By Heather Tomlinson2023-12-21T11:12:00
He’s planted one of the biggest churches in the UK. If we want to see revival come, it’s time we took prayer and fasting seriously, but not religiously, says Pastor Agu. When we do, the rest will fall into place
There are many things that are larger-than-life about Pastor Agu Irukwu. At 6ft 5in tall, the Nigerian-born father-of-three leads one of the UK’s largest churches, Jesus House for All Nations. The congregation in north London began nearly 30 years ago with just 33 people, but grew to almost 3,000 people before Covid.
Until recently, Pastor Agu also oversaw the UK branch of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), a Black majority church network that is among the fastest- growing denominations in the nation. In 2011, he was voted the “most inspirational black man” by London’s Metro newspaper, and has held senior roles at the Evangelical Alliance (EA) and Festival of Life, the all-night prayer meeting at London’s ExCeL centre that gathers as many as 40,000 worshippers.
2024-03-20T12:34:00Z By Guy Hewitt
News that the CofE hopes to create a £1bn fund to address the legacy of slavery has been met with mixed reactions. It’s another indication that there’s still a long way to go to eliminate racial discrimination, says Guy Hewitt
2024-03-06T20:24:00Z By Simon Foulds
This World Book Day, Simon Foulds challenges us to think twice before we buy another book. Could we put that money to better use resourcing leaders in the majority world who do not have the materials they need to study God’s word?
2025-06-11T10:47:00Z By John Funnell
A small chapel in the Welsh Valleys has experienced significant growth in recent years, with much of it driven by young men coming to faith. Pastor John Funnell of Noddfa Church shares the story
2025-05-30T08:44:00Z By Sam Hailes
With reports of renewal gathering pace, Christian leaders from a variety of churches and locations across the UK report on what they’re witnessing
2025-05-29T16:23:00Z By Tyler Staton
Jesus’ call is clear: Go into all the world. But first – wait. It’s a strange command that echoes through scripture, where fire and wind signal God’s presence but never arrive according to our schedule. As Pentecost approaches, Tyler Staton invites us to rediscover the surprising rhythm of Spirit-led mission
2025-05-29T16:12:00Z By Sharmila Meadows
Is holy rain beginning to fall in Scotland? This is no dreich day in the Highlands, reports Sharmila Meadows, rather, it’s the sound of renewal. Churches are seeing congregations grow as more and more people turn to Christ
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