Pastor Adeboye Officially Renames RCCG

The Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) Apapa Family has been formally renamed The Favoured Family by Pastor E. A. Adeboye, General Overseer.
This rebranding reportedly happened on Sunday while he was on his second visit to Trinity Towers, the headquarters of the RCCG City of David parish, which is in charge of the Apapa Family.

He revealed, accompanied by his wife, Pastor Folu Adeboye, that he was given a heavenly command to change the name of this well-known family in the RCCG community.

Pastor Adeboye said in his sermon from 2 Kings 2:19–24 that the Apapa Family needed to undergo a fresh outpouring of grace, represented by the arrival of salt and a new cruse.

He emphasized that the salt is a symbol of God’s process of restoring flavor and vitality, getting rid of bitterness, keeping demonic forces at bay, and fostering rapid advancement.

“The new cruse represents a fresh start, the restoration of lost glory, and a renewed dedication to rekindle spiritual passion,” he explained.

“Anyone who was hot before and became lukewarm would now burn brightly again,” said Pastor Adeboye.

According to the article, the RCCG Apapa Family has a rich history that dates back to 1991, when they were led by Pastor Tony Rapu and had about 50 members at Roxy Cinema in Apapa.

The congregation grew to over 45 parishes in Nigeria and abroad in under five years, with the help of a committed staff of over 500 people.

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The family’s goal is to reach heaven and take as many people as they can with them, all the while developing leaders and creating a community that is a shining example of excellence, faithfulness, character, and integrity.

Their goals are to spread the gospel, establish God’s rule, and demonstrate the importance of Christianity by expressing their ideas in creative and modern ways.

With many pastors having crucial roles in its development, the RCCG Apapa Family has undergone significant growth and change over the years.

Pastor Eskor Mfon took over after Pastor Tony Rapu and continued to grow the Apapa Family Churches.

Pastor Idowu Iluyomade became the new head of the Apapa Family following the death of Pastor Mfon.

As the Head of the Apapa Family, Pastor Kayode Pitan took over from Pastor Iluyomade on September 1, 2024.