Babalola headed the church as general evangelist, while its president, Sir I. B. Akinyele, Oba of Ibadan (who was knighted by Queen Elizabeth II), represented its social prestige and public acceptance.
Babalola aliongoza kanisa kama mwinjilisiti wa kawaida, wakati rais, Sir I. B. Akinyele, Mwoba wa Ibadan (ambaye alitunukiwa cheo na Malkia Elizabeth II), aliwakilisha hadhi ya kijamii na kukubalika na umma.