The Venerable Dr. Benjamin Idume serves as the Vicar of St. James’ Anglican Church, Asokoro, Abuja, and holds the esteemed position of Archdeacon within the Diocese of Abuja. Renowned for his dynamic preaching and unwavering commitment to the Gospel
Our Vision
“To be a Christ-centred, Spirit-empowered Anglican community, reflecting God’s love, & transforms lives from Asokoro to the ends of the earth.”
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Church Mission
“Rooted in Scripture, guided by Anglican tradition, and dependent on prayer, St James’ Church Asokoro exists to: Worshipping God in reverence and joy
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Church Beliefs
We believe in one God—Father, Son, and Holy Spirit—and uphold the sacraments, the authority of God’s Word and the call to live out our faith through worship.
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Welcome to
St. James Anglican Church, Asokoro
We give all glory and honour to Almighty God for the gift of St. James’ Anglican Church, located in the heart of Asokoro, Abuja. The vision for a worship community in this district was born during the time of His Grace, The Most Rev. Joseph Abiodun Adetiloye, DD, then Primate of the Church of Nigeria, and brought to life under the leadership of His Grace, The Most Rev. Peter J. Akinola, DD, then Bishop of the Diocese of Abuja. Their spiritual foresight laid the foundation for what would become a thriving centre of Anglican worship.
Worship at St. James began on 18 December 1988 in the living room of one of the founding members. The inaugural service was led by Rev. Yohana Sarki, a visiting priest who later became the Church’s first vicar. The project officially took off when the Diocese of Lagos donated ₦50,000 to initiate construction—starting with a vicarage. Architects from All Saints’ Church, Wuse Zone 5, Abuja, were commissioned to design the master plan, and from those faithful beginnings, the church continues to grow in spirit and service.
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Latest Sermons
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Let this Mind be in You
May 11, 2015This powerful call from Philippians 2:5 invites us to embrace the mindset of Jesus—one marked by humility, obedience, selflessness, and...
Gaining Higher Ground
Categories: God
June 13, 2024
Gaining higher ground is about rising above the ordinary to walk in deeper faith, purpose, and spiritual maturity. It’s a...
Epiphany
May 13, 2025Epiphany marks the revelation of Jesus Christ to the world, symbolized by the visit of the Wise Men bearing gifts....
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Our Causes
Hope for All
This project seeks to install a sustainable solar power system at St. James’ Anglican Church, Asokoro, to ensure uninterrupted power supply for worship services, outreach programs, and general church operations.
With the frequent power outages in Abuja, the church has faced challenges in powering sound systems, lighting, media
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