Christianity in Adamawa State

Christianity is half the population in Nigerian Adamawa State, where Sharia is not valid. There have been people dying in Nigerian sectarian violence between Christians and Muslims.[1] The state has the Roman Catholic Diocese of Yola. Ekklesiyar ‘Yan’uwar a Nigeria – (Church of the Brethren) has its seat in the province. Deeper Life Bible Church and Living Faith Church are present in Yola.[2][3] Most of the members of the Lutheran Church of Christ in Nigeria are in the state, with the headquarters being at Numan.[4] Fellowship Baptist Conference of Nigerian Baptist Convention has its seat at Mubi and Gongola Baptist Conference-Ag of Nigerian Baptist Convention has its seat at Numan. [5] Gombi, Golembatal, Uvu, Nokwam Nbulum, Wurobalka and Mubi have National Evangelical Mission churches.[6]

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