Wetin Naija Churches Dey Do?

- Praise Fowowe

I just finished lecturing the first class of the family life ministry program for ministers in North America. I had to stay awake here in Nigeria to take that class. One discussion point is how well we have influenced the world. As i left the class i sat back to reflect and decided to write about the impact of the charismatic movement in Nigeria.

In a time where it has become fashionable to drag the Church…
Where cynicism is now mistaken for intelligence,
And many have built entire brands around pointing fingers at pulpits,
Permit me today to ask a question with deep reverence in my heart:

Wetin Naija churches dey do?

Because if you look beyond the noise,
If you silence the sarcasm and let your spirit observe,
You will see something breathtaking.

I was at The Platform Africa organized by Pastor Poju Oyemade and hosted with such elegance by Covenant Nation
And there I sat, humbled…
Watching two of the youngest founders on the lineup,
Lighting up the stage with wisdom far beyond their years.
Guess what?
They were both products of Covenant University
A vision birthed by Bishop David Oyedepo.

In a world that questions what churches are doing,
I saw what the church has done.
Not just in words, but in evidence.
These weren’t preachers. They were builders.
And yet, they were fruits of the altar.

The Church is Building Quietly…
While many are tweeting and tearing down,
The Church is training leaders, healing bodies, building systems,
Feeding nations, and raising kingdoms often without fanfare.

Let's examine what a few more are doing...

Covenant Nation – Enlightening the Mind
Through The Platform Africa, they are raising civic consciousness, driving advocacy, nation building, policy reform
Not in the spirit alone, but in the boardrooms of power. They are building a critical team of intelligent christian who are mastering the priestly and kingly dimension of things

Daystar Christian Centre – Raising Leaders
Led by Pastor Sam Adeyemi, they’ve built a leadership factory.
Quietly, powerfully, they are equipping ordinary people to lead extraordinary lives.
In business, in governance, in families—Daystar alumni are everywhere. I am sure you know I am a member of Daystar

Elevation Church – Healing Bodies through Ubomi
Pastor Godman Akinlabi is not just preaching grace
He’s deploying grace in the form of surgeries, health outreaches,
And radical medical intervention for those who can’t afford it.
Ubomi is saving lives—literally.

RCCG – Building a Medical Village
The Redeemed Christian Church of God is not just praying for the sick. They’ve built entire villages of healing,
Where medical care meets ministry, and hope walks the hallways like a doctor.

And There Are Many More…
From prison outreaches to orphan care,
From schools in remote villages to rehabilitation centers for drug addicts,
From teenage pregnancy interventions to trauma healing systems
The Nigerian Church is doing far more than you think.

You must have noticed i intentionally skipped the orthodox churches because they educated majority of us and without them many of us may not have survived the healthcare systems. I will speak about them later.

But we have become so used to miracles,
That we miss the movement.
We are so addicted to drama,
That we overlook the quiet hands building nations behind the veil.

🙏🏾 Let Me Say This Clearly:
The Nigerian Church is not perfect—but she is powerful.
She may be bruised, but she is beautiful.
She may be misunderstood, but she is moving mountains.

So today, I pause to say:
Well done.
To every pastor, usher, intercessor, media crew, church cleaner, children’s minister, health worker, architect, administrator…
To the churches you’ll never see on TV,
To the missionaries who gave their youth to unreached places—
Thank you. We see you. Heaven sees you.

We Will Tell Our Children…
That in the middle of confusion and criticism,
There were altars that stood.
There were churches that built.
There were shepherds who loved.
There were temples where healing flowed.
And in that sacred space, Nigeria found hope again.

So the next time someone asks:

“Wetin Naija churches dey do?”
Smile gently…
And say:

“They’re raising kings. They’re healing nations. They’re changing the story.”

With all my love,

Praise Fowowe