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Foursquare Gospel Church in Nigeria

Foursquare Gospel Church in Nigeria

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The Foursquare Gospel Church in Nigeria, sometimes referred to as Foursquare Gospel Church, Yaba, is an evangelical Pentecostal Christian denomination founded on November 4, 1954[1] by Rev. H.J. Curtis & Mrs. Faye Curtis and their two sons. The organization is one of the largest churches in Nigeria,[2] and claims 2064 branches in Nigeria.[1] The church is affiliated with the International Church of the Foursquare Gospel, headquartered in Los Angeles, California, United States.

The founding fathers of the Foursquare Gospel Church in Nigeria were 1st, Rev James Abayomi BOYEJO, Rev Odunaike Samuel Olusegun and Rev Friday Chinyere Osuwa.[3]

The church's national headquarters are located at 62/66 Akinwunmi street, Yaba, Lagos.[4] The church is headed by the General Overseer and Senior Pastor who is Rev. Sam Aboyeji.[5]

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    "About us - FGC Yaba". FGC Yaba. Retrieved 2018-04-15.
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    Udodiong, Inemesit. "7 things you need to know about Foursquare Church, Nigeria".
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    Udodiong, Inemesit. "7 things you need to know about Foursquare Church, Nigeria". Retrieved 2018-04-16.
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    "Foursquare Gospel Church in Nigeria -". Retrieved 2021-01-03.
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    "» Rev. Sam Aboyeji General Overseer Foursquare NIG". foursquare.org.ng. Retrieved 2018-04-15.


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