Nigeria is a highly religious country. For Christians, church business is a lucrative one. Many churches in Nigeria have become some sort of refuge for people who go there for different reasons. If you have been asking the question what are the “largest churches in Nigeria”, christian info have taken time to list out the biggest churches in Nigeria.
Here are the top six biggest churches in Nigeria and their founders:
1: Redeemed Christian Church of God
Formed in 1952 by Rev Josiah Akindayomi with Pastor Enoch Adeboye as the General Overseer. The Redeemed Christian Church of God has the highest population in Nigeria as far as Pentecostal churches are concerned with the largest auditorium.
READ THIS: List of honours, awards received by Pastor Adeboye of the Redeemed Christian church
2: Living Faith Church
Founded in 1981 with Bishop David Oyedepo as the General Overseer. This church also known as Winners Chapel International is among the largest today. Its headquarters are found in Ota, Ogun state Nigeria and it can contain up to 250000 people in one sitting.
3: Christ Embassy
Founded in 1990 by Pastor Chris Oyakhilome. The General Overseer of Christ Embassy, Pastor Chris Oyakhilome is one of the richest pastors in the world. There are many branches of the church in Nigeria and its headquarters are found in Lagos, Nigeria.
4: Mountain of Fire and Miracle Ministry
Founded in 1989 by Dr Daniel Olukoya. The church has an auditorium with a human capacity of about 550000 persons during their programmes.
5: The Apostolic Church
Formed in 1931 by Gabriel Olutol. This is the fourth largest church in Nigeria and it is one of the oldest in Nigeria with many branches across Nigeria with many branches across Nigeria.
5: Synagogue Church of Nations
Founded by Late T.B Joshua who is also the General Overseer. Due to his miracles and healing, he is among the most famous pastors in the world. He is also the owner of Emmanuel TV.
6: Dunamis International Gospel Center
Dunamis Church was founded by a couple Dr. Paul Idoko Enenche and his wife Dr. Becky Enenche. Dunamis International Gospel Center is the second largest auditorium in Nigeria. The church auditorium is known as “The Lords Garden” situated in Abuja and has a siting capacity of 100,000.
Five Things You Need To Know About Bishop David Oyedepo
In a related development, Christian Info reports that Bishop Oyedepo is the founder of Living Faith Church widely known as winners Chapel located at Km. 10, Idiroko Road, Ota, Ogun State, Nigeria.
Here are some important things to know about the respected man of God:
1: Bishop Oyedepo is a native of Omu Aran, Kwara state, but he was born to a Muslim father and Cherubim and Seraphim mother in Oshogbo, Osun state on September 27, 1954.
