The Rise of “Home-Grown” Pentecostal Churches in Nigeria: A Prophetic Fulfillment and Social Impact

This study investigates the rise of “home-grown” Pentecostal churches in Nigeria, a phenomenon where churches merge spiritual and national identity, by examining the historical development of Nigerian Pentecostalism. The problem is to understand how missionary legacies, prophetic narratives, and covenantal theology have transformed Pentecostal movements into transnational institutions and a source of “prophetic nationalism”. The methodology involves qualitative approach that encompasses historical analysis, theological interpretation, and sociological perspectives, using case studies of churches like the RCCG, MFM, Deeper life Bible church, Christ Embassy and Winners’ Chapel. The findings show that these churches are expanding globally by intertwining national destiny with evangelization, facilitated by globalization and digital media. The significance lies in this phenomenon representing both a fulfillment of biblical prophecy and a global resurgence of African Christianity. Implications include the merging of religious and national aspirations and the export of African spiritual energy worldwide. By examining this evolution, the paper aims to demonstrate that these Churches represents both a fulfillment of divine prophecy and a dynamic expression of African Christianity’s global resurgence.