The term "Aladura" means "praying person" in Yoruba. Aladura is a classification of indigenous churches in south-western Nigeria that started in the early 20th century. These churches believe in the efficacy of prayers and practical guidance by God through the Holy Spirit in all its programs. The main Aladura churches can be distinguished by the distinct apostolic way, the church founders were called directly by Christ himself. Jesus Christ emphasized: my house shall be called the house of prayer. Aladura churches emphasize the power of prayer and the word of God (both the Bible and the living voice of God). They believe in holiness. The yoruba term for this: is "ijo-mimo". Aladura churches are Evangelicals and various elements associated with Pentecostalism can be found in Aladura churches. Most of the pioneer founders in the early 20th century were initially Anglicans and Methodists. They rejected the power of traditional African religion as malign. They also opposed many dominant practices then such as: both polygamy and witchcraft and focus instead on the "holiness movement". Today, many churches in Nigeria can be called "Aladura", since they have been influenced by this movement. Divisions The main Aladura churches with their founders are: Pre-1960 Aladura Some of the pre-1960s Aladura churches are also called "White Garment" churches. Moses Orimolade, Cherubim and Seraphim C&S David O. Odunbanjo, Joseph Sadare, Oba Babalola Akinyele, Sophia Odunlami, and many others The Apostolic Church of Nigeria TAC (initially, Faith Terbanacle Church of Nigeria) Joseph A. Babalola, Christ Apostolic Church CAC SBJ Oschoffa, Celestial Church of Christ CCC Post-1960 Aladura J.O. Akindayomi, Redeemed Christian Church of God RCCG W.F. Kumuyi Deeper Life Bible Church DLBC Post-2000 Aladura Michael C. Egbo Kings Apostolic Christ Evangelical Mission KACEM Pre-1960 Aladura Eternal Sacred Order of Cherubim and Seraphim Moses Orimolade Tunolase, who was later called Baba Aladura, or Praying Father, founded the Eternal Sacred Order of Cherubim and Seraphim in 1925, also as a prayer group within the Anglican Church. Captain Christiana Abiodun's adopted daughter fell into a trance and Moses Orimolade Tunolase, who was already an itinerant evangelist and teacher, was the only one who could awaken her. By 1925 they had left the Anglican church to become independent. Their most distinctive ministry was to openly identify and challenge witches on evangelistic journeys through the countryside. These long trips were typical of Cherubim and Seraphim (as they are most commonly called) evangelists and