Our story began in 1982, under circumstances strikingly similar to those that led to the founding of our mother church, the New Estate Baptist Church (NEBC) in Surulere. At the time, the Lagos State Government had relocated families displaced from Oluwole on Lagos Island to a newly developing community in Ogba. Most of the resettled families were Muslims, and the need for focused evangelistic outreach became urgent. Around the same period, Pa Deacon and Mrs. Adebiyi Akinsemoyin (both of blessed memory) moved from Surulere to the Lagos State Government Quarters in Ogba, close to the Oluwole resettlement area. Sensing a spiritual need in the growing community, NEBC responded by planting a preaching station in Ogba with two core objectives:
- To reach out to the resettled families with the Gospel of Christ, many of whom were Muslims.
- To provide a place of worship for Christians settling in the area—offering them a spiritual home and shielding them from false doctrines or the danger of spiritual backsliding.
On Sunday, May 9, 1982, the inaugural service of the preaching station took place in the sitting room of the Akinsemoyin family at Block 19, Flat 67, Government Quarters, Ogba. In attendance were neighbors and children from the community. The service was led by Rev. Emmanuel Bolarinwa and Deacon Lekan Dosunmu, both of NEBC, who played key roles in founding the station. From these humble beginnings, the Lord has grown TNCBC into a vibrant, spirit-led church committed to sound teaching, community service, and raising faithful disciples of Jesus Christ.
He moved on from there and dug another well, and no one quarreled over it. He named it Rehoboth, saying, “Now the LORD has given us room and we will flourish in the land.”
Genesis 26:22 NIV
Ministries
Worship
Worship Based Ministries are important parts of the Church life. They support the spiritual growth and effective worship experience of the Church. These ministries work together to promote holistic development among members.
Instruction
The Instruction Ministry, also known as the equipping ministries, is dedicated to nurturing spiritual growth, reinforcing family life, and raising devoted disciples of Christ. These ministries emphasize sound teaching, intentional mentoring, and the application of Christian principles in everyday life. .
Fellowship
Fellowship Ministries provide opportunities for connection, spiritual growth and service among members based on age, gender, or life stage. They foster unity, support, and shared purpose within the body of Christ
Evangelism.
The Evangelism Ministries are focused on spreading the Gospel, reaching the lost and planting new Churches for continuous expansion of the Kingdom of God. These ministries extend the church’s mission beyond its walls through intentional outreach and service
Administration
Administration or Servicing Ministries ensure the smooth operation, accountability, and strategic development of the church. They support the mission of the church through effective management of resources, communication, and infrastructure.
Meet Our Pastors
Rev Emmanuel Iyanda Church Pastor
Rev. Emmanuel Adeoye Iyanda is the Pastor of The New Covenant Baptist Church, Agege, Lagos, a position he has held since April 2014 after leading one of the church’s preaching stations in Ikola from 2011. He is a passionate servant of God with a heart for prayer, discipleship, church revitalization and wholesome spiritual growth of believers.
Rev Oladotun Onifade Minister for Youth & Children
Rev. Oladotun Onifade is the Minister for Youth and Children at The New Covenant Baptist Church, Agege, Lagos. He joined the church in January 2020 and has been faithfully serving in this role, providing spiritual leadership, mentoring, and guidance to the church’s youth and children.