An Examination of The Impact of Missionary Activities of The Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) in Regions 12 and 32, Ogun State

Kehinde Amos Ayanleke; Adebayo Ola Afolaranmi; PhD

doi:10.56201/ijrcp.vol.11.no8.2026.pg76.89

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An Examination of The Impact of Missionary Activities of The Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) in Regions 12 and 32, Ogun State

Kehinde Amos Ayanleke, Adebayo Ola Afolaranmi, PhD

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This study examines the missionary activities of the Redeemed Christian Church of God in Regions 12 and 32, Ogun State, Nigeria. Urban centres in Abeokuta face challenges associated with urbanisation, including secularisation, social disorientation, poverty and environmental degradation, which affect the effectiveness of Christian missionary activities. The study investigates the nature of missionary activities and strategies adopted by the RCCG in addressing these challenges. A descriptive survey research design was employed, with questionnaires administered to 100 respondents comprising ministers, missionaries and church workers across the two regions. Findings reveal that RCCG missionary activities extend beyond gospel proclamation to include social interventions and Corporate Social Responsibility . Seminars, workshops, evangelistic outreaches and rehabilitation initiatives were identified as important missionary activities. The findings also indicate that urban mission strategies contribute to church growth and the advancement of the Christian faith, although inadequate missionary manpower remains a major challenge. The study concludes that effective urban mission requires an integrated approach combining evangelism, discipleship, social responsibility and community engagement. It recommends improved missionary training, adequate funding, local participation, interdenominational cooperation and contextually appropriate evangelistic strategies to strengthen missionary activities in the two regions.

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Christian MissionUrban MissionChurch GrowthChurch PlantingMissionary ActivitiesRCCGCorporate Social Responsibility. Word count: 231 P-ISSN 2695-219X

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An Examination of The Impact of Missionary Activities of The Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) in Regions 12 and 32, Ogun State

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