About Us
Our Vision
- To reach the world with the gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ. To see people know God, make disciples for Christ, build Godly community and change the world for Jesus and His kingdom. (2 Peter 3:18, John 17:3, Proverbs 8:17).
- To raise a Holy assembly of Christians having great faith in the birth, redemption work, death, resurrection and second coming of our Lord Jesus Christ (Isaiah 9:6, John 1:14,John 3:16, 1 Thessalonians 5:1–6).
- To raise a prosperous and consecrated people evangelizing everywhere and anywhere for Christ (I Peter 2:9, Mark 16:15-17).
Our Mission
- To teach and encourage the true practice of Bible standard for young converts and everyone and upholding the true gospel of Christ as entrenched in the Bible for the salvation of the souls of men and helping them to grow and mature in manifesting an unwavering Godly character till the end which is made perfect in us through our saviour and Lord Jesus Christ. (Galatians 5:22-23, Philippians 4:8, Romans 12:2, 2 Peter 1:5-7, Colossians 3:12-15, Romans 5:8, Matthew 6:33).
- To believe and enjoy the absolute prosperous life of abundance which Jesus has redeemed for us. John 10:10 and also, serve and worship God in Spirit and in Truth (John 4: 23-24).
- To teach and bolster Godly – Christian standards for singles’ relationship and married Couple to have better home and leadership growth. (1 Peter 1:22, 2 Timothy 2:22, 1 Corinthians 13:13).
- To impact life positively by rendering biblical spiritual encouragement and supports for Widows/Widowers and less privilege people in the society. (Proverbs 19:17, Galatians 6:2, Hebrews 13:16, John 15:12, Matthew 5:16, Matthew 5:42, Proverbs 3:27).
- Discipleship Class – 7:30 am
- Workers’ Meeting – 7:30 am
- School of Ministry – 7:30 am
- Yoruba Sunday First Service: Starts at 7:30 am
- English Sunday Second Service: Starts at 9:00 am
- Breakthrough Services: Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10:00 am
BRIEF HISTORY OF ABUNDANT LIFE GOSPEL CHURCH
Abundant Life Gospel Church was founded by Bishop Kola Onaolapo on 23rd August, 1984 at Bishop Smith Primary School, Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria.
In 1986, it was moved to Old Midland Stores, then to Oko-Erin, Ilorin which is now the Kwara State headquarter church.
Within six years, three Abundant Life Gospel Church branches were planted in Kwara State; Jebba – 1988, Amilengbe Branch – 1990, Kulende branch – 1990.
In 1991, another church branch which is now the Lokoja headquarters in Kogi State was established.
In October 1991, Bishop Kola relocated to Lagos to plant another church, now the International Headquarter Church. It first kicked off at Airport Hotel, Ikeja. Few months later, it was moved to Imola, Iju Road. Again, in 1993, ALGC was moved to Grace Centre at Daddy Savage Road, Fagba, Lagos.
While he continued the mission work in Abundant Life Gospel Church, Lagos, other branch churches began to spring up in various States of the country.
The Offa Garage branch, Ilorin, Kwara State was planted in 1995 while the Fate/Tanke branch was planted in 1998.
In 1999, Mile 110 branch, Ibadan which is presently the Oyo State headquarter church was established.
On 1st July 2004, ALGC branch Ijoko, Ogun State which is now the Ogun State headquarter church was established.
On August 8 2004, Bishop Kola started ALGC, Goshen Land at 69, Iju Road, Agege, while the church in Fagba remained.
In 2005, other branch churches were planted in Lagos; Akowonjo, Ibafo and Adeniyi Jones.
However, in 2006, Bishop Kola declared the movement of all branch churches in Lagos; merging them as one under the banner of the headquarter church at 69, Iju Road.
In 2007, the building of the 25,000 Seat Cathedral now called the “Peace Cathedral” started.
In 2011, the Ologuneru branch, Ibadan was established.
Under the great leadership of Bishop Kola, Abundant Life Gospel Churches throve with the mission of relentless faith in God, holy living, soul winning, prospering in the will of God and pleasing Him.
He was a gallant Soldier of Christ who heeded the call of Church planting for God. In October 2012, the Lord called him home.
Shortly after, his wife Rev. Dr. Janet Onaolapo, who was then the resident Pastor of the Lagos headquarter church was handed the mantle of leadership as General Overseer. As instructed by the Lord, she continued from where Bishop Kola stopped.
As she began to oversee Abundant Life Gospel Churches, keeping up the mission work, God’s strength and grace truly sustained her.
In 2014, another ALGC branch was established at Zango in Kogi State.
The branch church in Benin, Edo State soon emerged on 28th July, 2015.
In 2018, ALGC Liberty branch was planted at Ibadan, Oyo State.
On 20th January 2019, Abundant Life Gospel Church was established in Ghana. Thereafter, on 15th December 2019, the branch in Monrovia, Liberia was planted.
On March 13 2024, ALGC Araromi branch was established at Ibadan, Oyo State.
Soaring on the Wings of God Almighty and His mandate, Abundant Life Gospel Church, Lagos headquarters thrives with a membership of 3,000 worshippers on an 8.4 acre of land, at 69, Iju Road, Agege, Lagos, Nigeria.
We are one big, united and happy family of Christ. As Abundant lifers, we are guided by the call to be:
• A holy people
• People of faith
• Prosperous people
• Evangelists.
Under the leadership and tutelage of Rev. Dr. Janet Onaolapo, the evangelistic outreaches of Kola Onaolapo World Outreach Mission (KOWOM) such as the “Enough is Enough Crusade”, “Healing Crusade”, etc. has been impacting the lives of many. Ministers’ empowerment programmes; IFEM and SUPERFEST have been waxing stronger to the glory of God.
As the Church attains the milestone of forty years, we are thankful to God. This 40-year journey is the celebration of unwavering faith, relentless service, spiritual sustenance and evangelical impact. As we celebrate with the theme NEXT LEVEL, the anticipation of a new era of revival and spiritual re-awakening cannot be under-emphasized.
This theme calls for an era of spiritual elevation, numerical growth and a renewed commitment to service. It heralds the fulfillment of the Church’s mission of modelling Christ by right living, prospering in accordance with God’s will, propagating the gospel, transforming lives and imparting the community locally and globally.
As Abundant Life Gospel Church marches to the next level of refiring for greater Kingdom exploits, the Lord will fulfil His purpose on this commission and His name will be glorified.
OUR CORE VALUES:
Abundantlifers are expected to be
- A Holy People.
- A people of Faith.
- A Prosperous people
- A People that Evangelize.
OUR BELIEFS:
- The Bible is the inspired and the only infallible and authoritative word of God.
- That Godhead consists of three separate and distinct personalities, possessing separate distinct and recognizable qualities, perfectly united in one.
- That we believe in the virgin birth, sinless life, atoning death, triumphant resurrection, ascension and the abiding intercession of our Lord Jesus Christ,
- That all have sinned and come short of the glory of God and repentance is commanded of God and is necessary for the forgiveness if sin for all.
- That Justification, Regeneration and the new birth are done by faith in the blood of Jesus Christ.
- That Holiness is God’s standard for His people and without it one cannot get to God.
- That water baptism is by total immersion and any person that repents should be baptized in the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit.
8. That baptism of the Holy Spirit with speaking in Tongue is for those who obey God and receive Jesus Christ as their Lord and saviour. It manifests after genuine repentance from sin.
9. That divine Healing and Health is provided for all through Christ’s atonement.
10. That the Lord supper was instituted by Jesus Christ so that all believers may partake thereof regularly to commemorate the Jesus’ death till He comes.
11. That the second coming of Christ is first, to resurrect the Righteous from death and take away (Rapture) the living Saints to meet him in the Air. Secondly, to Reign on Earth for a thousand year.
12. That Heaven and Hell are real.
For a full statement of our beliefs, Find below including detailed scriptural references.
Genesis 1:26-28; 2:15-25; 3:1-20; Exodus 20:12; Deuteronomy 6:4-9; Joshua 24:15; 1 Samuel 1:26-28; Psalms 51:5; 78:1-8; 127; 128; 139:13-16; Proverbs 1:8; 5:15-20; 6:20-22; 12:4; 13:24; 14:1; 17:6; 18:22; 22:6,15; 23:13-14; 24:3; 29:15,17; 31:10-31; Ecclesiastes 4:9-12; 9:9; Matthew 5:31-32; 18:2-5; 19:3-9; Mark 10:6-12; Romans 1:18-32; 1 Corinthians 7:1-16; Ephesians 5:21-33; 6:1-4; Colossians 3:18-21; 1 Timothy 5:8,14; 2 Timothy 1:3-5; Titus 2:3-5; Hebrews 13:4; 1 Peter 3:1-7