A Brief History and Achievement of RCCG Sierra Leone

The Early Years: A Mustard Seed Planted

In April 1995, a Nigerian missionary named Pastor Obediah Mulero arrived in Sierra Leone carrying a simple mandate: plant a church. Sent by the Northern State under the leadership of Pastor Funsho Johnson (now Continental Overseer, Continent 3), he gathered four committed believers into a house fellowship at Kamanda Farm in Kissy, among them the late Pastor Jacob D. Samu.

As the fellowship grew, it outgrew its home and moved to Ajentus Club at Kissy Dockyard, a former nightclub turned meeting place for worship. What began as a handful of believers soon matured into a full church, all before the shadow of civil war fell over the nation.

Faith Through the Civil War

When the war forced Pastor Mulero back to Nigeria, Pastor Jacob D. Samu stepped into leadership. His relentless evangelism kept the church growing even amid conflict, drawing in families like that of Pastor Abu Dumbuya. When Pastor Mulero returned, he found not decline but growth, and joined forces with the brethren to expand further, acquiring properties, leasing land, and planting new RCCG parishes.

The arrival of ECOMOG's Nigerian military contingents brought unexpected reinforcements, with believers like Pastor Chris Olukolade (then ECOMOG's spokesperson), Pastor Akem, and Brother Hassan adding their strength to the growing work.

A Season of Planting

Faith Chapel became the first official parish, followed by the Chapel of Faith in Makeni, opened by Mummy Crosby. Liberty Parish and Mount of Olives soon followed.

By 1999, the church had reached Kenema, where Pastor G.A. Babalola, a medical doctor with the Nigerian Army, partnered with Major Irabor to establish Living Spring Parish. Many who served alongside them in those early days are today ordained ministers within RCCG Sierra Leone.

Between 1998 and 2000, the harvest continued with Garden of Peace Parish, Christ the Rock Parish at Hill Station, and Christ the King Parish in Waterloo.

Building a National Home

Pastor Mulero's eventual transfer back to Nigeria left Pastor Abu, today the Assistant National Secretary, at the helm until 2010. During this season, the church completed its National Headquarters at 69 Sanders Street, Freetown, funded through Nigeria. Pastor Kemi arrived soon after as the first National Pastor, tasked with the delicate work of unifying a growing family of believers.

In 2011, General Overseer Pastor E.A. Adeboye visited Sierra Leone in person, launching the nationwide “Let the Wind Blow” crusade, and the Mission has recorded steady growth ever since.

Pastor A.K. Adesina succeeded Pastor Kemi in 2013, sharpening the church's focus on growth, doctrine, and spiritual maturity. Under his decade-long leadership, the country has grown to become a Province in the RCCG structure, and the number of parishes continued to grow across Sierra Leone.

A New Chapter

In September 2023, Pastor 'Juwon Ariyo succeeded Pastor Adesina as National Pastor/Pastor-In-Charge of Province, inheriting a Mission ready for its next phase of expansion. In just three years, his administration has pursued 360-degree growth, a vision touching every dimension of church life.

Church Planting

Nearly 80 parishes now stand across Sierra Leone, alongside numerous house fellowship centers.

The National Camp Ground

The construction and development of the National Camp Ground has been one of the administration's major milestones. Since 2024, it has hosted major national programs, including the National Conventions, Youth and Young Adults Conventions, and Pastors' and Ministers' Conferences.

Media and Online Presence

Every national program now streams live, extending the Mission's reach to online audiences far beyond Sierra Leone's borders with Parishes now establishing their own online communities and enhancing their digital ministries.

Soul Winning: “Light Up Sierra Leone”

Crusades have reached cities, rural chiefdoms, and institutions of learning alike: Light Up Bo, Light Up Kenema, Light Up Fourah Bay College, Light Up Sahn Malen, and more, carrying the Gospel into every corner of the nation.

Empowerment: The “SkillUp” Initiative

Young people are being equipped with real-world skills in photography and filmmaking, digital literacy and cybersecurity, and fascinator and bead making, with over 90 trainees in the very first cohort.

Community Impact

Through initiatives like Street Feeding, entire communities have been fed, ministered to, and welcomed into salvation, with more editions to be announced on our website and social channels.

Still Writing the Story

No list can fully capture what God has done through this administration. What's certain is this: RCCG Sierra Leone Mission is marching forward, and if you're reading this, you're already part of that story.