29th July: Today in Christian History

 

 

29th July, 1943

On this day, Archbishop Margaret Ekhoe Benson-Idahosa was born. She is the wife of the late Archbishop Benson Idahosa and serves as the Archbishop of the Church of God Mission International (CGMi). She holds the distinction of being the first African female Archbishop and is also the Chancellor of Benson Idahosa University.

29th July, 2006

On July 29, 2006, the Apostolic Faith Church commenced its annual camp meeting at Faith City, Igbesa, Ogun State, Nigeria, beginning with the Ministers and Workers’ Conference themed "Ministration to the Sick."

29th July, 2011

From July 27 to 31, 2011, CfaN held a crusade in Okigwe, Nigeria, with approximately 770,000 attendees and over 512,360 documented decisions for Christ.

29th July, 2012

From July 25 to 29, 2012, Evangelist Reinhard Bonnke's ministry, Christ for All Nations (CfaN), conducted a crusade in Gulu, Uganda. The event attracted approximately 452,110 attendees and recorded over 256,830 documented decisions for Christ.

29th July, 2021

• On July 29, 2021, CfaN launched the Decapolis Initiative, conducting simultaneous gospel campaigns in multiple Tanzanian cities, including Bukoba, aiming to reach thousands with the message of Christ.
• On July 29, 2021, CfaN commenced its Fall 2021 Evangelism Bootcamp, an intensive three-month training program specializing in evangelism, culminating in a three-week initiation trip to Africa. 
• On this day in Christian History, a Gospel Campaign was held in Tunduma, Tanzania, where thousands attended, and many committed their lives to Christ. 
• On July 29, 2021, evangelistic meetings were conducted in Iringa, Tanzania, as part of CfaN's Decapolis Initiative, resulting in numerous conversions and healings. 
• On July 29, 2021, a gospel outreach event took place in Dodoma, Tanzania, attracting large crowds and leading to many decisions for Christ.