Introduction

The Church of the Lord (Aladura) is conscious of her mission to spread the good news of our Lord Jesus Christ to every nooks and corner of the world.

The Yoruba- (a language of the South-Western Region of Nigeria) –Word “Aladura” means “Prayer Fellowship” or “The Praying People”. This is so because we believe in the power of prayer and fasting.

The cross of Christ Jesus is our Guide. The church was formerly established in the year of our Lord 1930. The Founder and 1^st Primate (Late Prophet Dr. Josiah Olunowo Ositelu), of the Church Organisation received his calling as far back as 1925. On 12^th July, 1966 the Late Primate and Founder Dr. J. O. Ositelu was called to eternal glory and was succeeded by the 2^nd Primate (Late Apostle Dr. Emmanuel Adeleke Adejobi). On 17^th May, 1991 the great Primate Dr. E. O. Adejobi was also called to higher service and was succeeded by the 3^rd Primate (Late Most Rev. Gabriel Olusegun Ositelu) of blessed memory. On 26^th April, 1998 the people’s Primate G. O. Ositelu  was translated to eternal glory and was succeeded by the present and 4^th Primate of the Church of the Lord (Aladura) Organisation Worldwide – His Eminence, Most Rev. Dr. Rufus Okikiola Ositelu. He was at the Tabieorar Festival Night held on the 22^nd August, 1998, proclaimed as the new Primate of the Church of the Lord (Aladura) Worldwide with effect from 16^th day of August, 1998. May the LORD Almighty continue to uphold, strengthen and guide him in Jesus Name. Amen. The Church of the Lord (Aladura) is a revealed Covenant church from above. The solid foundation of the Church is laid on LOVE, FAITH and HOPE. Every adherent of the Church is enjoined to abide and practise these virtues.     The four tenets of the tenets of the church can be described as: PENTECOSTAL IN POWER; BIBLICAL IN PATTERN; EVANGELICAL IN MINISTRY; and ECUMENICAL IN OUTLOOK:

·        Biblical in pattern in the sense that in all matters of Faith, Conduct, Doctrine, Rituals, Character and Discussions, our Supreme Court of Appeal is the Holy Bible. Thus the Holy Bible is our Spiritual Constitution. ·        Pentecostal in power in the sense that the Spirit of our Lord Jesus Christ is the Administrator of the Church through which the Church is guided, directed, filled, influenced, administered and managed. ·        Evangelical in the sense that we carry the Gospel to the nooks and corners of the world, and we preach the good news to all irrespective of background, race or gender.

·        Ecumenical in outlook in the sense that we embrace and encourage brotherly and sisterly love among the believers, and we do not forsake the saints, for the prayer of the High Priest - our Lord Jesus Christ – for the church is, “That they may one” (John 17:21).

 The Church is a member of:

	In 1975,      The Church of the Lord (Aladura) was admitted to full  membership of the World Council of Churches (WCC), at the WCC General Assembly held in Nairobi, Kenya.
	In 1975,      The Church of the Lord (Aladura) was admitted to full  membership of All African  Conference of Churches (AACC), in Nairobi, Kenya.
	In 1978, The Church of the Lord (Aladura) became a member the Organisation of African Independent (Initiated) Churches (OAIC), in Cairo, Egypt.
	In 1979, The Church of the Lord (Aladura) became a member of the British Council of Churches (BCC).
	In 1979, The Church of the Lord (Aladura) became a member of the Nigerian Association of Aladura Churches (NAAC), with late Dr. E. O. A. Adejobi becoming the Life President on the 24th October, 1981.
	In 1984, The Church of the Lord (Aladura) became a member of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN).
	In 1988, The Church of the Lord (Aladura) became a member of the Christian Council of Nigeria (CCN).
	In 1993, The Church of the Lord (Aladura) became a member of the International Ministerial Council of Great Britain (IMCGB).
	In 1994, The Church of the Lord (Aladura) became a founding member of the International Ministerial Council of Germany (IMCOG).
	The Church of the Lord (Aladura) is also a member of the Afro-Carribean Churches in the U.K. (ACCUK).
	In 1996, The Church of the Lord (Aladura) hosted a WCC Consultative Meeting with African Instituted Churches at the Training Conference Centre (TCC), Ogere Remo, Ogun State, Nigeria.
	In 1999, The Church of the Lord (Aladura) became a founding member of the Council of African Christian Communities in Europe (CACCE).
	In 1999, The Church of the Lord (Aladura) became a founding member of the International Convent of Christian Congregations, Rhein-Main, Germany (ICCCRG).

Organisation-profile

The Church is all over the world. This is the reason for the appelation WORLDWIDE. The Church exists in African, European, and American countries.

Aladura Theological Institute

If you are ambitious, you can now acquire a theological education without having to take a back seat when it comes to Bible education. You now have the choice to enroll with the ALADURA THEOLOGICAL INSTITUTE (ATI). If you are more concerned about pleasing God than pleasing yourself, if you are more interested in the what life is all about than money, if you want God to change your life for the better, and if you want to be vessel of honour unto God you may now register your interest with ATI – Anthony Campus, at the ADEJOBI MEMORIAL THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY, Anthony-Village, Lagos or Ogere Campus, at the OLUSEGUN OSITELU MEMORIAL THEOLOGICAL INSTITUTE, Ogere-Remo. Whether you have a high school education or not, a university education or not, ALADURA THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY has a program to fit every need. Graduates and non-graduates may enroll in our theological seminary to pursue a certificate or a diploma programme. We are planning to have degree courses in the future. Our campuses are reporting an increase in the enrollment of students! To God Be The Glory!!!Our service is offered to those who desire and feel a need of it. ATI is guided by four purposes:

1.     The work of the Schools is designed to offer professional training for pastors, evangelists, and those engaged in various forms of Christian educational work. 2.     ATI seeks to equip these leaders with skills which will make them effective in their service of the Word through the life of the churches and denominations. 3.     ATI serves all level. Whatever your educational level, you are invited to participate, provided you can communicate in english. English is the language of communication. 4.     ATI recognizes other agencies. However, credit recognition is determined by the institute alone.

We have dedicated personnel with experience as leaders in the Christian field, who desire to pass on their knowledge to those who need it to prepare themselves for the best in Christian service. Our doors are open to all who seek a greater knowledge of God’s Word. God may have called you to the task, but to do the job that He intended you to do, you have to „sharpen your axe!“ ATS, and the education it offers is the one that give you that sharp edge. Our policy holds forth that attendance at ALADURA THEOLOGICAL INSTITUTE campuses is a privilege and not a right, and this privilege may be forfeited by any student who does not conform to the standards, rules and regulations of the institution. A Christian testimony is essential to effective Christian work. Therefore, standards are a must if our students are to project a good testimony.
His Eminence, Most Rev. Dr. Rufus Ositelu

Primate, C.L.(A) – Worldwide  

Contact Information

Telephone

+49 (0) 6103 - 53482   or  +234-37-432942 / 620649 / 620052

FAX    

+49 (0) 6103 - 53482   or  +234-37-620044

Postal Address

P. O. Box 71, Shagamu, Ogun State, Nigeria
or (oder)

        Postfach 500307, 60593 Frankfurt/Main, Germany

E-Mail

aladura-rufus.ositelu@t-online.de
primate-cla@beta.linkserve.com
cla_primate@hotmail.com
cla_primate@yahoo.com

Aladura Theological Institute

[An Institution of the Church of the Lord (Aladura) Worldwide]

If you are ambitious, you can now acquire a theological education without having to take a back seat when it comes to Bible education. You now have the choice to enroll with the ALADURA THEOLOGICAL INSTITUTE (ATI).

If you are more concerned about pleasing God than pleasing yourself, if you are more interested in the what life is all about than money, if you want God to change your life for the better, and if you want to be vessel of honour unto God you may now register your interest with ATI – Anthony Campus, at the ADEJOBI MEMORIAL THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY (AMTS), Anthony-Village, Lagos or Ogere Campus, at the OLUSEGUN OSITELU MEMORIAL THEOLOGICAL INSTITUTE (OOMTI), Ogere-Remo.

Whether you have a high school education or not, a university education or not, ALADURA THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY has a program to fit every need. Graduates and non-graduates may enroll in our theological seminary to pursue a certificate or a diploma programme. We are planning to have degree courses in the future.

Our campuses are reporting an increase in the enrollment of students!
To God Be The Glory!!!
Our service is offered to those who desire and feel a need of it.
ATI is guided by four purposes:
1. The work of the Schools is designed to offer professional training for pastors, evangelists, and those engaged in various forms of Christian educational work.
2. ATI seeks to equip these leaders with skills which will make them effective in their service of the Word through the life of the churches and denominations.
3. ATI serves all level. Whatever your educational level, you are invited to participate
can communicate in English. English is the language of communication.
4. ATI recognizes other agencies. However, credit recognition is determined by the institute alone.
We have dedicated personnel with experience as leaders in the Christian field, who desire to pass on their knowledge to those who need it to prepare themselves for the best in Christian service.
Our doors are open to all who seek a greater knowledge of God’s Word.
God may have called you to the task, but to do the job that He intended you to do, you have to „sharpen your axe!“ ATI, and the education it offers is the one that give you that sharp edge.
Our policy holds forth that attendance at ALADURA THEOLOGICAL INSTITUTE (ATI) campuses is a privilege and not a right, and this privilege may be forfeited by any student who does not conform to the standards, rules and regulations of the institution. A Christian testimony is essential to effective Christian work. Therefore, standards are a must if our students are to project a good testimony.

His Eminence,
Most Rev. Dr. Rufus Ositelu
Primate, C.L.(A) – Worldwide
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Contact Information

The Principal
Telephone:
+234-803-3307288
+234-803-7201301
+234-805-4625302

FAX:
+234-805-2321578

Postal Address:

The Church of the Lord
(Aladura) Worldwide
P. O. Box 71
Shagamu,
Ogun State
Nigeria

Local Address:

The Church of the Lord
(Aladura) Worldwide
10/12 Primate Ositelu Street
Ogere-Remo
Ogun State
Nigeria

E-Mail:

cla_primate@hotmail.com
cla_primate@yahoo.com
aladura-rufus.ositelu@t-online.de
primate@aladura.info