WELCOME TO THE OVERSEAS FELLOWSIP OF NIGERIAN CHRISTIANS (OFNC)

Who Are We?

We are non-denominational Christians, predominantly (but not wholly) Nigerians by nature, nurture or affiliation, who all have a passion for the universality of Christianity. We see Christianity as “a way of life” which grants us access to spiritual gifts principally for service to the body of Christ and humanity at large in completing the ‘good works’ for which we were created.

The unity and extension of the Church is at the core of our quest and has been the central message in our objectives. We are particularly passionate about the unity of Nigerian Christians in Diaspora as we believe that they are imbued with needful fervour for much needed Christian renaissance. We therefore see the OFNC as complimentary to organised churches hence our providing a neutral interface for cohesive inter-denominational relations. We believe that this is fundamental to propagation of our Christian ideals.

The OFNC, which has its modest beginnings in small house groups started by Nigerian students in the UK in the 1960s, has mushroomed over the years into eighteen branches across the UK with representation in all the major cities. Our focus has been primarily grassroots-based with a commitment to providing ‘a family’ to every Nigerian Christian, particularly those in multi-national churches.

OFNC continues to proliferate as collaborative and flexible relations with local churches birth new branches in relatively isolated communities thus bringing that much treasured sense of family. We have vibrant ministries for children, youth, women and men all with popular conferences and events. We are of the view that all Nigerian Christians and affiliates should be members of the OFNC. You are therefore welcome to join us as we work towards making everyone an effective agent for change in our community.

Overview

The Overseas Fellowship of Nigerian Christians (OFNC) is an international, non-denominational Nigerian related Christian organisation that is registered in the United Kingdom both as a Company(Registration Number 6534207) and as a Charity (Registration Number 1126774). We operate in various dimensions as a spiritual, social, business, community, family and global organisation. We are not an organised Church; neither are we a socio-cultural or political group.

Our main objectives are: Advancement of the Christian Faith and the relief of persons in conditions of need, hardship or distress. Our goal is to make everyone a faithful disciple of Christ while our vision is to make our members become effective agents of change, making a difference.

Our main activities include but are not limited to fellowship meetings, missions, evangelism, leadership training, children and youth activities, young adult programme, women’s and men’s programmes,programmes for the couples, conferences, special projects like SASA (Showing Another Side ofAfrica), various charitable activities as may be in line with our charitable objectives, etc.

Currently in the UK, we have seventeen branches in major cities and towns. The following is a list of the branches of the OFNC: Bedford, Birmingham, Doncaster, Lancaster, Leeds, Lincoln, Liverpool, London (Central), Manchester, Newcastle, North London, Nottingham, Oxford, Sheffield, South Essex, Southampton and Teesside. In addition to these branches, we have groups that are aspiring to become branches of the OFNC in Hull, Milton Keynes and South Wales.

Each of these branches is led by an Area Secretary who is its executive and spiritual leader, and also a member of the National Executive Council, the highest policy making body for the organisation, chaired and led by the National Chairman who is the Chief Executive Officer and spiritual head of theOFNC. Our head office is Tabernacle of Praise (TOP) House, Shawheath Close, Manchester M15 4BQ

The OFNC is financed mainly by donations and freewill offerings of our members and friends, profits from our business ventures and occasionally by grants from different donor organisations usually for specific purposes and projects.

Membership of the OFNC is open to all who subscribe to and accept the biblical foundations and principles of the organisation as stated in our governing documents. To join us, please complete the membership application form. The form can also be obtained from our national office or any of the OFNC branches.

Our vision is the advancement of the Christian faith through prayers, worship, Bible study, talks, fellowship for all, and making humanitarian contributions towards the relief of pain and suffering in persons going through conditions of need, hardship and distress.

Our members, young and old, are encourage to be firm believers in Jesus Christ through prayers, Bible studies, talks, conferences and other Christian activities, and to play active and constructive roles in their local churches and communities, and in the development of the country.

1. Manchester

Top House, Shawheath Close, MANCHESTER, M15 4BQ

2. London

12 Chambers Walk Stanmore, HA7 4FN

National Secretary

Dr Bamidele Adebisi     This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

National Chairman

Dr Albert Okoye         This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

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