| Redeemed Christian Church of God | |
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| Abbreviation | RCCG |
| Type | Christianity |
| Classification | Protestant |
| Orientation | Holiness Pentecostal |
| Scripture | Bible |
| Theology | Evangelical |
| Governance | Synod |
| General Overseer | Enoch Adejare Adeboye |
| Region | Worldwide, especially Nigeria |
| Headquarters |
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| Founder | Josiah Akindayomi |
| Origin | 1952 Lagos, Nigeria |
| Congregations | 51,580 (2021) |
| Members | 9,938,617 (2021) |
| Tertiary institutions | Redeemer's University |
| Seminaries | Redeemed Christian Bible College |
| Official website | www |
The Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) is a holiness pentecostal megachurch and denomination headquartered in Ebute Metta, Lagos, Nigeria. With presence in 197 countries and territories of the world and more than 5 million members in Nigeria alone, it is one of the biggest church denominations in the world with over 9 million members worldwide.[1][2]
After the founder, Pa Josiah Akindayomi[3] died in the year 1980[4], pastor E.A. Adeboye, a former university lecturer became its General Overseer in the year 1981.[1]
- ^ a b "RCCG – The Official Website Of The Redeemed Christian Church of God". Retrieved 2024-09-21.
- ^ "History and Growth of RCCG". Vanguard News. Retrieved July 10, 2024.
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:1was invoked but never defined (see the help page). - ^ Adeleke, Ogunewu, Michael (1909–1980). "Akindayomi, Josiah Olufemi". Dictionary of African Christian Biography. Retrieved 2024-09-21.
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