SPECIAL DISPATCH · 2026 ANNUAL GENERAL CONFERENCE (SUNDAY, 18 OCTOBER 2026) — DELEGATES & CONGREGATIONS ACROSS 36 STATES & FCT
EST. 1989 · LAGOS, NIGERIA
“A family of churches across 36 states, the FCT & West Africa.”
46 Congregations · 11 Ministries · Power Series 15
About us
A family of churches following Jesus together
Our history in Nigeria begins with the planting of the Lagos Christian Church in 1989 by 20 Christians from the London Church of Christ. The Christians, some of whom were Nigerians and some Britons came to Nigeria with the primary goal to spread the gospel of Christ to as many people as possible in Nigeria.
From this humble beginning the Church in Lagos remained steadfast in the desire to spread the gospel across all Nations, it has planted so many other Churches not just in Nigeria but also in the West Africa Sub-Region. Thus Churches have been planted in Asaba, Abeokuta, Abuja, Benin, Calabar, Ibadan, Ilorin , Ijebu-Ode, Jos, Kaduna, Port Harcourt, Warri, Uyo and Yenagoa.
Others are Accra , Bissau , Banjul , Conakry , Cotonou , Freetown and Njamena.
Today through the dedication and sacrifice of these men of faith, the Church has continued to grow. The membership of the Church in Lagos is about 2000 disciples and staff strength of 35 people. The Church in Lagos is divided into Ten Regions and several family Groups spread across the whole of Lagos and its environs.
The International Church of Christ takes the issue of helping the poor and the less privileged very seriously. Benevolence is an integral part of the Church. The Church in Lagos and in all the other cities where the Church is located is involved with helping the needy within and outside of the congregation ,in the areas of shelter, food clothing and education. The Church in Lagos for instance is involved in meeting needs in some homes such as Modupe Cole Memorial Center for the handicapped, Akoka, Beth Torey Home, SOS village Remand Home in Ikeja and Idi- Araba.
Our vision
To know God and to make Him known.
Our mission
To have well equipped disciples for works of service and churches in every Local Government Area in Nigeria.
What we are committed to
Our values
We are committed to living out the scriptures in all areas of our lives by obedience to the word of God. We are committed to being Christians strictly according to the scriptures without compromise.
We are committed to seeking and saving the lost. Our greatest desire, greatest passion, greatest sacrifice, and most unrestrained joy will be spent in the pursuit of God’s greatest dream: to see his children come home.
Evangelizing the world and helping as many people as possible to be in a loving relationship with God is our mission.
Biblical obedience
Living out the Scriptures in every area of our lives, in obedience to the word of God.
Seeking and saving the lost
Our greatest passion is helping people come into a loving relationship with God.
Equipped for service
Training disciples for works of service in the church and in the community.
Growing together
We grow in faith and in service to one another, as one family.
Our history
From twenty disciples in Lagos to churches across the nation
The church in Nigeria began with a small team and a clear purpose. More than three decades later, that purpose has not changed.
1989: Lagos
The Lagos Christian Church was planted by 20 Christians from the London Church of Christ.
Across Nigeria
Churches followed in cities including Abuja, Ibadan, Port Harcourt, Benin, Jos and Kaduna.
West Africa
Churches were planted in other West African nations, including Accra, Freetown, Banjul and Bissau.
Get to know us
Meet the people who lead.
Our evangelists and elders serve congregations in every region. Put names to faces, then come and meet us in person.
International Church of Christ
Nigeria
A family of churches in 36 states and the FCT. Together, we grow in faith and service to one another.
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