About Us
The Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) is a Pentecostal denomination founded in Nigeria in 1952 by Josiah Olufemi Akindayomi. It has grown into a global church with millions of members worldwide and a strong mission to spread the Christian gospel. The church has an international presence in over 130 countries and engages in various community services and evangelism activities.
- Founding:
The church began in 1952 in Lagos, Nigeria, by Josiah Olufemi Akindayomi, after he left the Cherubim and Seraphim Church.
- Revelation:
Akindayomi was said to have received the name of the church in a vision.
- Covenant:
The church was founded on a covenant that God would meet its needs as long as members remained obedient to His word.
- Successor:
Upon Akindayomi’s death in 1980, Enoch Adejare Adeboye became the leader, which led to the church’s rapid global expansion.
- Mission:
The RCCG’s mission is to “make heaven, take as many people as possible with us, and have a member of the RCCG in every family of all nations”.
- Evangelism and outreach:
The church is active in evangelism, including prison and hospital evangelism.
- Humanitarian work:
RCCG also engages in various community services, such as providing food and clothing, supporting refugees, and building infrastructure in needy communities, notes RCCG Netherlands Mission.
- Training and education:
The church has training arms, including a Bible college, and focuses on leadership development.
- Global presence: The RCCG has a significant international presence, with parishes in over 130 countries across Africa, Europe, the Americas, and Asia.
- Large membership: The church has millions of members, with over 50,000 parishes worldwide, according to the official website of the RCCG.
- Headquarters: Its headquarters are in Lagos, Nigeria
