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Re: Churches In Nigeria And Their Founders - Newsmath by RealAdewole(m): 12:33pm On Jul 31, 2016
Jesus is the founder
Re: Churches In Nigeria And Their Founders - Newsmath by MadeInTokyo: 12:33pm On Jul 31, 2016
grin
Re: Churches In Nigeria And Their Founders - Newsmath by Hemanwel(m): 12:34pm On Jul 31, 2016
Pls,what does the OP mean by saying some churches are denominational and some non-denominational?
Re: Churches In Nigeria And Their Founders - Newsmath by Abeos(m): 12:34pm On Jul 31, 2016
Good to know
Re: Churches In Nigeria And Their Founders - Newsmath by domopps(m): 12:35pm On Jul 31, 2016
Winners I attend.......




God of Bishop David Oyedepo works for me!





Cheeeeers

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Re: Churches In Nigeria And Their Founders - Newsmath by atuanso: 12:35pm On Jul 31, 2016
Who amongs them is of Satan let him be damm!

Who among them I of God let him be honoured.

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Re: Churches In Nigeria And Their Founders - Newsmath by valiantheartprod(f): 12:35pm On Jul 31, 2016
good info, at least apostolic reach 10 different type for Nigeria

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Re: Churches In Nigeria And Their Founders - Newsmath by Nobody: 12:36pm On Jul 31, 2016
All the headquarters na from Lagos why na?

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Re: Churches In Nigeria And Their Founders - Newsmath by HCpaul(m): 12:36pm On Jul 31, 2016
I could remember back then in secondary school when a teacher gave us an assignment array 20 business organizations in Nigeria, I had already listed 19 but didn't know what to write again then the inspiration just came and I remember church "the most successful business in the country".

Rich pastors....

Heaven is no more in the sky but now on earth.

Heaven on earth!
Re: Churches In Nigeria And Their Founders - Newsmath by Elxandre(m): 12:37pm On Jul 31, 2016
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Re: Churches In Nigeria And Their Founders - Newsmath by wadetaw202: 12:38pm On Jul 31, 2016
Princewell2012:
Very soon my name will be on that list. By the grace of God!!!





But the most important question is,

Is your name in the book of life

Must you found another church? Why can't you join and be useful in your present church? Or has church now become a business empire where every tom and harry must be a founder?

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Re: Churches In Nigeria And Their Founders - Newsmath by millionboi(m): 12:38pm On Jul 31, 2016
Who founded Assemblies of GOd church......get it and win #1000 rechargecard of any network of ur choice @OP
Re: Churches In Nigeria And Their Founders - Newsmath by shamecurls(m): 12:39pm On Jul 31, 2016
lipsrsealed lipsrsealed lipsrsealed

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Re: Churches In Nigeria And Their Founders - Newsmath by rheether(f): 12:40pm On Jul 31, 2016
Soul winning pays more than the oil companies.
Re: Churches In Nigeria And Their Founders - Newsmath by wadetaw202: 12:40pm On Jul 31, 2016
ValentineMary:
All claim to have visions from the same deity yet they have parallel teachings. They buy private jets at the expense of their members suffering. And yet they are celebrated. For what exactly spreding a jewish myth? undecided

The message of Christ is not a myth; it is reality! You can go to Jerusalem, Bethlehem, Jericho et al to confirm.

Your foundation must have been very corrupt.

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Re: Churches In Nigeria And Their Founders - Newsmath by wadetaw202: 12:41pm On Jul 31, 2016
millionboi:
Who founded Assemblies of GOd church......get it and win #1000 rechargecard of any network of ur choice @OP

I know it.

It was found by a group of missionaries in 1914 in the US and its first general supretendent was Eudorus N. Bell.
Re: Churches In Nigeria And Their Founders - Newsmath by Olushauneddy(m): 12:42pm On Jul 31, 2016
Proudly Celestian..........!

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Re: Churches In Nigeria And Their Founders - Newsmath by supereagle(m): 12:42pm On Jul 31, 2016
CPM, Apostle Suleiman , pastor Tunde Bakare , and many more not mentioned.

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Re: Churches In Nigeria And Their Founders - Newsmath by stephengee(m): 12:44pm On Jul 31, 2016
frubben:
Different churches, different G O's, claim they have vision from same God

But different teaching contradicting each other.


Wahala dey
How is the teaching different? Diint they teach jesus? Are they not talking about heaven? They might be called for different reasons but all to achieve a goal. Preach Christ and heaven either through healing,prosperity, holiness, love, prayer, fighting spiritual warfare, Word of life e.t.c

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Re: Churches In Nigeria And Their Founders - Newsmath by Nobody: 12:44pm On Jul 31, 2016
Handsomecole:
Proudly Roman Catholic, church found by no human other than our Lord Jesus Christ himself with Apostle Peter the Ist Pope. Over 2500 years of existence with unbroken tradition with over 4 billion worshippers around every corner of the Earth.

We are Catholics we are Proud... grin
Re: Churches In Nigeria And Their Founders - Newsmath by FrankTalk1: 12:47pm On Jul 31, 2016
Jesus Christ didn't found the Romans Catholic Church. The Roman Catholic Church was founded in Rome by the Romans. Jesus founded THE CHURCH consisting of all Christians regardless of denomination.

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Re: Churches In Nigeria And Their Founders - Newsmath by HankzBae(m): 12:48pm On Jul 31, 2016
walebabs3:
Religion is said to be beliefs people have in God or deities. In the world, Nigerian churches are force to reckon on religious matters.

Churches in Nigeria and their founders have, through deliverance services, evangelism, sermons, out reaches and crusades, brought liberations and solutions to many across the world. This some have adjudged to have aided the Nigerian economy.

Newsmath examines some churches in Nigeria and their founders.

These are list of some churches and their Founders. It also contains the year of establishment, founder and the current general Overseer.


1. Christ Apostolic Church


Christ Apostolic Church (CAC) is the first Aladura Pentecostal church present in Nigeria and other countries. It has come into existence in the first half of the 20th century, in the then-British empire. It was formally established in 1941 after a split from the Apostolic Church which the original Aladura organization (Faith Tabernacle) had invited to Nigeria. Its growth was led by Joseph Ayo Babalola, a road construction driver who became its founder.

♦ Born : April 25, 1904
Odo-Owa, Oke-Afa LGA Kwara State, Nigeria

♦ Died :July 26, 1959 (aged 55)
Ede, Osun State, southwestern, Nigeria


2.
The Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG)

RCCG was founded in 1952 by Rev. Josiah Olufemi Akindayomi (1909–1980) after he had been involved in several other churches. Pastor Akindayomi then chose Enoch Adeboye, a lecturer in mathematics at the University of Lagos, who joined the church in 1973. Adeboye initially became one of the interpreters translating Akindayomi’s sermons from Yoruba to English. He was ordained a pastor of the church in 1975, and his appointment as leader of the church was formalized by the posthumous reading of Akindayomi’s sealed pronouncement.

♦ Governance : Enoch Adeboye, General Overseer (1981–Date)



3. Living Faith Church Worldwide


Living Faith Church Worldwide (also known as Winners Chapel) is a megachurch and a Christian denomination founded by Bishop David Oyedepo in 1981. The organization has since become a global network of churches with congregations in 49 countries.

The beginnings of the church can be traced back to May 1981 when Oyedepo claims to have had an 18-hour vision from God. In this vision God spoke to him saying, “Now the hour has come to liberate the world from all oppressions of the devil, through the preaching of the Word of faith; and I am sending you to undertake this task”. Two years later the church was formed with four members.

♦ Born : September 27, 1954 (age 61)
Omu Aran, Kwara State, Nigeria



4. Christ Embassy


Christ Embassy also known as Believers’ LoveWorld Incorporated, is a megachurch and a Christian denomination founded by pastor Chris Oyakhilome in 1990. The Church has since become a global network of churches with congregations in many countries, with millions of members. The headquarters of Lagos has over 40 000 members. The ministry was founded in Pastor Chris’ university. There are several major programs with thousands to millions of people in attendance.

Chris Oyakhilome began by leading a prayer group at the University of Edo State, while studying architecture. The church’s foundation dates back to 1990 in Lagos. The denomination has churches in many countries. It counts 1 million members. The headquarters of Lagos has 40 000 members.
♦ Born: December 7, 1961 (age 54)



5. Deeper Christian Life Ministry


Deeper Christian Life Ministry (also known as Deeper Life Bible Church)is anon-denominational Christian Church with its international headquarters,Deeper Life Bible Church Lagos
in Lagos, Nigeria. It is overseen by the General Superintendent of Deeper Life Bible Church, Pastor William Folorunso Kumuyi. It is a Holiness-Pentecostal church.In 1973, while serving as a Mathematics Lecturer at the University of Lagos, W.F. Kumuyi started a Bible study group with 15 university students who had come to him requesting training in the Scriptures. The church started as the Deeper Christian Life Ministry.
William Folorunso Kumuyi, was a former Anglican who joined the Apostolic Faith Church after being his baptism.In 1975, he was expelled from the church for preaching without credentials. He continued his independent ministry, which in 1982 became the Deeper Life Bible Church. By the early 1980s that small group had grown to several thousand, at which time Deeper Life Bible Church was formally established.
♦ born : 6 June 1941(age 75)
Erin-Ijesha, Osun State, Nigeria


6. Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries

The Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries(MFM) is a Pentecostal organisation founded in Yaba, Lagos, Lagos State, Nigeria in 1989, now with churches in several English-speaking and non-English speaking countries. It was founded by Dr. Daniel Kolawole Olukoya (DKO). Mountain Of Fire And Miracles Ministries was founded by Daniel Kolawole Olukoya at a prayer meeting in 1989 in his living room.

The prayer group purchased a large site at an abandoned slum near the University of Lagos, and converted it into the International Headquarters of the Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries of which Olukoya is the General Overseer. The first service there was on April 24, 1994.

♦ Born : 15th July
Akure, Ondo State



7. The Lord’s Chosen Charismatic Revival Movement

The Lord’s Chosen Charismatic Revival Movement (popularly called Lord’s Chosen) is a Nigerian Christian megachurch founded by Lazarus Muoka. The church which has its headquarters located along the Oshodi-Apapa Expressway in Surulere local government area of Lagos State started with a few people and went on to experience rapid growth with over 300,000 branches all over the world. In 1994, Lazarus Muoka claimed to have had a vision from God instructing him to leave his former church to form what is now known as The Lord’s Chosen Charismatic Revival Movement. The church which was founded on 23 December 2002 commenced service on 24 December 2002 with a few pioneer members in a rented apartment at Ilasamaja, a town in Mushin, Lagos

Due to the increase in new converts in a short period, the church was moved to its present location in Ijeshatedo on a sixty plot of land which can contain over 30,000 members in a service.

♦Born : Mgbidi in Imo State



8. The Synagogue, Church of All Nations (SCOAN)

Temitope Balogun Joshua (born June 12, 1963), commonly referred to as T. B. Joshua, is a Nigerian prophet and televangelist. He is the leader and founder of The Synagogue, Church of All Nations (SCOAN), a religious organisation that runs the
Emmanuel TV
television station from Lagos, Nigeria.

Joshua wrote that in a heavenly vision he had received divine anointing and a covenant from God to start his ministry.Following this, Joshua founded the ministry organisation The Synagogue, Church of All Nations (SCOAN) with only a handful of members. According to the organisation, more than 15,000 members attend its weekly Sunday service; visitors from outside Nigeria are accommodated in the accommodation blocks constructed at the church

♦Born : June 12, 1963 (age 53)
Arigidi, Nigeria


9.Celestial Church of Christ


The Celestial Church of Christ is an African Initiated Church founded by the Rev.
Samuel Biléhou Joseph Oshoffa on 29 September 1947 in Porto-Novo,Benin.Mainly located in Africa and in the Afro-descendant communities in the world, particularly in Benin and Nigeria.

The movement was founded by Samuel Joseph Bilewu Oschoffa, a former carpenter born in Dahomey (now Benin) in 1909. Raised as Protestant(Methodism), he had a divine revelation on 27 May 1947, during a solar eclipse, in a forest where he was lost. He felt called to pray, to heal the sick and raise the dead and founded his church in September 1947. Having appointed himself prophet, Reverend, pastor and founder, he occupied the highest office of the movement he had just founded.

♦ Born: 19 May 1909
Porto-Novo, Benin

♦ Died: 1985
Lagos, Nigeria


10. Eternal Sacred Order of the Cherubim and Seraphim

The Eternal Sacred Order of the Cherubim and Seraphim is the first African initiated church
established in 1925 by Moses Orimolade Tunolase. The church was born out of the Anglican
church community among the Yoruba people in Western Nigeria.

♦Born: c1879
Ayibiri in Ondo State of Nigeria.
♦Died: October 19, 1933

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Re: Churches In Nigeria And Their Founders - Newsmath by wadetaw202: 12:48pm On Jul 31, 2016
Handsomecole:
Proudly Roman Catholic, church found by no human other than our Lord Jesus Christ himself with Apostle Peter the Ist Pope. Over 2500 years of existence with unbroken tradition with over 4 billion worshippers around every corner of the Earth.

We are Catholics we are Proud... grin

It is not by the church we attend or by how old our church is; it is about our personal relationship with God.

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Re: Churches In Nigeria And Their Founders - Newsmath by Crunchy707(m): 12:49pm On Jul 31, 2016
Not all Mr man.Read numbers 2 and 5 again

ValentineMary:
All claim to have visions from the same deity yet they have parallel teachings. They buy private jets at the expense of their members suffering. And yet they are celebrated. For what exactly spreding a jewish myth? undecided
Re: Churches In Nigeria And Their Founders - Newsmath by anselm791(m): 12:49pm On Jul 31, 2016
A gospel that does not deal with the issue of the day is not The Gospel.
Take note and be not led astray.
Re: Churches In Nigeria And Their Founders - Newsmath by creamguy01: 12:51pm On Jul 31, 2016
pls hw do I posts event here....pls
Re: Churches In Nigeria And Their Founders - Newsmath by akigbemaru: 12:52pm On Jul 31, 2016
Churches in nigetia
Re: Churches In Nigeria And Their Founders - Newsmath by dermmy(m): 12:52pm On Jul 31, 2016
Handsomecole:
Proudly Roman Catholic, church found by no human other than our Lord Jesus Christ himself with Apostle Peter the Ist Pope. Over 2500 years of existence with unbroken tradition with over 4 billion worshippers around every corner of the Earth.

We are Catholics we are Proud... grin

You are a big liar, the first church started the day the Apostles were baptised with the holy ghist and 3000 people were added to that church that day after the preaching of peter. Go read Acts 2:47 or whole of Act chapter 2. Apostle paul himself took the gospel to Rome and rome was a pagan nation back then that worship idols. All the Apostles were matyred even peter whom u said was the first pope was crucified. I was fed all these lies when i was a catholic but when i started reading my bible i found the truth. Early Catholic church commited atrocities
they did everything to subvert the truth that led to killing of Jon Huss and Wycliff who went against the atrocities roman catholic church commited, they were burned at the stake. The pope made sure no body had bible so that the people won't come to the light of the truth. Thank God for Martin Luther the father of protenstanism he was the one that challenged the papal's authority and broke away.

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Re: Churches In Nigeria And Their Founders - Newsmath by olaitoro(m): 12:52pm On Jul 31, 2016
Elzends:
Catholic Church.. Founder... Jesus Christ.. 2000yrs ago 1st leader.... Saint Peter the apostle Current leader pope Francis the 1st Has millions of lay faithfuls all over the world #proudlycatholic#

Muslims n Anglicans oya add ur own
Roman Catholic are actually over 2billion lay faithfulls all over the world.
fact from CIA fact web.
prouldly Catholic Christian

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Re: Churches In Nigeria And Their Founders - Newsmath by evy1(m): 12:55pm On Jul 31, 2016
Handsomecole:
Proudly Roman Catholic, church found by no human other than our Lord Jesus Christ himself with Apostle Peter the Ist Pope. Over 2500 years of existence with unbroken tradition with over 4 billion worshippers around every corner of the Earth.

We are Catholics we are Proud... grin
shocked shocked shocked Today na sunday oo,when catholic church reach 4 billion worshipers?

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Re: Churches In Nigeria And Their Founders - Newsmath by shamecurls(m): 12:55pm On Jul 31, 2016
millionboi:
Who founded Assemblies of GOd church......get it and win #1000 rechargecard of any network of ur choice @OP


[b]Between the years 1931 and 1935 a group of young men and women soundly converted and living at Old Umuahia, Abia State, Nigeria, were reading various religious periodicals that told of many people in many lands who were receiving the Baptism in the Holy Spirit with speaking in tongues, according to Acts 2:4. They became convinced that the Pentecostal experience was for them, too. Within a short while many of them were blessed with the Baptism in the Holy in 1934.

They established a number of churches. At that time they were not affiliated with any overseas Mission. After much prayer they requested the American Assemblies of God to send them a resident missionary.


In June, 1939, Rev. & Mrs. Williams Lloyd Shirer, a Missionary in what was then called Gold Coast (Ghana) was sent to meet the few Pastors and young men of "The Church of Jesus Christ." They worked out an agreement of affiliation with the Assemblies of God in Springfield, Missouri, U.S.A. and the "Church of Jesus Christ" was officially renamed "Assemblies of God". Early in July 1939, the Shirers returned to Tamele, Gold Coast (Ghana). Late in August, 1939, the affiliation agreement was officially sanctioned. Rev. Shirer's recommendation to the American Assemblies of God resulted in Rev. and Mrs. Everrest L. Philips coming to Nigeria in February, 1940. Other Missionaries soon followed.From that beginning both the Nigerian Pastors and the overseas Missionaries found a great response to their preaching of the Gospel and church planting efforts. One of the first projects they embarked on was to establish a Bible School at Old Umuahia, Abia State, where the young pastors could receive training for the Ministry. Later, a Printing Press was established at Aba, Abia State, to provide printed materials for the young, growing and multiplying churches. That Printing Press is still operating and is producing huge amounts of literature not only for the Nigerian Assemblies of God but for other churches, too. And that one Bible School has grow to ten schools strategically located in the country.[/b]

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