BRIEF HISTORY OF THE CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH OF NIGERIA (CRCN), JOS WORSHIP CENTRE.

BRIEF HISTORY OF THE CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH OF NIGERIA (CRCN) JOS, WORSHIP CENTRE.   Ibrahim Usman   W hen Benue-Plateau state was created in 1967, certain pastors of CRCN denomination studying at the Theological Collage of Northern Nigeria (TCNN), Bukuru, saw the need for the establishment of a CRCN Church in Jos. The vision pioneers were: 1.    Rev. Philip Garjila – as the chairman 2.    Rev. Yohanna Elawa – as the Vice Chairman 3.    Mr. Jacob W. Danladi – Secretary (now Rev. Major)      4.    Rev. Istifanus Bahago (now CRCN President) The vision was translated into action when late Mallam Dauda P. Ashu, Rev. Istifanus B. Bahago and Rev. Yohanna I. Elawa were mandated to make contacts with the TEKAN General Secretary at that time Rev. Dr. Yortyom Achineku for a venue for the envisioned church.   This was immediately granted.   A pre-services meeting was held on 9 th January, 199...