The Redeemed Evangelical Mission (TREM) is a Pentecostal Christian denomination with headquarters in Lagos, Nigeria.
| The Redeemed Evangelical Mission | |
|---|---|
| Abbreviation | TREM |
| Type | Christianity |
| Classification | Protestant |
| Orientation | Protestant |
| Scripture | Bible |
| Founder | Mike Okonkwo |
| Region | Worldwide, especially Nigeria |
| Founder | Mike Okonkwo |
| Origin | 4th January, 1981 Lagos, Nigeria |
| Official website | trem |
History
editThe 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
edit- ^ "2,000 benefit from TREM medical outreach". thenationonlineng.net. June 9, 2022.
- ^ Mohammed, Subair (2022-11-27). "TREM calls for diligence in the service of God". Tribune Online. Retrieved 2024-01-06.
- ^ "Adeboye, Oritsejafor, Bismark, Otabil to speak at TREM 2021 Kingdom Life Conference". vanguardngr.com. November 6, 2021.
- ^ "Why Kingdom Life Conference Has Come Of Age". independent.ng. Oct 7, 2023.
- ^ vanguardngr.com (November 7, 2021). "TREM: An impactful four decades of evangelism and touching lives".
- ^ "Adeboye: Milestone: The wonders of past 40 years are testimonies of God's involvement with this amazing commission". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. 2021-11-28. Retrieved 2024-01-23.
- ^ "TREM set for 2023 kingdom life world conference". sunnewsonline.com. 6 November 2023.
- ^ Staff, Global Patriot. "VP Osinbajo, Gov. Ambode grace TREM General Overseer, Okonkwo's 70th Birthday in Gbagada". Global Patriot Newspapers. Retrieved 2024-01-06.
- ^ vanguardngr.com (October 21, 2023). "Excitement as prominent clerics storm TREM's annual conference for Jesus Nov 19-26".
- ^ Adediran, Wale (2022-11-20). "Peter Obi receives hero's welcome in TREM church (video)". NewsDay. Retrieved 2024-01-06.
- ^ "TREM fast, pray for Nigeria". thenationonlineng.net. October 5, 2014.
- ^ "Word Celebration". trem.org.