Nigerian Pentecostal Megachurches and Development: A Diaconal Analysis of the Redeemed Christian Church of God

The Nigerian social, public, political and religious landscapes have changed significantly over time with the emergence proliferation of Pentecostal megachurches. majority these churches are structured characterized a peculiar missional focus, ritual, ecclesiastical distinctiveness. Many megachurches been criticized for their economic motivations, exploitation commercialization Christian faith. However, ‘Progressive Pentecostals’ on basis sustained commitment to diaconal services towards development communities. Divergent views emerged in relation nexus between religion development. This study argues that is one motors Africa; this challenges Western secular framework Hence, examines from below, using Redeemed Church God (RCCG), megachurch illustrates importance faith-based organizations’ roles A descriptive research method employed social capital theory pneuma-diaconal mission examine concept below. concludes organizations such as RCCG‘s responsiveness contributes overall its various