Nigeria is among the most religious countries in the world. There are several mosques, churches, shrines, and much more on almost every street in the country. You can count over 15 churches in a single street in major cities such as Abuja and Lagos. Despite the many churches in Nigeria, only a few have stood out in branches, popularity, and total membership. Which is the biggest church in Nigeria?
Singling out the biggest church in Nigeria from the thousands can be difficult. It is due to the wide variety of churches, such as Evangelical, Orthodox, Pentecostal, and others. Every church variety has its own biggest church. For example, the most prominent Catholic Church is the Roman Catholic Church, while the Redeemed Christian Church of God is the most famous Pentecostal church.
5.) DEEPER LIFE CHRISTIAN MINISTRY
In Gbagada, Lagos, the Deeper Life Bible Church boasts a 30,000-seat auditorium as its main location.
The structure is 6,200 square meters, plus 1,624 square meters for parking, sidewalks, and land spacing.
It also features a second subterranean parking lot that can accommodate 200 vehicles.
4.) DUNAMIS INTERNATIONAL GOSPEL CENTER
Dunamis has it’s headquarters in Abuja, Nigeria. The church currently has the world largest auditorium with 100,000- seater capacity.
The Dunamis International Gospel Center was founded by Dr. Paul Eneche and his wife, Dr. Becky, in 1996. Its headquarters is in Abuja, with an auditorium capable of hosting over 200,000 worshippers at a go.
3.) THE APOSTOLIC CHURCH NIGERIA
The Apostolic Church was founded back in 1918, making it among the first-generation churches to be set up in Nigeria. The church is said to have lasted 26 years under construction. Its headquarters is in Ketu, Lagos state and has an auditorium that can take in over 100,000 worshippers. The biggest and most populated church in Nigeria is The Apostolic Church. This church is one of the oldest in Nigeria with branches built in all corners of Nigeria.
The church auditorium is located in Lagos, Nigeria and can sit up to 100,000 people at once.
Their headquarters have been under construction for decades and work is still ongoing at this time.
2.) REDEEM CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF GOD (RCCG)
Of course without any ranking it is public knowledge that this is the most populated church in Nigeria. With a global membership of 5million.
The former General Overseer of RCCG is Pastor E. A Adeboye, but has been replaced by Pastor J.O Obayemi as the General Overseer of Redeemed christian church of God also known as RCCG.
This church owns the biggest and most populated Pentecostal church in NIGERIA. And also RCCG has the biggest church auditorium in Nigeria.
1.) LIVING FAITH CHURCH (WINNERS CHAPEL)
One of Nigeria’s most well-known Christian organizations is Living Faith Church, popularly known as Winners’ Chapel. Its main auditorium is in Ota, Ogun State.
The headquarter was once acknowledged as the biggest church auditorium in the entire world by the Guinness Book of Records.
With a capacity for 50,000 worshipers, this auditorium has room for an additional 250,000 people.
