The RCCG-OHL is part of a broader network of parishes—or denomination—called the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG). The RCCG has its origin in Nigeria, and currently has member-churches in about 140 countries around the world. It is the fastest growing denomination in Africa. It is also becoming one of the fastest growing churches in Europe and North America. It has its international headquarters in Lagos, Nigeria, along Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, on a piece of land called “Redemption City.”

The RCCG-OHL has its location in a town where the majority of the population is white and Christian. As a result, and just like every other African immigrant church in existence, it has been a challenge to make a missional connection with our city for two primary reasons. Firstly, because of the cultural baggage that comes with any form of Christianity, which has made it difficult for Africans to reach British people with the gospel. Secondly, most of the British Christians in the area are already active in their churches and do not find it necessary to mix with African immigrant churches even when the Africans are renting their church halls. Therefore, as Kwiyani suggests in Sent Forth, Africa’s missionary presence [in Britain] has yet to blossom.”