Enoch Adeboye and the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG)

Enoch Adejaje Adeboye (born 2nd March 1942) is a Nigerian pastor, General Overseer of Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Worldwide.

Enoch came from a very poor family. His teachers recognized he was cut out for academia. His parents sold some cherished possessions and borrowed from friends so his dream was not held back. In 1956 he was admitted to one of Nigeria’s foremost secondary schools,Ilesha Grammar School.

Enoch went to the University of Nigeria in Nsukka but because of the Nigeria Civil War (1967-70) he completed his degree at Ife (now Obafemi Awolowo University). MA (1969) PhD (1975). His degrees were in hydrodynamics and Applied Mathematics. He holds a position as professor of Mathematics at Lagos University

In 1973 he joined the RCCG. He began by interpreting Yoruba into English the sermons of Pastor Josiah Olufemi Akindayomi, the founder of RCCG. Josiah had recognized, in the Spirit, that Enoch, a young university lecturer, was to be his successor. Enoch was ordained a pastor of the church in 19 77.

Enoch found it hard to fully contemplate being the Oversee. Josiah, shortly before his death, shared the details of the covenant and the plans of the Lord for the church with Enoch. Josiah died in 1980 aged 71.

Enoch became General Overseer of the church in 1981. For 3 years he filled the role part-time at Unilorin before giving up his university position to preach full time. He continues to be the General Overseer.

He set his heart on taking RCCG to the next level of ministry, where all strata of society could be involved without compromising the true worship of God.

Prior to Enoch becoming the General Oversee at RCCG was not well known. It now has branches in about 196 nations (March 2017)and 14, 000 churches - grouped into 25 regions, in Nigeria.

Since 1981 RCCG, under Enoch’s leadership, has exploded across the world.
In 1990 the RCCG Bible School was founded.

The numbers are phenomenal

Holy Ghost Services (HGS) in the mid 1980s - now millions EACH month
Holy Ghost Congress 1998 - 7 million 1999 - 12 million
It constituted the largest mobilization of people in one spot on the surface of the earth never before recorded.

At each and every one of these events many souls are won for Christ. The Holy Spirit moves freely to heal, anoint and empower.

Open Heavens his daily devotional manual - 1 million published annually
He has written 60 books and broadcasts on numerous T.V. channels.

Enoch has received honours across the world ( See Recognitions include the following)

His trade mark of humility is disarming and endearing, enabling him to easily share his testimony of the gospel.

I have included information about:-
the Nigerian Civil War 1967 - 1970.
Josiah Olufemi Akindayomi - founder of RCCG
History and Beliefs of RCCG
Prosperity Theology

Sources
Dict, of African Christian Biography
wikipedia