The Bible says in Luke 14:23:
“And the lord said unto the servant, go out into the highways and hedges, and compel them to come in, that my house may be filled.”
As evident from this verse, it is God’s desire for us to gather in His house, united in His presence. And what better way to be a part of this spiritual unity than by attending one of the largest churches in Africa? In this article, we have compiled a list of these mega-churches that we believe everyone should experience at least once in their lifetime.
Mega-churches can be found across the world, where like-minded Christians gather in the hundreds, thousands, or even hundreds of thousands. In this article, we will specifically focus on mega-churches in the continent of Africa and the remarkable missions they undertake in service to God.
1. First Love Church – Ghana
First Love Church was founded by Pastor Dag Heward-Mills, the founder of the United Denominations originating from the Lighthouse Group of Churches. In 2012, Bishop Dag Heward-Mills was inspired by the Holy Spirit to establish this new denomination in a small chapel at the University of Ghana’s Legon Campus.
It began with just a handful of students, but today, the church boasts over 10,000 members who gather at the First Love Centre in Accra, Ghana, where countless young people come together for fellowship and worship.
With a deep commitment to soul-winning and a passion for transforming lives, the church has witnessed numerous individuals finding salvation and renewal.
First Love Church has a global presence with over 150 churches worldwide, including 28 locations in Ghana, 32 in the UK, and 22 in the USA, among others. The church also hosts various conferences aimed at empowering both the young and old with the teachings of God’s word, equipping them to be effective soul-winners for Christ and spreading the gospel to every corner of the globe.
2. Redeemed Christian Church of God – Nigeria
The primary goal of the Redeemed Christian Church of God is to prepare souls for heaven, a priority shared by Christians worldwide. Established in 1952 by Josiah Akindayomi and now led by Enoch Adejare Adeboye, the church is dedicated to guiding as many people as possible to heaven by promoting a holy and righteous lifestyle.
To achieve this, the church has placed a strong emphasis on planting churches within a 5-minute walking distance in every city and town, both in developing and developed countries.
RCCG engages in various initiatives that extend beyond spiritual outreach. One such initiative is the Christian Social Responsibility (CSR) program, which actively contributes to diverse areas of society, including education, healthcare, media, business, and sports. The church has a global presence, with branches in over 192 countries and an estimated 5 million members worshiping in its 14,000 centers worldwide.
3. Lord’s Chosen Charismatic Revival Church
Founded by Pastor Lazarus Muoka on December 23, 2002, the Lord’s Chosen Charismatic Revival Church operates with a three-fold vision that has guided its principles for over two decades. It is one of the largest churches in Africa.
These pillars include fostering grassroots revival worldwide (Mark 16:15-17), restoring apostolic Christian experiences among the body of Christ (1 Peter 2:9-10), and reviving heavenly consciousness within the body of Christ (Matthew 6:33). With these principles at its core, the church has grown to become the 8th largest mega-church in Africa, with
4.Winners Chapel (Living Faith Church) – Nigeria
Living Faith Church, also known as Winners Chapel, is the largest church in Nigeria and the second biggest in Africa. Founded in Lagos by David Oyedepo in 1983, its core mission is to liberate as many souls as possible from the oppression of the devil through the power of God’s word.
With a weekly attendance of 50,000 and a global network spanning 65 countries, this mega-church is a vessel through which the Holy Spirit touches the lives of thousands every day.
The church’s mission is founded on 12 pillars, including faith, the word of God, the supernatural, praise, the Holy Spirit, prosperity, vision, prayer, healing, wisdom, consecration, and success. These principles have been instrumental in growing the church to its current immense congregation, ensuring that the house of God is filled to capacity.
