The Lord ‘owns the work,’ says Elder Chigbundu, new General Authority Seventy from Nigeria

Elder Christian C. Chigbundu recalls a challenging time when he was serving as a bishop, learning to be a new father and working to further his accounting career all at the same time. Adding to the already busy schedule was his goal to receive a professional accountant certification. This required him to attend lectures, mostly on weekends. “One of my bosses in the office came to me and said, ‘Christian, you will never qualify as a chartered accountant. Tell them to release you from this calling.’” Elder Chigbundu told his boss: “The Lord calls in my Church, and the Lord also releases. I will not go to the Lord and ask the Lord to release me.” To read the full story, visit TheChurchNews.com.