ABOUT RCCG
What You Should Know About RCCG
A Brief History of RCCG
Founded in 1952 by Josiah Akindayomi, who was dissatisfied with doctrinal deviations, he left the Cherubim and Seraphim Church and started a small fellowship in Lagos, called The Glory of God Fellowship, which later became The Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) after a divine revelation RCCG began as a small fellowship in Lagos, Nigeria, after he left the Cherubim and Seraphim Church following God’s call. Akindayomi received a divine covenant promising growth and provision if members remained faithful.
In 1981, Enoch Adejare Adeboye succeeded Akindayomi, leading RCCG to rapid global expansion with thousands of parishes across Africa, Europe, the Americas, and Asia. Its flagship program, the Holy Ghost Service, attracts over 500,000 monthly attendees in Nigeria and globally. RCCG continues to fulfill its mission of spreading the gospel worldwide.
RCCG Mission and Vision
- To make heaven, not compromising holiness.
- To take as many people along.
- To raise leaders who would fulfill:
- Their callings and
- The vision of exceeding greatness.
- To build a people manifesting the spirit of Love, Excellence, Faithfulness, Character and Integrity, who will do the following:
- Evangelize and positively impact the world.
- Establish God's government, order and structure.
- Demonstrate the relevance of Christianity through contemporary and creative expression of our faith.