203 pastors were ordained with their wives alongside them. With the wives all dressed in blue, they paraded down to the field and leaders of the church prayed over them. Below, left: A pastor dances and throws up his hands following the ceremony.
Below: After coming back up to the stands, the newly ordained pastors and family dance with fellow believers watching from below.
Below: Young AG believers from across Cote d’Ivoire dance after the ordination ceremony.
Crowds gathered outside the stadium following the service. Some traveled days from their village in rainy season to be in Yamoussoukro.