House on the Rock (church) explained
House On The Rock |
Location: | Lekki - Epe Expy, 105102, Lekki, Nigeria |
Founded Date: | 1994 |
Founder: | Paul Adefarasin |
Country: | Nigeria |
House on the Rock is an Evangelical Christian Church headquartered in Lagos, Nigeria.
It is well known for its annual musical concert, The Experience (World's Largest Gospel Concert), which features both local and international gospel musicians.[1]
History
The church was initially founded by Paul Adefarasin in 1994, from his mother's living room in Lagos. It has expanded to over 50 branches worldwide, mostly in Nigeria, with several provinces in South Africa, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ireland, and the United Kingdom.[2] [3] [4] [5] Adefarasin has stated that he is inspired by US preacher T. D. Jakes.[6]
The Rock Cathedral
The Rock Cathedral (also known as the Millennium Temple) is located in Ikate-Elegushi, Lekki, Lagos Lagos and houses the global headquarters of House On The Rock and The Rock Foundation. It accommodates religious and social functions, including worship, education, healthcare, community development, reformation training, recreation and social rehabilitation. Adefarasin has been quoted saying that the idea behind the cathedral is to provide a "one-stop centre for Christians looking for materials and goods of every kind."[7] [8]
The official commissioning of The Rock Cathedral took place on 20 April 2013, with prominent personalities in attendance, including Goodluck Jonathan and Tony Blair.[9]
The Rock Foundation
The Rock Foundation is a non-profit charity organisation that provides health care, education, social reformation, and relief materials to those in need. The foundation operates primarily in Nigeria and the West Africa region.[10] [11] [12] Adefarasin serves as the Founder and President of the foundation.[13] His wife, Ifeanyi Adefarasin, is the co-founder of The House On The Rock and is a Pastor in the church.[14] [15]
Project Spread
The Rock Foundation's Project Spread is a year-end empowerment program that distributes food, medicine, and other necessities to inhabitants in disadvantaged regions.[16] [17] [18]
Adefarasin led a team of around 20,000 people to the Lagos Island, Ikate-Elegushi, Ebute-Meta, and Bariga communities in December 2017 to launch the year's campaign. Lagos Island was chosen as Adefarasin was born in that community.[19] [20]
Notable Events
The Experience
The Experience is an annual free musical concert organised by the church and involving various renowned gospel musicians from Nigeria and around the world. The event started in 2006 and is hosted each year at the Tafawa Balewa Square on Lagos Island.[21] [22]
Gospel musicians such as Travis Greene,[23] [24] Kirk Franklin, CeCe Winans, Donnie McClurkin, Don Moen, Frank Edwards, Nathaniel Bassey, and Chioma Jesus have previously headlined the concert.[25]
External links
Notes and References
- News: House On The Rock: 7 reasons why young people love this church. Udodiong. Inemesit. 2018-11-06. en-US.
- News: Pastor Paul Adeolu Adefarasin- Something Is About To Happen!. 2012-11-18. Konnect Africa. 2018-11-06. en-US.
- News: Pulse List: Most influential religious leaders of 2017. Udodiong. Inemesit. 2018-11-06. en-US.
- News: Pastor Paul Adefarasin is definitely not a 'Johnny Just Come'. Udodiong. Inemesit. 2018-11-06. en-US.
- News: 5 beautiful women who are married to your favourite pastors. Udodiong. Inemesit. 2018-11-06. en-US.
- https://www.encomium.ng/inside-pastor-paul-adefarasins-n50b-house-on-the-rock-church/ Encomium website
- Web site: SEE President Jonathan, Tony Blair & Paul Adefarasin commissioning The Rock Cathedral in Lagos (PHOTOS) » YNaija. ynaija.com. en-GB. 2018-11-06.
- Web site: President Jonathan, Tony Blair attend commissioning of new House on the Rock church cathedral - The ScoopNG. www.thescoopng.com. en-US. 2018-11-06.
- News: Pastor Paul Adefarasin's House On The Rock Cathedral Church Building In Lekki, Lagos (Photos). 2013-04-22. NaijaGistsBlog Nigeria, Nollywood, Celebrity, News, Entertainment, Gist, Gossip, Inspiration, Africa. 2018-11-06. en-US.
- News: Pastor Paul Adefarasin's House On The Rock Cathedral Church Building In Lekki, Lagos (Photos). 2013-04-22. NaijaGistsBlog Nigeria, Nollywood, Celebrity, News, Entertainment, Gist, Gossip, Inspiration, Africa. 2018-11-06. en-US.
- Web site: House On The Rock Spreads Love Through Project Spread 360Nobs.com. www.360nobs.com. en-US. 2018-11-06.
- Web site: Spreading Love & Joy! House on the Rock gives Food Items, Clothes & Medical Supplies to Communities under its Project Spread Initiative - BellaNaija. www.bellanaija.com. en-US. 2018-11-06.
- News: Group empowers 20,000 residents in Lagos – Daily Trust. 2017-12-20. Daily Trust. 2018-11-06. en-GB.
- https://www.duchessinternationalmagazine.com/happy-48th-birthday-pastor-ifeanyi-adefarasin-co-founder-house-on-the-rock-church/ Duchess International Magazine website
- https://www. houseontherock.org.ng/lagos/| House on the Rock, official website, Retrieved 2023-05-04
- News: 2016-12-25 . House On The Rock Church Extends Love to Communities - THISDAYLIVE . en-US . THISDAYLIVE . 2018-11-06.
- News: 2014-12-21 . Christmas: Adefarasin takes project spread to Lagos communities - Vanguard News Nigeria . en-US . Vanguard News Nigeria . 2018-11-06.
- Web site: House On The Rock Church put smiles on over 2,400 faces with Project Spread . 2018-11-06 . Linda Ikeji's Blog . en-GB.
- Web site: Ekah . Mary . 6 November 2018 . Nigeria: House On the Rock Set for Spiritual Empowerment . AllAfrica.
- News: 2016-12-18 . '100 diagnosed as hypertensive in two hours' at Project Spread outreach . en-US . TheCable Lifestyle . 2018-11-06.
- News: How The Experience Lagos is changing perspectives of Africa - Vanguard News Nigeria. 2017-12-15. Vanguard News Nigeria. 2018-11-06. en-US.
- News: Ambode Attends Experience Concert, Commends Church for Donation to Schools - THISDAYLIVE. 2017-12-03. THISDAYLIVE. 2018-11-06. en-US.
- Web site: 2019-11-17. Adefarasin to host Travis Greene, Sinach, Todd Dulaney, others at 'The Experience' 2019. 2020-10-28. Businessday NG. en-US.
- Web site: 2019-11-15. The Expereience 2019: Paul Adefarasin hosts Travis Greene, Sinach. 2020-10-28. Vanguard News. en-US.
- Web site: The World's Biggest Gospel Concert - The Experience Lagos, Set for 2nd December! Glazia. glaziang.com. en-US. 2018-11-06.