Pastor Adeboye Renames RCCG Church Chapter, Its New Name Finally Released

• Pastor E. A. Adeboye, General Overseer of the RCCG, announced the renaming of the Apapa Family to “The Favoured Family” during a visit to Trinity Towers
• The change, revealed as a divine instruction, symbolised the church’s renewed alignment with God's vision
• Members celebrated the announcement, embracing the new name as a sign of spiritual blessings and purpose

Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye, the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), announced a significant change within the church structure through an X post on April 1.

During their second visit to Trinity Towers, the headquarters of the RCCG City of David parish in Lagos, Pastor Adeboye and his wife, Pastor (Mrs.) Folu Adeboye, revealed they had received a divine instruction to rename the Apapa Family within the church.

The group will now be known as “The Favoured Family.”

Trinity towers as a focal point

Trinity Towers, situated at the heart of the RCCG City of David parish, played a pivotal role in this renaming process.

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The iconic location, which serves as a hub for the church's activities, symbolised the growth and importance of the Apapa Family.

Pastor Adeboye's announcement highlighted the divine significance of this change and the impact it would have on the church's operations and spiritual identity.

Emphasis on divine favour

In his message, Pastor Adeboye depicts the importance of divine favour as central to the church's mission.

The renaming of the family reflects the spiritual alignment with God's vision for the RCCG. Members of the newly christened “The Favoured Family” celebrated the announcement, viewing it as a blessing and a reaffirmation of their purpose within the church.

In an X post by Adeboye on X on April 1, he wrote:

"During their second visit to Trinity Towers, the home of the RCCG City of David parish, which serves as the headquarters of the Apapa Family—now The Favoured Family, Pastor E. A. Adeboye, General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, alongside his wife, Pastor (Mrs.) Folu Adeboye, received a divine instruction to rename the well-known family within the RCCG structure."

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See the X post below:

About RCCG

The Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) is one of the largest and most influential Pentecostal churches in Nigeria and worldwide.

Founded in 1952 by Reverend Josiah Akindayomi, RCCG has grown significantly under the leadership of Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye, its General Overseer since 1981. With a mission to spread the gospel and foster spiritual growth, RCCG operates thousands of parishes across over 190 countries.

The church emphasises holiness, prayer, and community service while organising annual events like the Holy Ghost Congress that attract millions of worshippers. RCCG remains dedicated to transforming lives through its dynamic ministry and outreach efforts.

Name changes are not unusual - RCCG Pastor

A pastor in the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Kunle, has weighed in on the recent renaming of the Apapa Family to The Favoured Family, saying name changes are a common occurrence.

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“There is nothing wrong with changing the name of the church. Abram became Abraham, Jacob became Israel,” he said.

He added that beyond spiritual reasons, organisations also rebrand for various purposes.

"Let’s even leave the spirituality— even companies change their names,” he noted.

Pastor Adeboye at 83: 10 facts about RCCG's GO

Legit.ng earlier reported that Celebrating his 83rd birthday, Pastor Enoch Adeboye stands as a prominent religious leader and the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG).

From a humble beginning in Ifewara, Osun State, to overseeing a global network of churches, Pastor Adeboye’s journey has been marked by dedication to faith, academic excellence, and significant contributions to society.

Editorial assistant Ololade Olatimehin provided exclusive commentary from a RCCG pastor for this report.

Source: Legit.ng