<P> RCCG was founded in 1952 by Rev. Josiah Olufemi Akindayomi ( 1909 -- 1980 ) after he had been involved in a number of other churches . Rev. Akindayomi chose Enoch Adeboye as the next General overseer . Enoch Adeboye was a lecturer in mathematics at the University of Lagos , Nigeria , as at the time he joined the church in 1973 . Adeboye initially became one of the interpreters translating Akindayomi 's sermons from Yoruba to English . He was ordained a pastor of the church in 1975 , and his appointment as leader ( General overseer ) of the church was formalized by the posthumous reading of Akindayomi 's sealed pronouncement . In 1990 , Redeemed Christian Church of God Bible School is founded . </P>
<P> RCCG was founded in 1952 by Rev. Josiah Olufemi Akindayomi ( 1909 -- 1980 ) after he had been involved in a number of other churches . Rev. Akindayomi chose Enoch Adeboye as the next General overseer . Enoch Adeboye was a lecturer in mathematics at the University of Lagos , Nigeria , as at the time he joined the church in 1973 . Adeboye initially became one of the interpreters translating Akindayomi 's sermons from Yoruba to English . He was ordained a pastor of the church in 1975 , and his appointment as leader ( General overseer ) of the church was formalized by the posthumous reading of Akindayomi 's sealed pronouncement . In 1990 , Redeemed Christian Church of God Bible School is founded . </P>
who is founder of redeemed christian church of god
who is founder of redeemed christian church of god
Rev. Josiah Olufemi Akindayomi
Rev. Josiah Olufemi Akindayomi