Nigeria is famous for its large and influential Christian denominations, often referred to as megachurches, which own some of the largest church auditoriums in the world.
Here is a list of some of the biggest churches in Nigeria, ranked primarily by the capacity of their main headquarters or largest auditorium:
- Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG): Headquartered at the vast Redemption City along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, this church is known for its massive scale. Its new arena is planned to accommodate up to 12 million people, with its current large space able to hold millions for annual events like the Holy Ghost Congress. It is led by Pastor E.A. Adeboye.
- Living Faith Church Worldwide (Winners’ Chapel): This church, founded by Bishop David Oyedepo, is headquartered in Canaanland in Ota, Ogun State. Its existing auditorium, the Faith Tabernacle, seats 50,000 people. It is currently constructing an even larger project named The Ark, with a planned seating capacity of over 100,000.
- Dunamis International Gospel Centre (DIGC): Located in Abuja, its headquarters, the Glory Dome, is one of the world’s largest completed single church buildings, with a seating capacity of 100,000. It is led by Dr. Paul Enenche.
- The Apostolic Church Nigeria (TACN): As one of the oldest Pentecostal denominations, its large worship center, the National Temple in Ketu, Lagos State, is noted for its immense size, with an estimated capacity of 100,000.
- Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries (MFM): This church, led by Dr. Daniel K. Olukoya, has its main large ground, Prayer City, along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, which can accommodate an estimated 500,000 worshippers for major events, focusing on deliverance and spiritual warfare.
- Salvation Ministries: Led by Pastor David Ibiyeomie and based in Port Harcourt, the church is currently building the massive Hand of God Cathedral, which is projected to have a seating capacity of 120,000 upon completion.
- Deeper Christian Life Ministry: Led by Pastor W.F. Kumuyi, its main auditorium in Gbagada, Lagos State, is a large structure with a seating capacity of 30,000.
- Christ Embassy (also known as Believers’ LoveWorld): Founded by Pastor Chris Oyakhilome, it is a global ministry with large facilities, including the LoveWorld Convocation Arena in Lagos, which hosts massive gatherings.
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