Celebration Church International
| Celebration Church International | |
|---|---|
| Classification | Evangelicalism |
| Theology | Charismatic |
| Origin | 11 November 2012 Ikotun Lagos, Nigeria |
| Official website | ccing |
Celebration Church International (also known as CCI) is an international charismatic Christian denomination headquartered in Lagos, Nigeria.[1][2]It was founded by Emmanuel Iren and has several branches located in Nigeria, the United Kingdom, United States and Canada.[3][4]
History[edit]
Celebration Church International first started as a campus youth fellowship called "Triumphal Youth Fellowship" in Covenant University, Ota, Ogun State.[5] The fellowship was founded in 2008, and was led by Emmanuel Iren while he was an undergraduate student at the university.[6]
In November 2012, the church was officially established and inaugurated. Two years after, in 2014, the church was renamed from Life Triumphal Church to Celebration Church International.[7][8]
The church's first branch was in opened in Ikotun, Lagos. With time, Celebration Church International was moved to Ikeja and later expanded to other parts of the world.[9]
Locations[edit]
Celebration Church International has over 16 campuses in different cities in Nigeria including Lagos, Abuja, Port Harcourt, Abeokuta, Uyo, and Ibadan. Its headquarters is located in Ikeja, Lagos State, Nigeria.[10][11]
Celebration Church International also has four branches located in the United Kingdom (Birmingham, London, Manchester and Glasgow),[12][13] two branches in Canada (Toronto and Ottawa) and one branch each in the United States.
Beliefs[edit]
The theological standing of the church is Pentecostal. The church's website outlines that it believes in the death, burial, and resurrection of Christ.[14][15]
References[edit]
- ^ "CCI marks 8th anniversary". Vanguard News.
- ^ "Celebration Church International provided warmth from Sunday's rain » YNaija". YNaija. 25 September 2017. Retrieved 10 June 2023.
- ^ "About Celebration Church International". Celebration Church International. Retrieved 17 May 2023.
- ^ "Celebration Church International Is Leading A Generation To Faith". Channels Television News.
- ^ "Who Is Pastor Emmanuel Iren and How Did He Start Up His Ministry?". blog.shuzia.com. Retrieved 17 May 2023.
- ^ "'We must have audacity to embrace vision regardless of culture'". The Guardian Nigeria News – Nigeria and World News. 7 November 2020. Retrieved 17 May 2023.
- ^ "Celebration Church celebrates 10 years, releases documentary". The Guardian Nigeria News – Nigeria and World News. 16 November 2022. Retrieved 17 May 2023.
- ^ Ihechi, Deborah (7 October 2022). "SUNDAY SERVICE AT CELEBRATION CHURCH INTERNATIONAL". Daily Devotionals. Retrieved 17 May 2023.
- ^ Adedeji, Olamipo (19 January 2021). "Emmanuel Iren: The New Face of Nigerian Charismatic Movement Through Celebration Church International". Daily Trust. Retrieved 17 May 2023.
- ^ "Celebration Church celebrates 10 years and commemorates it with a documentary!". Pulse Nigeria. 21 November 2022. Retrieved 17 May 2023.
- ^ "Four reasons why I love Celebration Church International". Laju Iren. 11 November 2016. Retrieved 17 May 2023.
- ^ "Celebration Church International – Birmingham, United Kingdom". Retrieved 17 May 2023.
- ^ "Celebration Church International – Manchester, United Kingdom". Retrieved 17 May 2023.
- ^ "Who we are". Celebration Church International. Retrieved 17 May 2023.
- ^ "Celebration Church Int'l on Apple Podcasts". Apple Podcasts. 23 April 2023. Retrieved 17 May 2023.
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