Church Planting In Nigeria: Issues And Prospects

  CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1   BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY Christianity in Nigeria which has led to planting of churches dates back to the 16th century when the Portuguese introduced Latin Christianity in Benin and Warri. Looking at Christianity from that early beginning to the present time, many stages of development had taken place resulting to the planting and growth of churches. Several Christian churches abound here and there. However, the researcher will examine issues and prospects of church planting in Nigeria. Church planting is a process that results in a new (local) Chris…