Churches in Nigeria 🇳🇬 and their founders Christian Religious Studies JSS 1 Second Term Lesson Notes Week 2

Subject: Christian Religious Studies

Class: JSS 1

Term: Second Term

Week: 11

Topic: Names of Churches and Their Founders in Nigeria 🇳🇬

Sub-topic: Significant Churches and Their Founders

Duration: 45 minutes

Entry Behaviour: Students are expected to recall information about the basic concepts of Christianity.

Key Words: Churches, Founders, Nigeria, Christian Religious Studies

Behavioral Objectives:

  1. Students should be able to list at least five major churches in Nigeria.
  2. Students should identify the founders of each mentioned church.
  3. Students should understand the historical context of the establishment of these churches.

Embedded Core Skills: Critical thinking, Recall, Research, Communication

Learning Materials:

  1. Whiteboard and markers
  2. Textbooks on Christian Religious Studies
  3. Printed images of church founders
  4. Handouts with a list of churches and founders

Content:

  1. Introduction to the importance of understanding the history of churches in Nigeria.
  2. Presentation of a list of major churches and their founders.
  3. Brief historical background of each church and its founder.
List 20 names of church and their founders names in Nigeria 🇳🇬
  1. Redeemed Christian Church of God – Pastor E.A. Adeboye
  2. Winners’ Chapel – Bishop David Oyedepo
  3. Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries – Dr. D.K. Olukoya
  4. Deeper Life Bible Church – Pastor W.F. Kumuyi
  5. Christ Embassy – Pastor Chris Oyakhilome
  6. Living Faith Church Worldwide – Bishop David Oyedepo
  7. The Synagogue, Church of All Nations (SCOAN) – Prophet T.B. Joshua
  8. Christ Apostolic Church – Joseph Ayo Babalola
  9. The Apostolic Church – Pastor Samuel Adegboyega
  10. Assemblies of God Church – Reverend Ejim
  11. Celestial Church of Christ – S.B.J. Oshoffa
  12. Anglican Church of Nigeria – Henry Townsend
  13. Presbyterian Church of Nigeria – Hope Waddell
  14. Methodist Church Nigeria – Thomas Birch Freeman
  15. Evangelical Church Winning All (ECWA) – SIM missionaries
  16. Nigerian Baptist Convention – Thomas Jefferson Bowen
  17. Cherubim and Seraphim Movement – Moses Orimolade Tunolase
  18. United African Methodist Church – James Johnson
  19. Lutheran Church of Nigeria – J.F. Lutz
  20. Catholic Church in Nigeria – Missionaries and local priests

 

  1. The Redeemed Christian Church of God was founded by Pastor ____________. a) John Smith b) E.A. Adeboye c) Mary Johnson d) David Oyedepo
  2. Bishop David Oyedepo is associated with the establishment of ____________. a) Deeper Life Bible Church b) Winners’ Chapel c) Christ Embassy d) Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries
  3. The founder of the Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries is Dr. ____________. a) Joseph Ayo Babalola b) D.K. Olukoya c) W.F. Kumuyi d) Chris Oyakhilome
  4. Pastor W.F. Kumuyi is known for founding ____________. a) Winners’ Chapel b) Deeper Life Bible Church c) The Synagogue, Church of All Nations d) Living Faith Church Worldwide
  5. The Synagogue, Church of All Nations, was led by Prophet ____________. a) Moses Orimolade Tunolase b) T.B. Joshua c) S.B.J. Oshoffa d) Henry Townsend
  6. The Christ Apostolic Church was founded by Apostle ____________. a) Samuel Adegboyega b) Hope Waddell c) Joseph Ayo Babalola d) Thomas Birch Freeman
  7. The Anglican Church of Nigeria traces its roots back to ____________. a) Henry Townsend b) Thomas Jefferson Bowen c) John Smith d) David Oyedepo
  8. The Presbyterian Church of Nigeria has its origins with missionary ____________. a) Thomas Jefferson Bowen b) Hope Waddell c) Moses Orimolade Tunolase d) James Johnson
  9. Methodism in Nigeria began through the efforts of Reverend ____________. a) J.F. Lutz b) Thomas Birch Freeman c) James Johnson d) David Oyedepo
  10. The Cherubim and Seraphim Movement was founded by ____________. a) S.B.J. Oshoffa b) Moses Orimolade Tunolase c) Thomas Jefferson Bowen d) Henry Townsend
  11. The Evangelical Church Winning All (ECWA) has roots in the work of ____________. a) SIM missionaries b) J.F. Lutz c) Hope Waddell d) Samuel Adegboyega
  12. The Nigerian Baptist Convention was established by Reverend ____________. a) Moses Orimolade Tunolase b) Thomas Birch Freeman c) Joseph Ayo Babalola d) Thomas Jefferson Bowen
  13. The Celestial Church of Christ was founded by ____________. a) Moses Orimolade Tunolase b) S.B.J. Oshoffa c) Joseph Ayo Babalola d) Thomas Birch Freeman
  14. The United African Methodist Church has its roots with missionary ____________. a) James Johnson b) J.F. Lutz c) Hope Waddell d) Thomas Jefferson Bowen
  15. The Catholic Church in Nigeria was established by ____________. a) Missionaries and local priests b) Moses Orimolade Tunolase c) Samuel Adegboyega d) Thomas Jefferson Bowen

 

Presentation:

  • Step 1 (Revision): The teacher revises the previous topic on basic concepts of Christianity, ensuring students have a solid foundation.
  • Step 2 (Introduction): The teacher introduces the new topic, explaining the significance of understanding the history of churches in Nigeria.
  • Step 3 (Teacher’s Activities):
    • Present a list of churches and founders on the whiteboard.
    • Share printed images and brief histories of each founder.
    • Encourage questions and class discussions.
  • Learners Activities:
    • Take notes on the listed churches and founders.
    • Participate in class discussions.
    • Ask questions for clarification.

Assessment:

  • Informal assessment through class discussions and student participation.
  • Written assignment: Students compile a short essay on the importance of founders in shaping church history.

Evaluation:

  1. Who founded the Redeemed Christian Church of God?
  2. Mention three churches founded by missionaries.
  3. Explain the significance of understanding church history.
  4. List two churches founded by indigenous Nigerians.
  5. What role did missionaries play in the establishment of churches in Nigeria?
  6. Identify the founder of the Celestial Church of Christ.
  7. Discuss one major contribution of a church founder to Nigerian society.
  8. Name a church founded in the 19th century.
  9. How does understanding church history contribute to religious tolerance?
  10. Describe the historical context of the establishment of the Anglican Church in Nigeria.

Conclusion: The teacher goes around to assess students’ understanding, provides feedback, and addresses any additional questions. The lesson concludes with a reminder of the importance of knowing the founders of churches in Nigeria