Pastor Agu Irukwu is a distinguished leader, lawyer, and public speaker known for his strategic insight and practical wisdom. As Senior Pastor of Jesus House for All Nations, London, he has led one of the most influential churches in the United Kingdom for over two decades, impacting communities, shaping leaders, and speaking into national conversations on leadership, governance, and social transformation.
With a law degree from the University of Warwick, Pastor Agu began his professional career as a stockbroker and investment banker before co-founding a law practice. His unique blend of legal, financial, and spiritual leadership informs his approach to equipping leaders across sectors.
He has served in major national roles, including President of Churches Together in England and Chairman of the Redeemed Christian Church of God in the UK. He is a Vice Chairman of the Church Works Commission and co-patron—with the Archbishop of Canterbury—of HOPE, a UK charity promoting evangelism and social engagement. He is also part of the leadership team of The Windsor Group, a fellowship of over 250 senior Christian leaders, and serves on the Advisory Councils of KingsGate Church (Peterborough) and the Association
for Responsible Citizenship.
Pastor Agu is deeply passionate about prayer and spiritual renewal, having founded Prayer Watch Nigeria and pioneered The Prayer Shield UK. He also leads Mandate Men’s Ministry and co-founded Bright Futures for African Children, a charity dedicated to supporting children from impoverished backgrounds in Africa to access a quality education.
A trusted advisor to government and business leaders, he is committed to raising the next generation of Christian leaders and is widely respected for his ability to bridge the gap between faith and public life.
In recognition of his national contribution, he was voted the Most Inspirational Black Person in the UK (2012) and awarded the Alphage Medal for Evangelism by the Archbishop of Canterbury. He also had the honor ofrepresenting Pentecostal churches as part of the clergy at both the funeral of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and the coronation of His Majesty King Charles III.
He lives in London with his wife, Sola.
