27th November 1954: Born as Caleb Olanrewaju Idowu (later renamed John Olanrewaju Idowu) at Omu-Aran General Hospital, Kwara State, to Pa Isaac Idowu Aransiola of Ijara-Isin and Mrs. Esther Amope Idowu of Oke-Onigbin.

1956 (Age 2): Miraculously recovered from a near-death experience, with his mother prophesying that he would become a mighty vessel for God.

1961-1968: Attended three different primary schools: Ijara Primary School, U.N.A. School Zaria, and Anglican Primary School before finishing at Ijara Primary School in 1968, where he emerged as the best student.

1969: Born again during his first year of secondary school, beginning a lifelong commitment to his Christian faith.

1969-1973: Attended Igbomina Baptist Grammar School, Isanlu-Isin. Graduated as the best student in character and academics and served as the Health Prefect and Student of the Year.

December 1974: Had a life-changing spiritual encounter at a Christian conference in Omu-Aran, hearing the audible voice of God. During his water baptism that year, he was divinely prompted to adopt the name “John.”

1973-1975: Completed his Higher School Certificate (A-Levels) at Government Secondary School, Ilorin, serving as the student Health Prefect and Christian leader.

1975-1976: Worked as a schoolmaster at Igbomina Baptist Grammar School, teaching Mathematics and Chemistry.

1976-1980: Attended Obafemi Awolowo University (formerly University of Ife) on a Federal Government Scholarship, graduating with a Second Class Upper Division in Geology. He received the ELF Oil Prize for Best Stratigraphy Graduate.

1980-1981: Served with the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) as a Graduate Assistant Lecturer at the University of Port Harcourt, teaching Geology.

1983: Obtained a Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Petroleum Geology from the University of Ibadan.

1984-1990: Pursued a PhD in Petroleum Geochemistry at the University of Ibadan while working as a Research Assistant at the Energy Research Consulting Service.

27th July 1985: Married Rev. Mrs. Mary Bolanle Idowu, who studied Home Economics.

1987: Awarded a research fellowship by NNPC to study at the University of Oklahoma, USA, where he conducted advanced research in Petroleum Geochemistry.

1988: Received the 1st National Prize from the Nigerian Mining and Geosciences Society (NMGS) for his outstanding research on petroleum in northeastern Nigerian sedimentary basins.

1988: While walking down Basorun Road in Ibadan, prophesied the founding of “The Name of Jesus Ministries.”

1988: Joined Ondo State University (now Ekiti State University) as a lecturer and consultant to Shell Oil Company.

1989: Launched his teaching ministry, regularly ministering and teaching the Word of God in various churches and conferences.

1990: Completed his PhD in Petroleum Geochemistry.

1992: Won a second prize for his research from the NMGS.

1995: Transitioned into full-time ministry, resigning from his role as a lecturer after receiving divine guidance from Proverbs 27:23-27.

Late 1990s: Expanded his ministry outreach through the teaching ministry and began spreading the gospel through radio and television programs.

2000s: Pioneered the radio broadcast Hour of Power and the television program Divine Encounters, which later reached audiences across Ekiti, Kwara, Oyo, Ondo, and beyond.

2000s: Authored his first book Jesus: Understanding the Mystery of His Name and several other works, expanding his ministry through the written word.

2010s: Led the ministry to Found the prestigious Seed of Grace International College as part of his commitment to nurturing young minds for the Lord and community development.

2010s: Continued to expand his ministry’s radio and television outreach, reaching both national and international audiences.

2014: Founded the Graceland Nursery and Primary school during his 60^th birthday celebration.

2021: SGIC, one of his major ministry initiatives, marked 16 years of growth and transformation.

2020s: Continued his charitable work and ministry projects, acquiring more than 13 hectares of land for the expansion of ministry activities.

Present Day: The Name of Jesus Ministries has grown into a global network of churches with thousands of lives and homes impacted worldwide, through the multifaceted outreaches.