A ministry born from a second chance

We are a non-denominational rescue ministry called to be friends of prisoners, to help them spiritually and in their general wellbeing, and to restore their hope.

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Our mission

To reach prison inmates with the love of God, care for their spirit and wellbeing, and walk with them into a restored life.

For correctional and rehabilitation purposes we are friends of prisoners, fulfilling the scriptural injunction of Matthew 25:36. We are non-denominational in our devotion and fellowship, and a member of Prison Fellowship of Nigeria.

Faith Christian Center International was formerly known as Century Outpouring Liberation Ministries International.

Our story

  1. Hooligans attack Pastor Prince Nnaji at dusk and leave him nearly dead with concussions, deep stab wounds and fractures. He survives by what can only be God’s mercy.

  2. While he is recovering, an angel of God appears and tells him why his life was spared. The task is clear: the prisons.

  3. On a Thursday, the ministry holds its first meeting in the Kaduna prison, offering bread, a beverage and the undiluted Word of God.

  4. The first testimonies arrive: an acquittal, healings and deliverance. More than 160 inmates ask for prayer.

  5. Weekly ministry across the prison chapel, cells, clinics and the open camp, a camp for discharged inmates, and a vision for a nationwide rehabilitation network.

Leadership

Reverend Prince Patrick Nnaji, PhD

General Overseer

Reverend Prince Patrick Nnaji, PhD

Born in Kaduna on 24 December 1952, Rev. Nnaji is a dedicated Christian leader and business executive who has been in active ministry for over two decades. He is Managing Director of Rendezvous Hotels, Kaduna; President of Nigerian American Development Coy Inc, Houston, Texas; and Chairman of PCWN International Ventures Limited.

He was President of the Full Gospel Business Men’s Fellowship International (Kaduna Industrial Chapter), served two terms on the executive of the Nigerian American Chamber of Commerce in Kaduna State, and sits on several boards. He studied at Kaduna Polytechnic, Lawrence Institute of Technology in the USA and Christian Leadership University. He is happily married with four children and many grandchildren.

Resident Pastor

Pastor Kenneth Nehemiah

Pastor Kenneth Nehemiah shepherds the congregation at the Barnawa headquarters, leading worship, teaching and pastoral care, and supporting the ministry’s outreach to inmates and their families.

To reach Pastor Nehemiah, contact the ministry office.

Instruments of ministry

The practices through which we carry out God’s work.

  • Word of God
  • Healing and deliverance
  • Love
  • Move of the Holy Spirit (Isaiah 11:2, 6)
  • Fasting and prayer
  • Faith practice
  • Generosity
  • Ministering prosperity
  • Water baptism
  • Holiness
  • Evangelism
  • Praise and worship

Mysteries of the ministry

The sacred observances we hold in fellowship.

  • Communion
  • Feet washing
  • Mantles
  • Ecumenical Christian unity
  • Revealing the Kingdom, power and glory of God
  • Laying on of hands
  • Ministry covenant
  • Anointing service

Join the divine mandate

Pray, give or serve with us, and help carry hope into prisons in Nigeria and beyond.

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