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About ECWA Goodnews FHA Lugbe

A Spirit-filled community of believers rooted in Scripture and committed to winning the world for Christ since 1954.

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Est. 1954

A Community Built on
Faith, Hope & Love

The Evangelical Church Winning All (ECWA) is a vibrant, Spirit-filled community of believers committed to spreading the Gospel of Jesus Christ across every community, nation, and generation. Rooted in Scripture and guided by the Holy Spirit, we exist to glorify God and serve humanity.

Our mission is to make disciples of all nations, teaching them to observe all that Christ has commanded. We believe in the inerrancy of Scripture, the Trinity, salvation by grace through faith, and the imminent return of our Lord Jesus Christ.

5,000+ Members
70+ Years of Ministry
20+ Ministries
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Our Mission, Vision & Values

Our Mission

To make disciples of all nations — preaching the Gospel, baptising believers, and teaching obedience to all that Christ commanded (Matthew 28:19–20).

Our Vision

To be a transformative, Spirit-empowered church that touches every community with the love of God and the truth of the Gospel.

Scripture-Centred

Every ministry, decision, and sermon is grounded in the infallible Word of God. The Bible is our supreme authority in all matters of faith and practice.

Community & Service

We serve our city and nation through outreach, social welfare, education, and healthcare — expressing the love of God in tangible, life-changing ways.

Global Missions

We are a missions-sending church committed to taking the Gospel beyond our borders into unreached people groups across Africa and the world.

Discipleship & Growth

We invest in spiritual formation through Bible study, mentorship, small groups, and leadership development at every stage of the Christian journey.

A Legacy of Faith

1954

Founding of the Church

ECWA Church was founded by pioneering missionaries and local believers with a vision to evangelise Nigeria and beyond. The first congregation gathered in a small hall in Jos, Plateau State.

1970s

Rapid Expansion Across Nigeria

The church grew rapidly through grassroots evangelism and church planting, establishing congregations in all 36 states of Nigeria within two decades.

1985

Abuja Campus Established

As the Federal Capital Territory was being developed, ECWA established a flagship congregation in Abuja to serve the growing population of civil servants and professionals.

2000

Construction of Main Auditorium

The main church auditorium was completed, providing capacity for over 2,000 worshippers and a home for all major church programmes and events.

2015

Launch of Missions Department

A dedicated Missions Department was established to coordinate cross-cultural church planting efforts across West Africa, with missionaries deployed to 8 countries.

2024

70th Anniversary Celebration

ECWA Church celebrated 70 years of ministry with a week-long thanksgiving festival attended by thousands of members, alumni, and partner churches from around the world.

Meet the Leadership Team

Rev. Dr. Istifanus Koce

Senior Pastor

Rev. Dr. Koce has served ECWA Church for over 20 years with a passion for expository preaching, church planting, and leadership development across Africa.

Pastor James Adeyemi

Associate Pastor – Discipleship

Pastor James oversees the discipleship and small groups ministry, equipping members to grow in their faith and serve in the body of Christ.

Deaconess Ruth Eze

Associate Pastor – Women & Prayer

Deaconess Ruth leads the Women's Ministry and the Church Prayer Council, interceding for the church and mentoring women in ministry and family life.

Deacon Emmanuel Bello

Church Administrator

Deacon Bello manages church operations, facility maintenance, finance, and administration, ensuring the smooth running of all church activities.

Pastor Grace Lawal

Children & Family Pastor

Pastor Grace is dedicated to nurturing the faith of children and equipping families to build godly homes through Bible-based programmes and counselling.

Elder Samuel Chukwu

Chairman, Board of Elders

Elder Chukwu chairs the Board of Elders, providing oversight and governance in partnership with the pastoral team to advance the church's vision.

Our Core Beliefs

The Holy Bible

We believe the Bible is the inspired, infallible, and authoritative Word of God — the supreme guide for faith and practice.

The Holy Trinity

We believe in one God, eternally existing as three persons — Father, Son, and Holy Spirit — coequal and coeternal.

Salvation by Grace

We believe that salvation is a gift of God received through repentance and faith in Jesus Christ alone.

The Resurrection

We believe in the bodily resurrection of Jesus Christ, the hope of believers, and the promise of eternal life.

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The Second Coming

We believe in the literal, personal, and imminent return of our Lord Jesus Christ to judge the living and the dead.

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The Holy Spirit

We believe the Holy Spirit indwells every believer, empowering them for holy living and effective witness.