The Redeemed Evangelical Mission Explained

The Redeemed Evangelical Mission
Abbreviation:TREM
Type:Christianity
Main Classification:Protestant
Orientation:Protestant
Scripture:Bible
Leader Title:Founder
Leader Name:Mike Okonkwo
Area:Worldwide, especially Nigeria
Founder:Mike Okonkwo
Founded Date:4th January, 1981
Founded Place:Lagos, Nigeria

The Redeemed Evangelical Mission (TREM) is a Pentecostal Christian denomination with headquarters in Lagos, Nigeria.

History

The Redeemed Evangelical Mission (TREM) was officially launched by Bishop Mike Okonkwo on 4 January 1981. The ministry has its headquarters at Obanikoro/Anthony Oke, Lagos. The group also conducts outreach and charity relief work.[1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7] [8] [9]

TREM holds an annual convention called Kingdom Life World Conference, which has had speakers including Enoch Adeboye, Matthew Ashimolowo, Ayo Oritsejafor, Mensa Otabil, and Tudor Bismark. Politicians including Peter Obi,[10] Yemi Osinbajo, Babajide Fashola have also visited the mission.

They also hold a musical concert called Zamar, to which they invited gospel musicians including Nathaniel Bassey, Beejay Sax, Dunsin Oyekan, Eben, Neon Adejo and Sunmisola Agbebi.[11] In 2023 they held a Word Celebration.[12]

References

  1. News: thenationonlineng.net . June 9, 2022 . 2,000 benefit from TREM medical outreach .
  2. Web site: Mohammed . Subair . 2022-11-27 . TREM calls for diligence in the service of God . 2024-01-06 . Tribune Online . en-GB.
  3. News: vanguardngr.com . November 6, 2021 . Adeboye, Oritsejafor, Bismark, Otabil to speak at TREM 2021 Kingdom Life Conference .
  4. News: independent.ng . Oct 7, 2023 . Why Kingdom Life Conference Has Come Of Age .
  5. News: vanguardngr.com . November 7, 2021 . TREM: An impactful four decades of evangelism and touching lives .
  6. Web site: Nigeria . Guardian . 2021-11-28 . Adeboye: Milestone: The wonders of past 40 years are testimonies of God’s involvement with this amazing commission . 2024-01-23 . The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News . en-US.
  7. News: 6 November 2023 . TREM set for 2023 kingdom life world conference . sunnewsonline.com.
  8. Web site: Staff . Global Patriot . VP Osinbajo, Gov. Ambode grace TREM General Overseer, Okonkwo’s 70th Birthday in Gbagada . 2024-01-06 . Global Patriot Newspapers . en-US.
  9. News: vanguardngr.com . October 21, 2023 . Excitement as prominent clerics storm TREM’s annual conference for Jesus Nov 19-26 .
  10. Web site: Adediran . Wale . 2022-11-20 . Peter Obi receives hero's welcome in TREM church (video) . 2024-01-06 . NewsDay . en-US.
  11. News: thenationonlineng.net . October 5, 2014 . TREM fast, pray for Nigeria .
  12. Web site: Word Celebration. trem.org.