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| '''The Lutheran Church of Christ in Nigeria''' (LCCN) is a major ] ] in ]. Established as an independent church from the ] (known as ] today) in 1913 (SUMD),<ref name="Mission-Afrika">{{cite web |url=http://www.missionafrika.dk/english/ |title=How Mission Afrika started (former The Danish Sudan Mission) |author= |date= |work=Mission Afrika |publisher= |language= |accessdate=16 December 2011}}</ref> the LCCN now has 1,900,000 members<ref>Lutheran World Federation: </ref> in over 2,400 congregations nationwide.<ref name="ELCA-Nigeria">{{cite web |url=http://www.elca.org/Who-We-Are/Our-Three-Expressions/Churchwide-Organization/Global-Mission/Where-We-Work/Africa/Nigeria.aspx |title=Nigeria |author= |date= |work=Global Mission |publisher=Evangelical Lutheran Church in America |language= |accessdate=16 December 2011}}</ref> | '''The Lutheran Church of Christ in Nigeria''' (LCCN) is a major ] ] in ], a member of the ].<ref name = "Kenny1"/> Established as an independent church from the ] (known as ] today) in 1913 (SUMD),<ref name="Mission-Afrika">{{cite web |url=http://www.missionafrika.dk/english/ |title=How Mission Afrika started (former The Danish Sudan Mission) |author= |date= |work=Mission Afrika |publisher= |language= |accessdate=16 December 2011}}</ref> the LCCN now has 1,900,000 members<ref>Lutheran World Federation: </ref> in over 2,400 congregations nationwide.<ref name="ELCA-Nigeria">{{cite web |url=http://www.elca.org/Who-We-Are/Our-Three-Expressions/Churchwide-Organization/Global-Mission/Where-We-Work/Africa/Nigeria.aspx |title=Nigeria |author= |date= |work=Global Mission |publisher=Evangelical Lutheran Church in America |language= |accessdate=16 December 2011}}</ref> | ||
| The current ] is The Most Rev. Nemuel A. Babba.<ref name="LCCN-About Us">{{cite web |url=http://www.lccnigeria.org/AboutLCCN.htm |title=About Us |author= |date= |work=The Lutheran Church of Christ in Nigeria website |publisher=The Lutheran Church of Christ in Nigeria |language= |accessdate=16 December 2011}}</ref> | The current ] is The Most Rev. Nemuel A. Babba.<ref name="LCCN-About Us">{{cite web |url=http://www.lccnigeria.org/AboutLCCN.htm |title=About Us |author= |date= |work=The Lutheran Church of Christ in Nigeria website |publisher=The Lutheran Church of Christ in Nigeria |language= |accessdate=16 December 2011}}</ref> <ref name="Kenny1">{{Cite news| first = Peter| last = Kenny| title = Nigeria's Lutherans draw a million to convention, says bishop| url = http://www.ecumenicalnews.com/article/nigerias-lutherans-draw-a-million-to-convention-says-bishop-22763| work = Ecumenical News| publisher = <nowiki>http://ecunews.com</nowiki>| date = March 5, 2014| accessdate = January 7, 2015}}</ref> | ||
| ==History== | ==History== | ||
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| The Lutheran Church of Christ in Nigeria | |
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| Classification | Protestant |
| Orientation | Lutheran |
| Leader | The Most Rev Nemuel A Babba |
| Associations | LWF |
| Region | Nigeria |
| Origin | 1913 Numan |
| Congregations | 2,400 |
| Members | 1,700,000 |
| Official website | http://www.lccnigeria.org/ |
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The Lutheran Church of Christ in Nigeria (LCCN) is a major Lutheran denomination in Nigeria, a member of the Lutheran World Federation. Established as an independent church from the Sudan United Mission - Danish Branch (known as Mission Afrika today) in 1913 (SUMD), the LCCN now has 1,900,000 members in over 2,400 congregations nationwide.
The current archbishop is The Most Rev. Nemuel A. Babba.
History
The SUMD first sent missionaries to Africa in 1913 with the pioneers being Niels Brønnum, his wife Margaret C. Young, and Dagmar Rose. Brønnum's wife died shortly after arriving and Rose brought back the Brønnum's infant son to Europe. Brønnum continued his work and established a mission in Numan.
The mission eventually expanded and in 1948, the first five indigenous Nigerian pastors were ordained. By 1955, it was known as the Lutheran Church of Christ in the Sudan and in 1956 became independent as the Lutheran Church of Christ in Nigeria with Pilgaard Pedersen as its first President (Template:Lang-ha). In 1960, Akila Todi was elected the first indigenous Nigerian president of the Church. He was made bishop in 1973 when the church adopted a modified episcopal polity.
While sectarian violence between Muslims and Christians continue to flare up, the LCCN plays a leading role in promoting Muslim-Christian dialogue and has a centre for such dialogue in Jos. The LCCN also runs 10 dispensaries and three maternity homes as part of its diaconal work in the community.
Structure
The LCCN is led by an archishop and is further divided into eight dioceses, each led by a bishop, together with a mission in Taraba State. The seat of the LCCN is in Numan.
Dioceses of the LCCN
- Abuja Diocese
- Bishop: Rt Rev Benjamin Fuduta
- Congregations in the city of Abuja, Federal Capital Territory, Gombe State, Plateau State, Bauchi State, Niger State, Oyo State, Lagos State and Edo State
- Arewa Diocese
- Bishop: Rt Rev Amos B. Elisha
- Congregations in northern Adamawa State
- Bonotem Diocese
- Bishop: Rt Rev Isaiah Lerum
- Congregations in southern Adamawa State
- Gongola Diocese
- Bishop: Rt Rev John Kenan
- Congregations in northwestern Adamawa State
- Mayo-Belwa Diocese
- Bishop: Rt Rev Dr. Musa Panti Filibus
- Congregations in southern Adamawa State
- ShallHolma Diocese
- Bishop: Rt Rev Dimga Jones Kadabiyu
- Congregations in northeastern Adamawa State
- Todi Diocese
- Bishop: Rt Rev Clement Dogo
- Congregations in north-central Adamawa State
- Yola Diocese
- Bishop: Rt Rev Amos Yakubu
- Congregations in central Adamawa State
Presidents and archbishops of the LCCN
When the LCCN was established in 1956, the title of the head of the Church was President. The title was changed to Bishop in 1973 and with the establishment of diocesan bishops within the LCCN, to Archbishop in 1997.
- 1956-1960
- 1960-1987
- Rev Akila Todi
- Title changed to Bishop in 1973
- 1987-2002
- Rev David Windibiziri
- Title changed to Archbishop in 1997
- 2002–present
- Rev Nemuel A. Babba
Affiliations
The LCCN participates actively in ecumenical work through its affiliation with:
- Christian Association of Nigeria
- Christian Council of Nigeria
- Fellowship of Churches of Christ in Nigeria
- Joint Christian Ministry in West Africa
The LCCN also works in partnership with:
See also
References
- ^ Kenny, Peter (March 5, 2014). "Nigeria's Lutherans draw a million to convention, says bishop". Ecumenical News. http://ecunews.com. Retrieved January 7, 2015.
- ^ "How Mission Afrika started (former The Danish Sudan Mission)". Mission Afrika. Retrieved 16 December 2011.
- Lutheran World Federation: LWF Statistics 2010
- ^ "Nigeria". Global Mission. Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. Retrieved 16 December 2011.
- ^ "About Us". The Lutheran Church of Christ in Nigeria website. The Lutheran Church of Christ in Nigeria. Retrieved 16 December 2011.
- ^ Musa A. B. Gaiya (2003). "Akila Todi". Dictionary of African Christian Biography. Overseas Ministries Study Center. Retrieved 16 December 2011.
- "David Windibiziri". Contemporary Africa Database. African Seer. Retrieved 16 December 2011.