bible Quiz, SBQ held for students from Bauchi, Adamawa, Kaduna, Kogi and Nasarawa states.

Shedrack who is the leader of the Campus Outreach Ministry, also emphasized the need to maintain transparency and cordial working relationship among Muslim and Christian youths in the region.

While announcing that the event was in preparations for quiz competition which is coming up soon, he said the various categories of the competition include gospel music, memory verses, Bible recitation, dancing and Bible quiz.

Also speaking, the Patron of Success Bible Quiz, SBQ 2014 version, Amb. Yemi Mathew commended the organizers and said the exercise will add value to the spiritual life of the youths and make them more responsible as believers.

He challenged all Christian leaders in positions of leadership to always support projects that are people oriented, tailored towards enlarging the Kingdom of God.