Christianity entered modern Nigeria in the 19th century via Yorubaland in the history of Christian mission in Nigeria, the Yoruba tribe of south-western Nigeria has always prided itself in being the first tribe to have contact with Christianity.
However, there are records of occasional tensions between the adherents of the two religious faiths, which in some areas end up in civil disturbances.
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When Christianity was first introduced to Yorubaland, there was much tolerance from the traditional worshippers. In fact, with its traditional religion, Yorubaland played a very significant role in the planting of Christianity in Nigeria in modern times. After the failure of the 16th century Roman Catholic Portuguese missionary enterprise in Nigeria, no further attempt was made to re-evangelize Nigeria until the advent of Protestant missions from Europe and America to Africa in the 19th century.
The middle belt and the west and southwest of Nigeria remain the hold of Protestants (Pentecostal, evangelical and indigenous spring of Christian denominations)
Some of the dominant Churches are:
1: Catholic Church
2: Redeemed Christian Church of God
3: Cherubim and Seraphim Church
4: Living Faith Church
5: Celestial Church
6: Christ Apostolic Church
7 Things You Need Know About Agape Church
Meanwhile, Christian Info reported that the Agape Christian Ministries is a Pentecostal mega-church which is internationally recognized as the homed of the blessed people. It is presided by Bishop Felix Adejumo and his wife Reverend Funke-Felix Adejumo.
Agape is running an institute called Agape Ministerial Institute. According to the churches website, “The idea of starting Agape Ministerial Institute was borne out of the vision of the man of God to have mission stations requiring men of vision and mission to take charge”.
In the year 1987, an evening gathering consisting of four individuals, marked off the beginning of the Agape Christian Ministries.
List of honours, awards received by Pastor Adeboye of the Redeemed Christian church
The General Overseer, The Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) worldwide, Adejare Adeboye, is one of the most celebrated pastors in Nigeria and even in Africa.
The cleric has also been celebrated worldwide, winning countless awards and recognition along the line. In this report, Christian Info brings you list of his awards and recognitions.
List of Nigeria’s top 7 pastors
Nigeria is a religious country. As a result of this, there are many pastors and churches flourishing in the country.
As spiritual leaders, many Nigerians look up to these pastors for spiritual guidance.
In this report, Christian Info brings you list of top 7 pastors in the country. However, this list is not reported in order of superiority.
