SEE FULL LIST AND PICTURES OF ALL THE FOUNDERS OF CHURCHES IN NIGERIA

Deeper Christian Life Ministry
 The congregation of the church lives modest lives, wearing a quite style of dress. Year of foundation: 1982 
Establisher: William Folorunso Kumuyi Pastor Kumuyi 

 
 RCCG - The Redeemed Christian Church of God Establisher: Rev. Josiah Olufemi Akindayomi 
Year of foundation: 1952 
Now governed by: Enoch Adeboye and his wife
 It is a global organization with over 2 million followers.


 It is a global organization with over 2 million followers.
 Christ Apostolic Church Establisher: Joseph Ayo Babalola Year of foundation: 1941 .The Christ Apostolic Church has not died along with Apostle Joseph Ayo Babalola in 1959. In fact it has grown rapidly over the years, with many churches under the Christ Apostolic Church name but each church with a specific branch name. The Joseph Ayo Babalola University (JABU) a private Nigerian university located in Ikeji-Arakeji in Osun State, established by the Christ Apostolic Church (CAC) Worldwide is named after him, located at the place where he says he was called by God in 1928.


 
Living Faith Church Worldwide .
It has branches in forty-nine countries. 
Establisher: Bishop David Oyedepo and his wife 
Year of foundation: 1981..........
David O. Oyedepo (born September 27, 1954) is a Nigerian preacher, Christian author, businessman, architect and the founder and presiding Bishop of the megachurch Faith Tabernacle in Ota, Ogun State, Nigeria, and Living Faith Church Worldwide, also known as Winners' Chapel International.
The Winners' Chapel International network of churches is located in over 300 cities, in all states of Nigeria, and in several cities in 45 African nations, Dubai, the United Kingdom and the United States. Oyedepo has been seen as one of the pioneers of the Christian charismatic movement in Africa and has been referred to as one of the most powerful preachers in Nigeria. He is the Chancellor of Covenant University and Landmark University. He was named in 2011 by Forbes magazine as being the richest pastor in Nigeria.

 

Christ Embassy or Believers’ Love World Incorporated 
Year of foundation: 1990 
Establisher: pastor Chris Oyakhilome 
This church has brotherhoods in various countries with millions of members. There are 40000 followers in Lagos. Chris Oyakhilome (also known as "Pastor Chris") (born December 7, 1963) is the founder and president of LoveWorld Incorporated, also known as Christ Embassy, based in Lagos, Nigeria.

 
Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries 
Year of establishment: 1989 
Establisher: Dr. Daniel Kolawole Olukoya 
A big Pentecostal organization, which also has branches in few more countries. The followers of MFMM are very aesthetic, wear modest clothes and do not wear jewelry. 

 The Lord’s Chosen Charismatic Revival Movement 
Year of establishment: 2002 
Establisher: Lazarus Muoka 
The church has begun with several people and now has more than 300,000 representations worldwide. It is high-powered, especially among Igbo people. 
 
Celestial Church of Christ Year of foundation: 1947 
Establisher: Rev. Samuel Bilehou Joseph Oshoffa 
It has a great affluence on evangelists from abroad and is well-known for its performances and marvels. Samuel Bilehou Joseph Oshoffa  . 
 
: The Commonwealth of Zion Assembly Established in 1999 
Establisher: Rev. Biodun Fatoyinbo
 It has representations in Abuja, illorin, and Lagos. Pastor Biodun Pentecostal churches in Nigeria and their founders
 TREM - The Redeemed Evangelical Mission 
Year of foundation: 1981 
Establisher: Mike Okonkwo 
Fountain of Life
 Church Founders: Bimbo Odukoya and Taiwo. Many educated influential and successful people create congregation of the church. Our country has a huge concentration of Pentecostal churches, which have great amount of members and followers, as well as have strong influence.


According to Pew Research, Nigeria is the second most religious country in the world. Its populace is evenly divided between the largely Muslim north and the predominantly Christian south.
Below is a list of notable churches in Nigeria. It also contains the year of establishment, founder and the current general overseer of the congregation.

Nigeria is the 2nd most religious country in the world according to Pew Research. The population of Nigeria is evenly divided between the largely Muslim north and the predominantly Christian south. The following is a list of churches in Nigeria.

• House On The Rock
• Redeemed Christian Church of God
• Hilltop International Christian Centre
• Living Faith Church Worldwide
• Christ Apostolic Church
• African initiated church
• Church of Nigeria
• Christ Embassy
• Deeper Christian Life Ministry
• Cherubim and Seraphim
• Mountain of Fire and Miracles
• The Apostolic Church Nigeria
• The Lord’s Chosen
• Roman Catholic Church
• The Synagogue
• Church of the Lord
• Celestial Church of Christ
• Methodist Church Nigeria
• The Refiner’s Place Ministries
• Nigerian Baptist Convention
• The Fountain of Life Church
• Salvation Ministries
• Gateway International Church
• The Carpenter’s Church
• Royal House of Grace International Church
• Pacesetters Christian Assembly
• The Commonwealth of Zion Assembly (COZA)
• Healing Wings Foundation (NGO)
• Daystar Christain Centre
• Christ Embassy Church
• All Saints Anglican Church
• Great Light Ministry
• Victory International Church

Churches in Nigeria

Pentecostal Churches in Nigeria

Assembly of God church
Believers ministry
Christ apostolic church
Divine ministry
Everlasting life ministry
Fountain of life
God’s formidable
Herigate assembly
International church of all nation
Kingdom icc
Living faith
Mountain of fire
New international bible church
Omega fire ministry
Pentecostal assembly
Queenland bible church
Rock of ages christian assembly
Salvation group of church (ministry)
Thanksgiving assembly
United for christ ministry
Victory international family assembly
Winners assembly
Xcel in his word assembly
Yahweh ministry
Zion’s candidate assembly

Church name	Founder	Current senior pastor/general overseer	Date established	Location	Reference
Redeemed Christian Church of God	Rev Josiah Akindayomi	Pastor Enoch Adeboye	1952	Lagos State	[2]
Living Faith Church Worldwide	David Oyedepo	David Oyedepo	1981	Ota, Ogun state	[3]
Christ Apostolic Church	Joseph Ayo Babalola	Pastor S.O. Ogundare [4]	1931		[5][6]
Church of Nigeria	Henry Townsend	Nicholas Okoh	1842	Badagry	[7]
The African Church	Jacob Kehinde Coker	Emmanuel Josiah Udofia	1901	Lagos	[8]
Christ Embassy	Chris Oyakhilome	Chris Oyakhilome	1990	Lagos State	[9]
Deeper Christian Life Ministry	William Kumuyi	William F. Kumuyi	1982	Lagos State	[10]
Cherubim and Seraphim	Moses Orimolade Tunolase		1925		[11]
Mountain of Fire and Miracles	Dr. Daniel Olukoya		1989	Yaba	[12]
The Apostolic Church Nigeria		Emmanuel Segun Awojide	1918	Lagos State
The Lord's Chosen	Lazarus Muoka	Lazarus Muoka	2002	Mushin	[13]
Roman Catholic Church		Ignatius Ayau Kaigama
Church of the Lord	Josiah Ollunowo Ositelu		1930	Ogere	[14]
Celestial Church of Christ	Samuel Biléhou Joseph Oshoffa		1947	Cotonou	[15]
Methodist Church Nigeria	British missionaries	Prelate Samuel Chukwuemeka Kanu Uche , JP	1842	Marina/Lagos State	[16]
Nigerian Baptist Convention	Southern Baptist Convention missionaries	Rev. Samson Olasupo Ayokunle	1850/1914		[17]
Salvation Ministries	Pastor David Ibiyeomie	David Ibiyeomie	1997	Port-Harcourt	[18]
Royal House of Grace International Church	Apostle Zilly Aggrey	King-David Zilly Aggrey	1992	Port-Harcourt	[19]
Word of Life Bible Church	Ayo Oritsejafor	Ayo Oritsejafor	1987	Warri	[20]

Pentecostal churches in Nigeria and their founders RCCG - The Redeemed Christian Church of God Establisher: Rev. Josiah Olufemi Akindayomi Year of foundation: 1952 Now governed by: Enoch Adeboye and his wife It is a global organization with over 2 million followers. Read more: https://www.legit.ng/1093274-pentecostal-churches-nigeria-founders.html