Our History
The remarkable journey of The Redeemed Christian Church of God from a small house fellowship to a global ministry
The RCCG Journey
From humble beginnings to global impact, God's faithfulness has been the foundation of our story
Our Timeline
Birth of Pa Josiah Akindayomi
A son was born into the Akindayomi family of Ondo State, Nigeria. Even though he grew up surrounded by idol worshippers, he knew there existed a greater power and yearned to know "The God who created the earth and everyone on it".
Baptism at Church Missionary Society
His pursuit for God led him to the Church Missionary Society where he was baptized.
Joined Cherubim and Seraphim Church
Still spiritually unfulfilled, he joined the Cherubim and Seraphim church where he began to hear a voice within him saying, "You will be my servant."
Answered God's Call
After seven years of ignoring God's call and experiencing business failures, he yielded saying, "Lord, I will go wherever you want me to go."
Marriage
Pa Akindayomi became married and continued to worship with the Cherubim and Seraphim.
Growing Concerns
He started to become concerned that the church was departing from the true Word of God in some of its practices.
The Glory of God Fellowship
He started a house fellowship at Willoughby Street, Ebute-Metta, Lagos called the Glory of God Fellowship with nine members.
Divine Revelation
Pa Akindayomi had a vision of words that appeared to be written on a blackboard: "The Redeemed Christian Church of God." Though he could not read or write, he was supernaturally able to write these words down.
Enoch Adeboye Joins
A young university lecturer, Enoch Adejare Adeboye, joined the church. God had previously revealed to Pa Akindayomi that his successor would be a young educated man.
Pastor Adeboye Ordained
Enoch Adeboye was ordained a pastor of the church and became one of the interpreters translating Pa Akindayomi's sermons from Yoruba to English.
Passing of the Mantle
Pa Akindayomi passed away at 71 years old. Amidst controversy, Pastor Adeboye's appointment was formalized by the reading of Pa Akindayomi's sealed pronouncement after his burial.
Explosive Growth
An open explosion began with the number of parishes growing in leaps and bounds. The church expanded internationally across Africa, Europe, the United States, and the Caribbean.
Global Impact
The RCCG continues to grow globally with the well-known Holy Ghost Service held monthly at the Redemption Camp and in various countries around the world.
Pa Josiah Akindayomi
Founder (1909-1980)
A man who could not read or write but was supernaturally guided by God to establish RCCG through divine visions and revelations. His obedience to God's call laid the foundation for what would become a global ministry.
Pastor E.A. Adeboye
General Overseer
A former mathematics lecturer who answered God's call to ministry. Under his leadership, RCCG has experienced exponential growth, expanding from Nigeria to become a global network of churches with millions of members worldwide.
The Divine Covenant
"The Lord established a covenant with Pa Akindayomi, synonymous to the Abrahamic covenant in the Bible. He said that He would meet all the needs of the church in an awesome way if only members would serve Him faithfully and be obedient to His Word."
This covenant remains the foundation upon which The Redeemed Christian Church of God is built, ensuring God's provision and guidance for the ministry.
Global Impact
The Holy Ghost Service
An all-night miracle service held on the first Friday of every month at the Redemption Camp and in various countries around the world.
The Journey Continues
Today, God is still doing marvelous deeds through The Redeemed Christian Church of God, worldwide. The vision continues to expand as we fulfill the divine mandate to take the message of redemption to the ends of the earth.