Our Brief History

The Gospel Team Church of the Brethren in Nigeria (Kungiyan Bishara EYN) was formerly known as New Life for All Singers (Kungiyan Mawakan Sabon Rai Don Kowa) which was interdenominational and was founded in 1986. In 2004, the Leadership of the Church (EYN) at General Church Council (Majalisa) were led to give close attention to the spiritual and physical growth of the members of the group. In their meeting, they agreed that the group shall henceforth be known as “Gospel Team Church of the Brethren in Nigeria” (Kungiyan Bishara EYN). After the EYN General Church Council Meeting in 2004, the group held its first meeting in December 2004, but with only few District Church Council (DCCs) representatives in attendance. At the meeting, the delegates unanimously agreed and appointed Caretaker Committee to take charge of the group at National Level. The Brethren appointed were:

1. Lazarus P. Riji Chairman
2. Gambo Teri Vice Chairman
3. Paul Mshelia Secretary
4. Ishaku K. Dali Secretary
5. Gana Msheliza Treasurer
6. Emmanuel Bitrus Financial SECRETARY

Following the General Church Council Meeting in 2004, the group held its first National Meeting in December 2004 with representatives from only a few District Church Councils (DCCs). The delegates unanimously appointed a Caretaker Committee to oversee the affairs of the group at the national level.