Top 15 Largest Christian Churches in Nigeria

 

It will interest you to know about the biggest churches in Nigeria as Nigeria is one of the most religious countries in the world. The country boasts a handful of pastors who have ranked first among the richest pastors in the world. If you have asked what are the “Largest Christian Churches in Nigeria” we have taken the time to list the largest churches in Nigeria, these churches are also the largest in Africa except some South African and few other African countries, but Nigerian churches dominate the largest mainline churches in Africa.

Nothing else is expected, since Nigeria is the most populous country in Africa and has a large number of Christian citizens, the ministers of the gospel in Nigeria should have a large number of members. Mind you, most of the world's richest pastors are from Nigeria, so you can understand the kind of expensive lifestyle they live, as most of the G.O.'s general supervisors own their own personal private jets and luxury cars.

The Church is a building used for Christian public worship. It is also used to refer to the gathering of Christians. Interestingly, several churches have claimed to be the largest church in the world, none of which have been confirmed by a reputable entity. 

However, we made our discoveries and in doing so, we discovered that the largest churches in the world can be measured by different criteria, such as area, volume and capacity. This makes it virtually impossible for any entity to decide which the largest Christian church in Nigeria is. This makes it virtually impossible for any entity to decide which the largest Christian church in the world is.

Still, in order to provide the public with accurate information and not add to the already existing confusion, we have compiled our list of the largest Christian churches in the world, based on their seating capacity. It is imperative to note that only closed church auditoriums are listed and estimates are based on seating capacity for a single service.

However, to provide the public with accurate information and not add to the already existing confusion, we have compiled our list of the largest churches in the world, based on their seating capacity. It is imperative to note that only closed church auditoriums are listed and estimates are based on seating capacity for a single service.

List of Largest Christian Churches in Nigeria

For the record, the largest Christian churches in Nigeria with the largest congregation or population is the Roman Catholic Church, led by the Pope in Vatican City.

Below is the list of 15 largest Christian churches in Nigeria today.

1. Cathedral of the Hand of God

The Hand of God of Salvation Ministries Cathedral is the largest church in the world, based on seating capacity. The auditorium is a 120,000 seat auditorium located in Port-Harcourt Nigeria. The church, which is still under construction, will serve as the headquarters of Salvation Ministries, a Pentecostal church led by Pastor David Ibiyeomie. 

Salvation Ministries were established in 1997 with only 34 members present; however, the church has grown to be one of the largest churches in the world with over 1,000 satellite churches and over twenty thousand cell centers in different parts of the world.

 

2. Royal Assembly of Champions

Champions Royal Assembly is an 80,000 seat auditorium located in Abuja, Nigeria. The church led by Pastor Joshua Iginla is considered one of the largest churches in the world based on capacity after the Abuja Auditorium was commissioned in 2015. 

The Royal Assembly of Champions is a prophetic and deliverance ministry with thousands of members from all over the world. Founding pastor Joshua Iginla is a prophet who said his mandate is to teach the word of God, heal the sick, deliver the oppressed, and break the bonds of evil.

 

3. Dome of Glory (Dunamis)

The Glory Dome is the home of the Dunamis International Gospel Center and the second largest church in the world as of 2023, seating 100,000. The auditorium led by Pastor Paul Eneche was commissioned in 2018 and is located in Abuja, Nigeria. 

Dunamis International Gospel Center was established in May 1996 in Jos Nigeria. The church now has hundreds of thousands of adherents worldwide and a network of churches located in more than twenty states in Nigeria and other countries around the world including the UK.

4. International Gospel Center

The International Gospel Center is another listed Nigerian cathedral, the church with a space capacity of 35,000 was commissioned in 2000 and is considered to be one of the largest churches in the world. 

The auditorium located in Delta State, Nigeria serves as the headquarters of the Word of Life Bible Church. Word of Life Bible Church is a Pentecostal Christian megachurch led by Pastor Ayo Oritsejafor, it was founded in 1987 and now has congregations in over 70 locations around the world.

 

5. The Apostolic Church Nigeria (TACN)

This church has been around for years and is one of the earliest churches in Nigeria. The Apostolic Church was founded in 1918 from the "Apostolic Church", which was one of the first Pentecostal churches in Africa. 

The church is very large and today has over 5 million members, which continues to grow day by day. Their field is located in Lagos (Ketu) state and it is known that it took the engineers more than 25 years to complete the building. The TACN camp auditorium can hold more than 100,000 worshippers, and the church continues to expand its branch offices throughout the country.

 

6. Deeper Life Bible Church

Deeper Life Bible Church in Lagos ranks eighth among the largest churches in the world. The building which cost the church a total sum of $16 million has a seating capacity of 30,000 and was commissioned in 2015 after 13 years of construction. 

The church also serves as the headquarters of the Deeper Christian Life Ministry, a Pentecostal Christian denomination led by Pastor William Folorunso Kumuyi. He founded the church in 1982 after being expelled from the Apostolic Church for preaching without credentials.

 

7. Church of the Living Faith Worldwide

Faith Tabernacle is the home church of Living Faith Church Worldwide and one of the largest churches in the world as of 2023. The 50,000-capacity church, located in Ota, a suburb of Lagos, was opened in 1999 and is led by Bishop David Oyedepo. 

Living Faith Church Worldwide, popularly known as Winners Chapel, is a charismatic evangelical Christian denomination founded in 1981. The church has grown into a mega church with thousands of branches in more than 65 countries.

8. Christ Embassy Church

This is another popular church in Nigeria which is present in all the states and federal capital of Nigeria, it also has its tentacles spread in other countries of the world. Christ Embassy was founded in 1987 by Pastor Chris Oyakhilome, this is a church attended mainly by young people.

The church is known for miracles of different kinds that will amaze you, it is also known as Love world Incorporated and has thousands of worshipers. Its auditorium is located in the state of Lagos and has enough space to seat more than 40,000 worshipers at a time; the church has a strong presence in Nigeria's higher institutions.

9. Commonwealth Assembly of Zion (COZA)

The Commonwealth Assembly of Zion popularly known as COZA is a new generation multi-seat church in Nigeria founded in 1999 by Pastor Biodun Fatoyinbo. His doctrine is of the Pentecostal church and is also charismatic. 

With one of the largest capacities in Nigeria, the church has its campuses in Abuja, Port Harcourt, Lagos and Ilorin. It is also a favorite among young people in Nigeria. Its auditorium seats up to 10,000 worshipers at a time, and you can find branches in Dubai and other countries around the world.

 

10 The Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG)

RCCG, as it is popularly called or Redenta, is the largest church in Nigeria, founded in 1952 by Pa Josiah Akindayomi and currently under the leadership of Pastor E.A. Adeboye. The church has many branches spread throughout Nigeria's 36 states, including the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, and has more than 50,000 members.

RCCG has its own camp which is RCCG auditorium located in Ogun state at Redemption Camp on over 40,000 acres of land along the famous Lagos-Ibadan highway. It was recorded on numerous occasions that the church field was hosting over 1 million worshipers at one time. The headquarters of the Redeemed Christian Church of God is located in Ebute-Metta in Lagos state and has its own personal university.

 

 11. Daystar Christian Center

This is a church founded by Pastor Sam Adeyemi and his wife, Mrs. Nike Adeyemi, in 1995. It first presented its services live on the radio before the establishment of its headquarters. 

This is a new generation church and is one of the fastest growing churches in Nigeria today. The church auditorium can hold up to 6,000 worshipers at a time.

 

12. Fountain of Life Church

In the list of the largest churches in Nigeria we have the Fountain of Life Church which was founded in 1994 by Pastor Taiwo Odukoya and his late wife, Pastor Mrs. Odukoya child. 

The church has its auditorium located in Lagos state in Ilupeju with space holding more than 5000 worshippers; its branches are also spread across Nigeria.

 

13. Fire Mountain Miracle Ministry (MFM)

This is a very popular church in Nigeria founded in 1989 by Dr. Daniel K. Olukoya. The church is known for its style of prayer, which distinguishes members of other churches in Nigeria. It has its own prayer camp popularly known as the "City of Prayer" also in Ogun state along the Lagos-Ibadan highway and can hold more than 250,000 worshipers at a time. 

Although it has a covered area that can accommodate more than 250,000 parishioners, but also has an area that can accommodate more than 500,000 parishioners, it also has branches throughout the country and around the world.

 

14. The Lord's Chosen Charismatic Revival Ministry (LCCRM)

This is a huge church in Nigeria with a large number of members, mostly Igbo. The church split from the Catholic Church and is based in Lagos.

 

15. The Church Synagogue of all Nations

Renowned as a healing center and center of religious tourism in Africa, the synagogue was founded by the prophet Temitope Joshua in 1987.

The church records an attendance of 15,000 at its headquarters and only site in Nigeria. The church receives more visitors in a week than Buckingham Palace and the Towers of London combined.