The Nigerian Evangelical Mission Association (NEMA) is a non-denominational Christian organization that was formed in 1952 to help coordinate the efforts of evangelical missions in Nigeria. The organization is currently comprised of hundreds of churches and mission agencies that work together to provide spiritual, social, and medical assistance to isolated communities across Nigeria. History NEMA traces its roots back to a meeting of missionary leaders held at the Yaba Christian Center in Lagos on October 7, 1952. In attendance were representatives from the Assemblies of God, Catholic Charismatic Renewal, Christian Reformed Church, Church of God Mission, Church of Nigeria, Methodist Church Nigeria, and other denominations. The purpose of this gathering was to discuss the need for a unified mission effort to serve the spiritual, social, and medical needs of the people in Nigeria. The following day, the group formed the Nigerian Evangelical Association, which was renamed the Nigerian Evangelical Mission Association (NEMA) soon afterward. NEMA has since grown to include over 100 churches, mission organizations, and related institutions. These organizations have come together to bring assistance to some of the poorest, most isolated communities in Nigeria. The organization has focused on training local leaders and providing funds to construct housing and churches in remote or rural areas. Facts • NEMA works to train and equip pastors, evangelists, and social workers to serve in remote and under-served areas throughout Nigeria. • NEMA has established satellite networks to promote collaboration between local mission organizations and provide access to resources that may not be available in some communities. • NEMA works to facilitate the creation of missionaries who can conduct church planting, evangelism, and ministry in remote locations, many of which are not reached by traditional mission organizations. • NEMA has provided financial aid and other resources to help support mission trips and other ventures for churches and mission organizations in Nigeria. Services NEMA provides a variety of services designed to coordinate mission efforts in Nigeria. These services include training and equipping pastors and evangelists, collaborating with local mission organizations, providing financial aid for mission trips, and creating satellite networks for communication and resources. NEMA also assist with the construction of churches and housing in rural areas, providing medical aid and supporting educational initiatives. Finally, the organization has actively worked to promote human rights, religious freedom, and peace throughout Nigeria.