About Winning Grace

A people of personal relationship with God


Winning Grace was founded under the leading of the Holy Spirit in 2014, a ministry devoted to helping people begin, and grow, a personal relationship with God through Jesus the Christ.

The meaning of the name

Why “Winning Grace”

In the original revelation, the name was about a personal relationship with God. The clarification came plainly:

It is on the platform of personal relationship with Me that My people will obtain the winning grace.
The word received over the ministry

That is the heart of everything we do: the winning grace, the grace to win in all the challenges of life, is obtained on the foundation of knowing God personally and walking closely with Him.

Pastor John Solarin, founder of Winning Grace

The founder

Pastor John Solarin

John Solarin grew up in Nigeria and was active in church from the age of seven, serving in many different roles. Yet it was not until March 1999, as a young man already in his twenties, that he gave his life to Christ at a crusade in Surulere, Lagos.

That moment settled a conviction he carries to this day: being in church, and even being active in church, does not by itself mean a person is saved.

In 2012, during a personal time of praise, the Lord spoke to his heart and called him into ministry. In September of that year the call was made clear: to found a ministry that helps people begin a personal relationship with God, and helps those who already know Him continue to grow a thriving relationship with Him. John is called as a teacher of the Word of God.

Our story

How the ministry has grown


  1. 2014

    Founded by the leading of the Holy Spirit

    Winning Grace begins, with a mandate centered on personal relationship with God.

  2. March 2020

    First online service

    During the COVID season, the ministry holds its first online gathering, and the doors to a global congregation open.

  3. Today

    A worldwide online ministry

    Winning Grace gathers believers across six nations, with a desire to one day also establish a physical place of worship.

A global family

One body, many nations


By God’s grace, Winning Grace has a growing online presence across the world.

  • United States
  • Canada
  • United Kingdom
  • Nigeria
  • Philippines
  • Thailand

Our vision

What we are believing God for


  • To raise and continuously expand a people of personalized relationship with God
  • To develop a people whose daily desire is to honor God in all decisions and choices
  • To raise leaders who truly will serve God’s people with their gifts
  • To continue to invest our resources in expanding the kingdom of God on earth
  • To live in a continuous attitude of gratitude and praise
  • To live a life of faith and absolute trust in God our maker
  • To make heaven with a glorious “well done, faithful servant” from our master - Jesus the Christ

A message to you

If you have given your life to Jesus the Christ, you are my brother or sister in Christ. I, therefore, love you with the love of Christ in me. If you need someone don’t hesitate to call me. If you, however, haven’t given your life to Christ, may I encourage you do so today so you can enjoy the relationship I am absolutely enjoying. God bless you!

Pastor John Solarin