Redeemed Christian Church of God

Redeemed Christian Church of God
AbbreviationRCCG
TypeChristianity
ClassificationProtestant
OrientationHoliness Pentecostal
ScriptureBible
TheologyEvangelical
GovernanceSynod
General OverseerEnoch Adejare Adeboye
RegionWorldwide, especially Nigeria
Headquarters
FounderJosiah Akindayomi
Origin1952
Lagos, Nigeria
Congregations51,580 (2021)
Members9,938,617 (2021)
Tertiary institutionsRedeemer's University
SeminariesRedeemed Christian Bible College
Official websitewww.rccg.org

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.

After the death of founder Pa Josiah Akindayomi in 1980, pastor E.A. Adeboye, a former university lecturer, became its General Overseer in 1981.

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