For those asking for the biggest churches in Nigeria? As we all know Nigeria is one of the most religious countries in the world having the highest number of richest pastors in the world.
Being the most populous country in Africa and the 7th most populous nation in the world it doesn’t get us by surprise. Nigeria has the population so definitely, Nigeria would be able to boast of the largest congregation in the world when it comes to religion.
Most of the richest pastors in the world are from Nigeria which translates to their expensive lifestyles like exotic cars, private jets and so many more.
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In today’s article, we will talk about the largest churches in Nigeria, the attendance of members of each, the general overseer and every detail you need to know about the biggest churches in Nigeria.
1: Dunamis International Gospel Center
Founded in 2018 by Dr Paul Idoko Enenche and his wife Dr. Becky Enenche. The Dunamis International Gospel Center surprisingly made it on the list of biggest churches in Nigeria With the fact that the church is new, you will be marveled by the number of the congregation and members this church has. The church has its auditorium situated in Abuja the capital of Nigeria and is called “The Lords Garden” with 100,000 seating capacity.
2: The Redeemed Christian Church Of God was founded in 1952 by Pa Josiah Akindayomi and the current General overseer is Pastor E.A. Adeboye. RCCG is the biggest church in Nigeria.RCCG auditorium which is popularly known as the redemption camp is situated on over 40,000 hectares of land which is along the Lagos-Ibadan expressway in Ogun State, the camp alone can accommodate up to 1 million worshippers at once and apart from that, it has it branches scattered all over Nigeria and even abroad. RCCG camp “Redemption Camp” is one of the top ten biggest church auditoriums in Nigeria with its headquarters is located in Ebute-Metta, Lagos StateThe church auditorium known as the Redeem camp covers over 40,000 hectares of land is located at Kilometer 46 along Lagos- Ibadan expressway and it is said to accommodate up to 1 million worshippers.
3: Living Faith Church
Living Faith Church Worldwide which is generally known as Winners Chapel was founded in 1983 by Bishop David Oyedepo who is the richest Pastor in Africa and also the richest pastor in Nigeria. Winners Chapel auditorium is known as Canaanland and it is located in Ota Ogun State. Winners Chapel is known to be the most expensive church in Nigeria. Canaanland has the ability to contain up to 50,000 worshippers and the camp is situated on 10,500 acres of land. The Canaanland is the second largest church in Nigeria and just like the first, Living Faith Church has its church branches all over Nigeria and worldwide.
4: Christ Embassy
Christ Embassy was founded by Pastor Chris Oyakhilome in 1987 and has since been garnering more members every day. Popularly known as Loveworld Incorporated, the church is loved mostly by youths. Christ Embassy has its auditorium situated in Lagos State Nigeria and can accommodate 40,000 worshipers at once. The church has its branches all over Nigeria and Worldwide. You can find a huge number of worshipers of Christ Embassy all over University campuses in Nigeria.
5: Founded by Dr. Daniel K. Olukoya in 1989, Mountain Of Fire Miracle Ministry (MFM) also made it on our list of top 10 biggest churches in Nigeria With a sitting capacity of 500,000 and a covered/roofed space for over 250,000 worshipers, the church is known for various forms of miracles and also has its branches worldwide.
6: Deeper Christian Life Ministry is a Pentecostal church that was founded in 1973 by Pastor William Folorunsho Kumuyi. The church has its international headquarters in Lagos State, Nigeria. Deeper Life is one of the largest churches in Nigeria. Its Camp located in Gbagada in Lagos State boasts of a seating capacity of 30,000 people and it has an underground parking space that can accommodate up to 200 cars at once. Deeper Life Bible Church auditorium building is estimated to cost up to 4billion Naira and the church has its presence in over 60 countries around the world.
How Christianity Came To Nigeria: Facts You Need To Know
Meanwhile, Christian Info reports that Christianity came to Nigeria in the 15th century through Augustinian and Capuchin monks from Portugal. The first mission of the Church of England was, though, only established in 1842 in Badagry by Henry Townsend.
The Catholics, through the influence of the Portuguese traders, were the first missionaries to set foot on Nigerian soil. The primary objective of the early Christian missionaries was to convert the ‘heathen’ or the benighted African to Christianity via education.
The second missionary endeavor to Nigeria was marked by the advent of the first English-speaking Christian mission in Badagry in September 1842. The Christian missionary school in Nigeria was without any doubt an adjunct of the Church.
