The Redeemed Christian Church of God has ordained 2,820 candidates as full pastors, alongside 11,830 deacons and deaconesses and 5,977 assistant pastors, as the church concluded its 74th Annual Convention
The figures were disclosed on Sunday by the church’s Holy Ghost Service account on Instagram during the convention held at Redemption City, along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, Ogun State.
The church said 2,820 candidates were ordained into the office of full pastor during the week-long convention.
According to the church, the office of full pastor is the highest pastoral office in the RCCG, noting that even the General Overseer, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, is a full pastor.
In another post, the church disclosed on Tuesday, the second day of the convention, that 11,830 deacons and deaconesses as well as 5,977 assistant pastors were also ordained.
The church stated, “A total of 11,830 Deacons & Deaconesses and 5,977 Assistant Pastors were ordained during the 74th Annual Convention of R.C.C.G.”
The ordinations formed part of the activities marking the 74th Annual Convention of the RCCG, which began on Monday, August 3, and ended on Sunday, August 9, 2026.
The convention, themed “Mountain Movers,” was held at Redemption City, Mowe, Ogun State, and attracted worshippers from Nigeria and other parts of the world.
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Congrats to them