Tuesday, August 5, 2025

THE REDEEMED CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF GOD

 

 The Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG)

—a globally recognized Pentecostal denomination 

 


Origins & Leadership

·      Founded in 1952 by Rev. Josiah Olufemi Akindayomi in Lagos, Nigeria, starting as a small fellowship called Egbe Ogo Oluwa. He reportedly received the church’s name supernaturally and prophesied its global future.

 

·      After Akindayomi’s death in 1980, Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye, a university math lecturer, took over in 1981 and led exponential growth thereafter.

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Global Reach & Membership

·      As of 2024, RCCG is present in ~197 countries, with over 51,500 parishes and nearly 10 million members worldwide

 

·      Nigeria alone hosts over 14,000 branches and more than 5 million members. RCCG divides regions into geographic areas, with 59 regions in Nigeria as of 2024

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Headquarters & Landmark

·      The original headquarters was located at Cemetery Street (now Redemption Way) in Ebute-Metta, Lagos.

 

·      The mega Redemption City of God, international HQ, sits at Km 46, Lagos–Ibadan Expressway, Mowe (Ogun State). It spans over 2,500 hectares, with housing, schools, hospitals, and infrastructure built around congregants and staff. Population estimates range up to 200,000 residents.


Major Programs & Ministries

·         Holy Ghost Service: held monthly on the first Friday; attracts hundreds of thousands to millions across multiple nations

 ·         Key events:

o    Holy Ghost Convention (August)

o    Holy Ghost Congress (December)

    • Shiloh Hour (first Monday monthly)

Social Impact & Initiatives

·         Education:

o    Redeemer’s University (Ede, Osun State), launched in 2005.

o    The Redeemed Christian Bible College (est. 1990) and several secondary schools also exist.

     ·         Healthcare & Relief: Mobile clinics, medical missions, COVID‑19 responses with masks and                  clinics, and rural outreach

     ·         Poverty alleviation & empowerment: Micro-loans, vocational programs, scholarships, and                    feeding schemes mainly for women and youth

     ·         Youth & Digital Outreach: Programs such as

o    Young Adults and Youth Affairs (YAYA),

o    Campus Fellowships, and initiatives like Code4Christ to train youth in tech and ethics



Mission & Vision

RCCG’s stated purpose:

1.      To make heaven.

2.      To take as many people with them.

3.      To ensure RCCG persons are in every household globally.

4.      To pursue holiness as a daily lifestyle.

5.      To plant churches within 5 minutes walking distance in developing nations, and 5 minutes driving distance in developed nations.


Theology & Practices

1.      RCCG follows holiness Pentecostal doctrine: belief in the Trinity, repentance, sanctification, baptism (water & Spirit), divine healing, miracles, and restitution

2.       Worship and evangelism emphasize transforming lives, not just rituals—often showcased in testimonies of former addicts, professionals, or even skeptics who experience life change through RCCG ministries worldwide



In Summary

            RCCG is one of the largest Pentecostal movements globally. From its humble roots in Lagos, it             has grown under the leadership of Rev. Adeboye into a faith-driven, socially engaged—and                    globally deployed—denomination, with extensive programs in evangelism, healing, education, y          outh development, and humanitarian outreach.

Sunday, August 3, 2025

ABOUT THE RCCG CHURCH OF THE FIRSTBORN LAGOS PROVINCE 28 HEADQUARTERS

 

      

        

·         LP 28 is officially known as the RCCG Church of the Firstborn, Lagos Province 28 Headquarters, Region 37

·         Location: situated at Plot 1-3 Redemption Street, along the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway, at Oworonshoki, opposite a Total petrol station in Ogudu Scheme II.

·         In May 2021, the original provincial HQ was destroyed in a significant fire incident. Fortunately, no casualties were reported, but the building was effectively razed

·         On May 26, 2024, the newly reconstructed LP 28 headquarters was officially rededicated by General Overseer Pastor E. A. Adeboye, ushering in a more modern and resilient structure.

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Leadership & Current Structure

·         Pastor Bola Orekoya serves as the Base Pastor in Charge of Province 28, overseeing operations and safety protocols in the rebuilt headquarters.

·         Assistant Provincial Pastor Thompson Olulade, was deeply involved in the rebuilding efforts, now promoted to the Pastor in Change of Lagos Province 123 and has been replaced by Pastor Kayode Ajao who is now The Assistant Pastor in Charge of Administration

·         Assistant Provincial Pastor Oladele Sanni is the Pastor in Charge of Corporate Social Responsibility of The Rccg Lagos Province 28, over-seeing the many project and CSR Drive of the Province

·         Pastor Ayodeji Ibukun is the Pastor in Charge of Church of the Firstborn Area which happens to be a stand-alone Parish.

·         Assisitant Pastor Adebimpe Abiodun is the Youth Pastor of Church of the Firstborn, Pastoring The Transformation Arena (TTA), a vibrant youth arm of the church.


Focus Areas: Ministry & Community Impact

·         LP 28 leadership has placed emphasis on practical youth empowerment, encouraging vocational skill-building to navigate Nigeria’s economic climate effectively.

·          Through this ministry, the province seeks to combine spiritual oversight with community relevance, especially for youths and young adults in Lagos.


 Quick Snapshot

Aspect

Details

Name

RCCG Church of the Firstborn – Lagos Province 28 HQ

Headquarters

Plot 1-3 Redemption Street, along the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway, at Oworonshoki, opposite a Total petrol station in Ogudu Scheme II

Major Event

Fire in May 2021, rebuilding consecrated May 26 2024

Leadership

Pastor Bola Orekoya (Province In‑Charge),

Key Emphasis

Youth development, spiritual revival, community resilience


 Summary

Lagos Province 28 is a significant arm of the RCCG network, marked by resilience and renewal. The devastating fire of 2021 led to a complete rebuild and modernization of the headquarters—now safely and symbolically rededicated. With leadership that blends spiritual oversight and youth-oriented empowerment, LP 28 exemplifies RCCG’s holistic mission.

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