The founding members of Church Wardens are:
Late Prophet Biodun Fisayo
Late Special Apos. Pro. I. A. Falowo
Most Snr. Apos. F. O. Oyelola
Most Snr. Apos. E. O. Sanni

MAJOR LANDMARKS
1. Church Wardens Band was divinely founded in 1971 and inaugurated in 1972.

2. In 1983, “Wardens’ Yellow Book” was developed and adopted as the constitution, rules and regulations of Church Wardens.

3. In 1986, the Church Wardens and the Traffic Wardens were merged to form the present Church Wardens Band with unified Executive Committee.

4. Church Wardens Unit was formally established in the Youth Fellowship Group (YFG) in 1989, in the Children Ministry in 1992, English Chapel in 1995 and in the Disciples of Christ Ministry (DCM) in 2005.

5. In 1986, Church Wardens observed the growing need to construct a second exit gate to ease the evacuation of people and vehicles after Church Services. The Band sponsored and constructed the much needed gate in 1991.

6. In 1992, Church Wardens sponsored the construction of a 10-unit bathroom for the male and female members of the Church. In the same year we organized the first series of induction and refresher courses for Wardens in all Surulere branches in Nigeria.

7. The 21st Anniversary Celebration of Church Wardens took place on Sunday May 16, 1993.

8. Silver Jubilee Anniversary celebration was held on Sunday April 27, 1997.

9. Realizing the fact that change is the only thing that is constant worldwide, the leadership of the Band inaugurated a review committee for Wardens’ Yellow Book in 2002, to upgrade it to present day realities. Senior Apostle I. O. Paul headed the committee. Other distinguished members of the epoch-making Committee include:
• S/A. Pastor I. O. Odutayo – Vice Chairman
• Apostle Niyi Oliwo – Member
• Teach. R. Oyewole – Secretary
• Elder Bro. K. Johnson – Member

After a painstaking exercise spanning six months, the reviewed booklet was submitted to the General Leader, Prophet G. O. Fakeye, Prof. H. O. Atansuyi and Prophet S. F. Korode for review, comments and suggestions.

On the November 9, 2002 the final revised constitution was presented to the Band titled: “AN INTRODUCTION TO THE CHURCH WARDENS MINISTRY” for the use of Church Wardens and to the glory of God.

10. The band that started off with five members in 1972 has now grown to a size of over 500 in the Main Church, DCM, English Chapel, Children Ministry; and in the worldwide Branches of Surulere District.

Church Wardens Administrative Structure
The current operational and administrative structure of Church Wardens is as follows:

1. ELDERS’ COUNCIL
Elders’ Advisory Committee was set up in 2003 to:
• Perform light and mentoring/supervisory roles within Church Wardens:
• Monitoring processes, procedures and performance of Church Wardens’ duties and make appropriate observation and suggestions for improvement;
• Develop appropriate penalties for Wardens Codes of Conduct and review same from time to time;
• Discipline erring Wardens identified by the Council or referred to it by the Executive Committee; and
• Undertake such other duties as may be considered appropriate for improved performance of Church Wardens or as may be referred to it by the Executive committee.

2. EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
This comprises the Captain/Chief Warden, his Deputy, General Secretary, Assistant Secretaries, Treasurer, General Coordinator, Functional Group Coordinators, and Unit Coordinators. This is the policy formulating and overall controlling/decision-making organ.

3. GENERAL SECRETARIAT
This is made up of the General Secretary and Assistant Secretaries. The secretariat is the executive/administrative unit of the Band responsible for implementing, coordinating and monitoring the policies, decisions and directives of the Executive Committee and/or the whole Wardens in general meeting.

4. GENERAL COORDINATING UNIT
The unit is responsible for generally overseeing and coordinating the smooth and efficient performance of duties. They supervise the functional groups including:
• Assignment of Wardens to their duty posts;
• Preparation of periodic roster for duties as may be considered appropriate;
• Supervising the functional unit or group coordinators and attending to their immediate problems;
• Monitoring regularity and punctuality in the attendance of Wardens at church services and making appropriate recommendations for consideration by the Executive Committee;
• Monitoring Wardens on duty and church services, processes and procedures and making appropriate recommendations for improvement; and.
• Carrying out such duties as may be considered appropriate for the effective performance of Wardens during services in the church.

5. TRAINING, RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT UNIT
Specifically the duties of the Unit include:
a. Identification, development and coordination of the training requirements (orientation and refresher) for various grades/categories of Church Wardens;
b. Supervision, overseeing and coordination of the activities, growth and development of Youth Fellowship Group Unit (Children Ministry or Youth Fellowship);
c. Development and regular review of all-embracing policies, rules, regulations and guidelines for the Band;
d. Compilation and codification of training topics, scripts and other materials over many years together with additional inputs to fill any apparent gaps. These should be developed into a comprehensive Training and Reference Manual for Church Wardens;
e. Development of practicable monitoring measures to ensure compliance of Church Wardens with basic spiritual norms e.g. abstinence from alcohol, non-membership of secret societies etc.
f. Identification of other factors inhibiting the effectiveness/efficiency of Church Wardens and appropriate measures for improvement and development; and
g. Any other matters that may be deemed necessary or referred to it by the Executive.

6. UNIT COORDINATORS 
The Functional and Chapel Unit Coordinators supervise their groups and chapels including:
• Assignment of Wardens to their duty posts;
• Preparation of periodic roaster for duties as may be considered appropriate;
• Supervising the unit and attending to their immediate problems;
• Monitoring regularity and punctuality in the attendance of Unit Wardens at services;
• Monitoring Unit processes and procedures and making appropriate recommendations for consideration of the Executive Committee; and
• Carrying out such duties as may be considered appropriate for effective performance of Wardens duties during Church services.

7. OTHERS
These include Finance/Treasury/Audit, Welfare, Disciplinary/Control, Branch Supervision and Control, and other Standing Administrative Units.