Our Leaders·Aslan L.I.F.E. Ministries
Pastor O & Mummy O.
Together, leading a ministry rooted in faith, family, and the power of purpose-driven living.
Senior PastorsChapel of Life LondonMarried 40+ years10+ books published
Senior Pastor, Chapel of Life London
The Pastor
Pastor Omawumi Michael Efueye
Also known as Pastor O.
BA Literature-in-EnglishMA Mass Communication25+ years pastoral leadershipAuthor of 10+ published works
Omawumi Michael Efueye, widely known as Pastor O, is a distinguished poet, author, inspirational teacher, and pastor whose life's mission bridges literature, faith, and the empowerment of families. Holding a Bachelor's degree in Literature-in-English and a Master's in Mass Communication, he has built a multifaceted career spanning print journalism, radio and television broadcasting, corporate affairs in the banking sector, and pastoral leadership.
As a prolific writer, Pastor O has authored several influential works including One Cross Is Enough, Joseph: The Power of Persistence, Different By Design: Marriage A Joyful Union of Opposites; Different By Design: Marriage, Two Hearts, One Heartbeat (Workbook); and A Word in Season. His writing style, fluid, descriptive, and often laced with humour, draws from deep personal conviction and decades of experience mentoring individuals and couples. His works explore themes of faith, resilience, love, and destiny, offering practical wisdom for navigating life's challenges.
Beyond the written word, Pastor O has dedicated over two decades to Christian marriage counselling and relationship mentoring. Together with Carol, his wife of more than 40 years, he has pioneered marriage preparatory classes, enhancement seminars, and couples' retreats that have restored countless relationships. His ministry, Friends 4 Life, continues to equip couples with biblical principles for communication, conflict resolution, and raising godly families.
Omawumi's pastoral journey includes pastoring a vibrant church in London for 17 years, followed by founding and leading the growing congregation of Chapel of Life. His passion is fuelled by an uncompromising dislike of error and a deep conviction that every individual was created to fulfil purpose, realise potential, and apprehend destiny. Known for his integrity, humility, and fatherly compassion, Pastor O has mentored a generation of leaders and inspired many to embrace their divine calling.
Pastor O and Carol are blessed with children and grandchildren, and embody the values they teach: faith, family, and fortitude. Their lives and work stand as a testament to the power of purpose-driven living and the enduring strength of love and faith.
The partner
Carol Efueye
Also known as Mummy O.
Trained radiographer & sonographerTrained counsellor & clinical supervisor40+ years in ministry alongside Pastor O
Mummy O (Carol Efueye) has a calling to support individuals, couples, and families on their journey of faith and wholeness.
She trained originally as a radiographer and sonographer and worked in the NHS for a while, and more recently trained as a counsellor and clinical supervisor, adding professional depth to the decades of ministry experience she brings to every encounter. Her quiet strength and insight complement Pastor O's dynamic teaching, and together they have walked with hundreds of couples through seasons of preparation, crisis, restoration, and joy.
Married to Pastor O for over 40 years, Mummy O is a mother and grandmother, and strives to be a living example of the faith, patience, and partnership the ministry teaches.
Senior Pastor, Chapel of Life London
Together
For over forty years.
Pastor O and Mummy O share a passion for building healthy, godly families, as desired by God. Married for more than four decades, parents of two, and grandparents of two, they lead not from theory but from lived experience. Every course they teach, every retreat they host, and every couple they mentor flows from a marriage that has weathered real life and been shaped by real faith.